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Historian and Author Rick Atkinson Returns to West Point to Reflect on the Path of the Long Gray Line
In September, the American Foundations (AF) program welcomed three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and bestselling author Rick Atkinson back to West Point to reflect on freedom, military service, and the people who have shaped the American story.
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Preserving the Long Gray Line
Thanks to the dedication of West Point Class of 1974 volunteers and their families, nearly 3,000 necrologies and 150 Assembly TAPS articles have been added to the Be Thou at Peace memorial archive. This remarkable preservation effort brings forgotten stories of the Long Gray Line to life, connecting generations of graduates through more than two…
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Travers ’88 Named Stantec COO for North America
Matthew Travers ’88 has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for North America at Stantec, one of the world’s leading design and engineering firms.
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Space Force Guardian, a 2024 Grad, Supports the Final Frontier
West Point graduate Maximus Marchi ’24 serves as a U.S. Space Force Guardian, supporting national security rocket launches and helping deliver critical space capabilities to American warfighters.
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Peer Recognition: Continued Observation
All USMA graduates feel a sense of accomplishment upon completing their rigorous 47-month journey. Here are seven graduates from the “For Country We Commit” class who were nominated by their peers as accomplished standouts even before they tossed their white caps on May 23rd. The Long Gray Line is eager to see what the future…
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West Point Graduates Selected for Promotion in 2026
Celebrating the 2026 promotions of West Point graduates to Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, reflecting excellence, service, and leadership in the Army profession.
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2026’s Entrepreneur Summit
About 150 West Point graduates, veteran entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors gathered at West Point and in New York City for the 2026 Entrepreneur Summit, connecting the Long Gray Line through innovation, mentorship, networking, and opportunities to support veteran-led ventures.
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21 West Point Graduates Named to Forbes 250 Veterans List
Twenty-one West Point graduates are among Forbes’ 250 most successful U.S. military veterans, representing classes from 1967 to 2014 and achievements across business, public service, technology, healthcare and more.
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Honoring LTC Paul Finken ’89 Through the Next Generation of Army Physicians
The LTC Paul J. Finken ’89 Memorial Endowment will honor his legacy of service and sacrifice by supporting West Point cadets preparing for careers as Army physicians through the Pre-Medical Scholars Program.
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Powers ’88 Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
John G. Powers ’88 has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2027. Mr. Powers is a partner in the Litigation Department. He routinely appears in federal and state courts as well as arbitration on complicated civil matters to advocate for the interests and causes of his clients, which include municipalities, business…
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