-
From Invisible Wounds to Renewed Purpose
Combat’s impact does not end when the uniform comes off. Through WPAOG Veterans Services, 60 volunteer liaisons deployed worldwide, and the awareness sparked by the film Sheepdog, West Point graduates are strengthening the network of support for those facing post-traumatic stress. By connecting graduates to trusted resources and fostering honest conversations about healing, the Long…
-
Podcast: The Dr. Is In: SGB & PTSD with COL (R) James Lynch, MD ’89
Could a simple nerve block revolutionize PTSD care? COL (R) James Lynch, MD ’89 explains how a century-old procedure is making a powerful comeback in treating trauma and anxiety, especially for Veterans and first responders.
-
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is the time to raise awareness, educate, and support each other. As a community, we stand strong together, breaking the silence and stigma surrounding mental health among those who have served. Know the Signs: Be aware of the warning signs of suicide, especially among our fellow Grads. These can include changes in behavior, mood
-
Army West Point Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class
Army West Point Athletics has announced the newest members of the Army Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 features the following inductees: David Cannella ’84 (Rifle), Michael Mahan ’70 (Men’s Rugby), Bob Robbins ’66 (Wrestling), Kim Seminiano ’89 (Women’s Track and Field), and Ray Thayer ’46 (Men’s Swimming and Diving).
-
Babb ’89 Receives Sagamore of the Wabash Award
Bryan Babb ’89, a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, received the Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana. The Sagamore is the highest civilian honor that an Indiana governor can bestow upon someone who is “distinguished by his humanity in living, his loyalty in friendship, his wisdom in council,
-
Morales ’89 Appointed a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in five new Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army during an investiture ceremony at the Pentagon on Dec. 3, 2024, including Rich Morales ’89.
-
Celebrating the Lasting Impact of the Classes of ’79 and ’89
At the Army West Point vs. Rice football game, two generous classes came together to demonstrate the enduring spirit of support for their alma mater.
-
Caring Connections: New Veterans Services Initiative
On November 11, 2023, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) announced that it is launching a new enhancement to its Grads Helping Grads Program, one that is pertinent to every member of the Long Gray Line. The initiative? Veterans services.
-
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.
-
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.
×
SPAM Email
SPAM Email
WPAOG is aware of a phishing campaign targeting our community. Please carefully check the sender’s email address and only trust messages sent from an official @wpaog.org email domain. WPAOG, its leaders, and its members will never send emails that require you to log in or provide credentials to access the message. When in doubt, do not click links or respond.
