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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,…
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WPAOG Announces Shared Interest Group ALIGN
West Point Association of Graduates offers Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) to further deepen the connection between the Long Gray Line. These groups integrate into WPAOG’s 2030 Strategic Plan which reflects the Long Gray Line’s ethos of service, culture of philanthropy, and network of lifelong relationships.
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Support for West Point Graduates Affected by California Wildfires
As wildfires continue to impact communities across California, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is here to offer support to our fellow alumni. We understand that these challenging times can be difficult to navigate, and we want to remind our West Point graduates that you are not alone.
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WPAOG Hosts 25th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony
The West Point Association of Graduates hosted the 25th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony in Eisenhower Hall on Friday, January 10, 2025. Family members and guests gathered to witness gold from 73 donated rings be melted and added to the gold which will be used to make the West Point Class of 2026’s class rings.
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West Point Graduates Sworn Into 119th US Congress
The 119th U.S. Congress began on January 3, 2024, with West Point graduates among those sworn in, including one new senator and one new member of the House of Representatives.
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Memories of the Melt
This year marks the 25th West Point Association of Graduates’ Class Ring Memorial Program, colloquially known as the “Ring Melt.” The Ring Melt has forged connections that Debbie Edelen ’92, WPAOG’s Director of Class Services, has described as a “visible and everlasting bond, illuminating the strength and commitment to Duty, Honor, Country of a Corps…
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Holmans’ Gift Helps Keep Academy Focusing Forward
Growing up in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Cal Holman ’79 was interested in military history. On College Day at his high school, Cal’s father took him to visit representatives from his own alma maters, Stanford and Harvard, along with several other Ivy League schools.
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West Point Graduates Selected for General Officer Promotion and Appointment
Join us in congratulating the current listing of West Point graduates who were selected for general officer promotion and appointment. These individuals have proven themselves as leaders of exceptional skill and talent, capable of leading our most important formations across the U.S. Army. In addition, these selections also signal the Army’s confidence in their future…
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Kickstart Your Wellness Goals with Free VA Apps
Our Veterans Services team is dedicated to helping you understand and access the benefits you’ve earned. Did you know the VA offers a variety of free mobile apps designed to make it easier to access healthcare resources – right from your phone or tablet?
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Class of 2024 December Graduation
On December 20, the December Class of 2024 graduated in Crest Hall in front of family and friends. LTG Steven Gilland ’90, 61st Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, gave the graduation address, and the Commandant of Cadets BG R.J. Garcia ’96 commissioned the 23 graduates. Today’s graduates join the ranks of more than…
