West Point Society of DC and the National Capital Region

You're invited to the 2026 West Point Golf Invitational on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the West Point Golf Course.

Come join Old Grads, USMA leadership, AOG teammates, veterans, volunteer leaders, active-duty service members, and local business partners for the annual West Point Golf Invitational, hosted by your West Point Association of Graduates!

BOOKMARK THE EVENT WEBSITE: https://www.westpointaog.org/events/west-point-golf-invitational/

1. Online Registration. Register by Monday, August 3 at 11:59pm. All registrations include golf swag, breakfast, lunch on the green, & a post-tournament dinner

2. Schedule. Check-in will start at 7:30am. The tournament will begin at 9:00am with a shotgun start.

3. Sponsorships. We are looking for partners to help us enhance this golf event. Sponsor a hole, on-course game, golf carts, vendor display, or refreshments throughout the day.

4. Stay Connected. Please feel free to forward this email to any Grads who may be interested in joining in the fun.

5. Event or Registration Questions? Contact Austin Hunt at [email protected] or the WPAOG Alumni Events Team at [email protected] or 845.446.1582.

West Point Golf Invitational The West Point Alumni Golf Outing is back!

WPSDC President Needed.

We are currently searching for a new President of the WPSDC. The President is the chief executive officer of the Society, and is subject to the guidance of the Board. The President presides over Society annual and special meetings, Board meetings, and Executive Committee meetings.

The President is a voting member of the Executive Committee when it meets, but a non-voting member of the Board unless there is a tie.

The President serves for a 3-year term. If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Executive Director Mike Dhunjishah '95 at [email protected].

We will accept nominations through 25 Jun 26.

There are two Joint Service Academy Business Mixers this week. First, on Tuesday June 16 we will have the Monthly Mixer at the Fairfax Army Navy Club hosted by Joe Ruzicka, USNA ‘96

Then on Thursday, June 18th, 23 will host a happy hour at Upside on Moore - 1700 N Moore St, Level M2, Arlington, VA 22209

On Saturday June 13th, the WPSDC Alum Glee Club sang at the Fairfax at Belvoir Woods at a dinner to celebrate the Army's 251st birthday. The songs from WW2 were a big hit, with the audience singing along.
Three members of the class of 85, Meg Roosma,
Paul Dinkel and David Hendrickson joined Lorraine and and Michael Parrish in taking a photo with Connie Franklin, the widow of our comm during Plebe year, Joe Franklin '55.

Mission of Hope was created to celebrate one of West Point's time-honored traditions. Whether you had to spin the spurs as a final effort to survive academics, or you just love all things West Point, this print is now available for you to order today.

Limited-edition prints start at $125. Contact David Shirley, '96, at https://missionofhopeprint.com to order.

On June 8, a select Washington D.C. audience was treated to a special advance screening of the upcoming World War II film by Rod Lurie ’84, Lucky Strike, based on true events during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944.

Lurie, the acclaimed director of The Outpost and The Contender, gave a short talk prior to the show and was jointed by star Scott Eastwood, producer/co-writer Marc Frydman, and producer/star Jonathan Yunge after the show for for a Q&A panel hosted by his classmate Randy Lee

But the highlight of the evening was the guest of honor, COL (R) Herb Stern ’41, USMA’s oldest living graduate at 107 years young. Stern received two standing ovations prior to the screening, after Lurie described his actions as the acting commander of the 325th Field Artillery Battalion in December 1944 in the Battle of the Bulge. Stern received the Silver Star for his actions.

The Maxwell Taylor award, sponsored by the West Point Society of DC, was awarded to Cadet Candidate Isaak Esquivel during grad week festivities.

The award recognizes the overall number-one ranking Cadet Candidate in the USMAPS battalion and honors General Maxwell D. Taylor—the 40th Superintendent of West Point and a legendary commander of the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He was a frequent, informal visitor to the USMAPS classrooms, historically taking a vested interest in the development of prep school students

Join other Old Grads this coming Monday June 8, from 6 to 8 PM, at the national archives for a viewing of Lucky Strike, a movie of the World War II Battle of the Bulge.

West Point’s oldest old grad, COL (R) Herb Stern ‘41 will be in attendance.

Tickets can be purchased for $15 at this link:

Lucky Strike Reception and Film Screening - National Archives Foundation Lucky Strike tells the story of a wounded American soldier who fights to survive behind enemy lines in Battle of the […]

Just to let everyone know, we have until the end of this week for any last minute ticket request for the O's game on June 28th. To sweeten the deal the next 5 people who sign up will get an Al Bumbry (O's 1993 Rookie of the year) autographed baseball!!! Plus, the Orioles are only 1 game out of the Wild Card spot as of this writing. What more could you ask for? How about a parking pass? I have 2 of those for whoever brings the most guests to the game. (Right now that is Sean Deaton who doesn't own a car!).

For those who have paid me, thanks, I will be getting tickets out to everyone soon. If you haven't paid please let me know if you need an alternative to Venmo."

To purchase tickets please call or email Ron Garrison '76, 920-809-3455, [email protected] and send payment to Ron's venmo account: -rongarrison