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Class of 1965
The Class of 1965 is back for its 50th Reunion and has set new benchmarks for class campaigns in both gift size and participation. The Class of 1965 presented its gift of $3,325,000, which is the...
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Knell ’92 Assumes Command of the 14th Military Police Brigade
The 14th Military Police Brigade is now under the command of Col. Niave Knell, following an assumption-of-command ceremony 5/19/2015 on Gammon Field. Brig. Gen. Mark Spindler, Military Police Corps...
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Meisell ’75 Honored as 2015 Firefighter of the Year
David H. Meisell ’75 was Honored as 2015 Firefighter of the Year by the 100 Club. The 100 Club is an organization that provides assistance to dependents of certified peace officers and Firefighters who...
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MG Dahl ’82 Reunited with Class Ring
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – On May 19, after 30 years of separation and the help of, Carolyn Coleman, an Oklahoma City native, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, deputy commanding general, I Corps, was...
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Ricciardi ’90 Takes Command of the 303rd MEB
FORT SHAFER FLATS — Pacific Army Reserve Soldiers and guests gathered to welcome Col. Joseph Ricciardi as he took command of the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), 9th Mission Support Command,...
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Mahan ’70 Announces Retirement After 27 Years
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- After serving the men's and women's rugby programs for more than 25 years, Army West Point Men's Rugby Head Coach Mike Mahan has announced his retirement. "We are very appreciative...
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Hudnell ’69, Honors WWII Ranger West Pointers
J. Ronald Hudnell ’69 has a special interest in WWII Rangers as his father was an enlisted man in D Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion during WWII. He is equally interested in the West Point graduates who...
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CPT Bidwell ’07, First Woman to Command the Third U.S. Infantry Regiment
Growing up in Arbor Hill, U.S. Army Capt. Marjana Mair Bidwell wrote an essay about World War I hero Henry Johnson of Albany. She had learned about Johnson's battlefield valor from her mentor, John...
View ArticleMagerkurth ’81 to Take on American Ninja Warrior
MARBLE FALLS — At 57, Brian Magerkurth could spend his free time taking on 18 holes of golf. But then, that just wouldn’t be him. As a student-athlete at Marble Falls High School, Magerkurth loved to...
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Support the 2015 All Academy Challenge
It’s a friendly competition, but a unified front: From now through June 11, graduates of four of America’s elite service academies are joining forces to build on a legacy of excellence.The 2015 All...
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Dellavalle ’09 & Jung ’04, Inspiring Women through Their Story and Jewelry
Stella Valle, co-founded in 2009 by West Point Graduates, former Army Officers and sisters Ashley Jung and Paige Dellavalle, is a collection of duality. The designs pair strong, geometric shapes with...
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Ashley Murray to Complete IRONMAN for Parkinson’s Research
New York, NY, May 29, 2015 – US Army First Lieutenant Ashley Murray, a Piscataway, NJ, native, is running, biking and swimming to fight for a future without Parkinson’s disease. First Lt. Murray, an...
View ArticleReverend Wilson ’73 Ordained
He was raised Lutheran and retired as a colonel from the U.S. Army. He was working as a financial adviser when he joined the Church in 1998. His call to the priesthood came in 2005. Click here to...
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MG Chinn ’81 Assumed Command of U.S. Army South
Maj. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn assumed command of U.S. Army South during a change of command ceremony on Thursday, June 4. The ceremony was held at U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San...
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Olejniczak ’61 Publishes Book "To Be a Soldier"
From the point of view of a retired infantryman, author Julian M. Olejniczak, comes a debut publication that precisely shows the beauty and challenges of being part of the US armed forces. "To Be A...
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Robinett ’15 Drafted by The New York Yankees
Right-handed pitcher Alex Robinett was selected in the 32nd round by the New York Yankees on Thursday in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. Robinett was the 963rd selection in the...
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Barta ’15 Earns Academic All-America Accolades
Kristen Barta's postseason honors continue with her selection to the Capital One Academic All-American on the At-Large Team, announced Thursday by the College Sports Information Directors of America...
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Gary Sinise to Receive 2015 Sylvanus Thayer Award
The West Point Association of Graduates is pleased to announce that actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise will be presented with the Sylvanus Thayer Award for 2015. The award will be presented on October...
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Jaggers ’75 Elected National Fuel Director for Corporate Board
Members of the National Fuel Gas Company Board of Directors elected Joseph N. Jaggers as a new director. His term began June 11. Joseph N. Jaggers is President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of...
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