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McDonald ’75 To Be Inducted into Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) announced the Honorable Robert A. McDonald ’75 is one of the members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
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The Fable of the Goat Gift
Richard Olson, who graduated as the Navy Goat’s goat (lowest rank at graduation) or “anchorman” in 1954, is the earliest documented service academy graduate to get one dollar from each classmate.
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West Point Hosts 2024 McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character
West Point is hosting undergraduate students from across the globe this week for the annual McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC). The conference, made possible by the vision and resources of founding benefactors HON Bob McDonald ’75 and Diane McDonald, provides cadets and attendees from different backgrounds the opportunity to take part in team-based experiential and analytical exercises to bolster leadership skills, foster critical thinking and collaboration, and explore strategies to address global issues.
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Newly-Elected McDonald ’75 Assumes Role as Board Chairman of Elizabeth Dole Foundation
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Board unanimously elected the Honorable Bob McDonald ’75, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to be the next Chairman of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
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U.S. Army 2023 Year in Photos Includes Images of West Point, Long Gray Line
As 2023 has come to a close, the U.S. Army has released images that capture a number of standout moments from the past year.
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WPAOG Annual Meeting Election Results
At the WPAOG Annual Meeting held on November 14, 2023, the following members were elected to positions on the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council. To serve their term from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026:
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LTG (R) Caslen Jr. ’75 Named Honorary Spokesman for UNICO National
UNICO National President Cav. Ralph Contini announced retired Army Lieutenant General Bob Caslen ’75 as Honorary Spokesman for UNICO National’s Military & Veteran Affairs.
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Society of Annapolis Holds Affirmation Ceremony for ’25 Exchange Cadets
On September 5, 2023, 46 members and guests of the West Point Society of Annapolis (WPSOA) and members of the 50-Year Affiliation Class of 1975 held an Affirmation Dinner and Ceremony for eight exchange cadets from the USMA Class of 2025 and their parents.
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Wounded Warrior Project Announces New Board Leadership, Directors
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) elected new members and leadership to its all-volunteer board of directors. LTG (R) Ken Hunzeker ’75 succeeds Kathleen Widmer as board chair, and LTC (R) Bill Selman ’83 is the new vice chair.
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Pikes Peak Society Attends USMA Class of 2025 Affirmation Ceremony at USAFA
The West Point Society of the Pikes Peak Region reports that eight members of the USMA Class of 2025, 2d Class Cadets, took their Oath of Affirmation at a ceremony last Tuesday at Polaris Hall on USAFA.
