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West Point Class of 2028 Crest Unveiling
On March 19, the Class of 2028 carved out a small piece of West Point history by publicly unveiling its class crest for the first time.
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USARPAC General Clark ’88 Meets With Fellow Grad Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ’99
GEN Ronald P. Clark ’88, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific, held constructive meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ’99 and top military leadership during a visit to Phnom Penh on February 24, 2025. In addition to the Prime Minister, Clark met with Minister of Defense General Tea Seiha, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces…
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Ruta ’24 Signed by Kansas City Royals
Army West Point Baseball Class of 2024 member Sam Ruta ’24 has signed a free agent deal with the Kansas City Royals. Ruta will report to the club’s spring training complex in Surprise, Ariz. The native of Yardley, Pa. graduated from West Point in 2024 as the Army Baseball career as the leader in numerous…
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COL McClain ’02 Returns to Space with Symbol of the Long Gray Line
Crew-10 Commander Brings Gold From Donated West Point Class Rings, Which Will Be Used To Make All Future Class Rings By Erika Norton, WPAOG Senior Multimedia Journalist NASA Astronaut COL Anne McClain ’02 returned to space on March 14, this time carrying with her a special symbol of the Long Gray Line—the Legacy Gold. Through…
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Endurance Builds Champions and Leaders: West Point Triathlon Team
All graduates know that it takes endurance to make it through the rigorous 47-month experience at West Point. Similarly, as any athlete knows, successfully competing in a triathlon takes incredible endurance.
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West Point Hosts 2025 McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character
By Erika Norton, WPAOG Senior Multimedia Journalist Undergraduate students from across the globe gathered at West Point last week for the annual McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC). The conference, made possible by founding benefactors HON Bob McDonald ’75 and Diane McDonald, as well as the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership and the…
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Podcast: Lessons in Leadership with LTG (R) Benjamin Freakley ’75
What does it take to be a great leader? In this episode, host Jamie Enos sits down with LTG (R) Benjamin Freakley ’75 to unpack the essence of leadership, trust, and lifelong service.
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2025 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients
The 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award honors six exceptional West Point graduates for their outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to “Duty, Honor, Country.” These recipients have made significant contributions in military, business, and public service. The awards will be presented at West Point on May 20, 2025.
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Martin ’83 Promoted to President of TMST Consultants
TMST Consultants announced that Peter Martin ’83 is taking over as president of the company. Martin will take over day-to-day operations and lead TMST, ensuring the high standard of support that clients expect. Martin’s knowledge of Modeling and Simulations, Training, and Military Operations, combined with his network of government and industry contacts, makes him an…
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MG Pippy ’92 Sworn In As PA 55th Adjutant General
On February 28, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro administered the oath of office to MG John R. Pippy ’92, the state’s 55th adjutant general and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). In addition to his cabinet-level position, Pippy also assumes command of the Pennsylvania National Guard, the third-largest in the nation. Unanimously…
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