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Brothers on Three: Elevating Army Rugby
By Jane Anderson, WPAOG Staff Within the realm of Army West Point Men’s Rugby lies a startling history: The typical U.S. Military Academy cadet has a 1 percent chance of donning general stars, but that number triples to 3 percent for Army rugby players. Intrigued, Army ruggers-turned-filmmakers Sean Mullin ’97 and Brian Anthony ’01 set…
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West Point Hosts National Conference on Ethics in America
The National Conference on Ethics in America (NCEA), hosted by the Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic at West Point, was held in Eisenhower Hall on November 13-14. The theme this year was “Building Ethical Teams and Winning Cultures.”
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WPAOG’s CONNECT Program Earns Prestigious CASE Award
The West Point Association of Graduates’ CONNECT program was recently honored with the CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Award for “the best work in educational advancement in the Mid-Atlantic region.”
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WPAOG Annual Meeting Election Results
At the WPAOG Annual Meeting held on November 18, 2025, the following members were elected to positions on the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council. To serve their term from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026:
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West Point Class of 2026 Cadets Named Rhodes Scholars
Three West Point cadets from the Class of 2026 have been named Rhodes Scholars, continuing the Academy’s tradition of academic excellence and leadership. Learn about their achievements and future aspirations.
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COL Kyle Walton ’01 Receives the 2025 Nininger Award
On November 21, 2025, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) presented the 2025 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms to COL Kyle Walton, Class of 2001.
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Army Men’s Basketball Sees Historic Night Hosting Duke, Mike Krzyzewski ’69
Army Men’s Basketball hosted No. 4 Duke on Veterans Day in front of a record-breaking crowd at Christl Arena, marking Coach K’s return to his alma mater and a historic matchup.
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Distinguished Graduates Lough ’70 and Hildreth ’83 Grip Hands with Cadets
The Long Gray Line boasts many illustrious graduates, two of whom WPAOG was honored to host on Thursday, November 13 for a jam-packed day of cadet engagement.
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Veterans and Survivor Community Welcomed to West Point
This week, West Point Association of Graduates welcomed 101 Veterans and Survivor Community members back to their Rockbound Highland Home.
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Podcast: The Dr. Is In: SGB & PTSD with COL (R) James Lynch, MD ’89
Could a simple nerve block revolutionize PTSD care? COL (R) James Lynch, MD ’89 explains how a century-old procedure is making a powerful comeback in treating trauma and anxiety, especially for Veterans and first responders.
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