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West Point Graduates Selected for General Officer Promotion
Join us in congratulating the current listing of West Point graduates who were selected for general officer promotion.
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Legacy Gold Highlight: The Ring of LTC Lee Otis Wright 1912
West Point’s Class Ring Memorial Program connects generations of the Long Gray Line as 67 donated rings—including that of LTC Lee Otis Wright, Class of 1912—are melted into Legacy Gold for the Class of 2027. Wright’s remarkable service, innovation in Ordnance, and enduring legacy continue to inspire today’s cadets.
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Class of 2025 December Graduation
On December 19, the December Class of 2025 graduated in Crest Hall in front of family and friends. LTG Steven Gilland ’90, 61st Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, gave the graduation address, and the Commandant of Cadets BG R.J. Garcia ’96 commissioned the newest graduates.
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Legacy of Spirit
Ahead of the Army–Navy game and as the holiday season approached, West Point cadets gathered with senior graduates at the Fairfax Belvoir Senior Center to celebrate service, tradition, and the enduring bonds of the Long Gray Line.
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Legacy Gold Highlight: The Ring of LTC Robert Knapp Jr. ’67
When the Class of 2027 wears their rings, they will carry Legacy Gold from LTC Robert Knapp Jr. ’67—Vietnam War hero, decorated combat leader, and lifelong servant of West Point. Knapp’s extraordinary courage, devotion to his soldiers, and enduring commitment to the Academy create a powerful link between today’s cadets and the Long Gray Line.
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Army Unveils 2025 Army-Navy Uniform Honoring 250 Years of Service & Sacrifice
Army unveils its 2025 Army-Navy Game uniform, honoring 250 years of service with a marble-inspired design, silver helmets, and historic details paying tribute to the U.S. Army’s legacy.
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Morris ’02 Releases “Students to Soldiers”
LTC (R) John F Morris ’02 released the book “Students to Soldiers: Secret Military Education at Elite Schools, 1815-1945.”
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Podcast: What Do You Have to Lose? with LTG (R) Dan Karbler ’87
Discover how retired LTG Dan Karbler transitioned from leading U.S. missile defense to advising Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow on the thriller A House of Dynamite. In this WPAOG podcast episode, Karbler shares behind-the-scenes insights on military authenticity in film, leadership lessons, and creative collaboration.
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Faust ’22 Sets Record for Fastest Mile Run in EOD Bomb Suit
Army 1LT Madison Faust ’22 set a world record this month when she ran the fastest mile by a woman wearing a full explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit.
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The Army Historical Foundation Names Eisiminger ’88 to Board of Directors
The Army Historical Foundation announced Bob Eisiminger, West Point Class of 1988, and Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics at the United States Military Academy, as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
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