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Jeff Martin '84

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Jeff Martin ‘84, named CEO of SDG&EJeff Martin '84, president and CEO of Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, will become CEO of SDG&E and a member of the SDG&E board of directors.

At Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Martin has led the company's expansion in the renewable energy and natural gas markets. Prior to joining Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Martin served as president and CEO of Sempra Generation and vice president of investor relations for Sempra Energy.  Prior to joining Sempra Energy in 2004, Martin was senior vice president and chief financial officer of NewEnergy, Inc. He also served as corporate counsel at Tucson Electric Power Co. and was an attorney at the law firm of Snell & Wilmer, LLP, in Phoenix.


BG(R) Robert C. Tripp '33 Now Oldest Living Graduate

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We announce with great sorrow the death of COL(R) Benjamin W. Heckemeyer '35, our oldest graduate. He passed away on September 17, 2013 at the age of 102.

The oldest living West Point graduate is now BG(R) Robert C. Tripp '33. He is 101 years old.

USAA Offers No-interest Loan to Military Members if Government Delays Pay

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USAA is prepared to offer the payroll advance loan to affected military members with existing direct deposit at USAA Bank if a government shutdown interrupts military pay. Likewise, members who have existing direct deposit arrangements at USAA Bank for their VA and Social Security checks would be eligible for the loan if their payments were interrupted due to a debt ceiling impasse.

If a loan offer becomes necessary, USAA will email those members and provide information in the "My Offers" section of usaa.com. We will also offer other solutions, including special payment arrangements to help USAA members who receive government payments and find themselves in financial distress because of a shutdown.

"We all hope that policymakers will reach a deal before military pay is threatened," says David Bohne, president of USAA Bank. "But we stand ready to help our members who would be impacted if that happens."

For more information, click here.

Robert Boyd '73

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Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle is pleased to announce the inclusion of Robert D. Boyd '73 among Best Lawyers in America for 2014.  Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers in America has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because its research is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 36,000 leading attorneys cast almost 4.4 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in the guide is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers in America “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

Bob Wilt '90

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Robert G. Wilt, '90Robert (Bob) G. Wilt '90 has been named President of Alcoa's Global Primary Products (GPP) business and an Executive Vice President of the company.  GPP operates 22 smelters and 9 alumina refineries worldwide and has bauxite assets in Australia, Brazil, Jamaica, Suriname, Guinea and soon Saudi Arabia.  Alcoa's global aluminum smelting capacity totals nearly 4.8 million metric tons, and its global alumina capacity totals more than 18 million metric tons.  Bob is also a member of the Alcoa Executive Council, the senior leadership team that sets strategic direction for the company. 

In his new role, Wilt has overall responsibility for the Primary business that includes global aluminum smelters, refineries and mines throughout the U.S., Latin America, Australia, Iceland, Guinea, Europe and Canada.  Wilt is a member of the Alcoa Executive Council, the senior leadership team that sets strategic direction for the company.

“Bob’s deep industry experience and outstanding track record at Alcoa make him uniquely qualified to lead our global Primary business,” said Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “He has risen through the ranks of our Primary business with noteworthy leadership and business success.”

After receiving his commission in the U.S. Army, Wilt served as a combat engineer officer in the 101st Airborne Division, and is a veteran of the first Iraq war. He also earned a MBA from Harvard Business School.

Daniel L. Muchow '72

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The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Daniel L. Muchow '72 (Environmental Law) has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014.

Chad D. Jenkins ’02 is The Co-Subject of New Army-Navy Book

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Chad D. Jenkins ’02 is the co-subject of the book, ‘All American: Two Young Men, the 2001 Army-Navy Game and the War They Fought in Iraq’ by New York Times Bestselling Author Steve Eubanks.  The book releases October 29, 2013.  “I am certainly not worthy of this honor, but thank you Steve Eubanks for allowing me to be a part of it,” said Jenkins. “Also, thank you to fellow co-subject Brian Stann for being a great man of character and someone to emulate.”

Lee R. Anderson ’61

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Lee R. Anderson ’61 and his wife Penny are the major donors for the Defenders Lodge – a state of the art hotel for service men and women receiving care at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. The Lodge officially opened on October 8, 2013 on the VA Palo Alto campus. This 52 room, 104 bed, 34,000 square foot gift from the PenFed (Pentagon Federal Credit Union) Foundation ensures that veterans who couldn’t otherwise afford first-class care can now share a free room with their caregivers. Anderson’s company employs about 10,000 men and women, and he recently told his management team that going forward he wanted to hire only veterans. At first his request was met with resistance, however, he responded “yes I can and we will.”

Six of Anderson’s classmates were in attendance during the ribbon cutting ceremony, including former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Jim Nicholson. 

 


David S. Chang ’02

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David S. Chang ’02, CEO and Chairman of Chang Holding Company, was recently re-elected to a second term as Chair of the Hawaii Republican Party. Chang, a Major in the Hawaii Army National Guard and chief editor of The Art of Thinking Smart article and blog, was selected Business Leader of the Year for the 40 under 40 by Pacific Business News in 2010 and 2011 Young Professional of the Year by Pacific Edge Magazine. His wife Beth Fukumoto Chang is the House Minority Floor Leader for the Hawaii State Legislature and was recently selected as Top Nine Women Remaking the Right in America. 

 

BG Robert Tripp ’33 becomes Oldest Living WP Grad

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This past weekend, members from the West Point Society of the San Francisco Bay Area went to visit BG Oldest Living West point Grad WPAOG Robert Tripp ’33 – the oldest living West Point graduate. Bob turned 102 on Saturday, and was presented with a gift from the society, a gift from The West Point Association of Graduates, and a Certificate of Congratulations for being the “Oldest Living West Point Graduate.” He and his wife Liliane were truly delighted with the gifts. 

 

Dr. James M. Johnson ’69 Appointed First Holder of Academic Chair at Marist College

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Dr. James M. Johnson ’69, an internationally recognized expert on the War for Independence in the Hudson River Valley, has been appointed the first holder of the Dr. Frank T. Bumpus Chair. Dr. Frank T. Bumpus is a long-serving member of the advisory board of the Hudson River Valley Institute (HRVI) at Marist College, and has established an endowed chair that will promote the greater understanding of the rich history, culture, and identity of New York’s Hudson River Valley.

Dr. Johnson graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in history from Duke University and a M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. A retired Colonel in the United States Army, his 30 years of service include active duty in Germany and Korea and at the Pentagon, as well as 15 years on the West Point faculty, serving as head of the military history program in his second tour. Author and editor of books and numerous scholarly and popular essays and articles on the War for Independence in the Hudson River Valley, he has been a member of the Marist faculty for the past thirteen years, teaching courses on the region and military history.  

In 2002, Dr. Johnson co-founded HRVI and has served as its executive director ever since. As the longstanding Military Historian of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, he oversees the American Revolutionary interpretive theme. His leadership in preserving and promoting American history in the Valley extends to the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor at New Windsor Cantonment, and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, among many other projects.

"We are incredibly proud to have the Dr. Frank T. Bumpus Chair in Hudson River Valley History at Marist," said Dr. Thomas Wermuth, academic vice president and dean of faculty. “We thank Dr. Bumpus for his leadership in making this eminent position possible. Dr. Jim Johnson is a first-rate historian and incomparable advocate for the Hudson River Valley and his appointment sets the standard for future holders of the Bumpus Chair." 

(Photo: Dr. Frank T. Bumpus, left, joined by Dr. James M. Johnson '69, the first holder of The Dr. Frank T. Bumpus Chair in Hudson River Valley History).

MacLean ’74 Uncovers Hidden WWII Mystery in Latest Book

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Following on the heels of Custer's Best: The Story of Company M, 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn, Colonel (Ret) French MacLean has published The Fifth Field: The Story of the 96 American Soldiers Sentenced to Death and Executed in World War II. Maclean takes you on a wild judicial ride through unnamed gravestones in a secret cemetery in France, sealed personnel files in a government facility known as "The Vault" and the greatest unsolved mystery remaining from World War II – how 96 American soldiers in Europe and North Africa committed heinous crimes and were subsequently tried by U. S. Army courts-martial, convicted, sentenced to death, executed, and buried in a tiny cemetery in France, known to the groundskeepers as The Fifth Field.

MacLean received unlimited access to every previously secret judicial record and personnel file for all 96 men. The work is much more than a compilation of individual cases and illustrates facets of wartime Army discipline, military-civilian relations, the judicial process, thoughts of superior officers, and implications of race and class. MacLean’s approach, as a non-lawyer, was to write the book from the vantage point of a potential juror. With unimpeachable detail and a critical link from the past to today's ongoing high-profile military courts-martial and tribunals from Fort Hood to Guantanamo, The Fifth Field finally illuminates this hidden mystery of World War II.

MacLean has already given a presentation about the subject to the staff and faculty at the US Army Judge Advocate General School in Charlottesville, VA, and has scheduled another university presentation in Georgia in November. He and his publisher sent copies of the book to all Supreme Court Justices and deans of a dozen law schools, as it could have a significant impact on the national discussion of the death penalty.  

’69 Grads Honor Descendants of WWII Army Rangers

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West Point graduates from the class of 1969 attend the Ranger Class 10-13 closing ceremonies at Victory Pond at Ft. Benning, GA on October 18, 2013, with the Descendants of WWII Rangers. Roy Murray, Jr. ’69 (right) is the son of WWII 4th Ranger Battalion Commander, LTC Roy Murray. Ron Hudnell ’69  (left) is the son of WWII Ranger James H. Hudnell, a PFC in D Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion. The Descendants of WWII Rangers is an organization for those remaining WWII Rangers and their relatives to honor and preserve the memory of the WWII Rangers who led the way for future generations of U. S. Army Rangers. Read more about The Descendants of WWII Rangers here

 

 

Patricia Anslow ’89 Named New Commander of Arkansas Army National Guard

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Brigadier General Patricia Anslow '89 was formally installed as commander of the Arkansas Army National Guard during the Change of Command ceremony on Saturday, November 2 at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. She replaces Brig. Gen. Roger McClellan. Anslow became the first female general officer in 2012, and she will now become the first female to assume command of the Arkansas Army National Guard. In an interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Anslow said she didn't expect to remain in the military after completing her five-year commitment after graduation, but then “kind of fell in love” with the Army. The Arkansas Army National Guard was established in 1804 and has about 7,500 soldiers. The Guard will promote Col. Kirk Van Pelt to fill the vacant general position.

Northwestern Mutual Recognizes Robert L. Kilroy ’94 with Forum Membership

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Northwestern Mutual is honoring Wealth Management Advisor Robert L. Kilroy '94 with membership in its 2013 Forum group, which recognizes individuals for an outstanding year of helping clients achieve financial security. Robert is affiliated with the Quinlan Financial Group based in Melville, NY. This is the 4th time that he has received the Forum honor. The honorees will be recognized at a conference held on November 3 to 6, 2013, in Scottsdale, AZ. The Forum conference is an extremely exclusive achievement, with approximately five percent of Northwestern Mutual’s 6,500 financial representatives invited to attend.

 


IMCOM Welcomes Camille Nichols ’81 as New Deputy Commanding General

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U.S. Army Installation Management Command welcomed Maj. Gen. Camille Nichols ‘81 to the team as the new Deputy Commanding General for Operations and Chief of Staff in a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston Theater. More than 200 Army senior leaders, civilians, friends and guests gathered to recognize Nichols' accomplishments and to welcome her to the Installation Management Community and San Antonio. 

In her previous assignments, Nichols was U.S. Army Contracting Command's first commanding general and served as program executive officer, Program Executive Office Soldier, at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Nichols has more than 25 years of experience in Department of Defense acquisition. She has also served in various engineer jobs earlier in her career as an engineer officer in tactical engineering units, and has also served as manager and assistant coach 1984 U.S. Olympic women's handball team.

Nichols enlisted in the Army in 1975 in her home town of Niagara Falls, N.Y. In 1981, she was commissioned as an engineer officer upon graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

"She was handpicked for this position and we are blessed to have her," said Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, IMCOM commanding general. "She knows the business of taking care of people. She's knows the business of transforming."

Alan Salisbury ’58 Publishes First Children's Book

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MG (Ret) Alan Salisbury’s '58 first foray into children’s literature, The Legend of Ranger, the Reindeer Who Couldn’t Fly, was recently published by Jabberwocky Books in Minneapolis. It’s being hailed as a “heartwarming and inspirational story with an important message for children about the power of believing in yourself to overcome obstacles and accomplish your dreams.” The 50-page book is beautifully illustrated with “whimsical” art by Roberta Baird. In addition to the book, Salisbury also composed a companion song, “Dream and Believe,” which is packaged on a CD by the same name along with an audio book version of the story. Nashville’s Mary Allen does the vocals with what musicBlog’s Matthew Forss describes as “a rousing melody, perfectly fitting for children of all ages,” awarding it “five North stars out of five!”In a unique move, Salisbury’s Opus One Studios philanthropic venture is donating 100% of the project’s profits to the Antonia J. Giallourakis Endowed Fund for Children with Cancer at MassGeneral Hospital for Children. Antonia, the late wife of classmate Bill Giallourakis, ’58, was an art teacher who developed an innovative art therapy program for children with cancer, prior to losing her own battle with the disease.

 

 

Titans Fullback Collin Mooney ’09 to Represent Armed Forces

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Tennessee Titans fullback Collin Mooney ’09 has accepted the opportunity to stand in representation of all who are standing or have stood for America through military service. The graduate of West Point will be the “12th Titan” during pregame festivities when Tennessee hosts Jacksonville Sunday at LP Field at the annual “Salute to Service” game.

“It means a lot, and when they first talked to me about that, I wanted to be sure that it was the Armed Services that are the 12thTitan and I’m representing them, so it’s a huge honor for me to be able to run out and put that sword at the 50-yard line for all of the Armed Services and for all who have served” said Mooney.

Mooney learned this week that he is being promoted from 1st Lt. to Capt. in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Read and see more here. 

 

Superintendent Opens NYSE to Commemorate Veteran's Day

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On Monday, November 11, LTG Robert L. Caslen Jr. ’75, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange to commemorate the 95th anniversary of Veteran's Day. He was joined by Marsh Carter 62, Chairman of the NYSE, Alex Gorsky, Chairman of Johnson & Johnson, Ellen Houlihan of Raytheon and John Garrison, CEO of Bell Helicopter, all Class of 82, as well as Lindsey Danilack ’14, First Captain of the Corps of Cadets. See More.

 

Daniel E. Rice ’88 Appears on Neil Cavuto Show

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On Monday, November 11, Daniel E. Rice 88 appeared on Fox News Channel's Neil Cavuto Show. Rice discussed the Veteran’s Day commemoration on the floor of New York Stock Exchange and the book he co-authored, West Point Leadership: Profiles of courage. Watch Here.

 

 

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