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Women Military Service Academy Graduates Ring NYSE Closing Bell
To mark the 50th anniversary of President Gerald Ford signing Public Law 94-106 opening enrollment to women at all U.S. service academies, women graduates rang the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell on October 7, 2025, in celebration of the historic occasion.
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Gilbert ’78 Receives U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Award
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee held their annual Assembly in Salt Lake City in September, which included an awards reception where Olympian Craig Gilbert ’78 received the Dorothy Franey Langkop Ambassador Award.
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VA Services Continue During Government Shutdown
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that an estimated 97 percent of its employees will remain on duty in the event of a government shutdown, according to the VA Human Capital Contingency Plan. This means Veterans, families, Caregivers, and Survivors will continue to receive the care and services they rely on, without interruption.
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West Point Grads Support Cadets at USCGA Affirmation
Six West Point cadets from the Class of 2027 affirm their service commitment at a special ceremony held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
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Jensen ’01 Wins 2025 WPAOG Army-Navy Button Design Contest
This year’s winner of the annual WPAOG Army-Navy Button Design Contest is Tom Jensen, a 2001 West Point graduate. His button design, which features the Baltimore skyline, will be produced and handed out to all attendees during the WPAOG Go Army! Beat Navy! Tailgate on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Topgolf Baltimore.
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Gahagen ’17 Makes NHL Debut in Preseason NY Islanders Game
Army West Point Hockey standout Parker Gahagen ’17 made his NHL preseason debut with the New York Islanders, showcasing his elite goaltending skills with 15 saves and a standout shootout performance.
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Dressman ’16 Wins Pitch Competition at 2025 West Point Entrepreneur Summit
West Point graduate and military veteran entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors met in Music City for the annual West Point Entrepreneur Summit, where attendees participated in unique workshops and networking opportunities, including a Startup Showcase Pitch Competition.
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West Point Classes of 1975, 1980 Give Back
The West Point Classes of 1975 and 1980 presented their reunion gifts at the Army football game on Saturday, September 20.
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Adamouski Field Dedicated to Honor CPT Adamouski ’95 and His Lasting Legacy
Army West Point Athletics and the West Point Association of Graduates dedicated Adamouski Field in honor of CPT James “Jimmy” Adamouski ’95. Located beside Malek Stadium at Clinton Field, this new practice field serves the men’s and women’s soccer teams and celebrates a remarkable graduate-athlete who embodied leadership and sacrifice. Adamouski, a three-year letter winner…
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Nominations Open for 2026 Military Child of the Year® Awards
Honor extraordinary military kids! Nominations for Operation Homefront’s 2026 Military Child of the Year® Awards are open until Dec. 2, 2025.
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