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A Legacy of Service and Connection: How George Cullum Connected the Long Gray Line
More than a century and a half before the concept of a “social network” was even imagined, Brevet Major General George W. Cullum, Class of 1833—an innovator and consummate networker—began connecting members of the Long Gray Line by chronicling the biographies of every West Point graduate. He assigned what would become the first cullum number…
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Gianessi ’14 Awarded de Fleury Medal
West Point Cadet Company A4’s Tactical Officer CPT Seth Gianessi ’14 received the Engineer Branch de Fleury Medal, the highest award for professional excellence in the Engineer Regiment. Gianessi was one of only two Engineer Officers at West Point to receive the medal in 2024. The de Fleury Medal honors and recognizes those individuals who…
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Noto ’91 Joins Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Board of Directors
Warner Bros Discovery has appointed Anthony Noto ’91, CEO of SoFi, to its board. Noto joined the board on January 8 and will be up for election at the company’s 2025 annual stockholder meeting. “Today’s announcement reinforces Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to continuing to enhance our Board with best-in-class leaders, bringing a broad range of…
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West Point Class of 1972 Endows Army Wrestling Head Coach Position
Army West Point Wrestling announced that the head coaching position is now titled as the Class of 1972 Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. Kevin Ward will now serve as the Class of 1972 Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. The Class of 1972, through a class gift and individual donations, raised $1 million to name the head wrestling…
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Urban ’86 Joins Kennedy Institute Board of Directors
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced that David J. Urban ’86 joined its Board of Directors. Urban is the managing director for the bipartisan public affairs firm BGR Group and Of Counsel at Torridon Law. As a member of the board, Urban will help direct the Institute’s mission to foster…
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Prioritize Heart Health & Support Fellow Grads This February
Celebrate American Heart Month by Focusing on Wellness, Connection, and Supporting Your Battle Buddies. February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to focus on heart health—for yourself and those around you. With Valentine’s Day approaching, consider showing love by prioritizing wellness or signing up for a CPR course. Taking care of yourself…
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WPSGC Holds 13th Annual Leadership & Ethics Seminar
The West Point Society of Greater Cincinnati held its 13th annual Leadership & Ethics Seminar for high school students on Friday, February 7, 2025. More than 150 students accompanied by high school faculty members from nearly 50 tristate area high schools participated. This was supported by more than 30 facilitators and staff from the WPSGC,…
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We Want to Hear From You! Who Officiated your Bar Pinning?
Every member of the Long Gray Line remembers the moment their second lieutenant bars were pinned onto their uniform—the culmination of years of dedication, discipline, and hard work. West Point magazine wants to know: Who was the person who made that moment even more meaningful? Was it a mentor, a loved one, or a fellow…
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Podcast: Forging Generational Bonds with BG (R) Jim Warner ’76
On this week’s episode, BG (R) Jim Warner ’76 joins host Jamie Enos to discuss the enduring impact of West Point and the legacy of the Long Gray Line.
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Averill ’82 Appointed Acting Secretary of the Army
On January 20, Mark F. Averill ’82 received his appointment as Acting Secretary of the Army from President Donald J. Trump and was sworn in by GEN Randy George ’88, 41st Army Chief of Staff.
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