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Cadets Lynch ’27 and Schleck ’27 Named Goldwater Scholars
Cadets B. Spencer Lynch and Mary Claire Schleck, both members of the Class of 2027, have been named 2026 Goldwater Scholars by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The prestigious scholarship recognizes outstanding college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate exceptional promise as future research leaders in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
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Rare Opportunity Leads to Remarkable Result
Pathfinders are a rare Army cohort, comprising just 0.01 percent of the total Army. Airborne and air assault missions rely on the specially trained Pathfinders to set up parachute drop zones and helicopter landing zones. Earning the highly prized Pathfinder Badge involves detailed intellectual classwork and hands-on field tests during the approximately two-week course. In…
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Cadets and Old Grads Gather for Annual Skeet & Trap Alumni and Family Shoot
The West Point Skeet & Trap Team welcomed graduates, cadets, and families to its annual Alumni and Family Shoot for a day of competition, camaraderie, and reconnection. The event celebrated the team’s longstanding traditions and the active involvement of the Long Gray Line in sustaining this Margin of Excellence program and developing future Army officers.
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Army Women’s Rugby Claims Fourth Straight Star With Dominant 36-5 Win Over Navy
Army West Point women’s rugby secured its fourth consecutive Star with a 36-5 victory over Navy on Oct. 31. The West Point Society of Annapolis joined team families in celebrating the win, recognizing the Black Knights’ achievement with a special Society coin presentation.
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Army Women’s Soccer Leads Patriot League Following Army-Navy Cup & Firstie Night Victory
Army Women’s Soccer is finishing the regular season strong! From retaining the Army-Navy Cup to celebrating a 4-0 Firstie Night victory over Lafayette, the Black Knights are making their mark.
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West Point Society of Annapolis Honors Exchange Cadets
On September 1, 2026, 33 members and guests of the West Point Society of Annapolis (WPSOA), including five members of the 50-Year Affiliation Class of 1978, conducted an Affirmation Dinner and Ceremony for the ten exchange cadets from the Class of 2028. The exchange cadets are at the U.S. Naval Academy for the Fall 2026…
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Class of 2028 Cadets Take Affirmation Oath at Air Force Academy
Hosted by the West Point Society of Pikes Peak, ten members of the USMA Class of 2028 participating in an exchange semester at the U.S. Air Force Academy took the Affirmation Oath alongside members of their 50-Year Affiliation Class of 1978, strengthening the bond between generations of the Long Gray Line.
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Class of 2027 Ring Weekend Connects Generations
On August 21, during a ceremony at Trophy Point, cadets from the Class of 2027 received their West Point class rings.
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Class of 2027 Cadet Leadership Positions
West Point has selected members of the Class of 2027 to lead the Corps of Cadets during the 2026–27 academic year, with Elizabeth Fetter named First Captain and Brigade Commander.
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Old Grads March Back with West Point Class of 2030
Embodying “Duty, Honor, Country” in every step, Old Grads marched alongside the Class of 2030 as the newest members of the Long Gray Line completed their 12-mile journey from Lake Frederick to West Point, marking the culmination of Cadet Basic Training and the start of their first academic year at the Academy.
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