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Wintery mix returns to West PointThe weekend was bad enough but the nasty winter weather was just getting started as West Point went from Code White to Code Red on Tuesday in anticipation of a major snow storm that didn’t quite live up to the hype in the Hudson Valley. Pictured, cadets were taking advantage of the snowfall with a little recreation time and within hours, a few snowmen joined the ranks of the Corps of Cadets. Photo by sgt. 1st Class JErEMy bunKlEy/usMa Pao

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Do you know your BC?West Point Garrison PAO

Many of us have heard the term Building Commandant (BC), but do not know what they do. Every building at West Point has one and this person serves as the point of contact and liaison for issues affecting your building. In most cases the position is an additional duty. They are the liaison between building occupants and services, to include submitting service/work orders for building maintenance and repair, recycling,

custodial services, environmental concerns, energy usage, security and force protection, snow removal, fire prevention and safety.

Please get to know your BC and rely on them. This is the person you need to contact if there are any issues with your facility, they will then coordinate the required corrective action.

If your building is not on this list,call 938-0134 to get the name of the BC and telephone number. Below is a list of building commandants for the high occupancy buildings at West Point:

National Prayer Breakfast scheduled at West Point Club Feb. 24

Garrison Safety Office

Young adults all across America leave home for college every year. They arrive in their new dorm room, fraternity or sorority house, or apartment with all the tools they need for a successful semester – or do they?

Fire injuries and deaths occur among college students every year. According the National Fire Protection Association website, in 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 3,810 structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and barracks. These fires caused an annual average of 2 civilian deaths, 30 civilian fire injuries, and $9.4 million in direct property damage.

While college students may be well informed on political science, English literature, art history, or math, they may know very little about how to prevent fires or burn injuries. Unless they have already had a personal experience with fire or a burn, they may not even realize this is a risk.

The three leading causes of fires and burn injuries in collegiate housing are cooking, smoking, and arson. Other common causes are candles and misuse of extension cords. Alcohol abuse is commonly associated with burn injuries to college students.

High school seniors and college students need to be educated about fire risks and prevention methods so they can create a safe

living environment for themselves, their roommates, and other housing residents.

The American Burn Association has some lifesaving tips that anyone living on their own for the first time should be aware of:

• Do not overload extension cords, power strips, or outlets.

• Do not leave cooking food unattended.• Do not use gasoline to fuel a fire or a

barbeque grill.• Never disable a smoke alarm.• Do not play with fire, causing an unintended

disaster.• Keep curtains, linens, and any other

flammable material away from hot surfaces.• Make sure cigarette butts are fully

extinguished before leaving a room or going to bed.

• Never leave burning candles unattended. Make sure all candles are extinguished before leaving a room or going to bed.

• Curb alcohol consumption to avoid “passing out” while something is burning or to avoid being so intoxicated that you can’t react quickly in an emergency.

• Never ignore a fire alarm.• Have an escape plan that includes two

ways out of every room.Burn Awareness Week 2015 is observed

Feb. 1-7 and provides an excellent opportunity to exercise these burn prevention measures around the home, apartment or dorm.

Burn Awareness Week—Feb. 1-7

Injuries common on campuses are avoidable when well-informed

The National Prayer Breakfast at West Point is scheduled 6-7:20 a.m. Feb. 24 at the West Point Club. Speaking on the topic of “Be Careful What You Pray For” will be Rabbi Sandford L. Dresin.

There will be a suggested donation at the door. For tickets and more information call the Garrison Chaplain Office at 938-2003 or the USMA Chaplain Office at 938-3316/8621.Bldg. # Building Name Name Tel. Ext.

600 Taylor Hall SFC Mark Askey 2011601 Thayer Hall Mr. Richard Penta 4560602A Grant Barracks SFC Stuart Corlett 2102606 Cadet Clinic/SJA/Admissions LTC Michael Kramer 5545607 Lincoln Hall LTC John Bauer 4685622 Griffin Hall 1SG Denise Love 688-8450626 Thomas Hall CPT Robert Rauckhorst 6363639 ODIA Administrative Building CPT Ian Welch 4318655 Eisenhower Hall Mr. Michael Leghorn 4680667 Engineering Building Mr. Lance Geyer 0134670 USMA Engineer Platoon CAPT Keith Thomas 4646681 Garrison HQ Building Mr. Mark O’Leary 8229687 Cadet Clothing Manufacturing Mr. Joe Weikel 5989698 Herbert Hall (AOG) Mr. Pat Harris 446-1529735 Scott Barracks SFC Timothy Brown 5252738 Sherman Barracks SFC Angel Cintron 2125740 Lee Barracks SFC Thomas Robinson 3190745A Cadet Mess/Washington Hall Mr. Scott Peters 3773745B Washington Hall (All Other) Mr. Scott Peters 3773745C Eisenhower Barracks Fl 4-6 SFC Eric Williams 249745D MacArthur Barracks- Long SGT Sara Bradley 3089745E MacArthur Barracks-Short SFC Rannulf Pinkston 2468751 Pershing Barracks SFC Carl Tomkins 0986752 Mahan Hall Mr. Richard Catello 4879753 Bartlett Hall MAJ Ford Lannan 4378756 Bradley Barracks SFC Jon Waterhouse 4830757 Science Center Bartlett Hall MAJ Erick Velasquez 5817758 Jefferson Hall Mr. Richard Penta 45601502 Cadet Barracks Mr. Daryl Woods 38401704 Barracks - Natural Bridge Mr. Daryl Woods 3840605 Cullum Hall Ms. Sharyn Amoroso 4681663 Gillis Field House Mr. Jameel Larkin 2330727 Arvin Gym Mr. Chuck Frank 7739

• West Point SHARP Helpline (call or text)—845-659-7467 • USCC SARC, Maj. Mark Moretti— 938-7479 or 845-659-7467• Keller Army Community Hospital ER—call 938-4004

• Garrison SARC/Installation Victim Advocate, Dan Toohey—938-5657 or 914-382-8180;• Military Police Desk—call 938-3333

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The National Infantry Association is hosting its annual Infantry Ball 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at Grand Ballroom, Eisenhower Hall.

The cocktail hour is scheduled at 6 p.m. followed by a banquet at 7:30 p.m.

The NIA offers the Infantry Ball to bring cadets, families and infantrymen together to honor the historic lineage of the Infantry Branch.

The evening guest speaker is scheduled to be Sean Parnell, author of “Outlaw Platoon.”

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.westpointaog.org/2015InfantryBall.

For details, contact Maj. Chris Green, NIA Secretary, at chris.green@usma.edu or 845-938-3114.

Save the date: Infantry Ball slated Feb. 6

Infantry Ball—6 p.m., Feb. 6 at Grand Ballroom, Eisenhower Hall.

Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of the United States Special Operations Command, spoke to the U.S. Military Academy leadership during the Leadership Professional Development Series Jan. 22 at the West Point Club. The session outlined the importance of leadership training, changes in military tactics in a hugely complex security environment and the role of social media in this environment.

USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. introduced Votel and spoke about the importance of the LPDS and the role that Votel plays as commander of SOCOM.

“The purpose of the LPDS is to ensure that those of us in the U.S. Army, particularly those of us uniform, stay connected to the operational Army and how the operational Army is involved in current events and current activities,” Caslen said.

“As a commander, Votel is responsible for accomplishing the SOCOM mission, which is to provide forward tangible special operating forces to protect the U.S. and its interest and to synchronize planning of global operations against terrorist networks.”

Votel took the helm of SOCOM Aug. 28, 2014, replacing retiring Admiral William McRaven. This is the second time Votel has assumed command from McRaven, as he recently served as the chief of Joint Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, a position McRaven held prior to taking command of SOCOM.

Votel spoke about the importance of leadership training and his appreciation of the training cadets receive at West Point.

“What you do to train, inspire, educate, motivate and prepare these young kids to come on and be leaders of our men and women out there is phenomenal,” Votel said. “As I often tell the leaders in SOCOM as we talk among ourselves, there is nothing more important we do with leaders than prepare leaders and train leaders, and you are really doing that here. And I will tell you that uniformly, your product is very, very good.”

Votel explained how the mil i tary environment is hugely complex and the standard military decision-making process is not going to be sufficient for leaders to help themselves work through the challenges of, or understand the future.

SOCOM began with the rise of the Office of Strategic Service or OSS in World War II, when there was a need for special capabilities to perform a wide variety of operations from

sabotage to unconventional warfare to out and out intelligence collection, spying.

“We needed that done to win the fight,” Votel said. “In Korea and Vietnam, we saw more and more soft elements come to the front. Suddenly, in Vietnam, the rise of Special Forces like the Army Green Berets during that period was very important.”

Those operations were particularly focused on the unconventional warfare of going out and supporting resistance elements and helping to raise indigenous forces to accomplish objectives.

“The most seminal impact in our history was of course Desert One when we failed to accomplish a mission of national prestige; a requirement to go in and recover American citizens held hostage in Tehran,” Votel said. “This single event really was the catalyst for a huge change across special operations community. Out of this grew the need in the development of a variety of specialized organization and capabilities that we really hold as national capabilities, and ultimately, it led to the development of SOCOM, which was established in 1986 through the National Defense Authorization Act. In law, it established a commander, our headquarters and gave us combatant command over special operations forces.”

One of the efforts the Department of Defense established is the rise of foreign fighters. There are about 19,000 foreign fighters in 80 different countries, where SOCOM exercises command and control operational command. This includes joint operational command that has both operational and institutional responsibilities.

“There i s an increased not ion of interconnectiveness that is being manifested through social media, such as the Arab Spring,” Votel said. “This significantly impacts the way we do our operations in the future.”

Votel said social media has given continued rise to violent extremism, like Boko Haram in Nigeria. Although SOCOM is not focusing on this group, they are a more violent group. The rise of Boko Haram was very quick and they are operating at will over a significant country in Africa.

“While it isn’t a direct threat to the homeland, it is impacting indirectly our interest in this particular area and creating another area of instability. They are pledging their allegiance to ISIL,” Votel said. “That should be a concern to us.”

Violent extremism and those who wish to govern is a powerful ideology as we have seen with the recent events in Paris.

Votel, SOCOM commander, speaks at USMA LPD

Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), addressed staff and faculty as part of the U.S. Military Academy Leadership Professional Development Series, Jan. 22. Votel opened the session by saying, “what you do to train, inspire, educate, motivate and prepare the cadets to be leaders of our men and women is phenomenal.” During the session he spoke about the Special Operations mission, the complexity of the security environment the military is operating in, initiatives the Special Operations Command is focused on, and then closed with a question and answer session. Kathy Eastwood/PV

“We continue to be concern about state actors,” Votel said. “If you look out in the Pacific or North Korea, and a young leader who continues to provoke, exhibits a level of concern. I am not sure if he understands where the red lines are. Another concern is the resurgent of Russia last summer as we watched events unfold in the Crimea.”

SOCOM also remembers lessons learned in the protection of operators throughout the world. One innovation they are working on is the development of the Tactical Assault Operators Suit, or TALOS, an “Iron Man”-type uniform concept that grew out of a hostage rescue operation that will reduce vulnerabilities and risks to operators when they are at their most vulnerable point.

Another important aspect of the future is taking care of people, taking care of service members and their families.

“After 14 years, we have been continually deployed,” Votel said. “The nature of the operations has been excruciatingly intense so we continue to deal with the stresses. We have a challenge with stress and suicide in the soft forces. We are really focusing on this with a variety of programs and we think that by focusing on readiness, nation win, building relationships, preparing for the future and taking care of people is how we are creating a network.”

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By Maj. James CreasonDepartment of Foreign LanguagesSpain SAP Coordinating Officer

As the country coordinator for the Spain semester abroad program (SAP), I recently conducted a site visit of the schools where U.S. Military Academy cadets are currently enrolled in Spain.

The academy currently sends six cadets for one semester abroad in Spain. Class of 2015 Cadets Bethany Boice and Valerie Kutsch and Class of 2016 Cadets David Grossman and Bryan Silverman attends the Spanish Military Academy known as the Academia General Militar (AGM) located outside the city of Zaragoza, and Class of 2016 Cadets Mike Westrom and Collin Crane attends the University of Granada in the city of Granada.

I traveled to Spain to meet up with the cadets to ensure the program was functioning as expected and met the academy’s goals.

During the weekend, we visited several important historic and cultural centers of Spain. The trip began with a visit to the United States Embassy in Madrid to participate in a coordination meeting between the Defense Attaché Office and the Security Cooperation Office. The meeting provided the opportunity to align the goals of the Semester Abroad Program into the current ambassador’s country plan.

The following day, we visited the cities of Granada, Malaga and Valencia, three cities of cultural and historic importance to Spain. Cadets toured the famed ruins of La Alhambra in Granada, viewed an exhibition of Flamenco in Malaga, and explored the ancient Roman ruins of Valencia. The trip ended with my visit to AGM in Zaragoza where I toured the campus and was provided an overview of cadet life.

I saw firsthand the importance of USMA’s Semester Abroad Program. The cadets expressed their gratitude for the opportunity and their increased appreciation for their own attendance at West Point.

Most importantly, I witnessed the growth in both language capability and cultural awareness.

“The best thing I learned during SAP was that bridging the gap between one country’s military and another is only possible if you try to understand

and learn the other country’s culture.,” Boice said.The cadets who participate in this program benefit

from an immersion process that allows them to gain the requisite skills to view outside cultures with empathy. The greatest of these is the ability to understand and accept cultural differences which will greatly benefit their future

careers as lieutenants in an Army, which requires young officers to interact with foreign cultures in order to obtain mission success.

I have no doubts that these six cadets will depart their semester abroad with a skill set that will continue to benefit our Army and our nation for years to come.

U.S. Postal Service Press Release

The West Point Museum was selected by the United States Postal Service to have one of its historic artworks depicted on a United States Postal Stamp.

The oil painting titled “Charge of the 22nd U.S. Colored Troops, Petersburg, VA” appears in the fourth set in a Five-Year Civil War Sesquicentennial Stamps Series.

The two images selected for this issue include two of the most important events of the Civil War during 1864— the Battle of Mobile Bay (AL) and the siege at Petersburg, Virginia.

One stamp depicts the 22nd U.S. Colored Troops engaged in the June 15-18, 1864, assault on Petersburg at the beginning of the Petersburg Campaign. The other stamp shows Admiral David G. Farragut’s fleet at the Battle of Mobile Bay (AL) on Aug. 5, 1864.

“We are delighted and pleased to be selected by the U.S. Postal service for this honor” said David Reel, West Point Museum director.

Chief U.S. Postal Service Inspector Guy Cottrell dedicated the stamps in Petersburg, just yards from the location of an underground explosion that took place 150 years ago which created a huge

West Point Museum artwork featured on stamp

depression in the earth and led to the battle being named “Battle of the Crater.” Confederates enraged by the sight of black soldiers killed many soldiers trapped in the crater attempting to surrender.

The soldiers shown on the Petersburg stamp were part of the 175 regiments, more than 178,000 African-American men, who made up the United States Colored Troops. They were free blacks from the north, as well as, escaped and freed slaves from the south. These brave men placed their lives on the line to prove they were fit to be citizens. Beyond fighting to preserve the nation they were fighting for their freedom and freedom

of their families.“The Civil War was one of the most intense

chapters in our history, claiming the lives of more than 620,000 people,” said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. “Through events and programs held around the country, we’re helping citizens consider how their lives and their own American experience have been shaped by this period of history.”

In recognition of this achievement, the artwork will remain on exhibition within the American Wars Gallery of the West Point Museum, through December 2015.

The Postal Service began the Civil War

Sesquicentennial Forever stamp series in 2011 with the Fort Sumter and Battle of Bull Run Forever stamps.

In 2012, stamps memorializing the Battles of Antietam and New Orleans were issued. The battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg were recognized on forever stamps in 2013 and in 2014 the stamps noted above were issued.

The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days a week, 10:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

The Museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days.

For more information, call 845-938-3590 or visit the Museum on Facebook.

Semester abroad proves a rewarding academic experience

Six U.S. Military Academy cadets receive the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in Spain where they gain historical, cultural and civil-military perspectives in a foreign country. CourtEsy Photo

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CADET ACTIVITIES UPDATE

Crew: Army Crew challenged the Royal Military College of Canada at the 2015 USMA-RMC Indoor Rowing Championship at Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center Jan. 24. The event opened with a 2000 meter varsity heat followed by a 2000 meter novice heat, a 1000 meter coxswains heat and a 2000 meter relay heat.

The last time both schools competed in head-to-head indoor rowing competition was in 2001 (Army won). Army Crew was the only competitive club to compete for a championship during this year’s RMC exchange. The Army team won every heat and posted the fastest combined time to win the championship. Class of 2016 Cadet Ross Downum clocked the fastest 2000 meter time

of the day at 6 minutes and 23.8 seconds, more than 36 seconds faster than the nearest RMC competitor. Class of 2017 Cadet Ali Darby, a novice (first year) rower, posted the fastest time for the women at 7:55.3. The fastest time by a novice man was recorded by Class of 2018 Cadet Chris Wagner at 6:31.1.

Class of 2018 Cadet Michaela Farris led all coxswains in the 1000 meter piece, finishing in 3 minutes and 50.3 seconds. In the final event of the day, a 2000 meter relay, Class of 2018 Cadets Brennan Nesaralla, Ethan Grogan and Gavin Hoffman won by a wide margin of 39.7 seconds.

Members of Army Crew hosted the RMC cadets in a joint practice followed by a team breakfast the day before the competition. The weekend culminated with the Varsity Men’s Team Captain, Class of 2015 Cadet Court Adams, accepting the perennial championship plaque from USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen during the first intermission of the RMC-USMA Hockey game.

Pistol: In action at Tronsrue Marksmanship Center this

weekend, the West Point Pistol Team defeated MIT with a three event aggregate score of 6221 to 6178. MIT won the Free Pistol event with a team score of 1961 to West Point’s 1957. Both teams tied in Standard Pistol with a score of 2061.

West Point won the final Event, Air Pistol, with a team score of 2203 to MIT’s 2156. MIT won the Women’s Air Pistol event with a team score of 1071 to West Point’s 1066. The West Point women won the Sport Pistol event with a team score of 1637 to MIT’s 1616, giving the Women’s Pistol Team the overall win with an aggregate score of 2703 to MIT’s 2687.

Army will host a sectional match at Tronsrue Marksmanship Center Feb. 14-15, which is the qualifying match for Nationals.

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By Mike StrasserAssistant Editor

The annual exchange between the U.S. Military Academy and the Royal Military College of Canada was highlighted once again with equal parts camaraderie and competitive spirit from all participants.

The 2015 USMA-RMC Exchange was set up both at West Point and in Kingston, Ontario, for cadets and officer cadets to experience a day of normal routine—classes, meals and extracurriculars—and another day of scheduled competitions and demonstrations.

Class of 2015 Cadet William Goodwin, class president and commander of 1st Regiment which hosted a banquet in honor of their guests, said the exchange marks an enduring friendship and mutual trust between the two academies and nations. To that end, an exchange of commemorative plaques was conducted between RMC Officer Cadet Zach Day, cadet wing commander, and USMA Class of 2015 Cadet Winston Boldt, deputy brigade commander.

Class of 2015 Cadet Kyle Geiser, Army Crew team captain (commodore, in sports parlance), said his team is familiar with international competition, but the USMA-RMC is a special one because they get to spend more time with the opposing team. Geiser said the two teams bonded over a couple hours of basketball in the gym before scheduling a joint crew practice.

“We showed them around our facility and equipment, and we very much instantly hit it off once the two teams got together,” Geiser said.

The last USMA-RMC Indoor Rowing competition was in 2001 when Maj. Brian Forester, a USMA Class of 2004 graduate and current men’s varsity coach, competed as a plebe.

“It was a storied tradition until the RMC had to stand down their crew team for a few years, but they’re back and we wanted to re-ignite the rivalry,” Geiser said. “It’s a big honor for us to get to host them.”

The first of four heats was a varsity 2000 meter contest, where Class of 2016 Cadet Ross Downum clocked the fastest 2000 meter time of the day at 6 minutes and 23.8 seconds, more than

36 seconds faster than the nearest RMC competitor. “That was fun, but now it’s all about cheering on my

teammates and cheering on the Canadians and see what they can do,” Downum said after his race. “I love it when a team comes here and rows against us, and I’m hoping we can go up there

next year. I’d love to keep this competition going.”In and out of the classrooms, he spoke with officer cadets to

get a better understanding of their routine up north.“I still don’t have a full grasp on it, but I’m always interested

in finding out about how others do things,” Downum said. “We’re both very passionate about our countries.”

Class of 2016 Cadet Wesley Loudon is co-captain of the West Point Chess Club with Class of 2017 Cadet Nicholas Oblak. He said the club has been emailing their Canadian counterparts the last couple months and it was great to finally meet face-to-face. Loudon said they scheduled an outing at the Bowling Center the night before the USMA-RMC chess tournament at Jefferson Hall.

“We had fun, and we’ll do it again after the competition is over, but now it’s all business,” Loudon said. “They ran a great tournament last year in Canada and brought their whole armed forces team for us to play. We’re just happy to have gotten so much participation this year here.”

Loudon’s perspective is similar to most when asked to compare the two academies.

“Different but the same in many ways,” Loudon said. “I was always amazed that they get their branch right before they show up to RMC, whereas I don’t even know what I want to branch yet. That’s pretty interesting to me. Different, but the same outcome.”

The officer cadets spent part of their time touring West Point and visiting places like Trophy Point, Eisenhower Hall and the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center, where some observed the infamous Indoor Obstacle Course Test.

“I thought it would be too mean to take them to the IOCT their first time here,” Loudon said. “But they were amazed by some of the architecture they saw.”

Class of 2017 Cadet Mark Dosh said chess is a highly-competitive game but the time spent with officer cadets before the tournament made it a more-friendly affair overall.

“It was nice hosting a small group because we were able to talk more on a one-to-one basis and actually get to know them,” he said. “It’s a very, very competitive game and can get pretty heated, especially in fast-paced or close games. We all have similar competitive natures but I think that’s also what brings everyone together.”

(Above) The team of Class of 2015 Cadet Ken Voet and Class of 2016 Cadet Meyer Ungerman reclaimed the Debate Trophy from the Royal Military College of Canada Jan. 24 inside the Haig Room. (Right) Class of 2015 Cadet Winston Boldt, deputy brigade commander, and Officer Cadet Zach Day, cadet wing commander, exchange commemorative plaques in recognition of the 92nd USMA-RMC Exchange. Photos by MiKE strassEr/PV

See USMA-RMC EXCHANGE, Page 7

2015 USMA-RMC EXCHANGECompetition, camaraderie marks 92nd exchange

Officer cadets from the Royal Military College of Canada attended classes with their hosts from the Corps of Cadets Jan. 16. Nearly 70 cadet who traveled to RMCC in Kingston, Ontario, also experienced cadet life there and some friendly competition. Photo by Class of 2015 CadEt MEghan wEntz

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Officer Cadet Mitchell Binding, a Military and Strategic Studies major in the RMC Class of 2015, paired with Officer Cadet Jesse Haggart-Smith for the showcase debate inside the Haig Room. Binding last competed in the USMA-RMC Exchange in 2012 to win the coveted Debate Trophy, a tradition which started in 1952.

“I really enjoyed meeting with the Americans, the West Point cadets here, for one thing because they do things kind of differently than we do, and it’s really of cool to see that,” he said. “At the same time, they’re very similar to us. It’s really easy to build friendships when you’re so similar.”

It was a little disappointing relinquishing the Debate Trophy to the USMA team, but Binding said it seems to be part of the tradition.

“We were looking at the plaques on the side of the trophy that shows who won each year and it does seems like the trophy has been passed back and forth in recent years,” he said. I guess, tradition-wise, it was West Point’s year to get it back.”

Class of 2015 Cadet Ken Voet was part of the team that won the trophy in 2013. This year, he paired with Class of 2016 Cadet Meyer Ungerman—as two engineering majors debating on the resolution of nuclear power being essential for future global energy security.

“It didn’t sit well with me that the trophy didn’t return from Canada last year,” Voet said. “I got used to seeing it around at practice and then it disappeared. It was always in the back of mind that I’d like to get it back.”

Voet has only competed in the USMA-RMC Exchange at home, having missed two excursions to Canada due to illness. Still, getting the chance to host and compete both years at West Point is a highlight of his debate career.

“This will always be a special event for me because it’s the only time my friends, professor and senior leaders can come watch me debate,” Voet said. “It’s fun and rewarding to participate in something like this and reminds us why we put in all the work for a debate.”

As in 2013, the Corps of Cadets swept RMC in every home event this weekend, culminating in the Army-RMC Hockey game, 8-0.

USMA-RMC EXCHANGE, cont’d from Page 6

By Officer Cadet Erik McGowanRoyal Military College of Canada

As always, it was an absolutely delightful experience to be able to spend some quality time with our allies from the South. The excitement was almost palpable in all parties involved from the moment the exchange cadets hopped off the bus.

Over the course of the weekend, they would experience all RMCC and Kingston had to offer. There was plenty on offer for both the newcomers to the exchange and the seasoned veterans of the exchange.

Two mess functions were organized in order to allow guests to mix with hosts. The first was an unobstructed event, resulting in plenty of pleasant conversation as well as some very competitive pool. The second provided a plethora of divertissements for attendees, from the quick-to-toss mechanical bull to the wrecking ball arena.

The events clearly displayed the preparedness and organization of the leadership team, and were enjoyed immensely by all.

Despite this, there is definitely something to be said for the organic e n c o u n t e r s o v e r t h e w e e k e n d . Conversation topics were wide-reaching, spanning from the state of world affairs to politics, as well as the relative beauty of both the city of Kingston and its inhabitants.

Friday classes also exposed our guests to our academic reality, in my personal case allowing my guest (Class of 2016 Cadet) Zachary McNally to participate in a materials lab, assisting in the heat treatment of aluminium at temperatures in excess of 600 degrees C.

Some por t ion of the v i s i t ing population also got to experiment with chemistry, specifically the effects of human exposure to certain hydrocarbons, at the very adequate facilities in town.

Overall, the plans went off without a hitch, and both nationalities of cadets parted ways having not only made new friends, but having broadened their knowledge, experience and horizons.

I would like to personally thank all the staff and cadet leaders who made this exchange possible, as well as Zach for being the perfect guest.

A good time was had by all at the Royal Military College of Canada Jan. 23-25 during the exchange in Kingston, Ontario. Photos by Class of 2016 CadEt riChard C. irwin

The Pipes and Drums bands from the U.S. Military Academy and the Royal Military College of Canada combined forces to cheer on the Black Knights and the RMC Paladins before the hockey game Jan. 24. The bands from Canada consisted of the Brass and Reed, Pipes and Drums and Highland Dance sections. They spent most of the weekend with their USMA counterparts, attending classes, conducting practices and learning new pieces. The hockey game provided them with the unique opportunity to display their talents in a combined concert before the game, featuring all three bands from both schools. Photo by sgt. 1st Class JErEMy bunKlEy/usMa Pao

Perspective from up north

Plenty of diversions were offered to cadets participating in the exchange at the Royal Military College of Canada, to include the mechanical bull and wrecking ball arena.

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Plebes break from routine with costume ballClass of 2018 kicks off 2015 at Ike Hall with The Benny Havens Band

The Benny Havens Band performed Jan. 24 for the Class of 2018 during a Mardi Gras-themed ball at the Riverside Cafe inside Eisenhower Hall. Photos by MiKE strassEr/PV

Class of 2018 Cadet Christopher Bingham, class president, presided over the contest for best dressed during the plebe dance. According to the Directorate of Cadet Activities, the plebe classes often organize two or three dances to gather in a less formal environment.

A photo booth with a green screen was set up at the entrance of the dance. Food, games, music and dancing would follow, as the Class of 2018 gathered for a Mardi Gras-themed party at the Riverside Cafe Jan, 24.

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FEATURED EVENT

ANNOUNCEMENTSWest Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe

The West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe is closed Wednesdays in January.

DUSA Community GrantsThe 2015 Daughters of the United States Army Community

Grant applications are available at the DUSA Gift Shop in the West Point Museum.

The deadline for applications is Feb. 20. For details, contact Patty Bastianelli at DUSAGrants@

gmail.com.

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 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.

OUTSIDE THE GATESEDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

Cheese Sampling EventThere is a cheese sampling event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday

at the West Point Commissary.For details, call 845-938-3663, ext. 202.

His Promised Covenant MinistryChurch 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.

Marvelous Moths at the Wildlife Education Center

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum announces the grand opening of “Marvelous Moths,” a new exhibit at the Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Come explore the fascinating world of moths. Visitors can view moth photos from Jim des Rivieres and learn about the moth life cycle, anatomy and how moths differ from butterflies.

Opening weekend specials include crafts, refreshments for kids and “Meet the Animals” program at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Animals and Nature Together for 2-4-year-oldsChildren ages 2-4 and their grandparents/parents/caregivers

can explore the world of animals and nature together in this unique six-week program.

It is designed to introduce a different animal each week and hold the attention of young children by utilizing crafts, songs, movement, stories, hands-on activities and outdoor exploration.

Choose either Wednesdays, beginning this Wednesday, from 10-11 a.m. for ages 2 and 3 or 1-2 p.m. for ages 3 and 4, or choose Fridays, beginning Feb. 6, from 10-11 a.m. for ages 2-4.

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum begins this six-week winter program at the Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson.

Topics will include Diamondback Terrapin, Fish, Backyard Birds, Maple Sugaring, Animal Tracks and Opossum.

Prepaid registration is required for this program.For details and online prepaid registration, visit hhnm.org

or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Calling All Night Owls!The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents Owl Prowl,

from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 6 and 1-9 p.m. Saturday at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road.

Join environmental educator Carl Heitmuller either evening for some exciting owl facts and fiction. Bundle up as you venture outdoors into the woods to search for these birds of the night. Learn to recognize the calls of our native owls plus meet one of the museum’s live owls.

Due to very limited space, prepaid registration is required. For details and online prepaid registration, visit 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:• Feb. 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 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.

Protestant Women of the Chapel Bible StudiesProtestant Women of the Chapel is offering Bible studies

during the year 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays and 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Post Chapel.

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

Upcoming trips with Leisure Travel Services• The Museum of Natural History and Children’s Museum of

Manhattan, Feb. 6. Leave West Point at 9 a.m., then leave NYC at 3:30 p.m. Two great museums in one great day. Visit one or both.

• See the NYC Chinatown Lunar New Year, Feb. 22. Leave West Point at 10 a.m., then Leave NYC at 4:30 p.m. See the 16th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival wind its way through NYC’s most dynamic neighborhood.

There is a minimal fee for these trips and events. For details, call 938-3601.

Arts & Crafts February class schedule• Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m.

(Grades K-5), Tuesday. Dr. Seuss—Learn how the American cartoonist got his start in children’s literature.

• Date Night: Drinkable Glass Art, 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday. Learn how to paint wine glasses or beer mugs in various styles.

• Little Impressionist, 10:30-11 a.m. Feb. 5. Art projects for children 2 and up.

There is a minimal fee for the above classes. For details and to register, call 938-4812.

Mine Lake ClosureMine Lake will now be closed until further notice due to

construction. No activities will be authorized such as fi shing, ice fi shing and/or small game hunting in the surrounding area until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Round Pond reservations for 2015Round Pond reservations are currently open for active duty

and cadet parents. Reservations for all others will begin Feb. 17. To make a reservation, call 938-8811.

February community skate hoursCommunity skate hours at Tate Rink are available 3:30-5

p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 15 and 22 (weather permitting). There is no charge for the program, but skaters must provide

their own skates. For details, call 938-2991.

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. Monday. Wee Chat will meet 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays. Both events are

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

Veterans 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

Membership Appreciation Night and Membership DriveJoin the West Point Club 6-8 p.m. today 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.

Employment Readiness Program Classes with ACS• 10 Steps to a Federal Job Workshop—Tuesday 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.

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: • Feb.11: Coupon Basics;• Feb. 25: Blissful Budgeting;• March 11: Sensible Savings.For details, call 938-5839 or email amy.weyhrauch@usma.

edu.

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.

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.

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

otherwise noted.• Tuesday and Feb. 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.

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.

“To Go” Family Dining from the West Point ClubStarting this Wednesday, 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.

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.

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: 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.

New hours at Parent Central ServicesParent Central Services will be changing hours to refl ect

the offi cial work day and to provide extended hours once a week to help patrons who cannot make it during regular hours.

The new hours are: • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday—7:45 a.m.-4:30

p.m.;• Thursday—1-6 p.m.For details, call 938-4458/0939/3969.

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Friday—Strange Magic, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—The Imitation Games, PG-13, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details and updates schedules, visit www.shopmyexchange .com/ ree l - t ime- thea t res /West -Point-1044343.)

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

West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday-Feb. 58:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 5Channels 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

Feb. 14 and 16.

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. Tuesday.

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.

KACH Referral AssistanceNeed help or have questions about

a referral? Call 938-5373 and a referral specialist will be happy to assist you.

TRICARE North and Health Net MobileBeneficiaries in the TRICARE North

Region can connect to Health Net’s mobile site at www.hnfs.com/go/mobile. This streamlined version of www.hnfs.com can be accessed on smartphones and tablets with no download required.

You can locate TRICARE-authorized providers, Health Net contact information, mental health resources and answers to frequently asked TRICARE questions. Health Net also offers an app for your smartphone called “Health Net Mobile.”

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.

Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop between 3-4:30 p.m. today to pick-up a few packets of seeds, and a fl ower pot to decorate and plant the seeds.

.• National Seed Swap Day: Spring is on its way, so let BBC help you be prepared to have the best garden during National Seed Swap Day.

LifeWorksat Balfour Beatty Communities

By Robert K. LanierKeller Army Community Hospital PAO

The U.S Military-Baylor University Physical Therapy/Spor ts Medic ine Fellowship, at West Point, is looking for you to participate in their study: “Using Real Time Biofeedback to Alter Running Biomechanics.”

The AMEDD Advanced Medical Technology Initiative is looking to study 200 runners who would like to transition from a ‘heel-striking’ pattern while running to a ‘mid/fore-foot’ pattern. The study will include testing an ankle sensor and biofeedback devices with runners attempting to transition running form.

Qualifi ed participants will receive two pair of Nike running shoes, have their running form recorded using video and attend a two-hour running instruction class.

Additionally, participants will be asked to answer weekly email surveys about mileage and any discomfort associated with running for approximately one year. To qualify, men

and women “must be” between the ages of 18-50, run an average of 12 miles per week, and will live in the West Point area for the next 12 months. The study is available to all DOD benefi ciaries including active duty military, Cadets, and dependents.

You cannot participate if you’ve had surgery or been pregnant in the last six months; or if you have a lower extremity or back injury, past foot stress fracture, or have had leg/back pain in the past three months.

The study is being conducted because nearly 80 percent of all runners will experience, at least, one injury per year. Many researchers believe that using a non-‘heel-strike’ pattern may reduce these injuries, because the pattern is associated with reduced joint and tissue stress compared to the heel-strike pattern.

Findings of this study will address the potential ability to change running patterns and the effect it may have on injuries.

For details or to sign up for the study contact Jamie Morris at 845-938-5109 or runwestpoint@gmail.com.

Participants needed for running biomechanics studyThose qualifi ed will receive two free pairs of running shoes

Q u a l i f i e d participants in the AMMEDD running b i o m e c h a n i c s study will receive two free pairs of running shoes. For details, call 938-5109. niKE.CoM iMagE

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Army Hockey blanks RMC to retain Challenge CupThe Army Hockey team and the Royal Military College of Canada posed for a group photo as the Black Knights hold onto the Challenge Cup after their 8-0 victory Jan. 24 at Tate Rink. Photo CourtEsy of arMy athlEtiC CoMMuniCations

sPorts

By Matt FaulknerArmy Athletic Communications

The Army Hockey team scored four goals in the first period to cruise to an 8-0 win over the Royal Military College of Canada Jan. 24 at Tate Rink. Clint Carlisle led the way with four points on a goal and three assists, while the Black Knights made it four-straight wins over their rival.

In addition to Carlisle’s four points, Army saw C.J. Reuschlein put two goals and add an assist for three points. Three players added multiple point games with Joe Kozlak, Maurice Alvarez and Ryan Nick adding a goal and an assist each. Cole Bruns earned the shutout with 19 saves.

The Black Knights outshot the Paladins by a 60-19 margin and goaltender Evan Deviller stopped 52 shots.

“Anytime you have a rivalry game you know there's going to be a different level of intensity,” head coach Brian Riley said. “We came out strong, I didn't know what kind of game it was going to be like, but those early power play goals helped our momentum. Both military academies teach discipline and it was just good hockey without getting out of hand. I thought we did a really good job, especially with the power play goals.”

The Black Knights exploded for four goals in the first period with two coming on the power play.

Reuschlein got the scoring started with an even strength goal with 13:32 left in the first. He took a pass from Conor Andrle on a rush up ice and wristed a shot past Deviller

for the 1-0 lead.Nick increased the lead to 2-0 with a

power play goal coming with 8:33 remaining in the first stanza. Carlisle won the faceoff back to Nick and he skated the puck to the high slot and put his shot through traffic and into the back of the net. For Carlisle it was the first of three helpers in the period.

Army made it 3-0 with Joe Llaurado scoring from the faceoff dot on the right side. Kozlak then tipped home a shot from Nick on the power play with 56 seconds left in the stanza.

The power play goals kept coming in the second period with two of the three on the man advantage goals during a five-minute major penalty. Alvarez got the frame started to make it 5-0, 3:51 into the period. He found himself wide open in the slot and buried it. Reuschlein added to the lead with the first of two on the five-minute power play. He, like Alvarez, just had to tap the puck in at the far post to give the Black Knights a 6-0 advantage.

The scoring for the second frame ended with Zak Zaremba scoring with just under five minutes left. Army showed great tic-tac-toe passing on the power play and Zaremba reaped the reward after Josh Richards made a beautiful saucer pass through the crease to find Zaremba.

Army closed out scoring in the third period with Carlisle tallying the lone goal of the frame. He beat Deviller after getting a nice pass from Joe Kozlak. He made a move from behind the net and tucked it past the near post to make it 8-0.

Sophomore defenseman Ryan Nick scored a goal and added an assist in Army’s 8-0 victory over RMC Jan. 24 at Tate Rink. Photo by sgt. 1st Class JErEMy bunKlEy/usMa PubliC affairs

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Women’s Basketball tops first-place American

Junior forward Aimee Oertner scored 17 points and added eight rebounds as Army beat first-place and previously conference unbeaten American 68-60 over Jan. 24 at Christl Arena. EriC s. bartElt/PV

By Harrison AntognioniArmy Athletic Communications

The Army Women’s Basketball team won its fourth straight game and became the first Patriot League team to defeat American this season as the Black Knights collected a 68-60 win Jan. 24 at Christl Arena.

Army improves to 13-5 overall and 5-3 in the conference, while American slips to 12-7 and 7-1.

Junior Kelsey Minato led the way for Army with 26 points to include a 9-for-18 performance from the field and a 7-of-7 showing on free throws, while also grabbing six rebounds. Classmate Aimee Oertner netted 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting and controlled eight rebounds, while senior Olivia Schretzman posted 13 points to include a 9-of-12 performance from the foul line.

Senior Jen Dumiak paced American with 19 points, while classmate Arron Zimmerman and junior Michelle Holmes also finished in double figures, with 16 points and 15 points, respectively.

Army struggled to shoot the ball early and fell into a 9-2 deficit after the game’s opening 5:06. The Black Knights got into a rhythm over the next several minutes and cut the Eagles' lead to three points on four separate occasions, doing so for the final time with 5:55 remaining in the first half.

Minato knocked in three straight free throws to even the score at 19-19 with 5:18 on the clock to cap a 19-10 Army run. The hosts tied it again twice more, at 21-21 and 23-23, before Oertner hit a pair of foul shots with 56.6 ticks remaining in the frame to give Army its first lead, 25-23. American

senior Shaquilla Curtis buried a jumper at the 37-second mark to tie the game back up before freshman Destinee Morris hit a driving lay-up as time expired to give Army a two-point lead at the half.

After American tied the score back up at 27-27, Oertner and Minato each scored three points in a 6-0 run to put the Black Knights up by six after 2:37 of action in the second frame. The Eagles were able to cut the lead back to four, thanks to a pair of second-chance baskets from Zimmerman before Minato sank a reverse lay-up to kick start a 6-0 Black Knight run that extended the lead to 10, 41-31, with 11:41 remaining in the period.

American scored five unanswered points to shrink Army’s lead to five before the Black Knights scored six straight, including four points from Oertner, to build their lead to 11, 47-36, at the 7:59 mark of the half.

Army sophomore Dani Failor hit back-to-back lay-ins 53 seconds apart to extend the hosts’ advantage to 12 points, 55-43 until Dumiak netted five points in a 9-0 run that brought American back to within three points with 3:16 to play.

The Black Knights didn't allow the Eagles to come any closer and pulled away by shooting 11-of-12 from the free throw line in the game’s final 1:35, with Schretzman going 9-for-10 during the stretch.

“American had a great game plan,” Army head coach Dave Magarity said. “They did a good job of taking us out of our rhythm early, but I thought our defense had a big impact on our success in the second half. Aimee Oertner was terrific in the second half and we got more out of Dani Failor, and Olivia Schretzman was terrific from the foul line late in the game.”

Honoring the past, three women’s numbers retired (Left) Army Athletic Director Boo Corrigan stands with three Army Women’s Basketball greats—(from left) Julie Del Giorno, Katie Macfarlane and Melody Smith—whose numbers were retired during the Army-American game Jan. 24 at Christl Arena. Each of the retirees scored more than 1,000 career points for the Black Knights and currently reside in the Army Sports Hall of Fame. EriC s. bartElt/PV