Behind The Long Gray Line

West Point Milestones: Family Weekend

The podcast explains West Point’s Family Weekend and how it differs from Plebe Parent Weekend. Family Weekend, a newer fall event often tied to a football weekend, is ope

From Homeschool to Academy: A Cadet Mother's Reflection

In this episode of Behind the Long Gray Line, Sarah interviews a military spouse of 23 years and mom of five who homeschooled all her kids, including two who have attende

Realizing Grit: A Cadet Mother's Reflection

During this interview, a parent shares how her son knew early he was going to West Point, despite not coming from a military family, after hearing a field force represent

West Point Milestones:Ring Weekend

Sarah and guest Carlys discuss West Point Ring Weekend as a major Firstie-year milestone and kicks off the beginning of a very exciting Firstie year. They cover Ring Cere

Thought Boodle: From Cadets- Recommended Academic Year "Comfort" Items

The host has asked current and former cadets for items they found useful for the academic year from cozy comforts to crucial supplies, discover what makes the toughest ti

West Point Milestones: A-Day Weekend

Sarah and Carly recap March Back and Reorgi Week logistics for West Point families, emphasizing using the West Point Parents Gateway and email updates, arriving early for

Thought Boodle: 5 Days to R-Day

The host of “Behind the Long Gray Line” speaks to families heading into R-Day 2026, reminding parents that the 47-month West Point journey and even R-Day itself feel diff

From Application to Army: A Cadet Mother's Reflection

Sarah interviews a mom about how her son became serious about West Point after attending the Naval Academy summer program, applying to West Point, Navy, and an NROTC scho

West Point Milestones: Surviving R-Day and Beast

This episode walks through what R-Day and the next six weeks of Cadet Basic Training (“Beast”) look like. Sarah and guest Carlys Lemler explain what parents can do after

West Point Milestones:R-Day Preparations: Tips and Tales with Carlys Lemler

Sarah opens her podcast for West Point families and talks with Carlys Lemler—a West Point grad, spouse of a grad and cadet mom —about the nerves and logistics surrounding

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