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Popping the Glass “Bubble”
In August, seven cadets graduated from the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course (CDQC) at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, Florida, completing what is one of the most elite training courses in the military. Notably, two of the seven—Cadet Megan Cooper ’25 and Cadet Clara Sabo ’25—became the first women from…
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Men’s Basketball Wins First Game in Patriot League Play Over Loyola Maryland
Army West Point Men’s Basketball (7-8, 1-2) saw its first win in 2025 and in Patriot League play at Christl Arena on January 8 as they defeated the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (6-8, 1-2), 71-63. The Black Knights finished the game shooting 52.5 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from the three-point line. Though Loyola…
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Thomas Selected to CSC Academic All-District Team; Finalist for All-America
Army West Point Football’s linebacker CDT Andon Thomas ’26 has been selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, as announced by the organization on January 7. Thomas has also been selected as a CSC Academic All-America® finalist and will advance to the national ballot to be voted on by CSC members. First-, second-…
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WPAOG Hosts 25th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony
The West Point Association of Graduates hosted the 25th Annual Ring Melt Ceremony in Eisenhower Hall on Friday, January 10, 2025. Family members and guests gathered to witness gold from 73 donated rings be melted and added to the gold which will be used to make the West Point Class of 2026’s class rings.
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West Point Graduates Sworn Into 119th US Congress
The 119th U.S. Congress began on January 3, 2024, with West Point graduates among those sworn in, including one new senator and one new member of the House of Representatives.
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Army Wrestling Wins Championship in Chattanooga
Army West Point Wrestling’s CDT Gunner Filipowicz ’27 secured the Southern Scuffle championship at Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena on January 5. Additionally, Army’s 132.5-point team score output gave the Black Knights the overall championship. Filipowicz dominated his 165 lb final, jumping to an 18-3 technical fall win over Duke’s Aidan Wallace. The sophomore went 6-0 across…
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Memories of the Melt
This year marks the 25th West Point Association of Graduates’ Class Ring Memorial Program, colloquially known as the “Ring Melt.” The Ring Melt has forged connections that Debbie Edelen ’92, WPAOG’s Director of Class Services, has described as a “visible and everlasting bond, illuminating the strength and commitment to Duty, Honor, Country of a Corps…
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Army Women’s Basketball Defeats Boston University
The Army West Point Women’s Basketball team (10-2, 2-0 PL) defeated Boston University (6-7, 0-2 PL) with a commanding 69-59 victory January 5 at Christl Arena. The Black Knights’ 2-0 start in Patriot League play marks their first since the 2013-14 season. CDT Trinity Hardy ’25 led the way with a career-high 25 points, shooting…
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Holmans’ Gift Helps Keep Academy Focusing Forward
Growing up in Paradise Valley, Arizona, Cal Holman ’79 was interested in military history. On College Day at his high school, Cal’s father took him to visit representatives from his own alma maters, Stanford and Harvard, along with several other Ivy League schools.
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West Point Graduates Selected for General Officer Promotion and Appointment
Join us in congratulating the current listing of West Point graduates who were selected for general officer promotion and appointment. These individuals have proven themselves as leaders of exceptional skill and talent, capable of leading our most important formations across the U.S. Army. In addition, these selections also signal the Army’s confidence in their future…
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