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From Darkness to the Light: Raising Awareness of Suicide Prevention
Before sunrise on September 8, members of the Long Gray Line gathered at West Point and around the world for From Darkness to the Light, a walk promoting suicide prevention awareness and the power of connection. Coordinated by WPAOG Veterans Services, the event reinforced a shared promise: no one in the West Point community has…
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West Point Graduates Selected for Promotion in 2026
Celebrating the 2026 promotions of West Point graduates to Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, reflecting excellence, service, and leadership in the Army profession.
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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…
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Farewell Message from LTG (R) Steve Gilland ’90
Farewell message from LTG Steven Gilland, Supt 61, to the Long Gray Line.
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WPAOG Thanks LTG Steve & Betsy Gilland for Their Service
Celebrate the exceptional service of Lieutenant General Steve W. Gilland and his impact on the United States Military Academy.
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’05 Grad Leads Purple Heart License Plate Effort in D.C.
Each of the 50 states in the nation offers a Purple Heart specialty license plate for veterans who have been awarded that medal. Washington, D.C. now offers that option for its resident Purple Heart medal recipients, thanks to the efforts of a 2005 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy. “We live here,” says Captain Eric…
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Class of 2027 Ring Weekend Connects Generations
On August 21, during a ceremony at Trophy Point, cadets from the Class of 2027 received their West Point class rings.
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LTG Bartholomees ’95 Takes Command as 62nd Superintendent
LTG James B. Bartholomees III ’95 officially became the 62nd Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy during a change of command ceremony on August 17. Bartholomees succeeds LTG Steven W. Gilland ’90, who is retiring after 36 years of Army service. Most recently commanding the 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawaii, Bartholomees brings extensive…
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Class of 2027 Cadet Leadership Positions
West Point has selected members of the Class of 2027 to lead the Corps of Cadets during the 2026–27 academic year, with Elizabeth Fetter named First Captain and Brigade Commander.
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Old Grads March Back with West Point Class of 2030
Embodying “Duty, Honor, Country” in every step, Old Grads marched alongside the Class of 2030 as the newest members of the Long Gray Line completed their 12-mile journey from Lake Frederick to West Point, marking the culmination of Cadet Basic Training and the start of their first academic year at the Academy.
