Recognizing Excellence
2025 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms
COL Kyle Walton ’01 Presented for saving the lives of U.S. and Afghan soldiers during the 2008 Battle of Shok Valley in Afghanistan.
Captain
Promotions Our graduates are exceptional leaders with the skills and talent to lead our most important formations across the U.S. Army. We celebrate promotion selections. A promotion signals the Army’s confidence in a graduate’s future potential as a leader of character, ready to make a positive impact for years to come. Serving as an Army officer is an honor and a great responsibility, and your West Point Association of Graduates is appreciative and thankful for these individuals’ continued service and example in the defense of our great nation.
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel
Tom Hanks Actor/writer/director/producer/philanthropist
68th Annual Sylvanus Thayer Award
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