Ring Melt for Class of 2027
Ring Melt for Class of 2027
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The deadline to donate class rings for the West Point Class of 2027 Ring Melt is September 1. Join the 968 graduates whose rings have already become part of the Legacy Gold, forging an unbreakable bond that links generations of the Long Gray Line. A ring donation is more than a gift; it is a powerful symbol of duty, honor, and the enduring spirit of West Point. As grads, our rings are a powerful symbol of pride and commitment. It reminds us we are not alone. ✨ Help pass on the values of Duty, Ho
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The deadline to donate class rings for the West Point Class of 2027 Ring Melt is September 1. Join the 968 graduates whose rings have already become part of the Legacy Gold, forging an unbreakable bond that links generations of the Long Gray Line. A ring donation is more than a gift; it is a powerful symbol of duty, honor, and the enduring spirit of West Point. As grads, our rings are a powerful symbol of pride and commitment. It reminds us we are not alone. ✨ Help pass on the values of Duty, Ho
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The Class of 2024 received their West Point class rings! As is West Point tradition, after the Ring Ceremony, firsties are ambushed by plebes awaiting their return to Central Area. The plebes have the mission of stalling the firsties from their Ring Weekend festivities by circling the frustrated cadet and reciting the “Ring Poop” chant. —— —— —— 🇺🇸 We train, mentor, and usher in aspiring special operators. We’ve found that 90% of SOF candidates are underprepared. Join our community, link in bi
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The Class of 2024 received their West Point class rings! As is West Point tradition, after the Ring Ceremony, firsties are ambushed by plebes awaiting their return to Central Area. The plebes have the mission of stalling the firsties from their Ring Weekend festivities by circling the frustrated cadet and reciting the “Ring Poop” chant. —— —— —— 🇺🇸 We train, mentor, and usher in aspiring special operators. We’ve found that 90% of SOF candidates are underprepared. Join our community, link in bi
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🔥Forged in fire 🔥Today, 88 West Point Class Rings were ceremonially donated as part of WPAOG’s Class Ring Memorial Program. The gold from these rings was then melted to be used in the making of the #WestPoint Class of 2025’s class rings, forever tangibly connecting them to the #LongGrayLine. West Point - The U.S. Military Academy West Point Superintendent Dean of the Academic Board-West Point West Point Admissions West Point Parents | West Point Association of Graduates
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🔥Forged in fire 🔥Today, 88 West Point Class Rings were ceremonially donated as part of WPAOG’s Class Ring Memorial Program. The gold from these rings was then melted to be used in the making of the #WestPoint Class of 2025’s class rings, forever tangibly connecting them to the #LongGrayLine. West Point - The U.S. Military Academy West Point Superintendent Dean of the Academic Board-West Point West Point Admissions West Point Parents | West Point Association of Graduates
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Did you know each of our class rings are made with a portion of the rings donated by prior graduates and their families? What’s more, today’s “melt” will be the first time it has happened at West Point. Made possible by the West Point Association of Graduates | West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
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Did you know each of our class rings are made with a portion of the rings donated by prior graduates and their families? What’s more, today’s “melt” will be the first time it has happened at West Point. Made possible by the West Point Association of Graduates | West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
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The Class of 2023 celebrated receiving their West Point class rings at the Ring Banquet Saturday night, as part of Ring Weekend festivities. General Edward M. Daly ’87, 20th commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, delivered the keynote remarks at the banquet. Gold from rings donated through WPAOG's Ring Memorial program was used in the making of the class rings, tangibly connecting the Class of 2023 to the Long Gray Line. At the Ring Ceremony, Brigadier General Mark Quander ’95, 79
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In total, 895 rings are now a part of the Legacy Gold and this Long Gray Line tradition. Watch a recap of this years #RingMelt and #RingCeremony: https://bit.ly/3AMcWo8 The Class of 1975 wrote a poem for the Class of 2025 to celebrate the occasion, read it here: https://bit.ly/3yTkPHW Did you catch the photos from the Class of 2025 Ring Ceremony? 📷: https://bit.ly/3T5PdWy For more information about this award-winning program, contact us at RingMemorialProgram@wpaog.org or visit: https://bit.ly/
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Their service lives on, melted into the rings worn by the next generation of leaders. Hear the stories behind the 67 class rings donated for this year’s Ring Melt, as the Class of 2027 prepares to receive rings forged with the legacy of those who came before them. #EarnedNotGiven #TheLongGrayLine #DutyHonorCountry | West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
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On January 21, 2022, WPAOG held the annual Class Ring Memorial Ceremony. Watch this year’s video and see the moment 71 donated class rings were melted into a legacy gold ingot to be used in creating the Class of 2023’s West Point class rings. This was the highest number of rings received in one year. The Ring Melt video was also shared with the entire Class of 2023 during the 500th Night Banquet at the United States Military Academy. The banquet is a milestone celebration for cadets because they
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Tomorrow, donated West Point class rings will be melted into a legacy gold bar during WPAOG’s annual Class Ring Memorial Ceremony. This legacy gold will be used to make the Class of 2023’s West Point class rings, which they will receive in August. The Class Ring Memorial Program creates a tangible bond between the members of the Long Gray Line. This year, 71 class rings were donated, the highest number of rings received in one year. Watch a video from last year’s ceremony, where 52 donated class
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On Saturday, August 28, 2021, the United States Military Academy held a banquet in honor of Ring Weekend for the Class of 2022 at Washington Hall. WPAOG presented a video to the Class of 2022 and their friends and family to mark the occasion. "Each ring represents your commitment to your class motto, “For Many Stand The Few” – inscribed on one side of your ring is your class crest – a symbol of the moral, mental, and physical strength necessary to be a leader of character. On the other side of y
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What a crass mass of brass and glass! 💍 The Class of 2025 received their West Point class rings today! As is West Point tradition, after the Ring Ceremony, firsties are ambushed by plebes awaiting their return to Central Area. The plebes have the mission of stalling the firsties from their Ring Weekend festivities by circling and reciting the “Ring Poop” chant. #WestPoint #USMA2025 #ringpoop #USMA #TogetherWeThrive #ringweekend #westpointclassring | West Point Association of Graduates
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Congrats to the Class of 2021 on recieving your class rings‼️ Until the Battle is Won. #GoArmy | Army West Point Athletics
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Tonight, during a special ceremony at Trophy Point, the Class of 2019 will don their class rings for the first time, forever linking them to the #LongGrayLine. West Point class rings have a unique and inspiring journey, beginning with WPAOG's Ring Memorial Program or "Ring Melt," where gold from rings that were worn by past USMA graduates is donated, melted, and mixed into the gold for the rings of the Academy's next graduating class. The rings on the fingers of #USMA2019 will include gold from
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As you choose your class ring, Class of 2027, think about the stories that shaped you: your challenges, victories, and unforgettable moments. Let your ring reflect not just where you’ve been, but the story you’re still writing and the one that links you to the Long Gray Line. | West Point Association of Graduates
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Watch the video of this year's Ring Melt and see the moment a legacy gold ingot was created for the Class of 2022 out of 52 donated class rings on February 12, 2021, at WPAOG's Class Ring Memorial Program. The program was also streamed live so that donors, friends and family could attend virtually. The Ring Melt video was also shared with the entire Class of 2022 that same evening, during the 500th Night Banquet at the United States Military Academy. The Banquet is a milestone celebration for Ca
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Ring Weekend Recap Video! The Class of 2023 received their rings on Friday during a special ceremony at Trophy Point here at West Point. Ring Weekend is the first of many iconic, traditional events during a cadet’s senior year. Stay tuned for more. (U.S. Army Video by USMA VI) Dean of the Academic Board-West Point Brig. Gen. Mark Quander West Point Superintendent West Point Parents West Point Admissions Department of Military Instruction | West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
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Each year, during the Ring Melt Ceremony, the West Point Association of Graduates takes donated class rings—symbols of service, sacrifice, and commitment—and melts them into a single gold ingot. The “Legacy Gold” retrieved from this gold bar from generations past, becomes part of the rings worn by the newest members of the #LongGrayLine. Through this extraordinary tradition, the figurative “grip hands” of the Long Gray Line becomes a tangible bond, imbuing each ring with the strength, wisdom, an
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West Point: "Your Task is Clear" The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army." | West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
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What a crass mass of brass and glass! 💍 Today, the Class of 2026 received their West Point class rings! Following tradition, firsties were greeted in Central Area by plebes ready with the “Ring Poop” chant, stalling firsties just a little before their Ring Weekend celebrations. #WestPoint #USMA2026 #RingPoop #RingWeekend #WestPointClassRing #ForCountryWeCommit | West Point Association of Graduates
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Next week, we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the WPAOG Class Ring Memorial Program, a tradition deeply rooted in the enduring bonds of the Long Gray Line. Since 2001, this program has symbolically echoed the poignant words of “The Corps” hymn: “Grip hands tho’ it be from the shadows.” Through the melting of donated West Point class rings, this tradition unites past and future graduates, making the act synonymous with the hymn’s powerful sentiments of connection and legacy. This year, the go
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🔥 Forging A Legacy 🔥 Today, 67 #WestPoint Class Rings, each a symbol of duty and sacrifice, were donated during the WPAOG #RingMelt Ceremony. Their gold will live on in the Class of 2027’s rings, linking past service to future leadership. | West Point Association of Graduates
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Check out members of the Class of 2026 Delta Company enjoying a great PT session and team building with a historic view. Happy Friday! 🎥SFC Luisito Brooks/USMA PAO Brig. Gen. Mark QuanderDean of the Academic Board-West PointWest Point ParentsWest Point AdmissionsDepartment of Military Instruction | West Point - The U.S. Military Academy
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