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Legacy of Spirit
Ahead of the Army–Navy game and as the holiday season approached, West Point cadets gathered with senior graduates at the Fairfax Belvoir Senior Center to celebrate service, tradition, and the enduring bonds of the Long Gray Line.
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A Family Legacy Expands
The Lichtenberg family continues a legacy of generosity at West Point—championing the Pre-Medical Scholars Program to prepare future Army physicians.
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USMA Cadets Partner with Picatinny Arsenal to Shape Future Combat Concepts
Twenty-eight West Point cadets visited Picatinny Arsenal to collaborate with Army experts on future combat concepts. During a day-long ideation session, they explored emerging technologies like AI, autonomy, and counter-UAS systems, generating over 120 innovative ideas to help shape the Army’s modernization efforts. The event provided cadets with real-world exposure to weapons engineering and highlighted…
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Legacy Gold Highlight: The Ring of LTC Robert Knapp Jr. ’67
When the Class of 2027 wears their rings, they will carry Legacy Gold from LTC Robert Knapp Jr. ’67—Vietnam War hero, decorated combat leader, and lifelong servant of West Point. Knapp’s extraordinary courage, devotion to his soldiers, and enduring commitment to the Academy create a powerful link between today’s cadets and the Long Gray Line.
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MG (R) Bruce Scott ’72 Leaves Legacy of Success
MG (R) Bruce Scott ’72 celebrates decades of service with the Olmsted Foundation, advancing global education and leadership for U.S. military officers.
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Army Unveils 2025 Army-Navy Uniform Honoring 250 Years of Service & Sacrifice
Army unveils its 2025 Army-Navy Game uniform, honoring 250 years of service with a marble-inspired design, silver helmets, and historic details paying tribute to the U.S. Army’s legacy.
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Morris ’02 Releases “Students to Soldiers”
LTC (R) John F Morris ’02 released the book “Students to Soldiers: Secret Military Education at Elite Schools, 1815-1945.”
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West Point Class of 2026 Cadet Selected for Marshall Scholarship
West Point Cadet Mark Clemons ’26 earns the prestigious Marshall Scholarship, continuing the Academy’s legacy of academic excellence and leadership with its 52nd award and 11th consecutive win.
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Podcast: What Do You Have to Lose? with LTG (R) Dan Karbler ’87
Discover how retired LTG Dan Karbler transitioned from leading U.S. missile defense to advising Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow on the thriller A House of Dynamite. In this WPAOG podcast episode, Karbler shares behind-the-scenes insights on military authenticity in film, leadership lessons, and creative collaboration.
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Faust ’22 Sets Record for Fastest Mile Run in EOD Bomb Suit
Army 1LT Madison Faust ’22 set a world record this month when she ran the fastest mile by a woman wearing a full explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit.
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