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It all started over a few beers one day...

Two USMA 91 friends - Jamie Schleck and Rob Blomquist one spring day in New York City following a veteran charity event. We were amazed at how easy it is to connect with each other despite our infrequent interactions. There's a common bond between all of us - we are all leading parallel journeys that started off in the same place and time. On July 1, 1987 we raised our hands together on the plain at West Point, we swore allegiance to our country and the Constitution.

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Alex Rodgers commissioned a Field Artillery Officer and served 5 years at Ft. Still and Ft. Bragg. We talk about the role of West Point in his life. We talk in detail about his experiences as a black man at West Point, in the Army and in the business world.

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