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(Above) Cadets whoop it up in the student section during the competitive Army-Navy Basketball games Jan. 10 at Christl Arena. Unfortunately for the cadets, the results weren’t satisfactory as both the Army men’s and women’s teams lost. (Left) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey spoke to the women’s team after its 53-50 loss to the Midshipmen. While it was extremely emotional in the locker room after the loss, Dempsey complimented the team’s play and gave kudos to junior guard Jean Parker (who Dempsey is pointing toward in the back of the room) for having the courage of taking the fi nal shot at the buzzer that bounced off the rim—and not to have that discourage her in the future. PhotoS by eriC S. bartelt/PV

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Our country will commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a great civil rights leader, on Monday. Dr. King was a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, which brought significant changes to the American way of life. Our Army is a leader in equality and regard of others and continues to lead the Nation in promoting Dr. King’s vision.

As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us observe both Dr. King’s vision for equality and the Army’s vision for continued mishap reduction. Leaders, please continue to take a pro-active interest in the safety of our Soldiers, civilian employees, contractors and MEDCOM family members. This time of year also may bring extreme hazardous weather conditions and keeping abreast of the prevailing weather conditions is essential to making proper safety preparations.

The Travel Risk Planning System (TRIPS) is an excellent accident prevention tool for assessing risk

and allows supervisors an opportunity to engage with Soldiers to mitigate risk factors. Access TRIPS online at https://safety.army.mil. Fatigue is often a risk factor contributing to serious accidents; ensure you are getting adequate sleep as well as nutrition and exercise. Learn more about a System for Health and the Performance Triad at the following link: http://armymedicine.mil/Paqes/performance-triad.aspx. Additionally, I want all leaders to emphasize suicide risks as well as sexual assault risks, prevention and response in their holiday safety briefings. Guidance is available at http://armymedicine.mil/pages/sharp.aspx.

Enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. We are Army Safe and Army Strong. Serving to Heal ... Honored to Serve!

Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho Army Surgeon General

MLK Observance at West Point

If traveling this holiday weekend, try TRIPS to assess risks

By Keller Army Community HospitalPublic Affairs

West Point dental officers implemented multiple actions to improve sterilization processes at Saunders Dental Facility after patients were informed that some instrument sterilizations were not performed up to the clinic’s exacting standards.

More than 2,000 patients, who were treated between July 9 through Oct. 1, 2014, were notified this week. Thirty percent of the patients were members of the United States Corps of Cadets and the remaining were active duty military members.

According to Col. James W. Turonis, West Point Dental Activity commander, one of the three sterilizers the clinic employs did not complete the sterilization process. The sterilizer reached the proper temperature but not for the appropriate amount of time.

“We are committed to transparency, identifying when errors have occurred, and ensuring that timely, corrective action takes place,” Turonis said.

Following the discovery, medical and dental personnel conducted a subsequent in-depth analysis to assess the potential risk to patients and determined that the risk of infection is very low, less than 0.08 percent or 99.92 percent chance of no risk at all.

The comprehensive assessment indicates that all potentially infectious organisms that can make people sick, such as viruses or bacteria, were removed during the washing and disinfection procedures, which occur prior to the final sterilization step. The sterilization process is purposely redundant, and other procedures ensured the instruments were properly cleaned and disinfected. In addition, Saunders took immediate action to prevent any reoccurrence by reviewing sterilization policies and processes, re-educating staff, and implementing additional oversight and accountability to a system of checks and balances.

Given the very low risk of any exposure, no additional patient testing is required. However, individuals with additional questions or concerns may contact the Saunders Dental Clinic Information Center at 845-938-3657 or by email at usarmy.westpoint.medcom-kach.mbx.saunders-dcic@mail.mil. Patients can also talk with their health care provider.

“This is truly an unfortunate event, and I apologize for any concern this may cause our patients,” Turonis said. “We pride ourselves in providing our patients with safe, quality dental care—that is priority number one,” Turonis said. “We are committed to transparency, which is a key value in our progress toward becoming a high-reliability organization. Our patients deserve our very best, every day.”

At-risk dental patients at West Point contacted

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance Luncheon is scheduled noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the West Point Club’s Grand Ballroom.

Tickets can be purchased at the door and the event is hosted by the USMA Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity, the USCC Cadet Respect Staff and the Native American Heritage Forum. Admission is free for cadets.

For details, call 938-7082.

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Adm. Michael S. Rogers, commander of the United States Cyber Command and National Security Agency director, spoke to cadets, staff and faculty during a Leader Professional Development Session Jan. 9. During the LPD, he spoke about the challenges of a dynamic cyber domain, the importance it will play in the future and how USMA graduates can help support Cyber operations. Photo by Sgt. 1St ClaSS Jeremy bunkley, uSma PubliC affairS

Head of Cyber Command, NSA discusses cyber domain challengesBy Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy BunkleyUSMA PAO

The West Point Club Ballroom was filled to capacity to hear Adm. Michael S. Rogers, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency, address the cadets, staff and faculty in attendance for the first Leadership Professional Development series event of 2015.

Adm. Rogers opened the session by thanking those in attendance for what they do by stating, “You are building the foundation of the United States Army’s leadership of the future … you are helping to mold the men and women, who will one day be standing up here talking to an audience like this.”

“That takes a lot of focus, commitment and hard work,” he added.

He then transitioned into the Cyber command mission, and how the U.S Army is helping to contribute to the demanding cyberspace that the United States operates in.

“The United States Army should feel incredibly proud about its role in Cyber,” Rogers said.

Specifically, he highlighted the Army’s ability to recognize the importance of Cyber and the hard work required to be successful, its work to develop a clear vision for the service, its desire to commit resources and its ability to meet its obligations in the Joint world.

“There are few things in our professional lives that we get to start from the ground up, and we can truly say we are building this thing and creating the future … Cyber is one of those things,” he said.

Rogers said by the end of fiscal year 2016, U.S. Cyber Command will have created a dedicated Cyber Mission Force made up of approximately 6,200 people and formed into 133 teams.

These teams will have three missions: defending the Department of Defense information network, providing support to Combatant Commanders and, when directed by the president or the secretary of defense, applying DOD capability to defend critical U.S. infrastructure against cyber attacks.

“Cyber is not just about technology … cyber is a domain that is interconnected, interacts and interrelates with every other domain,” Rogers said.

The graduating Class of 2015 will mark the first class of USMA graduates to branch directly into the U.S Army Cyber Command, a service element to the U.S Cyber Command.

Fifteen cadets received the Cyber branch insignia during the Branch Night ceremony last November.

Several members of the Class of 2014 who commissioned as Military Intelligence or Signal Corps second lieutenants were also slated to transfer into Cyber.

The next LPD sponsored by the U.S. Military Academy will feature Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command.

CENTCOM social media sites compromised by cybervandalsFrom a U.S. Central Command News Release

U.S. Central Command officials released a statement Monday detailing what they called “cybervandalism” affecting two of the command’s social media sites.

The full statement reads: Earlier today, U.S. Central Command’s

Twitter and YouTube sites were compromised for approximately 30 minutes. These sites reside on commercial, non-Defense Department servers and both sites have been temporarily taken offline while we look into the incident further.

Centcom’s operational military networks

were not compromised and there was no operational impact to Centcom. Centcom will restore service to its Twitter and YouTube accounts as quickly as possible. We are viewing this purely as a case of cybervandalism.

In the meantime, our initial assessment is that no classified information was posted and that none of the information posted came from Centcom’s server or social media sites.

Additionally, we are notifying appropriate DOD and law enforcement authorities about the potential release of personally identifiable information and will take appropriate steps to ensure any individuals potentially affected are notified as quickly as possible.

The United States Army should feel incredibly proud about its role in Cyber.

“”— Admiral Michael S. Rogers

U.S. Cyber Command commander

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• West Point SHARP Helpline (call or text)—845-659-7467; • USCC SARC, Maj. Mark Moretti—call 938-7479 or 845-659-7467;• Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 938-5657 or 914-382-8180;

• Installation Victim Advocate, Dan Toohey—call 938-5657 or 914-382-8180;• Military Police Desk—call 938-3333; • Keller Army Community Hospital ER—call 938-4004.

Help is a phone call away. The following are resources available in the West Point community

Superintendent reviews semester highs, lows

Staff Reports

U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. hosted a town hall forum Jan. 8 at Robinson Auditorium to review the fall semester, reiterate his priorities and present his expectations for staff and faculty.

The top two priorities established at the beginning of the academic year has been to eliminate sexual assault and harassment at the academy and promote honorably living.

Caslen said working with cadets to develop internalization of values is important to achieving those priorities by developing leaders of character as defined in the mission statement.

“The mission statement is tremendously important to all of us leaders up here because it drives everything we do here, to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets so they will be leaders of character,” Caslen said. “You notice it does not say physical leaders, military leaders or intellectual leaders. They will be leaders of character because they commit to our values of Duty, Honor and Country and are prepared for a career of excellence as an officer in the Army.”

Last semester, the academy joined the national “It’s On Us” campaign that focuses on raising awareness about sexual assault on campus. Caslen said this focus is not only on the Corps of Cadets, but on staff, faculty and everyone employed at West Point.

“We have a little twist on this now that our nation has removed the combat exclusion law,” Caslen said. “Not only is it our responsibility as leaders to create climates that eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault, but now we have a leader development responsibility because with the removal of the combat exclusion law, every one of our cadets will graduate and then go into a mixed gender organization. No longer do they have the luxury to sit back and say that it is somebody else’s problem.”

Cadets must be able to prepare and present a command climate where everyone is respected, treated with dignity, feels they are physically and emotionally safe and can contribute to the team.

“That is what we define as that type of organization where we see each other as

teammates and not as a different ethnicity or gender,” Caslen said.

Caslen updated staff and faculty on sexual assault statistics, trends that have caused concern and results from a cadet survey. More information will be made public when the Department of Defense’s Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies is released at the end of the month (http://www.sapr.mil/index.php/annual-reports).

Caslen said when the Army bolstered its efforts to combat sexual violence years ago, it provided a lot of training events for its Soldiers. The downside to this became gender avoidance and that’s something USMA must also address.

“I will argue that the type of teams we want to build is where everybody feels comfortable and respects each other as teammates,” he said, “Gender avoidance is not a team you want to be a part of.”

Caslen said the good news is that the Corps understands a culture change is needed and cadets are accepting responsibility.

“West Point has vastly improved (sexual assault/sexual harassment) prevention and I honestly think it’s going well, but if you look at the stats we still have some work,” he said.

If ending sexual violence on post is the superintendent’s top priority, then the internalization of values which will inspire honorable living has become his main effort. When values are deeply-rooted Caslen said, “it becomes part of our very essence so that when we find ourselves in a compromising situation, we do not have to think about what right or wrong is; it is an automatic reaction.”

The end state is when people’s values reflect what they do both privately and publicly. Caslen said inspiring honorable living requires open, honest dialogue that promotes introspection and reflection.

“A lot of our cadets are motivated, unfortunately, on fear of consequence,” Caslen said. “So then if I fail to obey the Honor Code, I fear that I may be separated. That may motivate them; that’s how I was motivated when I was a cadet many years ago. This is my No. 1 effort—to engrain within the Corps of Cadets, and maybe in all of us, to live honorable lives

“State of the Academy” forum addresses priorities to staff and facultyin everything we do.”

Caslen also spoke about a survey conducted in March 2014 with cadets, staff, faculty and coaches that revealed a little more than half of the Corps has internalized the spirit of the Cadet Honor Code by graduation. Toleration of cadet violations was found to be a major concern. Caslen encourages everyone, cadets, staff, faculty and coaches to confront potential honor violations knowing that the case will be fairly executed.

A willful admission, or self-reporting, process has been designed and approved by the superintendent to address toleration and build trust in the developmental nature of the Cadet Honor System.

There are certain criteria to self-reporting. Cadets must be forthright and sincere, demonstrate a desire for rehabilitation through the honor mentorship program, not have had a previous honor violation and recommended for retention through the Corps by the honor committee and the chain of command.

Academically, USMA was ranked the second best liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report in 2014 and the third-best engineering program in America.

Caslen said he was proud that cadets surveyed for the Princeton Review earned the faculty here best in the nation. Forbes named USMA the top public college in America.

“Excellent ratings from very prestigious sources ... you have all made an impact to have made this happen,” Caslen said.

The Class of 2014 was a banner year for scholastic achievements, and USMA historically ranks high among Rhodes and Marshall Scholars, although none were awarded to cadets this academic year.

Developing a winning culture, Caslen said, is about weeding out mediocrity—whether it is on the playing field or in the classroom, in an office or a chain of command.

“Where mediocrity occurs, we have to find it and root it out because our cadets deserve the best,” Caslen said.

A winning culture isn’t winning at all costs, either.

“It’s winning in accordance with our values, winning in accordance with ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ and winning in accordance with who were are,” Caslen said.

From a leader development perspective, Caslen said if cadets know what it’s like to build a winning team and contribute to it, it becomes an attribute they bring with them throughout their careers.

The forum began with a recognition ceremony presenting 64 certificates of appreciation or coins to members of various departments for outstanding performances during the fall semester.

Superintendent’s Priorities• Sexual Harassment/Assault/Command Climate: Develop leaders who lead with

command climates of dignity and respect, where everyone on the team feels value added, and feels secure both physically and emotionally. Ensure that climate exists at West Point.

• Honorable Living: Develop leaders who live honorably 24/7, who have internalized the values of Duty, Honor, Country and the values of our Army. Ensure that climate exists at West Point.

• Winning Culture: Develop a culture of excellence and winning in everything we do. We will win honorably, not changing our standards nor who we are.

• Diversity: Build and retain a diverse USMA team both within the Corps of Cadets and the staff and faculty. Develop and maintain a culture of inclusion among our teammates.

• Leader Development: Build the intellectual, military, athletic and character models that develop our graduates to thrive in tomorrow’s security environments.

• Outreach: Continue to build our partnership with New York City.• Beat Navy!

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CADET ACTIVITIES UPDATE

Parachute: The West Point Parachute team had an incredible showing at the 2014 U.S. Parachute Association Collegiate National Championships earning 29 medals overall, Dec. 29-Jan. 2 at Skydive Arizona in Eloy.

The cadets earned 14 gold, 13 silver and two bronze. Yearlings placed first, second and fourth in 2-way formation flying and first, second and third in Novice Sport Accuracy. The 2-way team, West Point Storks, broke the record of points in a single 2-way competition skydive with 23 points turned in 35 seconds. Class of 2015 and Class of 2016 cadets swept Masters Classic Accuracy, Team Accuracy, Intermediate 4-way formation flying and beat Air Force in Masters Sport Accuracy.

Class of 2016 Cadet Alexandra Deets was also named Most Competitive.

Congratulations also goes out to the newest members of the West Point Parachute team: Cadets Ryan Hellmers, Kris Hayhurst, Keaton Crowder, Seamus Hurley, Andrew Cochran, Trevor Woods, Calvin Nguyen, Thierno Kane and Tristan Tarpey.

Debate: Members of the West Point Debate team volunteered to judge and coach high school and middle school debate teams at Brooklyn Technical High School in New York City. The team worked with the NYC Urban Debate League, a program designed to help teach students to think critically, learn research skills, improve their reading levels and gain confidence in their ability to communicate.

The West Point Debate team also began practice for second semester competitions which begins Jan. 17-19 against the U.S. Naval Academy. Teammates bid farewell to Cadet Theo Lipsky who will spend the semester abroad in Latvia and welcomed Cadet Bryan Silverman back from his semester abroad in Spain.

Triathlon: The West Point Triathlon team traveled to Naples, Florida, to participate in the 4th annual HITS Olympic triathlon Jan. 11.

The HITS race provided a rare opportunity for the team to compete in actual race conditions in the winter as they

prepare for the spring season and the USAT Collegiate National Championships in April.

The cadet team was extremely successful, with the top performance by Class of 2016 Cadet Dylan Morgan, who was the seconnd overall male in the race. Additionally, Class of 2018 Cadets Remington Ponce-Pore and Jacob Slife were first and second in the 18-19 male division; Class of 2016 Cadet Angelica Dickson, Class of 2018 Cadet Mackenzie Williams and Class of 2016 Cadet Catherine Sedy were first, second and third in the 20-24 female division; Class of 2016 Cadet Tom Hinds, Class of 2015 Cadet Brad Bachand and Class of 2016 Cadet Kevin Miles were first, second and third in the 20-25 male division.

The officers accompanying the team had success with Lt. Col. Ken Allen placing second in the 45-49 male division and Maj. William Koch earning third in the 35-39 male division. In total, 11 of the 19 athletes that raced ended up on the podium.

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Festival showcases artistic talents at West PointStory and photos by Mike StrasserAssistant Editor

The Youth Center transformed into an art museum Jan. 9 for the 12th annual West Point Youth Services Fine Arts Festival.

As part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Fine Arts Program, the festival is designed to encourage artistic expression and cultural enrichment in the community. The festival pleased all senses, from the sights of wall-to-wall artwork to the young musicians who entertained while members of the Culinary Club prepared and served trays of appetizers to attendees.

“Over the past several years we’ve done many variations of this exhibit, but about three years ago we discussed how we could turn the center into an art museum,” CYSS Sports and Fitness Director Brian Szeli said. “It’s grown and gotten better ever year.”

West Point Garrison Commander Col. Landy Dunham arrived early to walk through the gallery and talk with students.

“I’m unbelievably impressed,” he said. “And not just with the artwork itself and the young artists and musicians, but with all the students coming together here to put on this festival.”

Dunham was happy to see how students reacted to the exhibits.

“They are very proud and not just with their own work,” he said. “They’re bragging on their peers.”

After the winners were announced (see Page 7 for list) and the festival ended, the Child, Youth and School Services staff will package all the winning art work to submit for regional judging.

One of those winners is Chalice Jackson, an 11th grader whose “Gay Pride” painting is a tribute to her friends.

“My inspiration was the friends I hang out with and my idea was a rainbow which symbolizes how everybody is different in their own way,” Jackson said.

The oil and acrylic medium complemented her vision for bold colors that would “pop off the paper.”

“I’m very pleased with how it turned out,” she said. “I think everyone did a good job. I think it’s amazing how people

can express their feelings and emotions on paper through art.”Miriam Rice, who won at nationals last year, has been

participating for at least three years and placed in three categories this time in the 13-15 age group. One of her entries (pictured below) is a portrait of Marilyn Monroe. Szeli said artistic talent abounds at West Point and the festival highlights that well.

He keeps a reminder of that in his office, in the form of a 20-pound sculpture given to him by a student eight years ago who was leaving West Point with his family. It wasn’t just a touching memento for Szeli, it was a genuine piece of art and he decided to enter it into the next fine arts festival. He called it “Heavy Metal” and contacted the young artist later when it advanced through to regionals and then won at nationals.

“It just goes to show how at any given time these students are making great artwork,” Szeli said.

Tara Gilardo, a Child and Youth Services program assistant, helped organize the event as well as the weekly Fine Arts

(Above) Different age groups and different mediums were on display at the West Point Youth Center during the 12th annual West Point Youth Services Fine Arts Festival Jan. 9. Students provided the music, food and face painting during the event.

(Above) The portrait of Marilyn Monroe was created by Miriam Rice, 14, who won in three categories. (Right) A fisheye view of some of the artwork.

program at the center.“Every Thursday we have fine arts here and that gives us a

chance to collect some of the artwork for the festival,” Gilardo said. “The students in the Fine Arts Club are amazing, and it’s astounding what they can come up with.”

Szeli said this year’s group of winning artists should find out by mid-February if they will advance from regionals to the national competition.

(Right) Chalice Jackson kneels beside her oil/acrylic painting at the 12th annual West Point Youth Services Fine Arts Festival. The title of her artwork is “Gay Pride” and the rainbow reflects diversity and how everybody is different in their own way. Her painting will be judged in a regional competition.

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2015 Fine Arts WinnersAges 6-9:Victoria Evangelista, Monochromatic Drawing; Evan

Krawczyk, Multicolored Drawing; Anthony Petullo, Acrylic/ Oil Painting; Isabelle Walik, Watercolor; Charlie Root, Mixed Media; Alyssa Sadowski, Collage.

Ages 10-12:Lydia Markett, Monochromatic Drawing; Marie Gregory,

Multicolored Drawing; Sarah Marshburn, Pastel; Marie Gregory, Watercolor; Alfredo Paez, Mixed Media; Marie Gregory, Collage; Justus Crow, Sculpture; Shyler Clark, Acrylic/Oil Painting.

Ages 13-15Miriam Rice, Monochromatic Drawing; Miriam Rice,

Multicolored Drawing; Xitllali Aguirre, Pastel; Allison Hanus, Watercolor; Miriam Rice, Mixed Media; Charlette Jackson, Sculpture.

Ages 16-17Chalice Jackson, Acrylic/Oil Painting.

FINE ARTS, cont’d from Page 6

(Above) Trays of appetizers, courtesy of the Culinary Club, circulate throughout the festival for attendees to enjoy. (Left) Evan Yoshitani and Johnathan Cruz (below) play on trumpets while James Thiriot performs a solo on violin.

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FEATURED EVENT

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Evening Bible Study with PWOCThe Protestant Women of the Chapel is very excited to offer

an evening Bible study this semester. All ladies are invited to the West Point Post Chapel at 7 p.m. today for the Spring Semester kickoff.

Join PWOC on Thursday evenings for a vibrant study that features the lives of women in the Bible.

For details, email wp.pwoc@gmail.com or check out West Point PWOC on Facebook.

Tangible ChristianityGuest speaker and author Chris Sicks, Pastor of Mercy,

speaks about Tangible Christianity 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Robinson Auditorium.

The event is free and details can be found at www.highergroundusma.eventbrite.com.

It is a Higher Ground Community Outreach event that touches on tangible acts to share God’s love with others. Help others find God through your love, mercy, kindness and being Christ’s light to them in times of need.

Casino NightThe West Point Women’s Club is hosting Casino Night 6

p.m. Feb. 27 at Eisenhower Hall. Cadets (Firsties and Cows) are approved to attend. Tickets

will be on sale in January. The Poker Tournament slots are on sale now at http://www.

westpointspousesclub.com/Casino_Night.html. More details can be found on WPWC’s facebook page at

“WPWC Casino Night.”

Casino Night volunteers neededVolunteers are needed to pull off a successful Casino Night.

Sign up to help, and you’ll get double the Casino Bucks as the basic Entrance Package.

Additionally, enjoy the same entrance cost as the pre-sale entrance packages. Hurry, shifts will go fast.

Contact Kristi at wpcasinonightvolunteers@gmail.com to join the group.

Watchcare coordinator neededBids are being accepted for the FY15 watchcare coordinator

in support of Chapel Worship Services and Religious Education Programs.

Tasks include coordinating and scheduling providers for all regularly scheduled and special activities, assisting in providing

OUTSIDE THE GATESEDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

Building strong marriages and raising wise kidsThe Post Chapel will host a marriage and parenting

conference 6-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.Guest speakers will be Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen

(himweb.org). Meals and limited childcare are provided. Register by calling 938-2003 or email claire.bader@

usma.edu.

West Point Women’s Club Gift ShoppeThe West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe is closed

Wednesdays in January. The Shoppe has one special opening from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday for 500th Night weekend.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance eventAn observance luncheon for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is

scheduled noon Tuesday at the West Point Club.For details, contact the U.S. Military Academy Office

of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity at 938-4376.His Promised Covenant Ministry

Church services for His Promised Covenant Ministry are scheduled 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at 44 Balmville Road, Newburgh, New York, in the Union Presbyterian Church.

For details, contact Tammy L. Beard at choco662000@yahoo.com or call 254-371-3125.

Focus on Big Cats

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents Big Cats at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall.

Come join environmental educator Megan Hoffman to learn the natural history of bobcats and mountain lions and how to distinguish between the two cat species.

After the program take a short hike with Megan to search for signs of these amazing cats at the Outdoor Discovery Center.

For details, visit the museum’s website at hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Soldier For Life–TAP Transition Assistance Workshops Transition Workshops are events designed to assist separating

or retiring service members and their family members in preparing for a smooth transition to civilian life.

The mandatory workshops provide information on entitlements and services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Briefings.

The Department of Labor also conducts an extensive Job Assistance Workshop.

Service members who are retiring can begin the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) process 24 months prior to release from active duty, and those separating can begin 18 months prior.

Upcoming Schedule:• February 9-13;• March 2-6 (Executive Level).Registration is required. Contact the SFL-TAP Office at 938-

0634 to register or for more details.

IETD Computer Training ProgramThe Information Education and Technology Division is

offering computer courses that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, computer skills, keyboard typing skills lab, Dell XT3 Tablet, Lenovo Tablet and Apple iPad information system.

Most courses are held over three days, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Courses are offered to O/Dean Staff and Faculty, and if space permits, to other departments and USMA affiliates (tenant organizations, USMA spouses and volunteers.)

Courses are held in Jefferson Memorial Library (Bldg. 758), 4th Floor, Room 414 (IETD Classroom).

For details, contact Thomas A. Gorman at 938-1186 or email Thomas.Gorman@usma.edu.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center here at West Point. Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446-

0535 or email Sharon.Seidule@msmc.edu;• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446-

2555 or email ERodrigu@stac.edu.Graduate studies:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in

Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or email jjcwestpoint@yahoo.com;

• Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email marybeth.leggett @liu.edu.

The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop (between Starbucks and Subway).

watchcare as needed, ensuring the set-up and recovery of the watchcare space, the sanitization of all toys and other items following each activity and ensuring authorized snacks, food and drinks to the children are available.

For details, call Sgt. 1st Class David Kress at 938-8813 or email david.kress@usma.edu.

Watchcare workers needed Bids are being accepted for FY15 to provide childcare

services in support of Chapel Worship Services and Religious Education Programs.

The events are 8:45-11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m.-noon Sundays.

Tasks include the set-up and recovery of the watchcare space, the sanitization of all toys and other items following each activity and to provide authorized snacks, food and drinks to the children.

For details, call Sgt. 1st Class David Kress at 938-8813 or email david.kress@usma.edu.

Army Personnel Testing programsThe Army Education Center at West Point offers Army

Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI.

Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@us.army.mil for details or an appointment.

DANTES testingThe Army Education Center at West Point offers academic

testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and ACT.

Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers.

Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@us.army.mil for details or an appointment.

Community

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JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

FOR THE YOUTHSFOR THE ADULTS

FEATURED EVENTS

“To Go” Family Dining from the West Point ClubStarting Feb. 4, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the

West Point Club will have “Dinners to Go.” Place your order with the Club by 2 p.m. and let us know what

time you would like to pick it up and we will have it ready for you. This is the perfect dinner solution for all those working in

Central Area. For details and to place your orders, call 938-5120.

Customer Appreciation Week at the West Point ClubCome join the West Point Club for lunch from 11 a.m.-1:30

p.m. Feb. 9-13 and receive these special offers:• Feb. 9—1/2 price grab-n-go Boar’s Head deli sandwiches;• Feb. 10—All kinds of give-a-ways just for stopping by;• Feb. 11—Free ice cream sandwich with meal purchase;• Feb. 12—Free cookie with meal purchase;• Feb. 13—1/2 price pizza bar.It’s that time of year when we say thank you for being our

guest. For details, call 938-5120.

Valentine’s Day Dinner and DanceCome experience the West Point Club’s annual Valentine’s

Day Dinner celebration 6-10 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Pierce Dining Room.

Dinner includes appetizer, entrée, dessert and complimentary glass of wine.

Entertainment will be provided by Indigo Productions. Reservations are required by calling 938-5120.

AER Bake SaleTake a break from Easter baking and come out to support

your 2015 Army Emergency Relief Campaign 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 4 at the Exchange and Commissary complexes.

A variety of baked goods will be available from sweet to savory, breakfast items, breads and more. All proceeds go directly to the 2015 AER Campaign.

For details, contact 938-0636 or Allison.walker@usma.edu.

Wee Ones Play Group and Wee ChatKick off the new year with the Family Advocacy Program.

Wee Ones Open Play Group will meet 9:30-11 a.m. Jan. 26. Wee Chat will meet 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays, today and Jan.

29. Both events are now held at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Bldg. 500. For details, call 938-3369 or 938-0629.

Veteran’s Appreciation Day at Victor Constant Ski Area

Join MWR at the Victor Constant Ski Slope 3-9 p.m. Feb. 6 as it shows its appreciation to our veterans for their sacrifi ce and dedication to our country.

Specials for veterans and immediate family members are available throughout the day. For details, call 938-8810.

FOR THE FAMILIES

EFMP Family Event/PAWS for KIDSAs the weather gets colder and calendars get fuller, remember

your fun Exceptional Family Member Program events. Come by to have some fun or meet other families with special

needs you might have in common. All our events are free and held at ACS, Bldg. 622 unless

otherwise noted.• Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24, PAWS for

KIDS—3:30-5 p.m.;For details, contact EFMP Program Manager Josephine

Toohey at 938-5655, Josephine.toohey@usma.edu or the program assistant Anne Marshall at 938-0232 or anne.marshall@usma.edu.

Family Fun Day for EFMP familiesACS will have a Family Fun Day for EFMP families at the

Bowling Center. Warm up those cold hands by throwing some strikes.

Come hit the lanes with us for free 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. RSVP to Josephine.Toohey@usma.edu or call 938-5655/0232 for details.

Employment Readiness Program Classes with ACS• Mini Job Fair at ACS—Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at ACS;• 10 Steps to a Federal Job Workshop—Feb. 3 and March

24, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at ACS;• Military Spouse Preference Information Session—Feb. 11,

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at ACS;• NCOA Career Fair—March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the

Thayer Hotel.

Space is limited, call 938-5658 to register or email Ellen.stoneham@usma.edu.

Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

There will be a grand re-opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Pierce Room and Grey Room at the West Point Club 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday. Join the Club as it re-opens the Grey Room and Pierce Room after the renovations.

There will be karaoke and dancing all night. A cash bar is available while A la Carte appetizer platters are available off the menu.

For details, call 938-5120.

Financial Readiness Classes with ACSWant to achieve fi nancial success? Take a fi nancial readiness

class with ACS. All classes are held at the ACS Heritage Room, Bldg. 622,

3-4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The dates are: • Wednesday: Clever Credit;• Feb.11: Coupon Basics;• Feb. 25: Blissful Budgeting;• March 11: Sensible Savings.For details, call 938-5839 or email amy.weyhrauch@usma.

edu.

Membership Appreciation Night and Membership DriveJoin the West Point Club 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Pierce Dining

Room and reap the benefi ts of being a club member. Not a member? No problem! Become a member and your

dinner is on the Club. The buffet will be topped off with a make your own S’mores

Bar. Gifts for all our members and a roulette wheel for chances to win great prizes.

The event is free for club members. Non-members will pay a minimal fee for the buffet.

For details and reservations, call 938-5120.

Spin on your lunch breakWant to burn off extra calories from treats in your desk?

Join Rene for the ultimate spin session at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the MWR Fitness Center.

There is a small fee for this class. For details, call 938-6490.

ODR Equipment Center’s January events• Mountain Creek Ski and Snowboard Trip, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.,

Jan. 24. Join Outdoor Recreation for a day on the slopes at Mountain Creek. Fee includes lift ticket, transportation and one meal voucher per person for lunch that includes a choice of a burger, chicken fi ngers or pizza, fries and a fountain drink.

We will meet at the ODR Equipment Center located behind the Post Offi ce. Vans will depart at 8 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. Space is limited.

• Full Moon Snow Shoe Hike, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 31. Join ODR for a night snow shoe on the West Point Golf Course lit by nothing more than the full moon. No snow? We will conduct a moonlit hike. We will meet at the Victor Constant Ski Lodge. It will be an easy to moderate hike that is a good cardio workout.

Pre-registration is required for these events. There is a minimal fee for each event. For details, call 938-8810.

Community Skate ProgramThe MWR Community Skate Program will be conducted

Sundays during the months of January and February 3:30-5 p.m. at Tate Rink.

There is no charge for the program, but skaters must provide their own skates. In case of inclement weather, call 938-2991 for updates.

ACS Family Readiness Group (FRG) Winter Class Schedule

Attendees will discuss all aspects of Family Readiness Groups, from discussing what a FRG is, having an effective FRG, the role of FRGs in today’s Army, the role of volunteers in the FRG, or how to keep and raise funds legally and within the Army’s regulatory guidance and local procedures.

This quarter’s sessions will be held at the Army Community Service offi ces in Bldg. 622. The sessions are: Wednesday, 4-5 p.m.; Feb. 18, 4-5 p.m.; and March 25, 4-5 p.m.

For details or to reserve your seat, contact Michelle Bradley at 845-938-4621 or michelle.bradley@usma.edu.

Father and Daughter Dance at the West Point ClubCalling all dads, granddads and step-dads. Join the West

Point Club 6-9 p.m. Jan. 23 for an evening of dinner, dessert and dancing at the West Point Club.

Every father needs to connect with his daughter, and every daughter needs a positive example of how a young lady should be treated with respect. Dress in Sunday best.

There will be a professional photographer on site too. There is a minimal cost per a couple and an additional cost for each additional daughter.

For details and reservations, call 938-5120.

Polar FestBeat the winter blues with MWR’s 10th annual Polar Fest

noon-7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Victor Constant Ski Area. Pre-registration runs Jan. 19-Feb. 6 at the Ski Sales Offi ce. Pricing includes food, drink and activities. Activities include

a live band, races, raffl es, Lil’ Skeeters BBQ, Cardboard Box Derby, eating contest and children’s activities.

For details, call 938-8810.

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Friday—The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—The Penguins of Madagascar, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Ouija, PG-13, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details and updates schedules, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/ree l - t ime- theat res /West -Point-1044343.)

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

West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday-Jan. 228:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of Jan. 15-22Channels 8/23

Keller CornerKeller information

Get up-to-date Keller Army Community Hospital information at http://kach.amedd.army.mil/ or on social media a t h t t p : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /kellerarmycommunityhospital/.

Pharmacy closureThe KACH Pharmacy will be closed

Saturday and Monday, however, it will be open on Friday.

KACH to provide free developmental/hearing screenings

Keller Army Community Hospital will conduct free developmental/hearing screenings at the Stony Child Development Center; located at 1207 Patrick Trail on from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

The screenings are by appointment only, call 938-2698/6868 to schedule.

This is being provided because not all children develop the same way. Some need extra help. If you have concerns with your child’s communication skills, motor skills, self-help skills, learning, behavior, and/or social interactions, please join us for the free Developmental/Hearing Screenings.

The screenings will be conducted in conjunction with Audiology, Educational and Developmental Intervention Services, and West Point School, for all children birth to fi ve years old.

Ask Your Doctor for an Electronic Prescription

Civilian medical providers are now able to send electronic prescriptions to stateside military pharmacies, including Keller Army Community Hospital.

e-Prescribing is a computer-generated prescription sent, from your health care provider directly to the pharmacy, using a private, secure and closed network.

Your prescription information “is not”

sent over the Internet or as an e-mail. Your electronic prescription usually

arrives at the pharmacy’s computer before you leave your doctor’s office, and in some cases—depending on distance—your prescription will be fi lled/ready prior to your arrival, thus reducing the amount of time a benefi ciary waits for a prescription.

Addi t iona l ly, e -Prescr ib ing le t s the pharmacy staff fix issues with the prescription, if any, before the benefi ciary arrives.

Some medica t ions , for example controlled substances, will continue to require a paper prescription.

For more information on electronic prescriptions, go to the KACH Pharmacy Internet page at http://kach.amedd.army.mil/clinics/Pharmacy.html; or to utilize the e-Prescribing service, give your civilian medical provider the following information:

• DOD prescribing pharmacy name: DOD WEST PT ePhcy;

• KACH Pharmacy phone: 938-2271/3812;

• KACH Pharmacy NCPDP/NPI Number: 5810862/1497160113.

KACH Referral AssistanceNeed help or have questions about a

referral? Call 938-5373 and a referral specialist

will be happy to assist you.

Let us know how we are doingThe mission of Keller Army Community

Hospital is to provide high quality, patient-centered care with a focus on health and wellness to improve readiness of the force and enhance the lives of all benefi ciaries.

Let us know if we are achieving this by filling out the Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey when you receive it in the mail. We value your opinion; and if we can do better … we will.

Get into shape: Plenty of fi tness opportunities available

com with the number of adults and children names and ages who are attending as space is limited. Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided.

• National Pie Day: Pies have always been a sweet treat to warm the cold winter days and with the holiday celebrations a fading memory, this is a great way to warm up.

Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop for a slice of pie from 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 26. No matter how you cut it, pies are a great reason to celebrate.

By the Garrison Public Affairs Office

For those interested in exercise or fitness opportunities at West Point, you’re in luck—there are two great facilities.

If you are looking for toning or building muscle, cardio or playing basketball, Zumba or spin classes, they are available on post. The two facilities are the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fitness Center and the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center.

The MWR Fitness Center is located in Bldg. 683 on Buckner Loop. The Fitness Center houses a large group fitness room, free weight and abdominal area, treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, nautilus weight machines, massage room and male and female locker rooms. It offers group fitness classes, personal training and therapeutic massage.

The MWR Fitness Center operating hours are:

• Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; • Saturday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.;• Sunday: noon-5 p.m.The facility is closed on holidays, home

football games and USMA graduation. Children ages 13-15 must be accompanied

by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 13 are not authorized to use the MWR Fitness Center. For details, call 845-938-6490.

The Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center, Bldg. 727, is a fully equipped fitness and recreation facility operated by the Department of Physical Education under the supervision of the commandant of cadets.

The ACPDC houses the classrooms and laboratories used by DPE to deliver the USMA Physical Program Curriculum and supports the physical development and recreational needs of the Corps of Cadets.

The ACPDC is not an MWR facility, however, as members of the West Point community are permitted to use the facility during the day except for “Cadet Only Hours,” 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and during

scheduled cadet events. Children 16 years of age or younger must

be under the direct supervision of a parent/legal guardian at all times when in ACPDC. However, children 13 years of age or younger are not permitted to use equipment in the CPDC Class of 1962 rooms or third floor weight room.

For details, call 938-5125. The ACPDC hours of operation are:• Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 5:30

a.m.-10 p.m.;• Thursdays: 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.;• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 9

a.m.-5 p.m.Arvin also has a pool that is available

for community recreational swim activities, managed by FMWR.

The community swim hours are:• Monday-Friday: noon-1:45 p.m.;• Monday-Wednesday and Fr iday

evenings: 6:30-9:30 p.m.;• Thursday evenings: 6:30-8:30 p.m.;• Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;• Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;• Corps Training Holidays: noon-4:30

p.m.The eligibility requirements for usage at

both facilities includes active duty Soldiers and their dependents, military retirees and their dependents and Department of Defense civilian employees.

Access t o t he f ac i l i t i e s r equ i r e s presentation of a Department of Defense Identification card as you enter either facility.

Proper attire must be worn at the facilities. Active duty military must wear IPFU with proper athletic shoes in accordance with Superintendent Policy at Arvin CPDC.

Civilians must wear appropriate civilian workout attire (full T-shirt required: Tank or mid-driff tops and sleeveless shirts are not permitted).

All users are responsible for bringing a towel to wipe down equipment after using.

LifeWorks• Harness Racing Museum: Join

Balfour Beatty Communities for a celebration at The Harness Racing Museum in Goshen, New York, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday.

Children will construct and decorate a lucky horseshoe. Afterward, participants will walk through the museum and enjoy horse-themed games and a ride on the 3D-harness racing simulator.

Transportation is not provided, so please carpool.

Register via email to jgellman@bbcgrp.

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Junior Bryce Barnes won at 197 pounds as he pinned his Sacred Heart opponent Sunday. Photo CourteSy of army athletiC CommuniCationS

Women’s Basketball loses close one to Navy

Senior forward Olivia Schretzman played a stout game against Navy by scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds for her third double-double of the season in a 53-30 loss to the Midshipmen Jan. 10 at Christl Arena. eriC S. bartelt/PV

Army Wrestling cruises past Pioneers for road win

By Harrison AntognioniArmy Athletic Communications

The Army Women’s Basketball team came within one point late in the second half, but was

unable to overcome a slow start as it fell to Navy, 53-50, in a Patriot League contest Jan. 10 in front of a Christl Arena-record crowd of 5,291.

The Black Knights dropped two games in a row for the first time this season to fall to 9-5

overall and 1-3 in the conference, while Navy improves to 9-6 and 3-1.

Senior Olivia Schretzman finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds for her third double-double of the season, while junior Kelsey Minato netted 15 points to reach 1,432 for her career and surpass Melody Smith (USMA ‘84; 1,422 points) and Erin Anthony (USMA ‘11; 1,429 points) for fourth on the team’s career scoring list.

Junior Aimee Oertner totaled 15 points for her fourth straight double-digit scoring game and added six boards and three blocks.

Navy received 12 points from freshman Taylor Dunham, and contributions of seven points from three different players.

Freshman Marina Muenster notched a game-high-tying 10 rebounds while tallying four points.

Navy came out of the gate quickly, using a 12-5 run that included five points from sophomore Justice Swett to take control early. Army missed each of its first 10 field goals to begin the contest, but received back-to-back buckets from Schretzman to give Army its first buckets of the afternoon.

The Midshipmen extended their advantage to double digits after scoring five unanswered points to lead 19-7 at the 8:36 mark of the opening period.

Navy led by as many as 12 in the frame, holding a 22-9 lead with 6:53 remaining in the half before the Black Knights closed the period on an 11-4 run to shrink the gap to six at the break.

Minato buried a pair of three-pointers during the stretch, while Schretzman contributed four points and four rebounds.

Army’s deficit was down to four in the final

seconds of the half, but Dunham hit a jumper from the free-throw line at the halftime buzzer to bolster the Midshipmen lead to six.

The Black Knights extended their run to 17-6 after outscoring the Mids, 6-2, to begin the second half.

The scoring spurt included threes from Minato and junior Jean Parker and cut Navy’s lead to two, 28-26, but the Midshipmen responded with five straight points to build their lead back to seven at the 15:32 mark.

Oertner scored six straight points for Army, but the Black Knights were unable to climb closer than three points as Navy’s shooters continued to have an answer for nearly every Army basket.

Army came back to within a point three times in the final 5:01, doing so for the last time when Minato converted a lay-in with 39 seconds remaining to make the score 51-50.

Army got the ball back with 24.1 seconds left following a Navy offensive foul on its ensuing possession, but missed a would-be go-ahead three-pointer with five ticks left.

The Black Knights committed a foul with just over a second left on the clock and Dunham sank both foul shots to extend Navy’s lead to 53-50. Army had a decent look from beyond the three-point line as time expired, but the shot rimmed out to give Navy the victory.

“Navy came in here and played a good game,” Army head coach Dave Magarity said. “It took us a long time to get going, but I thought we played terrific in the final 10 minutes and Aimee Oertner had a huge impact late in the game. Because of their size and being as small as they are, Navy really took us out of what we wanted to do and it wasn't until late in the second half that we got into our groove.”

By Nick LantzArmy Athletic Communications

In its first road dual match of the season, the Army

Wrestling team cruised past Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association opponent Sacred Heart, 34-7, on Sunday in Fairfield, Connecticut.

The Black Knights improve to 2-1 in the conference and 2-3 overall, while the Pioneers fall to 0-4 in the EIWA and 0-7 overall. It was the first win for Army since taking down Franklin & Marshall, 36-6, in its EIWA opener on Nov. 16.

“Getting back on the winning side of a dual meet was good,” head coach Kevin Ward said. “But I just think we have a little more to give at some weights. Their guys were pretty scrappy, but I think we didn’t have the urgency we needed to have across the board. I felt like we had a chance to blow some matches open and, for whatever reason, we didn’t.”

Freshman Sean Badua got Army on the board first with a 12-5 decision over Patrick Skinner at 125. Sacred Heart quickly bounced back, however, and took a 4-3 lead on a 9-0 major decision by Tim Johnson over sophomore Christian Doyle at the 133-pound weight class.

Army regained the lead, 8-4, as sophomore

Logan Everett (141) picked up a dominating 20-5 technical fall over Jay Oakes.

The Pioneers then pulled within one after Brendan Goldup topped freshman Andrew Mendel, 8-4, at 149 pounds.

Army then took control as sophomore Russell Parsons (157) improved to 19-7 overall and 4-1 in duals this season with an 8-3 decision over Casey Mitchell. Senior Cole Gracey (165) made his first dual appearance of the season, making easy work of Johnny Vrasidas in a 15-0 technical fall victory.

Junior Brian Harvey extended Army’s lead to 12 at 19-7, getting past Conan Schuster in a 4-0 decision.

Sophomore Samson Imonode then earned a 6-5 decision over Elliot Antler at 184 pounds in his dual match debut to put the match out of reach.

Army went up 28-7 when junior Bryce Barnes pinned Sasha Oliinyk (5:19) at 197.

The Black Knights won the final six bouts, capped off by an injury default victory for junior Tyler McLees over Dan Hayden in his first dual match appearance of the season at the heavyweight class.

“I think Everett, Gracey and Barnes looked really dominant getting some bonus points,” Ward said.

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Black Knights lose to Navy before sold-out crowd By Mark MohrmanArmy Athletic Communications

Navy held a nine-point halftime lead and kept the Army Men’s Basketball team from getting over the hump in a 75-66 victory over the Black Knights in front of a sold-out Christl Arena crowd Jan. 10.

The result dropped Army to 10-5 on the season and 1-3 in conference games, while Navy improved to 7-9 overall and 3-1 in Patriot League contests.

Second-chance points proved to be the difference in the game as Navy held a 34-29 rebounding edge and a 13-9 mark on the offensive glass. The difference led to a 14-4 disparity in second-chance points for the visiting Midshipmen. Navy also forced Army into 14 turnovers and gave the ball away six times.

Four players scored in double figures for Navy, led by Kendall Knorr’s 17-point effort. Brandon Venturini had 15 points, Worth Smith added 12 and Tilman Dunbar put in 10. Will Kelly scored eight points and led the Mids with six rebounds.

Kyle Wilson finished with 18 points to pace Army, while Tanner Plomb poured in 17 and grabbed eight rebounds. Dylan Cox joined Wilson and Plomb in double digits with 10.

Army put together the game’s first run eight minutes in with a 9-0 spurt that began with Wilson’s wing three-pointer. Milton Washington (six points) followed with his second bucket inside before Cox used glass on a foul line jumper to put Army up 15-10. The run ended with another Washington layup that made it 17-10 prior to Smith connecting on a three on the opposite end.

Consecutive Knorr jumpers, followed by a Kelly conversion on the inside tied the game at 19 and forced Army to use a timeout.

The Black Knights continued to struggle and turned the ball over on five straight possessions as Navy capitalized with four points from Smith and a pair of Venturini deep jumpers that increased the Midshipmen lead to 28-19.

Navy capped the 16-0 run with a free

throw by Shawn Anderson before Kevin Ferguson (six points, nine rebounds) made a layup for Army. Navy took a 33-24 lead into halftime after forcing Army into 10 first-half giveaways.

“We came out very well defensively and had a ton of energy,” Wilson said. “Getting stops helps us get out in transition and get good looks, but during that stretch we were unable to get many stops and Navy was able to set its defense. Any time you are not getting stops it is tough to score and make a run yourself.”

The Navy lead hovered around 10 points for the first six minutes of the second half until Wilson found Mo Williams open in the corner for his second three of the day.

A Navy turnover led to Plomb’s pullup jumper and Army was within five (43-38). Edward Alade and Ferguson traded layups and Navy was up five with 12 minutes to go.

Earl McLaurin hit a three late in the shot clock to push it to eight points, but Plomb answered the call with one of his own. Moments later it was Wilson connecting from deep in transition when Army cut the deficit to two.

“A big reason why we chipped away at them was because we got stops and rebounds,” head coach Zach Spiker stated. “We went down and got the right looks for the right guys and during that stretch we knocked them down.”

Army was unable to take the lead, however, as Dunbar used the window to increase Navy’s lead to 50-46 with under six minutes remaining, before Wilson made a layup and Knorr banked in a three for the Mids.

Navy sent the cushion to six with a pair of critical offensive rebounds that led to a Kelly left-handed layup with 3:38 to play.

Cox went to the line on Army’s next trip down the floor and made 1-of-2, but Navy broke the press and Smith leaked out for a dunk (56-49).

Army was unable to convert after three straight offensive rebounds and the Black Knights never got any closer than eight points the rest of the way in the 75-66 final.

Junior forward Tanner Plomb begins the Army-Navy Basketball game with a thunderous dunk to get Army ahead early, however the Midshipmen took over afterward to take the game 75-66 in front of a sold-out Christl Arena crowd Jan. 10. Plomb finished the game with 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds. eriC S. bartelt/PV

Swimming defeats Bucknell with seven first-place finishes By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

The Army Men’s Swim and Dive team defeated Bucknell Jan. 10, 167-133, at Kinney Natatorium in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

The Black Knights had seven first-place finishes in the win over the Bison. Army went one-two in the 200 medley relay, 200 free, 200 fly and 100 fly.

It also had a first-through-fourth sweep in the 100 free.

“Today was a much better day overall for

both teams,” head coach Mickey Wender said. “Attitude and effort were much improved and execution was on a much higher level in today’s meet. It was a good chance to swim in a fast pool and to have a rehearsal for the conference championship which will be at Bucknell. I am really pleased with our senior leadership with how they rallied the team today to get the best out of our athletes.”

In the 100 free Chris Szekely led the way and clocked a 46.24 to claim the top spot. Adam Sjoholm (47.18), Tyler Sowell (47.50) and Jon Astashinsky (47.98) followed suit to

place second-through-fourth, respectively.Army kicked-off the race with first and

second place finishes in the 200 medley relay. The team comprised of Evin Rude,

Colin Kanzari, Austin Kong and Szekely recorded a 1:32.60 for first place, while Pierre Archambeau, Joseph Daniels, Michael Dustin and Sjohom combined for a time of 1:33.60 for second.

Rude and Devin McCall continued the Black Knights’ success when they went one-two in the 200 free.

Rude touched the wall in 1:42.18 and was

closely followed by Kevin McCall who had a time of 1:42.85.

In the 200 fly Zach Blankenbeker finished first in 1:53.40 just ahead of Jason Rodriguez who clocked a 1:54.18.

Kong and Daniel Mo pegged first and second in the 100 fly. Kong recorded a 50.13, while Mo was not far behind with a 50.61.

In the diving segment Edward Emery tallied a career-high score on the 1-meter with a 228.98 for a third place finish.

Josh Urnezis earned second-place in the 3-meter after scoring a 249.08.