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Footsteps In the Future
The West Point Cemetery App, Ghostly Assemblage, and WPAOG By Desrae Gibby ’91, WPAOG staff Since 1999, forward‑thinking graduates have worked to bring West Point’s history to the public in innovative ways. One of the earliest champions was West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) Distinguished Graduate COL (R) David Hughes ’50, a pioneer in Bulletin
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Stolarski ’21 Earns The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge
CPT Sean Paul Stolarski, West Point Class of 2021, earned The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification Badge during a ceremony in the Lower Memorial Amphitheater Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery on January 9, 2025.
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2026 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
Please join us in congratulating WPAOG’s 2026 Distinguished Graduate Award recipients.
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Ring Melt for Class of 2027
The West Point Association of Graduates hosted the 26th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony in Eisenhower Hall on Friday, January 9, 2026. Family members and guests gathered to witness gold be melted which will be added to the gold which will be used to make the West Point Class of 2027’s class rings.
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Pierce ’18 Named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ for Battlefield Innovations
West Point graduate and Tripler Army Medical Center resident CPT Bradley Pierce ’18 was recognized by Forbes “30 Under 30” in Healthcare for developing field-ready medical technologies that bridge the gap between engineering and combat casualty care.
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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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