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The Special Forces Scholar
Since 1960, nearly 150 West Point graduates have pursued graduate study as Olmsted Scholars, many of whom later rose to important positions of senior leadership in the Army (including Ambassador and General John P. Abizaid ’73 [Retired], former Commander, U.S. Central Command; and Lieutenant General Patrick J. Donahue ’80 [Retired], former Deputy Commander, U.S. Army…
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West Point SCUBA Team Certifies New Divers & Kicks Off Diving Season
The SCUBA Team successfully completed its inaugural Plebe Certification from September 23-29. The team also launched the diving season with their first Open Water Certification Trip from October 5-6 at Lake Hydra Dive Park, Pennsylvania.
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COL (R) Viney ’91 Releases Two Books About GEN Earle Wheeler ’32
COL (R) Mark A. Viney ’91 has released two books about the life and career of GEN Earle Wheeler, a 1932 graduate of West Point.
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Army Football Ranks in National Polls for First Time Since 2020
The Army Black Knights (6-0, 5-0 AAC), owners of the nation’s longest active win streak of 10 games, broke into the Week 8 national polls for the first time since 2020.
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Roberts ’04 Releases “The Gospel of You”
Thomas Roberts ’04 released the book “The Gospel of You: Start Telling Your Story.” According to Roberts, being able to tell one’s own story in different scenarios, situations, under pressure, under any circumstance, and in any setting can be the difference between a life of advancement and opportunity or a life mired in mediocrity and…
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Army Swimming & Diving Claims 3 Patriot League Weekly Awards
Army West Point Swimming & Diving saw three of their ranks earn recognition from the Patriot League after their performances in the squad’s dual meet at Minnesota October 11.
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Johnson ’76 Announced as the 39th Black Engineer of the Year
Ron Johnson ’76, Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Georgia Institute of Technology, was nominated for the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM DTX Conference. This event which honors excellence in STEM will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, in February 2025, recognizing…
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West Point Grads Take Charge in Hurricane Relief and Recovery
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene’s and Milton’s devastating impact, West Point graduates have rallied together to provide critical support for relief efforts. Leveraging their leadership and organizational skills, they’ve coordinated fundraising drives, organized supply chains, and deployed teams to assist affected communities.
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West Point Equestrian Team Kicks Off Season with Strong Showings
On October 5, the USMA Equestrian Team competed at the Centenary University Equestrian Center in New Jersey, placing third overall against competitive regional teams.
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Major Floren Herrera ’13 Receives Nininger Award
Major Floren Herrera, Class of 2013, received the 2024 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms, on October 10, 2024.
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