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Honorary Member of the Classes of 1966 and 1967 Ushers in a New Generation of West Point Cadets
From a young age, Charles E. “Chuck” Merkel Jr., Ph.D., H ’66, ’67 wanted to attend West Point and pursue a career as an Army officer. Chuck Merkel dedicated more than 45 years in support of our nation, beginning with a 20-year career in the U.S. Army, then as a member of the private sector…
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Groundbreaking: Michie Stadium Preservation Project Begins
The West Point Association of Graduates and Army West Point Athletics celebrated the historic groundbreaking of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project on August 14. This largest donor-funded project will rebuild and modernize the current East Stands, preserving the stadium’s rich 100-year history while providing a world-class experience for cadets, graduates, families, and fans alike.
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Egner Hall Building Dedication
On October 24, in partnership with the Academy and the Directorate of Cadet Activities, WPAOG celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the renovation of Egner Hall, home to the West Point Band, Glee Club, and Spirit Band. Egner Hall, synonymous with music at West Point, now boasts modern rehearsal spaces, a digital acoustic system, and enhanced recording…
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Freed Lowrey ’67 Releases New Memoir
Freed Lowrey ’67 released his new memoir “Raised a Soldier’s Son: The Wild and Harrowing Journey to Manhood and Military Careers of a Pair of Army Brats Raised Around the World in the Late 1940s and 1950s.”
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West Point Graduates To Be Honored During POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
n conjunction with annual POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremonies, Vietnam veterans, including 11 West Point graduates, will be honored during a special ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii.
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WPAOG, Army West Point Athletics Break Ground on Michie Stadium Preservation Project
The West Point Association of Graduates and Army West Point Athletics celebrated the historic groundbreaking of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project on August 14.
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Army West Point Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class
Last year, Army West Point Head Hockey Coach Brian Riley started telling people, “You don’t come to West Point to play in the NHL, you come to own a team in the NHL” after 2022-23 Stanley Cup Vegas Golden Knights owner, Bill Foley ’67 brought the cup back to West Point for cadets to celebrate.…
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West Point Marathon Team Hosts Half Marathon to Honor Fallen Graduates
Hosted by the Army West Point Marathon team on March 17, the 2024 Fallen Comrades Half Marathon at West Point saw approximately 700 participants conquer a challenging 13.1-mile course in remembrance of 13 fallen West Point graduates.
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West Point Glee Club Performs at National Cathedral, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The West Point Glee Club recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to perform in “A Celebration of Character and Courage,” a program commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War at the National Cathedral.
