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Get to Know the New AMCOM Commander Robinson ’94
Growing up in Paterson, New Jersey, Lori Robinson ’94 wanted to be a librarian. A self-described introvert, she loved reading and excelled in school and sports. She was named valedictorian of her high school class and played basketball, volleyball and softball.
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Freed Lowrey ’67 Releases New Memoir
Freed Lowrey ’67 released his new memoir “Raised a Soldier’s Son: The Wild and Harrowing Journey to Manhood and Military Careers of a Pair of Army Brats Raised Around the World in the Late 1940s and 1950s.”
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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 Forces Command).
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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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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 regret.
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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 Johnson’s extraordinary career and leadership in engineering, public service, and higher education.
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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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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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MAJ Middlebrooks ’10 Receives Department of the Army Pace Award
MAJ Arthur Middlebrooks ’10, received the annual Department of the Army Pace Award at a Pentagon ceremony in September, presented by the Honorable Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army.
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MAJ Phillips ’09 Releases “Number Your Stories and Lead Like a Legend”
MAJ Logan Phillips ’09 released “Number Your Stories and Lead Like a Legend.” Throughout the book, MAJ Logan Phillips shares his thought-provoking, faith-led tales as an Army officer, former Basic Training Commander, and assistant Professor at USMA.
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