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The LT Who Would be SUPT
While preparing the 2025 Register of Graduates & Former Cadets, a fascinating piece of West Point history emerges: the story of Medal of Honor recipient Albert Leopold Mills, Class of 1879—the only first lieutenant ever appointed Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy—and the lasting reforms he brought to the Corps.
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West Point Founders Day Celebrations Worldwide
West Point Societies and graduates around the world are gathering to celebrate Founders Day, honoring the legacy of the United States Military Academy and the values of Duty, Honor, Country. With more than 100 events worldwide, these celebrations strengthen the bonds that connect generations of the Long Gray Line.
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Alexander ’65 Releases “LeaderMind”
Alex Alexander ’65 released the leadership book “LeaderMind,” which fuses cutting-edge cognitive science with proven, real-world practices.
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Distinguished Graduates Allison ’80 and Allyn ’81 Grip Hands with Cadets
The West Point Association of Graduates proudly hosted two of the Long Gray Line’s Distinguished Graduates on Thursday, February 26 for a jam-packed day of cadet engagement.
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Pyle ’76 Releases “Death on Warriors Way”
COL (R) Dave Pyle ’76 released a novel titled “Death on Warriors Way, a murder mystery.
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WPAOG’s CONNECT Hosts ‘MP for a Day’ With West Point Military Police
The USMA Military Police Company hosted WPAOG’s CONNECT Program for a special “MP for a Day” event at the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion.
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Keller Named Among Top Hospitals in US
Keller Army Community Hospital at West Point, as well as six other Army facilities, have received the 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital award, the Defense Health Agency announced.
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Dempsey ’93, Wharton ’01 Release “Bend But Do Not Break”
Jason Dempsey ’93 and Jaron Wharton ’01, along with several experts, released “Bend but Do Not Break: Shaping the Future of the All-Volunteer Force” to assess the long-term viability of the American military’s All-Volunteer Force (AVF), which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
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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…
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2026 West Point Graduates Selected for General Officer Promotion
Join us in congratulating the current listing of West Point graduates who were selected for general officer promotion.
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