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Space Force Guardian, a 2024 Grad, Supports the Final Frontier
West Point graduate Maximus Marchi ’24 serves as a U.S. Space Force Guardian, supporting national security rocket launches and helping deliver critical space capabilities to American warfighters.
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Peer Recognition: Continued Observation
All USMA graduates feel a sense of accomplishment upon completing their rigorous 47-month journey. Here are seven graduates from the “For Country We Commit” class who were nominated by their peers as accomplished standouts even before they tossed their white caps on May 23rd. The Long Gray Line is eager to see what the future…
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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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2026’s Entrepreneur Summit
About 150 West Point graduates, veteran entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors gathered at West Point and in New York City for the 2026 Entrepreneur Summit, connecting the Long Gray Line through innovation, mentorship, networking, and opportunities to support veteran-led ventures.
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21 West Point Graduates Named to Forbes 250 Veterans List
Twenty-one West Point graduates are among Forbes’ 250 most successful U.S. military veterans, representing classes from 1967 to 2014 and achievements across business, public service, technology, healthcare and more.
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Honoring LTC Paul Finken ’89 Through the Next Generation of Army Physicians
The LTC Paul J. Finken ’89 Memorial Endowment will honor his legacy of service and sacrifice by supporting West Point cadets preparing for careers as Army physicians through the Pre-Medical Scholars Program.
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Powers ’88 Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
John G. Powers ’88 has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2027. Mr. Powers is a partner in the Litigation Department. He routinely appears in federal and state courts as well as arbitration on complicated civil matters to advocate for the interests and causes of his clients, which include municipalities, business…
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Goetz ’97 Assumes Command of South Pacific Division
BG Joseph C. “Clete” Goetz II ’97 assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held September 3 at the Sacramento Public Library in Sacramento, Calif.
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Michie Stadium Preservation Project Dedication Ceremony Marks Reopening of the East Stands
West Point celebrated the reopening of Michie Stadium’s East Stands on September 4 with the dedication and ribbon cutting of the Michie Stadium Preservation Project. The transformation preserves the stadium’s historic character while introducing modern amenities, improved accessibility and new spaces for cadets, graduates and Army fans. Made possible through the generosity of the Long…
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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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