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Class of 2021 Ring Melt

The West Point Association of Graduates’ annual ring melt took place Friday. This year, 41 donated rings were added in the class ring melt for the U.S. Military Academy’s Class of 2021. Graduates and their families have donated 616 rings since the tradition began in 2002. Each year, a portion of the previous year’s melt is included to affi rm the ties among all classes of the Long Gray Line. See story and photos from the Ring Melt on page 3. Photos by BranDon O'Connor/PV

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Academic open house helps plebes fi nd majorsStory and photos by Brandon O’ConnorPV Assistant Editor

Class of 2023 Cadet Jack Perreault had until March 2 to choose one of the 36 majors available to him at the U.S. Military Academy, but within a few moments of the academic open house starting he had made his decision.

Perreault found the math department and quickly declared his intention to major in applied statistics and data science. Then, as is tradition for the department, he was allowed to ring a bell alerting the entire department a new cadet had declared his major.

The academic open house was held Jan. 22 and gave plebes (freshmen) at the academy the chance to learn more about each major before signing up.

Before being set loose to explore each of the majors, the members of the Class of 2023 attended a briefi ng with deputy registrar Russ Lachance who worked to debunk myths about choosing a major.

First and foremost, there was the myth that majors are fi rst come, fi rst served and plebes need to rush to sign up. Instead, he encouraged plebes to check out the various majors, take their time and find something they have a passion for before choosing. If there are limited

spots, they will be fi lled based on order of merit not on who signed up fi rst, he said.

For some like Perreault, the encouragement

to take their time didn’t matter because the decision was easy and they immediately jumped on board, but for others the open house was another step in a broader fact-fi nding mission.

“I know I want to do engineering because I have a natural affi nity for math and I like building things, but I’m not exactly sure what engineering (major) in particular,” Class of 2023 Cadet Eli Short said. “I’m going through all the diff erent engineering departments seeing which one I have a preference for, and which one feels like it clicks the most.”

The engineering majors set up in adjacent classrooms along a hallway in Thayer Hall, making Short’s desire to collect as much information as possible infi nitely easier. Instead of having to fi nd someone to talk to from each department on his own time, representatives from each discipline were on hand in one place at one time.

“It’s good because I can bounce back and forth and right there be able to compare,” Short said. “Then, if in discussing with one department, I realize I have another question for a diff erent department, I can go back there and ask them that.”

By the end of the open house Short had tentatively narrowed his choice to either mechanical or civil engineering, but he was still looking to see if “anything else still pops out.”

On his search for a major, Class of 2023

Cadet Ethan Bowen started with the broad desire to get the most out of his West Point experience as possible and specifi cally have the chance to travel overseas. A native of Tennessee, Bowen said he wants a major that will give him a chance to experience diff erent cultures. That desire led him to the possibility of majoring in Russian or defense strategic studies.

For Class of 2023 Cadet Annalise Callaghan, the academic open house wasn’t so much about fi nding a major as it was checking to see if her plan is feasible.

Callaghan is set on doing a double major in international aff airs and economics and maybe picking up a minor in Arabic for good measure. The issue was people had told her pairing those two majors just wasn’t doable, so she went to the open house to get an expert answer from the departments themselves.

“I was able to fi nd out it has been done before, so it’s a possibility,” Callaghan said. “I think they’re both incredibly interesting because they help you to analyze and critically think about the way the world works and why individuals, large scale institutions and governments make the decisions they do. It aff ects power on the global stage.”

The members of the Class of 2023 have until March 2 to make their initial major selections, or as Lachance warned them during the brief, one will be chosen for them.

Behavorial Sciences and Leadership instructor Capt. Kevin Kumlien talks to Class of 2023 cadets about the U.S. Military Academy’s management major during an academic open house Jan. 22.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Assistant Professor Lt. Col. Joseph Heyman talks to Class of 2023 Cadet Alexander Sheehan about the course options electrical engineering majors have to choose from during an academic open house Jan. 22.

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WPAOG binds together classes with annual ring melt ceremony

POINTIN FOCUS: CLASS OF 2021 RING MELT

Story and photos by Brandon O’ConnorPV Assistant Editor

Standing in front of the crucible during the West Point Association of Graduates’ ring melt Friday with his grandfather’s ring in hand, Hobart Hewett took the only action that felt right—donating it to be melted down.

The ring had been missing for years, but the Saturday before Thanksgiving while cleaning out his mother’s room he made a startling discovery in the form of a worn ring of gold. Hewett had heard of the ring, but never actually seen it in person with its crest for the U.S. Military Academy’s Class of 1921 engraved on the side.

His grandfather, Maj. Gen. Hobart Hewett, entered the academy during one of the most fraught times in American military history. Although they still used the crest for 1921, he and his classmates graduated two years early in 1919 so they could join the fight in World War I.

After finding the ring, and with a good idea of its significance, Hewett sent it to Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, the commander of Army Space and Missile Defense Command and a member of the USMA Class of 1987, to confirm it was a West Point class ring. It was Karbler who then suggested donating it to the ring melt to give it a second life as a part of the Class of 2021’s rings.

Having found it just in time to donate to his grandfather’s 100-year affiliate class, Hewett said it would take a lot to convince him it wasn’t the spirit of the ring that led them to find it so it could be part of the melt.

“I talked to other acquaintances I have that advised me that academy rings are earned, not given. For me to think about wearing it is senseless,” Hewett said. “These rings aren’t just rings. They’re not just pieces of metal. They become what you are, and they all have a lot of spirit and that spirit is going to help guide you.”

Hewett’s donation of his grandfather’s ring was a late addition to this year’s ring melt and

brought the total number of rings donated to 41. In all, 616 rings have been donated since the melt’s inception binding together the Long Gray Line spanning classes from 1896 to 2001.

The ring from 2001 was donated this year by Melissa Thomas, USMA Class of 2004. It belonged to her husband Maj. Christopher Thomas who died in 2015. Melissa Thomas said she thought about donating her husband’s ring within a year of his death but was waiting for the right moment to do so.

After doing the math, she decided his 20-year affiliate class was the perfect time to

donate so every 10 years when they return for their reunions her husband would be there as well celebrating another decade since his graduation.

“It was one of his prized possessions when he first got it being a prior service enlisted,” Melissa said. “He didn’t have a lot of money compared to other people, so he had to scrape together to get the ring he did have. It wasn’t the most expensive thing, but it meant so much to him that he owned it and made it through to get it and then graduate.”

Last year marked the first time the melt was held at West Point, and the tradition continued this year with the donation ceremony taking place in the Haig Room atop Jefferson Hall and the melt taking place in Bartlett Hall.

The 41 rings and a few grams of legacy gold, which is extracted from the melt each year to tie each of them together, were melted down into a gold bar with “WP” imprinted on one side. The block was then presented to Balfour Ring Company to be included in the making of the rings for the Class of 2021.

“The magnitude of the decision that you’ve made to donate your rings is not lost on us,” Class of 2021 Cadet Adam McElligott, the class’ ring and crest chair, said. “The rings you gave us hold elements of the ring owner’s character and facets of their selfless leadership. We feel that their commitment to the Long Gray Line and to our country will strengthen us in our remaining time at West Point and into our careers.”

Before donating her husband Kenneth Bloomfield Jr.’s ring, Rose Bloomfield took a few moments to tell those assembled about a

man who she said lived the academy’s ethos of Duty, Honor, Country, every day until his death. Each of those days upon his finger was the crass mass of brass and glass he received as a member of the Class of 1964. Rose Bloomfield said she decided to donate his ring because, at the end of the day, West Point is where it belonged. And while his ring may now be gone to live another life alongside the Class of 2021, the miniature version he gave her as an engagement ring all those years ago remains on her hand.

“He was West Point to the core. He loved this place. It gave him a whole different life,” Rose said of her husband. “It had to be done. After he died, the ring went to his son, and it was his son who said it belongs to West Point.”

The members of the Class of 2021 will receive their rings during Ring Weekend in August and for Class of 2021 Cadet Drennan Greene the moment when he opens his ring box will be a chance to reconnect with his grandfather. Along with his dad Jon Greene, Drennan donated the ring of his grandfather Edwin Greene, USMA Class of 1947.

The ring was a gift to Drennan from his grandfather who passed away after Drennan received his West Point appointment, but before he was able to see his grandson join the academy on Reception Day.

“I always will have a memory of my grandfather, and he always wore that ring,” Drennan said. “Now, when I don my ring this upcoming August, knowing there’s an actual physical piece of him right there with me on my hand, that just adds to this entire experience of my time here at West Point.”

A member of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2021 holds the finished gold block following the ring melt.

(Above) A donated ring from a U.S. Military Academy Class of 1971 graduate sits on display before the melt. (Left) Class of 2021 Cadet Drennan Greene, left, along with his dad Jon Greene, donates the ring of his grandfather Edwin Greene, USMA Class of 1947. The ring was a gift to Greene from his grandfather who passed away after he received his West Point appointment.

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USMA Class of 2021 celebrates 500 days until graduation

POINTIN FOCUS: 500TH NIGHT

By Michelle SchneiderPV Photojournalist

For over a century, 500th Night at the U.S. Military Academy has remained a traditional banquet symbolizing the amount of days the cow (junior) class of cadets have left before graduation.

The Cadet Mess Hall transformed from a room full of bustling energy of fast-footed cadets eating in haste to a dimly lit atmosphere filled with celebration and military tradition Saturday.

During the evening celebration, Class of 2021 Cadet and Class President Katarina Christianson shared her thoughts to the attendees on the significance of the event from a leadership perspective.

“You have 500 days left and it’s that perfect even number and lets you know that your graduation is fast approaching,” Christianson said. “You’re hitting all these milestones and you need to start thinking about do I have my branch set up? Do I know where I want to go?

“As we approach these 500 days, we don’t know what the world is going to look like or what the global environment will be upon our graduation,” she added. “This is a chance to reflect and say, ‘Am I ready to graduate and lead these men and women in the U.S. Army?’ Five Hundredth Night gives us the chance to check in and see where we are as far as building good character and becoming second lieutenants.”

After Christianson finished her speech, she introduced the guest speaker, retired Gen. Lloyd James Austin III.

Austin served in the Army for more than 41 years. During his military career, he was the last commanding general of the U.S.

Forces in Iraq and served as the 33rd vice chief of staff of the Army. He is a USMA Class of 1975 graduate and holds a Master of Arts in counselor education and business management.

His speech was described as motivational and inspirational by attendees. He shared his experiences and the wisdom he learned from over four decades as an Army officer.

“The defense of our nation will continue to require your dedication. I ensure you that you will be prepared and capable and you will be ready. I am certain of it and you should feel confident as well,” Austin said. “No matter what the responsibility you find that you will face, if you rely on the training you learn here, you will be successful in whatever circumstances.

“Absolutely nothing is more important than the strength of your character. We are expected to make tough decisions and, sometimes, it involves the lives of young men and women in a moment of great adversity,” he added. “When you’re called upon to make tough choices, especially when you’re operating in gray areas, you must rely on the strength of character to always do what’s right. So, one piece of advice, never compromise your values. Stay true to them and you will be successful in your career, personal life and successful in all magnitudes.”

Austin shared a memory of his first duty station and how one of his squad leaders had given him excellent advice. His sergeant major said, “I want you to focus on one thing and one thing only. If you take care of your people and get out on the front line and show them the way, they will do whatever you ask of them and they will follow you anywhere and together you will do great things for our nation. If you take care of your people and you earn their respect, they will move mountains for you.”

He said he observed these act ions numerous times throughout his career.

Austin also mentioned that what makes West Point outstanding is how the institution places a tremendous focus on values and principles, and the expectation is people will hold themselves and each other accountable.

Another fundamental truth Austin shared is to never stop learning. He said remember that leaders who continue to learn are indispensable to everyone. He emphasized the importance of learning from others, to learn from your mistakes, to acknowledge your shortcomings and accept s t rong criticism.

After the speeches were concluded, an uproar of applause filled the halls. Christianson presented Austin with a gift before they parted ways to enjoy the remainder of the night.

Retired Gen. Lloyd James Austin III speaks to cadets about character development and building teams of trust during the 500th Night banquet Saturday at the Cadet Mess Hall.

Retired Gen. Lloyd James Austin III receives a gift from Class of 2021 Cadet and Class President Katarina Christianson after his speech during the 500th Night banquet Saturday at the Cadet Mess Hall. Photos by John Pellino/USMA PAO

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West Point cadets develop first eSports clubS t o r y a n d p h o t o s b y Michelle SchneiderPV Photojournalist

A new cadet club at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point engages in electronic sports, also called eSports, and offers the same sense of competition and accomplishment playing a physical game does.

According to Newzoo, eSports is a way to describe online competitive video gaming and is an industry predicted to surpass $1 billion in revenue by the end of 2023. Over 380 million people tune into televised professional tournaments hosted in arenas filled with crowds clapping and cheering on their favorite teams.

The setting is like a traditional sporting event, but in the gaming competition world, live multiplayer action is projected onto screens for the audience to watch as opposing teams are immersed in virtual reality while battling one another.

The Army West Point eSports Club was recognized as an official club Jan. 23. Deputy Director of the West Point Simulation Center Victor Castro helped cadets build their gaming environment infrastructure, which currently accommodates them with top of the line PC software and gameplay technology.

Castro said although they are currently just a club, the group of eight cadets has plans to take it from a recreational activity to a professional-gaming level. “The U.S. Army Recruiting Command already has their

own eSports team. They’ve learned how to live stream and already built all those mechanics. What we plan to do is leverage them and say let’s compete with you, but you host it,” Castro said. “Some people on their team have fans and get 5,000 viewers. So, we will create a demand that recognizes the Army Black Knights have an eSports team and will give them the supply as the demand increases. Our focus now is slowly introducing the academy as to what this is all about.”

Club members have the option to play “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege” and “Hell Let Loose” that requires internet, a computer, mouse and keyboard to play. They are first-person shooter games and were chosen based on war-themes. In the West Point Simulation Center, there are 50 practice stations and 10 competition systems.

The Army West Point eSports Club’s mission is to enhance the cadet experience through interactions with competitive gaming while providing them an opportunity to develop themselves within the four pillars of the academy’s leadership objectives: military, physical, academic and character.

According to faculty researchers at West Point, from an academic pillar-building perspective, gaming has proven cognitive benefits such as increased memory and the ability to concentrate and focus more deeply during a performance.

Also according to faculty researchers at West Point, from a military pillar stand point, other benefits proven through research are developing communication and leadership skills as well as enhanced lethality of a Soldier. Members play within a team-oriented environment that is comparable to real war scenarios due to the tactical nature of the games.

The club’s participation requirements include meeting all academic and fitness standards. One aim of the club is to help cadets enjoy their hobby in an organized environment to reduce a cadet’s personal time spent gaming outside of practice to avoid academic issues. They are also working on recruiting talented gamers in order to build professional competitive teams.

So far, there are over 20 national colleges to include Big Ten and Ivy League schools that recognize eSports and recruit players to join their teams through scholarship programs. The U.S. Air Force Academy also has an eSports team that travels to national conferences with other universities to compete.

The Army West Point eSports Club has goals of becoming recognized as a sport by the academy and will host open club tryouts to build professional competitive teams, but as of now, the club is still growing as West Point leadership becomes familiar with the gaming industry.

“It’s going to take a lot for the Army to recognize that eSports is the next big thing,” Class of 2020 Cadet Nick Basile, captain of the Army West Point eSports Club, said. “For a lot of them, they just see it as playing video games and we must show them that, yes, there is just playing video games, but there’s also a competitive side to it. It is being recognized at a collegiate level.

“Some people laugh or chuckle at eSports, but we have to show them it’s a very real thing and there’s very talented people here,” Basile added. “It’s a chance for people to compete in something they are very good at but does not necessarily have the same light as football. Making an eSports team will showcase an example of our winning culture at West Point.”

Deputy Director of the West Point Simulation Center, Victor Castro, informs West Point leadership on the capabilities of the simulation center and the Army West Point eSports Club’s competitive potential Nov. 14.

Class of 2020 Cadet Nick Basile, captain of the Army West Point eSports Club, plays “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege” at the West Point Simulation Center on a Dell Precision 3630.

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Academy’s CMO center trains cadets to bridge civil-military divide

POINTCLUB STORY: CIVIL-MILITARY OPERATIONS

By Brandon O’ConnorPV Assistant Editor

When U.S. Military Academy graduates commission in the Army starting as second lieutenants, their careers will likely take them combat zones fighting for America, but in recent years Soldiers have also been deployed to help in humanitarian crises such as the Ebola outbreak in Africa.

No matter the challenges graduates will be asked to face, the academy’s Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations is working to make sure they are equipped to work with international and domestic agencies outside of the Department of Defense as well as the civilian population in the areas they deploy to.

The center is in its eighth year and is based in the geography department at West Point. The CMO center educates cadets on how to work with civilian organizations and populations during military operations by teaching classes, sponsoring symposia and speakers, funding cadet trips and working to integrate CMO principles into classes throughout the academy.

“The Army itself really doesn’t start to address a lot of the functions of CMO until majors get to ILE (Intermediate-Level Education program), at least in terms of how we doctrinally establish it,” John Melkon, the civilian director of the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations, said. “We’re hoping that when (cadets are) thrown into those situations, which increasingly they are at a younger grade, they’ll have an understanding and a better mindset for being able to tackle the complications that come with working with civilian counterparts.”

The center was founded in 2012 following a donation from USMA Class of 1989 graduate John DeBlasio who served as a civil affairs officer in the Army.

The goal is to train future officers to work alongside their civilian counterparts in order to not repeat perceived mistakes from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Since we’ve been in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army

realized you don’t just go in and win the fight and leave very quickly,” Lt. Col. Jason Ridgeway, the CMO center’s military director, said. “A lot of what we’ve been doing over the last 20 years has been joint, interagency and dealing with the civilian populace and not just fighting battles outside of populated areas. I think the donor, John DeBlasio, really wanted to capture the lessons we learned in the last 20 years in those two fights and make sure we didn’t lose the next one.”

To help accomplish that mission, the center annually hosts an African Symposium at the academy to discuss civil-military applications on the continent. The most recent conference was held in September and included a keynote by former U.S. Representative to South Africa, Cameron Hume.

The symposium also included conversations about the importance of CMO work in the Lake Chad Basin as a tool to combat the Boko Haram terrorist group.

Melkon said he was able to see the impact the center was having, and specifically its impact in Africa, following the Ebola outbreak when an officer who was deployed to assist in the humanitarian efforts reached out to him to let him know how much her CMO training had helped.

Instead of not knowing how to work alongside civilian populations and agencies, she told him she was able to fall back on her training at West Point and link in with regional experts and identify the important groups she should be working with.

As part of the center’s mission to improve CMO functions in Africa, it has recently entered into a partnership with Stellenbosch University and the South African Military Academy to study civil-military operations in the region.

The center also sponsors cadet trips to each of the Army’s

regional commands each summer to give cadets on the ground training, hosts an annual student workshop on CMO and operates a CMO colloquium club for cadets interested in the subject area.

“One of the main things we do is provide opportunities to cadets,” Ridgeway said. “We send cadets to a number of locations both domestic and overseas. A lot of what they do is get the opportunity to see how civil affairs operations work in the military. Other times, they get to see a broader picture of how civil society and the military operate together.”

Thus far, the center’s role has been mostly educational, but along with the new partnership with South African colleges, the center recently hired new staff to allow for more research into CMO and the role it can play globally.

Civil Affairs Capt. Matt Salyer addresses cadets on today’s dynamic operating environments in the Lake Chad Basin region of Africa. The talk took place during the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations’ African Symposium hosted in September. Photos by Bryan Ilyankoff/USMA PAO

Lt. Col. Jordan Francis, Chief, International Military Engagements Branch Army Africa; Lt. Col. Al Phillips, New York National Guard Liaison Officer to South Africa; and Karen Walsh, Stability Operations Director for Dexis Consulting, provide panel participation on the subject of civil-military engagement in Africa during the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations’ African Symposium hosted in September.

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Cyber Policy team sweeps Texas Cyber 9/12 competitionBy Lt. Col. Mark VisgerDepartment of Law Assistant Professor

The West Point Cyber Policy Team won both first and second place out of 19 teams competing in the Atlantic Council’s Cyber 9/12 Student Strategy Challenge at the University of Texas at Austin Law School Jan. 16-17.

Representing six different academic departments—electrical engineering and computer science, social sciences, foreign languages, law, military instruction and math—cadets participated in this cyber policy and strategy-focused competition where they were presented with a scenario involving a cyberattack on critical infrastructure.

Teams drafted a policy recommendation paper and then presented their recommendations to a notional National Security Council, who also answered their questions. Over the course of the event, team members developed updated recommendations as they receive new information.

“Winning in Austin felt great because when our name was announced, we knew that all of our hard work had paid off,” Class of 2022 Cadet Reese Warns said about his experience. “In that moment, all of the exhaustion from staying up until 3 a.m. for two nights straight paid off and was replaced by happiness and pride.”

The event required a multidisciplinary team with demonstrated mastery in their knowledge of cybersecurity policy, U.S. and international security considerations, cyber law and relevant cyber incident response frameworks in front

of numerous expert judging panels. The Cyber Policy Team has enjoyed much success, winning both the Australian and European Cyber 9/12 competitions for two years in a row.

“I enjoyed collaborating with my team, Black Jacks, and learning something new from each member whenever we shared our research and recommendations” Class of 2022 Cadet Chloe Tran said. “We all chose different academic majors and backgrounds, but we were able to play to each other’s strengths to deliver three successful presentations.

“(I) enjoyed the competitive environment that truly forced (my) group … to consider the most applicable policy options, legal proceedings and consequences that ranged from domestic

to international issues,” Tran added.Team Black Jacks, consisting of Class of 2020 Cadet

Nicholas Cunningham and Class of 2022 Cadets Finnian Valle, Amir Udler and Tran, took first place in the competition. Team Black Knights, consisting of Class of 2020 Cadets Woo Chul Kim and William Moorhead, Class of 2021 Cadet Marcus Redman and Warns, placed second.

The Army Cyber Institute at West Point’s Lt. Col. Mark Visger and Erica Borghard, Ph.D., served as coaches during this competition. Maj. Erik Korn and Maj. Austin Minter, both of ACI, and SOSH Instructor Capt. Sarah White also served as team faculty advisors.

Members of Team Black Jacks o f the Wes t Po in t Cyber Policy Team make their policy recommendations t o t h e j u d g e s during the Atlantic Counci l ’s Cyber 9 / 1 2 S t u d e n t Strategy Challenge at the University of Texas at Austin Law School Jan. 16-17. Courtesy photo

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TRIBE Yoga Teacher TrainingJoin the non-profit TRIBE for a Yoga Alliance Approved

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training through April 5. This training is specific to meet the needs of active duty

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Ski & Snowboard Instructors wanted (MWR item)The Victor Constant Ski Area at West Point is recruiting ski

and snowboard instructors for the season. All of the instructors are volunteers who receive season

passes, free training, in-season clinics and access to ski at West Point during operating hours.

The ski and snowboard weekend lessons are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays and run for one hour.

The mid-week lessons are a series of 10 lessons given during a five-week period (twice a week, either Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday at 6:30-7:30 p.m.).

There is a children’s program on weekend mornings from 11 a.m.-noon. VCSA welcomes new instructors who are PSIA/AASI certified or brand new. Free training is provided.

For more details and to volunteer, contact Madelene Knaggs at mknaggs@hvc.rr.com.

MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op (MWR item)The MWR Fitness Center Co-Op is looking for new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons with children

ages 6 weeks to 5 years who are looking to exercise while having your child participate in volunteer facilitated childcare.

In exchange for your child’s participation, co-op members agree to support other members by assisting with the supervision of children during co-op hours.

If you are interested, call the CYS Outreach Services Office at 845-938-3969.

Indoor Firearm Shooting now available at West Point (MWR item)

Come on down to the Tronsrue Marksmanship Center today. The center is located at 665 Tower Road, adjacent to the Gillis

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Field House.Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Recreational shooting is open to all DOD cardholders and their guests. There are gun rentals, ammunition and targets for sale.

For more details and to register, call 845-938-1700 or visit westpoint.armymwr.com.

101 Spin Basics with Paul (MWR item) A 101 Spin Basics class with Paul is scheduled at 5:40 a.m.

on Wednesdays at the MWR Fitness Center Spin Room. Paul will look at everything in and out of the saddle, from

good fit to good position to good form. For more details, call 845-938-6490.

Dinner-To-Go Delivery Service for West Point Residents (MWR item)

The West Point Club’s Dinner-To-Go is available Monday through Friday. Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify delivery time between 5-7 p.m. or a time between 4:30–6:30 p.m. to pick up your meal at the West Point Club’s Benny Havens Lounge.

Delivery service is available for West Point residents only. Fifteen-minute parking is authorized for dinner pick up in front of the club. Servings for four to six are available for a nominal fee.

For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub.com or call 845-446-5506/5504.

Pizza Delivery Hours (MWR item)West Point Bowling Center now delivers seven days a week.Delivery times are 3-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday,

and 3-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For delivery, call 938-2140.

Morgan Farm Open to the Public (MWR item)Morgan Farm in Highland Falls offers birthday parties and

horseback riding lessons so come check out the farm today.Host your child’s next birthday party at Morgan Farm with

three different party packages to fit your budget. Morgan Farm also offers riding lessons and are available for beginner through advanced riders. These lessons are suitable for ages 5 and up. Horse boarding is available at the stables for a nominal fee.

For more details, call 938-3926.

Early Childhood & School Age Hourly Care (MWR item)Lee Area CYS Facility has hourly care available for ages 6

weeks to 5 years old and Kindergarten through fifth grade. Their mission is to provide a variety of experiences for

children through planned developmentally appropriate activities. Reservations can be made through militarychildcare.com.

There is a nominal fee for this service. For more details, call 845-938-8530/0941.

Lee Area CYS Facility Part Day Preschool Registration (MWR item)

The Part Day Preschool (PDPS) program offers two- and three-day participation options throughout the academic year.

The PDPS is facilitated from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. September through June. Register for School Year 2019-20 at militarychildcare.com.

For more details, call 845-938-8530/0941.

School Age Center’s Before and After School Care (MWR item)

The School Age Center offers programs with several different themes and activities for kindergarten through fifth grade.

If you are interested in a before and/or after school program for your child, sign up today. The School Age Center also hosts children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis.

For details, call the Lee Area Child and Youth Services Facility Front Desk at 845-938-8530/0941.

Winter Wildlife Survival How do deer, wood frogs or even praying mantis survive the

winter? Come to the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site at 1 p.m. Feb. 17 to discover how your backyard neighbors endure the winter with no clothing, grocery stores or furnaces.

The program will involve a nature trek, searching for tracks and signs, hands-on furs and games. This free family-friendly program is suited for children 8 and up.

For details and to register, call 845-446-2134. The Fort Montgomery State Historic Site is located at 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, New York.

Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls servicesWest Point families are invited to attend services at the Grace

Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road in Highland Falls. The church is near Thayer Gate.

Services are held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday School for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m. It also has seasonal Bible studies for men, women and college-aged young people. Transportation is provided as needed. For details on the Grace Baptist Church, visit www.gracebaptistny.org.

Army Education CenterCollege courses are offered through the Army Education

Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop.Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Kathy Yusuf at 845-569-

3633 or email kathy.yusuf@msmc.edu; and• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Erazo at 845-398-4102

or email gierazo@stac.edu.Graduate studies:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in

public administration—Call Kimberly Heyman at 845-446-5959 or email kheyman@jjay.cuny.edu; and

• Long Island University–master’s degrees in school counseling, mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email marybeth.leggett@liu.edu.

Employee Assistance ProgramWest Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program

that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family members and retirees.

The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road.

For details, call 845-938-1039.

Army Education Center—Testing OfficeThe Army Education Center at West Point offers the following

Army Personnel Tests (APT)—AFCT, DLAB, DLPT and SIFT. We also offer the TABE and GT Predictor.

Testing is offered by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 845-938-3360 or email Janet Browne at janet.p.browne.ctr@mail.mil or Gwenn Wallace at gwenn.t.wallace.ctr@mail.mil.

The AEC is also an Authorized Pearson VUE Testing Site, open on a space available basis to Soldiers, civilian personnel, military contractors and family members who hold a government ID card.

Army Career Skills ProgramThe Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers

for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training.

Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop.

The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station may be granted at the Commander’s discretion.

Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew Mierva at drew.m.mierva.ctr@mail.mil or stop by the Army Education Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Community/mwr

Soldier for Life Transition ServicesSoldiers who are 24 months out from retiring or 18 months

out from separating should think about their transition prior to the mandatory 12-month mark.

If you want to get started on your future plans, contact Soldier for Life Transition Services at 845-6782/0631/0634. The office is open 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and is located at 622 Swift Road.

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WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR westpoint.armymwr.com

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

FEATURED EVENT

FOR THE FAMILIES

Child & Youth Services Fine Arts Festival The CYS Fine Arts Festival will be held from 5:30-7 p.m.

today at the Youth Center, Building 500. Open to youth in grades 6-12 and their families.

The festival will have youth’s artwork on display for families to view and there will be light refreshments available.

For more details, call 845-938-8889.

Child & Youth Services Ice Skating LessonsChild and Youth Services Sports and Instructional programs

will have skating sessions from 2:30-3 p.m. Sunday for ages 3-5 and 3-3:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up and levels 1 and 2. The make up day is Feb. 9.

All lessons will be held at Tate Rink. To register, call 845-938-0939.

Child & Youth Services Intro to Swim Stroke Development Course

The CYS Sports and Instructional Programs will have swim classes through March 5 from 6:30-7 p.m. Mondays.

It is open to youth ages 7 to 18. Lessons will be held at Crandall Pool. There is a nominal fee for these classes. To register, call 845-938-0939.

CYS Spring Recreation Sports Registration and Coaches needed

Registration for the Child & Youth Services Recreational Sports Programs will run Feb. 10 through March 13.

Register for soccer, T-ball/baseball, fl ag football or the run club. The spring session is from March 30 through May 28. To register your child, call 845-938-0939.

CYS Sports is looking for coaches for the Child and Youth Services Spring 2020 Youth Sports programs.

Coaches are needed for soccer, T-ball/baseball, fl ag football and run club.

Interested candidates can contact the Youth Sports Offi ce at 845-938-3208.

Valentine’s Day Sunday BrunchJoin the West Point Club for its annual Valentine’s Day

Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Club’s Grand Ballroom.

The brunch is perfect for a family celebration. There is a nominal fee for this event. For a complete menu and more details, visit thewestpointclub.com.

For reservations, call 845-938-5120.

CYSitters Babysitter Certifi cation CourseThe CYSitters courses are back. A course is open to 11-year-

olds from 3-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at our MST Center, located at 500 Washington Road. The course is free.

Another course open to 12-year-olds and up is scheduled from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Lee CYS Facility, located at 140 Buckner Loop. The course has a nominal fee.

Registration for both courses runs from through Feb. 14. To register, call 845-938-3969.

Morgan Farm Pet Boarding specialsMorgan Farm is off ering pet boarding specials for Valentine’s

and President’s Day Weekend. Get four nights of boarding for the cost of three.

Drop-off your pet on Feb. 14 and pick-up Feb. 18. Make your reservation today.

For details, call 845-938-3926 or visit westpoint.armymwr.com.

Live music at Victor Constant Ski AreaCome out to the Constant Ski Area and enjoy live music with

Steven Wells from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 14 and 28. “Smokin’ Buddie” Steve plays classics of the Rock/Pop era.

‘60s through today. Enjoy live music at VCSA this season. For more details, visit victorconstantski.com or call 845-938-8810.

West Point Community SkateThe West Point Community Skate at Tate Rink is ongoing

for the 2019-20 season. The open skate will be held on the following dates and times: Sunday, Feb. 9 and 16 and March 1 from 2:30-4 p.m.

Open to West Point personnel, DOD personnel and family members. Skaters must supply their own skates. For more details, call 845-938-3066.

West Point Staff and Faculty Noontime WallyballThe MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct Noontime Wallyball

from 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 26. It is open to all

Mother-Son Dance at the West Point ClubCalling all moms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and friends

to MWR’s annual Mother-Son Dance. The Mother-Son Dance will be held from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 7. Enjoy a dinner buffet with dancing and an on-site

photographer for the event. Don’t forget to dress in Sunday’s best.

There is a nominal fee for both events. For more details and to register, call 845-938-5120.

USMA personnel, DOD civilians, retirees and their dependents. Games will be played at the Arvin Cadet Physical

Development Center’s fourth fl oor racquetball courts. For more details and to sign up, contact Paul Gannon or

James McGuinness at the MWR Sports offi ce at 845-938-3066, or e-mail paul.f.gannon.naf@mail.mil or james.p.mcguinness.naf@mail.mil.

West Point Staff and 2020 Heart & Sole Aerobic Challenge Feb. 22

The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2020 Heart & Sole Aerobic Challenge. Open to all USMA personnel, DOD civilians, retirees and their dependents.

The challenge will take place at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 22 at the MWR Fitness Center located at 683 Buckner Loop.

For more details and to sign up, contact Paul Gannon and/or James P. McGuinness at the MWR Sports office at 845-938-3066, or e-mail paul.f.gannon.naf@mail.mil and/or james.p.mcguinness.naf@mail.mil.

Staff & Faculty Badminton Open Play LeagueThe MWR Sports offi ce will conduct the 2020 Badminton

Open Play League open to all USMA personnel, DOD civilians, retirees and their dependents.

League play will be on Tuesday evenings at the second fl oor Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center courts through March 3. Times will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Players of all ability levels are welcomed. Instruction is also available.

For more details and to sign up, contact Paul Gannon and/or James P. McGuinness at the MWR Sports office at 845-938-3066, or e-mail paul.f.gannon.naf@mail.mil and/or james.p.mcguinness.naf@mail.mil.

Mindful Living WorkshopsThe Mindful Living Workshops will be held at 10:15 a.m.

on Tuesdays at the MWR Fitness Center. The purpose of these workshops is to introduce lifelong skills

that can help reduce the stress of everyday life. There is a fee to attend. For more details, call 845-938-6490 or visit westpoint.armymwr.com.

2019-20 Staff and Faculty Intramural Hockey LeagueThe MWR Sports Offi ce is conducting the 2019-20 Staff and

Faculty Intramural Hockey League. All active duty personnel, DOD civilians, retired personnel and West Point community family members can sign up to play.

Hockey games will be scheduled at 6 a.m. Monday and Thursday and at noon Tuesdays.

Season passes must be purchased to participate and are now available. The season is ongoing.

To sign up and/or for more details, contact james.p.mcguinness.naf@mail.mil or call 845-938-3066.

Framing and engraving with West Point Arts and Crafts The custom framing experts at Arts and Crafts can turn any

achievement into a timeless work of art. Choose from more than 500 quality moldings, 450 acid-free

mats and opt for UV-protective glass to prevent fading. They also off er engraving for any special occasion. Give them

a call for any special engraving items you may have. Arts and Crafts’ easy and quick pricing allows you to design

to your budget. For more details, call 845-938-4812.

Yoga with Christine at the MWR Fitness CenterJump start your weekend with Gentle Yoga. Join Christine

from 5-6 p.m. on Fridays. Advanced sign-ups are required. There is a nominal fee per class. Call 845-938-6490 or stop

by the MWR Fitness Center to sign-up.

West Point annual Polar Fest Feb. 29MWR’s annual Polar Fest event will be held from 11 a.m.-7

p.m. Feb. 29 at the Victor Constant Ski Area. The event off ers skiing, snowboarding, paintball shoot relay, eating contest and more.

Early registration pricing is available. For more details, visit victorconstantski.com or call 845-938-8810.

Ski & Snowboard Lesson Registration OngoingAre you or your family members in need of Ski or Snowboard

lessons? Victor Constant Ski Area’s registration is ongoing for the remaining registration slots available for general public members.

You can enroll online at victorconstantski.com, or by calling our Victor Constant Ski offi ce at 845-938-8810.

Victor Constant Ski Area celebrating 80 years of skiingCome ski at the Victor Constant Ski Area this season and

shred some snow. Hours of operation at the VCSA during the ski season are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

MWR off ers lessons, daily and seasonal snow passes and equipment rental, tuning and repair, locker rentals and so much more.

Rent the ski lodge for your next private or company event. For more details, visit victorconstantski.com or call 845-

938-8810.

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Keller CornerEDIS to conduct free Developmental Screenings

Keller Army Community Hospital’s Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS), in conjunction with West Point Schools, will conduct free developmental screenings for children from birth to 5 years old from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The screenings—which are available for families of military and civilians and West Point employees—will be conducted at the Stony Child Development Center (1207 Patrick Trail, West Point) and are by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, call 845-938-2698 or 845-938-6868.

KACH to provide individual nutrition appointments

The Nutrition Care Division at Keller Army Community Hospital welcomes Capt. Emily Hege, MS, RD, LDN.

Individual nutrition appointments are now available. Nutrition counseling is available for a variety of conditions including weight loss or gain, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, failure to thrive (lack of adequate growth in children), general healthy diet education, basic sports nutrition, food allergies, chronic GI conditions (such as Crohn’s disease, IBD, celiac disease), general nutrition concerns and more.

If you would like to book an appointment with the nutritionist, contact the Keller Appointment Center at 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907.

Wanted: Greater West Point-area runners for a research study

Researchers at Keller Army Community Hospital are looking for greater West Point-area runners to participate in a study testing a wearable shoelace pod for its ability to predict running-related injury risk.

The project is called, “START: Simple Technology Analyzing Running Technique in DOD Beneficiaries.” Participants will be asked to wear a lightweight (13 grams) shoelace pod for six weeks of physical training and running.

To be included you must:• Be a DOD beneficiary (active duty,

cadet, or family member). • Be between the ages of 18-50.• Run at least six miles per week.You cannot participate if you are currently

on running restrictions or have a history of a pregnancy in the last six months.

You will need to come in for three sessions totaling approximately two hours of study participation.

After the study, participants are entitled to a free wearable shoelace pod along with directions of use for how to track running form, mileage, cadence and foot strike pattern.

For more details or to be a part of the study, contact Col. Michael Crowell at 845-

938-3067, or email runwestpoint@gmail.com.

KACH has fl u vaccinesKeller Army Community Hospital has its

full allotment of pediatric fl u vaccine (6-35 months) and adult fl u vaccine (36 months -adult) and is ready to vaccinate the West Point Community and our benefi ciaries.

Flu vaccines will be accepted on a walk-in basis in the Primary Cared Department, from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of the second Thursday of the month when walk-ins will only be accepted from 8-11:30 a.m.

The number of cases of influenza in New York continues to be considered prevalent, according to New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. This includes 108 cases in Orange County and 122 in Rockland County. Nearly 1,000 fl u-related cases have led to patients being hospitalized.

Getting vaccinated remains the best way for all New Yorkers to protect against the fl u.

KACH Pharmacy OTC Program endedThe Keller Army Community Hospital

Pharmacy is no longer off ering self-care over-the-counter (OTC) medications as of Jan. 1. This means OTC medications will only be available with a prescription.

This change brings the Keller Pharmacy in line with many other Military Treatment Facilities around the country, and provides cost-saving measures to ensure more essential services are funded.

Patients with a prescription written by a provider (MTF provider or outside provider) will still be able to have those prescriptions fi lled. Patients without a prescription for OTC medications will have to purchase them on the economy.

This change does not apply to U.S. Military Academy cadets or U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School cadet candidates.

JOES lets KACH know how it is doingDid you receive a Joint Outpatient

Experience Survey (JOES) in the mail after your visit to Keller Army Community Hospital? If so, let us know how we did.

JOES has replaced the Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey. JOES will combine and standardize long-standing methods used by the Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense Health Agency/National Capital Region to learn about benefi ciary health care experiences with the goal of making them better. This single outpatient-visit based instrument will assist military treatment facilities with their goal of becoming a high reliability organization.

Keller requests that you don’t forget to fi ll out the survey if you receive it in the mail.

Keller clinics can receive up to $1,000 for each “completely satisfi ed” survey returned.

Surveys returned with satisfactory marks help us keep our clinics up to date with the latest equipment and services available to you.

Friday—“Knives Out,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Black Christmas,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Richard Jewell,” R, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West-Point.htm.)

Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.MOVIES at MAHAN

• Go Red for Women—Heart Disease Awareness Day: West Point Family Homes takes the health of our residents seriously. We’ll be hosting a Heart Healthy Continental Breakfast to enjoy while making salt scrubs for your hands and/or feet.

Ladies come unwind and pamper yourself from 8:30-10 a.m. Feb. 7 at 126 Washington Road.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by Tuesday.

• Melody in Motion: Join WPFH for a class to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Ms. Desrae geared for children and parents.

Desrae will lead attendees in musical play and movement followed by storytelling, parachute and refreshments.

The class is from 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 12 at 126 Washington Road.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by Feb. 9 with names and ages of children attending the event.

B a l f o u r B e a t t y Communities Foundation accepting applications for annual scholarshipsBy Balfour Beatty Communities

Applications are now being accepted for the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation scholarship program for the 2020-21 academic year. All residents living in Balfour Beatty Communities housing—including spouses and children—who are pursuing a degree are eligible to apply.

The Bal four Bea t ty Communi t ies Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes those residents who are students or aspiring students excelling academically and looking to make a diff erence both in and out of the classroom.

Scholarship applicants must currently reside in Balfour Beatty Communities housing and plan to attend or already attend an accredited college or university in the fall of 2020, or be enrolled in a program of study designed to transfer directly into a four-year program.

The Bal four Bea t ty Communi t ies Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to supporting the post-secondary educational goals of residents who live in a Balfour Beatty community.

More than 300 academic scholarships have

been awarded to residents, including active duty service members and their dependents, since the program was established in 2009.

Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,500, with the potential for being larger for exceptional submissions.

Achievements made by our applicants, both in academics and community participation, consistently inspire us every year. We’re honored to be able to assist them in their academic endeavors through our scholarship program.

For more details regarding scholarship requirements and to complete an online application, visit the foundation’s website at www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org. Applications must be submitted no later than March 19.

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Strong finish by Army wrestling earns win at Lock HavenSophomore J.T Brown earned a shutout, an 8-0 major decision over Parker McClellan, to help Army West Point wrestling to a 26-9 win over Lock Haven Saturday in Lock Haven, Pa. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

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By Frank ShalaArmy Athletic Communications

After facing some tough early competition, and an early deficit Saturday night at Thomas Fieldhouse in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, the Army West Point wrestling team was able to lock in, taking down Lock Haven, 26-9, for its fourth straight dual win of the season.

“Nice win on the road over a really good team,” head coach Kevin Ward said. “We overcame a slow start and never looked back. We were in some battles tonight but we were able to use our conditioning and pull away

late in some matches.”Lock Haven (6-5) was able to take the

early team lead as the night began at 125 pounds.

In a match featuring two of the top wrestlers in the country in No. 24 senior Trey Chalifoux and No. 14 Luke Werner, Werner won a 7-0 decision.

The Bald Eagles would go up 6-0 after DJ Fehlman secured a 7-1 decision over junior Lane Peters at 133 pounds. Kyle Shoop made it 9-0 Lock Haven after an action packed 9-7 decision into extra time.

Army (8-2) flipped the switch heading

into the 149-pound contest, and wouldn’t look back. After a scoreless first period, sophomore P.J. Ogunsanya put the pressure on and won a 6-3 decision over Brock Port.

Sophomore Markus Hartman kept it rolling for the Black Knights at 157 pounds, winning a 10-0 major decision over Alex Klucker to make it 9-7 halfway through the dual.

Seniors Cael McCormick (5-2 decision) and Ben Harvey (4-0 decision) would make it 13-9 Army heading into the stretch.

The final three bouts would all be bonus point victories for Army to seal the win.

Lewistown, Pennsylvania, native senior Noah Stewart was dominant at 184 pounds—winning a 16-0 technical fall to make it 18-9 Army. Sophomore J.T Brown followed that up with another Black Knights shutout, this time an 8-0 major decision over Parker McClellan.

The final match of the night saw sophomore Ben Sullivan impress against Trey Hartsock on the way to a 14-1 major decision to make the final team score 26-9.

“When we were aggressive and relentless we scored points. That has to continue to be our focus—being aggressive and relentless for a full seven minutes,” Ward said.

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WRESTLING

FRIDAY, 7 P.M.—LEHIGH, WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY (SENIOR NIGHT/HONORING C.J. MORGAN).

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SATURDAY, 1 P.M.—LEHIGH, CHRISTL ARENA.

FEB. 8, 1 P.M.—AMERICAN, CHRISTL ARENA.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

WEDNESDAY, 7 P.M.—BOSTON UNIVERSITY, CHRISTL ARENA.

FEB. 12, 7 P.M.—LAFAYETTE, CHRISTL ARENA.

FEB. 15, 1 P.M.—LEHIGH, CHRISTL ARENA.

Sports calendarHOCKEY

FRIDAY, 7:05 P.M.—CANISIUS, TATE RINK.

SATURDAY, 7:05 P.M.—CANISIUS, TATE RINK.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

SATURDAY, 1 P.M.—BOSTON UNIVERSITY, CRANDALL POOL.

GYMNASTICS

SATURDAY, 1 P.M.—NAVY, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.

FEB. 29, 1 P.M.—AIR FORCE, GROSS CENTER.

**VIEW ARMY WEST POINT SCHEDULE AT WWW.GOARMYWESTPOINT.COM/CALENDAR.ASPX?.

By Nick LoveraArmy Athletic Communications

It came down to the fi nal routine, but the Army West Point gymnastics team was able to hold off ECAC foe Springfi eld to claim its fi rst victory of the young season Sunday in Springfi eld, Massachusetts.

In a nail-biting aff air, the teams split the meet’s six apparatuses 3-3, but Army was able to gain the advantage on points en route to a 382.650-381.100 victory.

Sophomore Mathew Davis added another all-around victory, defeating Springfield’s Stephen Lewis and Christian Wilkey with a score of 79.550. His fl oor exercise score of 14.300 was the highest score recorded by any competitor in the meet and led to his highest all-around score of the season thus far.

Davis posted the highest overall score in all three of Army’s apparatus victories: fl oor, rings and horizontal bar.

The win marks the 15th consecutive victory for Army over Springfi eld. The Black Knights now turn their attention to the Army-Navy ‘Star’ Meet against Navy in Annapolis Saturday where the Cadets will look to earn their fi rst ‘Star’ victory over their rival since 2017.

Army highlights and notes• Davis placed fi rst in four of the meet’s fi ve

events with scores of 14.300 on the fl oor, 13.600 on rings 13.800 on parallel bars and 13.900 on horizontal bar.

• Freshman Jacob Nauman placed second on vault with a team best 14.050. He has posted a team-best vault score in two of the Cadets fi rst three competitions.

• Freshman Patrick Armstrong was one of two Army gymnasts to record a 13-plus on rings. His 13.000 was the best of his young career at West Point.

• The Black Knights now hold a 15-meet winning streak over Springfi eld dating back to 2011.

Army gymnastics edges Springfi eld for fi rst win of 2020

Sophomore Mathew Davis added another all-around victory, defeating Springfi eld’s Stephen Lewis and Christian Wilkey with a score of 79.550 during Army West Point gymnastics team’s 382.650-381.100 victory over Springfi eld Sunday in Springfi eld, Mass. Davis’ fl oor exercise score of 14.300 was the highest score recorded by any competitor in the meet and led to his highest all-around score of the season thus far. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

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Men’s basketball sings second at Navy, tops MidsThe Army West Point men’s basketball team celebrates after singing its alma mater second after defeating Navy 73-66 in a Patriot League contest Saturday at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Md. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

By Matt TedinoArmy Athletic Communications

Behind enemy lines, the Army West Point men’s basketball team battled to a 73-66 road Patriot League victory against service academy rival Navy Saturday afternoon at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Maryland.

The Black Knights (9-10, 4-4 Patriot League) not only extended their winning streak to a season-best four games, but also snapped the three-game win streak for the Midshipmen (11-8, 5-3 Patriot League).

Senior guard Tommy Funk set the tone for the Army off ense from the start and tied his career-high scoring output with 26 points. Funk also added three boards while tallying six assists with just one turnover.

Fellow senior captain Matt Wilson was a force to be reckoned with in the low post, going 9-of-11 from the fl oor for 18 points to pair with fi ve boards.

Sophomore guard Josh Caldwell also had a great day, fi nishing with a double-double after scoring 10 points and reeling in 10 rebounds.

Junior guard Tucker Blackwell, junior

guard Lonnie Grayson and freshman forward Chris Mann additionally provided big shots in some key moments and the trio combined for 18 points on the afternoon.

Army highlights and game notes• The senior class fi nished 3-1 at Alumni

Hall during their four-year careers.• The 73 points were the most by an Army

squad in a win at Annapolis since putting up 80 in a double-overtime victory on Feb. 20, 2016.

• It was also the most points allowed at home by Navy this season.

• Funk extended his double-digit scoring streak to 15 games. It was his third 20-point scoring performance of the year and the 11th of his career.

• Over the past four games, Funk has handed out 35 assists with just six turnovers. He moved into 16th in all-time points in program history with 1,312.

• The Warrington, Pennyslvania, native moved into a tie for 11th with Alex Morris (‘97) in all-time steals at West Point with 92.

• Wilson recorded double-digit points for the seventh straight contest.

• Caldwell posted the second double-double of his career, tying his career-best mark in rebounds with 10.

• Army shot over 50% from the fi eld as a team for the fourth consecutive outing.

• The Cadets are 7-1 in games this season when accomplishing that feat.

• 57% of Army’s made shots were assisted on.

• The Black Knights scored 55% of their points from inside the paint.

• The four-game winning streak is the longest by an Army squad since claiming four straight victories during the 2018-19 campaign from Jan. 16-26.

How it happened• The Black Knights, who have made a

habit of shooting the ball with effi ciency as of late, continued that trend on Saturday against Navy. In the opening stanza, Army connected on over 60% of its shots and carried a 40-32 lead into the half.

• Funk was on the attack from the beginning and the senior point guard got the Black Knights off to a 7-3 start after he went 3-of-3 from the

fl oor for all seven points over the opening three minutes.

• In typical Army-Navy fashion, the Midshipmen quickly evened the score and the two sides began to battle on the hardwood. Navy struggled to contain Funk and Wilson, who were consistently generating quality looks at the basket and combined for 26 points at the half. Majority of those buckets came from inside the paint as the Black Knights scored 22 of their 40 points from down low.

• Army began to build separation with 15:10 on the clock in the fi nal stanza. Mann buried a shot from deep to spark a 12-2 run that put the Black Knights up by 16, 58-42. Navy fought to get back into the game and pulled within six, 59-53, following an 11-1 run that lasted until there was 4:31 left to play.

• The Cadets responded by bringing the lead back to double fi gures, but the Midshipmen immediately countered with fi ve unanswered points to make it a fi ve-point contest, 63-58. That was as close as Navy would get though as Army iced the game at the charity stripe en route to securing the road win.