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WPAOG’s CONNECT Program Earns Prestigious CASE Award
The West Point Association of Graduates’ CONNECT program was recently honored with the CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Award for “the best work in educational advancement in the Mid-Atlantic region.”
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Veterans and Survivor Community Welcomed to West Point
This week, West Point Association of Graduates welcomed 101 Veterans and Survivor Community members back to their Rockbound Highland Home.
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West Point Grads Support Cadets at USAFA Affirmation
Eight Fall Semester Exchange Cadets from the USMA Class of 2027 took their Oath of Affirmation at the U.S. Air Force Academy on August 18 in Polaris Hall.
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Old Grads March Back with West Point Class of 2029
With pride and tradition in every step, Old Grads proudly marched alongside the Class of 2029 as the newest members of the Long Gray Line completed their 12-mile journey from Lake Frederick to West Point, marking the end of Cadet Basic Training and the beginning of their first academic year.
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Podcast: CEO Insights: Your Association is the Link with Mark Bieger ’91
From leading soldiers in combat to stewarding one of West Point’s most mission-driven organizations, WPAOG CEO Mark Bieger ’91 offers a powerful perspective on leadership rooted in service, connection, and tradition. With nearly 29 years of Army service—including brigade command and multiple combat tours in Iraq—Bieger brings hard-won experience and strategic clarity to his role…
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USMA’s Graduate Scholarship Program Named the Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins 1959 Scholars Program
The West Point Association of Graduates is proud to announce that West Point’s Graduate Scholarship Program is now named the Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins 1959 Scholars Program. Many at West Point and beyond know the name Pete Dawkins as the winner of the 1958 Heisman Trophy. However, BG (R) Pete Dawkins ’59 has distinguished…
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West Point’s Oldest Living Graduate Celebrates Founders Day
At 106 years old, COL (R) Herb Stern ’41, West Point’s Oldest Living Graduate, continues to embody the spirit of the Long Gray Line. On March 10, 2025, he gathered with over 100 fellow graduates and guests at his retirement home in Virginia to celebrate Founders Day—a tradition that bridges generations and honors a legacy…
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Army Sprint Football Empowers Highland Falls Students at CONNECT
By Erika Norton, WPAOG Senior Multimedia Journalist Head Coach Mark West ’91 and the Army Sprint Football team shared their love of the game with Highland Falls students at the CONNECT after school program. On March 27, more than 50 of the cadet squad played catch and engaged Highland Falls Intermediate School students in various…
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World Poetry Day
Today is World Poetry Day! The Circle in the Spiral is West Point’s cadet literary magazine published each spring since 1991. The magazine showcases original poetry, artwork, photography, and narratives — all created by cadets.
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West Point Class of 2028 Crest Unveiling
On March 19, the Class of 2028 carved out a small piece of West Point history by publicly unveiling its class crest for the first time.
