USMA Update

Here’s an interesting update written by Larry Smith ‘62.

1. There has just been a change of the Commandant at USMA. Robert Caslan ‘76, the former Commandant, has been promoted to Major General and has departed USMA to take command of the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii. His replacement, as of 6 May 2008, is Brigadier General Mike Linnington ‘80.

General Linnington comes to West Point from his previous position as a Special Assistant to the Army Vice Chief of Staff in Washington, DC. BG Linnington is the 71st. Commandant of Cadets at USMA.

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Well Done?

Just got this note from AOG:

Members of the Long Gray Line:

The Superintendent announced today that he has made a decision to change the words to the Alma Mater and The Corps. Please click here to read LTG Hagenbeck’s letter to all graduates.

West Point for Thee!

Bob

Robert L. McClure ‘76
COL (USA, RET)
President & CEO
West Point Association of Graduates

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Pentagon Wounded Warrior Event

I received this story from Gabe Marriott (yes, our venerable classmate who, among other feats, was the only person in the class to briefly lose an eyeball in Plebe Boxing). He validated the story with his former company commander who is currently serving at the Pentagon. It’s written by LTC Robert Bateman, and published by Joe Galloway of the McClatchy Washington Beareau.

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LTG Christman’s Farewell Speech

I’m sure if you’re a member of the Class of 1999 you remember LTG Christman.   Below is his farewell speech to the Corps, complete with reference to our classmate Rex Storch.

Thank you, Cadet Uthlaut. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Corps:

“As I was leaving the hotel this morning, a doorman asked me, Where are you bound for, General? and when I replied, West Point, he remarked, Beautiful place, have you ever been there before?”

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