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WPAOG Honored with Two CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for 2025
The West Point Association of Graduates earned two 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
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Constitution Island Reopens, Honoring Its Legacy with West Point
Constitution Island, a vital part of West Point’s historic defenses and the only USMA property east of the Hudson River, reopens for tours, celebrating its enduring role in the Academy’s legacy and America’s founding.
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The Class of 1979 Welcomes the Class of 2029 on R-Day
On June 30, the 50-Year Affiliate Class of 1979 returned to West Point to warmly welcome the incoming Class of 2029 and their families for R-Day.
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2LT Marchi ’24 Spearheads Inaugural Space Force Top Guardian Competition
Space Operations Command hosted the inaugural Top Guardian competition, designed to test the elite physical culture and mental fortitude of U.S. Space Force Guardians on June 3, 2025. 2nd Lt. Maximus Marchi ’24 served as the officer in charge of the event.
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Podcast: Lessons From a Heads Up Leader With Kathleen Widmer ’83
From helping launch the Women’s Lacrosse team as a cadet to leading in both the military and private sector, Widmer shares powerful stories of perseverance, leadership, and service. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to others and a belief that real leadership starts with humility and humanity.
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Cadets Reflect on Ethics and Service During Trip to D.C. and Philadelphia
The Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic (SCPME) conducted a “Character in the Profession” IAD to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. During this IAD, seven cadets explored the foundations and examples of character essential to their growth as future Army officers.
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AHA All-Academic Team Highlights Cadet-Athlete Achievements
Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) announced its 2024-25 All-Academic Team, including 15 cadets of the Army West Point Hockey team.
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Cadets Overcome Fears on CFT Confidence Courses
During Cadet Field Training, cadets faced various levels of situational fears as they navigated the Marne Confidence Course and the Water Confidence Course on June 5 at Camp Buckner.
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West Point Cadets Honor D-Day in Normandy Through Winant Scholars Program
West Point Cadets in the Department of Social Sciences (SOSH) Winant Scholars Program recently traveled to Normandy to commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day, reflecting on sacrifice, strategy, and diplomacy at the very site where history unfolded.
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Martin ’05 Honored with Post Office Renaming in Hometown
The Huron, SD, U.S. Postal Service building has been renamed in honor of First Lieutenant Thomas M. Martin, Class of 2005, following federal legislation recognizing his sacrifice. A hero of selfless service and leadership, 1LT Martin’s legacy continues to inspire his community and the West Point family.
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