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Sharing, Legacy, Healing – WPAOG Honors Survivor Community
WPAOG held its West Point Survivor Community Weekend over the Fourth of July holiday at West Point and nearby Windrose on Hudson. The four-day event included interactive sessions presented by our grief experts and partners, TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors), with a focus on communication and grief support. Attendees also took tours of Constitution…
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West Point Cadets Develop Innovative Weapon Upgrade
Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy are enhancing battlefield adaptability with a new weapon mount that increases the versatility of the Army’s next-generation M250 automatic rifle. In support of the 2026 Projects Day Research Symposium focus on supporting the warfighter, cadets in the Small Caliber Weapon Mount capstone design team developed solutions for real-world applications.
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West Point Swarm Trooper Research Advances Autonomous Landmine Detection
As unmanned aerial vehicles continue to shape the landscape of war, a team of West Point cadets collaborated at the cutting edge of autonomous study through the Swarm Troopers research project in the lead-up to the Projects Day Research Symposium, April 23 at the U.S. Military Academy. This research aims to use drones to conduct…
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From Sport to Soldier: West Point Cadet Research Explores Performance Under Stress
As a Division I wrestler, Class of 2026 Then-Cadet Cole Stone developed an interest in human performance through training and weight cutting for competition. That curiosity deepened two years ago during a treadmill run, sparking a question about the limits of the human body and how lessons from combat sports could apply to Soldiers operating in…
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Graduates Virtually Toast to 50 Years of Women at West Point
On the evening of July 7, 2026, graduates from across the Long Gray Line gathered virtually to celebrate a milestone that transformed the United States Military Academy forever: the 50th anniversary of the day women first entered the Corps of Cadets.
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Hensel ’01 Assumes Command of 193rd Infantry Brigade
COL David W. Hensel ’01 is promoted to command the 193rd Infantry Brigade, bringing extensive military experience.
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Ross ’90 Named President of Hyundai Construction Equipment North America
Mike Ross ’90 has been promoted to president of HD Construction Equipment Hyundai North America. Discover his career journey.
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Plunkett ’16 To Make Open Debut at 154th British Open
Marcus Plunkett ’16 punched his ticket to his first major championship by qualifying for the 154th Open Championship during Final Qualifying on June 30. He will make his debut at Royal Birkdale when golf’s oldest major is played July 16–19.
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Celebrating Service as America Turns 250
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, WPAOG President & CEO Mark D. Bieger ’91 reflects on the enduring legacy of West Point graduates and the power of service across the Long Gray Line. Bieger highlights the many ways graduates continue to lead, serve, give back, and strengthen West Point for generations to come.
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The Class of 1980 Welcomes the Class of 2030 on R-Day
On June 29, the 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1980 returned to West Point to welcome the incoming Class of 2030 and their families for R-Day. From the early morning arrivals at Eisenhower Hall to the Oath Ceremony on the Plain, the “Pride and Excellence” Class of ’80 offered heartfelt support to the newest members of…
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