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Competition, camaraderie at RMCA contingent of cadets from the U.S. Military Academy traveled to the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, Jan. 16 through Sunday for athletic and academic competitions, to include pipes and drums (above), hockey (below) and crew (left). The exchange encourages camaraderie and sportsmanship between the two institutions. See Page 2 for a picture page of events and Page 14 for hockey game results. Photos ProViDeD by RMC

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USMA Cadets travel to RMC

A contingent of cadets from the U.S. Military Academy traveled to the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, Jan. 16 through Sunday for athletic and academic competitions. The events included judo (left), crew, climbing, pipes and drums, debate (above), chess (right), fl ag football, street ball hockey, men’s corps squad hockey and other events. Photos ProViDeD by the Royal Miulitary ColleGe of CanaDa

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MLK’s character inspires activists, nationwide reform

POINTIN FOCUS: MLK’S OBSERVANCE

Story and photo by Michelle SchneiderPV Photojournalist

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that gives many employees and students across the nation a free day of leisure, often appreciated without much thought for its origin. The annual MLK day observance on Jan. 15 at the West Point Club goes beyond the name and face of the civil rights movement to broaden awareness of the personal sacrifices that social justice activists made.

Lt. Col. Winston Williams, assistant professor in the law department at the U.S. Military Academy, was invited to attend the MLK day observance luncheon as the guest speaker. He began his speech by sharing that each year he reads Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter he wrote from the Birmingham jail and said he was captivated by the circumstances that led him to write it.

“Dr. King and many others committed their lives to the cause of freedom and equality. Look at Dr. King’s example from the Civil Rights Movement,” Williams said. “He’s there in the Birmingham jail by himself and was being criticized for doing the right thing and was in a lonely place. But what got him through was his character. He was fit for the task at hand and that journey.

“Having to choose the harder right over the easier wrong when we’re saddled with those types of decisions can feel like a lonely place,” Williams added. “We must have strong character to get through that place. Dr. King had it in the form of moral and religious beliefs, and we have it in the form of Army values.”

Williams also shared that the commitment toward making the dream of equality a reality started with a few people like King, but eventually gained the commitment of a nation. He said that because of their personal sacrifices, freedom and equality are integral parts of our way of life and parts of the Constitution that Soldiers support and defend.

From Williams’ perspective as a law scholar, he said he was particularly interested in the injustice many people faced during that time, recognizing how social inequality was unconstitutional and quoting that justice too long delayed is justice denied. Eventually, civil rights cases made their way to the Supreme Court which led to major social changes.

“Tragically, Dr. King was assassinated almost a year before the courts’ rule. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of many civil rights activists who were denied freedom and equality during their time so that future generations could have it,” Williams said. “They broke the law, so we do not have to and made sacrifices so that we could have the rights that we have today. While he is one of many who made sacrifices, Dr. King became the personification, the face of the civil rights movement. But he did so reluctantly.”

Although King is an exemplary leader of character, Williams shared that other men and women were instrumental to the movement. He said that meeting Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, a pioneer of the civil rights movement who the Birmingham airport is named after, was an

unforgettable memory. “One of the biggest events of my life was

the opportunity I had about 16 years ago to meet Rev. Shuttlesworth. He had some amazing stories about the civil rights movement, and if you read his biography and what he did in Birmingham you will be amazed also,” Williams said.

Shuttlesworth preached about equality. People who opposed him threw dynamite on his porch that exploded right below his bedroom window. He and his wife survived, but the church he preached at was also bombed multiple times.

Williams said Shuttlesworth’s stories demonstrate a heroic sacrifice of comfort and ease which is the definition of what a committed life means.

West Point Equal Opportunity Advisor

Master Sgt. Michael Holmberg helped coordinate the observance by finding a guest speaker for the luncheon. He said the event was not mandatory for the cadets to attend, but over 250 people were present.

“I think it’s important for leadership at all levels to come to these observances and talk about what was presented after,” Holmberg said. “There needs to be a dialogue between leadership and subordinates that has nothing to do with their operations so it can make us more human and build a relationship outside the scope of duties.”

Class of 2020 Cadet Grace Blackwell is the Respect Captain of all 36 companies within the academy. She monitors her peers’ behavior and deals with issues surrounding respect within the corps.

For the event, she served as the cadet

touch point for coordinating the narrator and gift givers. She said the luncheons create a community at West Point that celebrates diversity and creates inclusion.

“I think it’s extremely important not just for the demographic who the particular observance represents, but for everyone to be a participant in that event. The luncheons draw members from the corps, the staff, faculty and even the West Point community to hear different experiences and points of view and accept those into their own view of the world,” Blackwell said. “The Army itself is such a diverse institution, and we need everyone to be on board to foster trust between people regardless of their race, sex, religion or anything like that. I think these luncheons do a really great job at allowing cadets to practice this skill and become more aware.”

Lt. Col. Winston W i l l i a m s , a s s i s t a n t professor in the law department a t t h e U . S . Military Academy, delivers a speech in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. at the MLK Day Observance held Jan. 15 at the West Point Club Ball Room.

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Commandant’s reading list meant to build better officers

POINTIN FOCUS: COMMANDANT’S READING LIST

(Right and above) A long wi th compiling the full recommended reading list for the Commandant’s Reading List, Brig. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard selected “The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education” as the focus book for the 2020-21 academic year. The book was written by West Point Class of 2000 graduate Craig Mullaney (above and right), a Rhodes Scholar and Airborne Ranger who deployed to Afghanistan during his time in the Army, who spoke to cadets who read the book. Photos by Bryan Ilyankoff/USMA PAO

By Brandon O’ConnorPV Assistant Editor

Since taking over as Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy last summer, one of Brig. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard’s main focuses has been improving the habits of the current cadets in the corps.

This has included teaching them about the importance of physical fitness, how to eat correctly and the value of getting enough sleep. Along with making sure the cadets are equipped with the correct physical habits to lead Soldiers into combat, Buzzard has worked to make sure the cadets have the necessary tools to not just lead but lead well. This includes making sure they are mentally equipped to make tough decisions through the professional habit of reading. His efforts are meant to complement the work the Dean and academic departments do in preparing cadets to think critically.

To accomplish that mission, Buzzard compiled a recommended reading list for the corps of cadets, which currently includes 43 books. The books are divided into three categories—military leadership and the crucible of ground combat, the art of leadership and

influencing people, and understanding the 21st century operating environment.

The books include classics such as “Once an Eagle” and “This Kind of War,” leadership books such as “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” and more covering a wide spectrum of leadership, warfighting and the changing battlefield.

“The idea was to hit multiple key areas—the art of leadership, the application of leadership in combat and understanding the current and future operating environment,” Buzzard said. “Some were personal favorites that had a formative impact on me, while others were recommendations from others. The list includes a broad range of authors and perspectives.”

Along with compiling the full recommended reading list, Buzzard selected “The Unforgiving Minute: A Soldier’s Education” as the focus book for the fall semester. The book was written by West Point Class of 2000 graduate Craig Mullaney, a Rhodes Scholar and Airborne Ranger who deployed to Afghanistan during his time in the Army.

The book starts during Mullaney’s time at West Point and covers his time in Afghanistan, including the moment mentioned in the title

when a member of his platoon was killed in a firefight. He also wrote about the last few years of his Army career post-deployment.

“Interestingly, I chose a book that I had not read before but was highly recommended by people whose opinion I highly valued. I wanted a book cadets could relate to and ideally bring the author to West Point to discuss it. After reading it, I thought it was exactly what I was looking for from a book,” Buzzard said. “It emphasizes the importance of being a Soldier scholar, something I am absolutely passionate about, and the idea of lifelong learning and self-development. It’s also a great example of grit and resiliency as the author copes with a casualty in combat.”

Along with selecting the book as the featured one for this academic year, Buzzard invited Mullaney to come to West Point Jan. 16 to hold a book club style question and answer session with cadets. During his talk, Mullaney answered questions about his time at Oxford, Ranger school, his post Army career, the writing process and more.

“I hadn’t expected the degree to which the book helped address an issue I was feeling very acutely and that was the sense of alienation

between myself and my peers who have come through this crucible experience and the vast majority of very well meaning American citizens who had a hard time relating to what we’ve gone through,” Mullaney said. “You can either curse the dark or you can light a candle and the book ended up being a bridge between the community we are all deeply involved in and love and the larger community we are a part of.”

The commandant said his goal through the creation of the list and inviting Mullaney to talk with cadets was to show them the value of reading as a professional habit as they continue to prepare to lead Soldiers in the crucible of ground combat.

“I hope they can learn lessons in these books that they can apply as commissioned officers,” Buzzard said. “Bottomline, I hope it complements everything else they do here and assists in getting them prepared. Ideally, reading will in some way contribute to their success.”

The commandant’s entire reading list can be found by going to bit.ly/comm_reading.

For this current semester, Buzzard has chosen “Red Platoon,” by Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha.

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Old elementary school closes, but training continues in building

New York State Police K-9 officers met with West Point Elementary School students after their training at the old WPES facility, Jan. 16. NYSP and other first responders are using the facility as a realistic training site before the building is demolished next month.

Story and photo by Dave ConradWest Point Garrison Public Affairs Officer

West Point’s new elementary school opened last week giving students and faculty a modern facility and the latest tools to improve their education experience. While the move to the new building is complete, the old building is still providing excellent opportunities for the rest of the garrison.

West Point Directorate of Emergency Services and its partners in state and federal law enforcement and emergency responders, are taking advantage of the empty corridors and rooms to conduct realistic response training that would be otherwise unavailable.

“Offering actual facilities for training our Military Police, fire department and our external law enforcement partners is crucial and helps engage our mutual aid partners while incorporating them into our emergency response plans,” West Point’s Protection and Anti-Terrorism Officer Matthew Cassidy said.

While the building is empty of students, it’s a perfect

opportunity to practice first response tactics, techniques and procedures in the same type of environment they might be called upon to protect in an actual emergency.

The school and first responders are all working to ensure that the students at the new facility are completely separated from the training taking place in the old building.

“The trainers will arrive after 8:30 a.m so they don’t impede on students arriving or being dropped off, also there will be no “Hollywood” style training taking place—all training will take place inside the old building, and no lights, sirens will be used outside,” Cassidy said. “Outside of the schools, the kids might observe police vehicles in the parking lot and maybe some personnel in their gear moving from the lot to the school or even taking a break, but they won’t see any of the training events.”

West Point will host the following training this week:• Today—FBI/New York State Police—Breaching

training, with paintball rounds, flash charges—2-8 p.m.

• Friday—New York State Police—Breaching training with paintball rounds, flash charges—9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Monday—New York State Police Night vision training with flash charges, paintball Rounds—1-9 p.m.

• Wednesday-Jan. 31—MP Company—Close Quarters training with paintball rounds, flash charges—9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Fire department will use smoke machine(s) daily from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14-30 and during the evening Jan. 27-30.

While the students and faculty at the elementary school won’t observe any of the training, they’ll still have some opportunities to talk with the trainees about their jobs, and how their training is improving safety here at West Point.

“Last Thursday, many of the students had the opportunity to pet some of the police dogs that stayed around after training was complete and received a K9 card—similar to a baseball card,” Cassidy said. “The New York State Police officers that support West Point year round gained valuable training experiences.”

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Cadet ski patrollers overlook the well-being of West Point skiers

POINTCLUB STORY: SKI PATROL

By Brandon O’ConnorPV Assistant Editor

At the beginning of each academic year, the U.S. Military Academy hosts a Club Night to introduce cadets to all the extracurricular activities available to them.

Each club has a table where members set up a demonstration introducing their club and then wait for interested cadets to come by and ask questions.

One club has taken that conventional process and thrown it out the window in favor of a high energy, in your face recruiting effort that puts the personality of its members on full display. Decked out in their bright red vests with white crosses, with ski goggles on their heads and skis or snowboards in hand, the members of the Cadet Ski Patrol are everywhere on Club Night.

Interested in learning about the debate? As soon as you finish talking to them, you’ll turn around to find a ski patrol member right next to you ready to convince you they are best club to join at the academy.

The full-court press recruiting tactics worked this year as the club had more than 300 cadets sign up and conducted more than 200 interviews for only 25 spots.

“Usually it gets pretty crazy, but that’s just our very interesting personalities being projected onto Club Night, which is always a great opportunity to demonstrate part of what we’re about,” Class of 2021 Cadet Colin Reichman, the cadet in charge of ski patrol, said. “You’ll see someone spinning their skis around in their hands, and then someone comes up to them and they’re like, what is this? Who are you? Then boom, you have an interaction right there and start the conversation about what we are, who we are and why you’d want to be a part of this club.”

Their recruiting tactics at Club Night give ski patrol a large pool of interested cadets, but in order to become a member you must make it through an extensive interview process. You have to show you meet the qualifications in terms of skiing and/or medical experience and also are someone the current members of the club think they can “sit in a van with for eight hours,” during a ski trip, Class of Class of 2021 Cadet Kelley Ericson, the club’s head of medical training, said.

Cadets who express interest on Club Night initially have to

fill out an application. From there, a pool is selected for small group interviews before the finalists are invited to take part in an interview in front of the entire club. While prior skiing experience isn’t required, it is preferred because being proficient on skis or a snowboard becomes important when you are pulling a toboggan carrying an injured person back down a ski slope.

“We try to look for a broad mix. If they can ski, obviously that is a huge priority for us,” Ericson said. “We look for someone who is really passionate about what our mission is, really wants to be part of the team and is going to put forth the effort and stick with it all four years. We have a lot of prior service medics or prior EMTs.”

After the new candidates are chosen, the fall semester is spent doing classroom medical training. Cadets spend five hours

on Sundays and two to three hours Tuesday evenings learning the skills necessary to be a ski patroller. The spring semester is spent doing field training with candidates and will culminate with them being certified as outdoor emergency technicians and as a national ski patroller.

Typically, the club works shifts as ski patrollers on West Point’s Victor Constant Ski Slope and also uses the hill to conduct training. Because snow conditions have not allowed the hill to open yet this year, the club has had to adjust, but they have still been able to conduct training during weekend trips to ski resorts throughout Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts and Vermont.

“Just before spring break, we do our final trip,” Reichman said. “We’re going to Bromley (in Vermont) this year to conduct our final trip and that’s when they’ll run through their final tests and then they’ll get handed their red vest with the big white cross on it to certify them as patrollers.”

The trips to other resorts allow the members of the club to work with professional ski patrollers from throughout the region while also training on more challenging hills than those present at West Point.

“Victor Constant is not a very steep hill,” Ericson said. “Trying to teach someone how to take a sled down on the VC is a lot different than taking it down on basically any other mountain, which is why we try and travel around and get them exposed to as many different types of terrain as possible.”

While the main purpose of the club is to patrol the Victor Constant Ski Slope when it is open and the crux of their training centers around skills required for that work, the members of the ski patrol are able to use their medical training throughout the year at West Point.

During pass and review parades, the ski patrol members assist the Keller Community Hospital medics as emergency responders. The members also work events such as Special Olympics, the annual Boy Scout Camporee and race events at West Point. Additionally, they assist other clubs such as scuba and the parachute team when they have a need for medics to be on hand.

While the nature of the club sometimes requires members to be in serious situations where their medical training is necessary, the trips and time spent together also allow for ample time for the fun personalities that come out at Club Night to be on full display.

“We’ll take van rides to the places we go to on the weekend,” Reichman said. “It’s like being stuck in a van for four hours with 14 of your best friends. It’s not too bad of a gig.”

Members of the Cadet Ski Patrol gather for a group photo before going out on patrol. While the main purpose of the club is to patrol the Victor Constant Ski Slope when it is open and the crux of their training centers around skills required for that work, the members of the ski patrol are able to use their medical training throughout the year at West Point. Courtesy Photos

Members of the Cadet Ski Patrol take part in training for emergencies that happen on the Victor Constant Ski Slope at West Point.

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FEATURED ITEM

ANNOUNCEMENTSThe Bass Club at West Point

The Bass Club at West Point is accepting new members. The Bass Club shares angling knowledge, conducts

tournaments, promotes sustainable fishing and performs community service in support of West Point outdoor recreation.

Membership is open to military, DOD civilians, veterans of the Armed Forces and their dependents.

For more details, contact toddmess@aol.com or go to http://pbwimmer.wixsite.com/bassclubatwestpoint.

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

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

military and those who want to work with active duty military and the training will take place on West Point.

Scholarship information available on request. For more details, contact tribeyogamilitary@gmail.com.

TRIBE Weekend TrainingInterested in bringing some of the physical, emotional and

mental tools of yoga to the military and improving your own self-care routine?

Join TRIBE for this short, weekend training on Feb. 22-23. Scholarships available for active duty personnel.

For more details, contact tribeyogamilitary@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Framing and engraving with West Point Arts and Crafts (MWR item)

The custom framing experts at Arts and Crafts can turn any achievement into a timeless work of art.

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Choose from more than 500 quality moldings, 450 acid-free mats and opt for UV-protective glass to prevent fading.

They also offer engraving for any special occasion. Give them a call for any special engraving items you may have.

Arts and Crafts’ easy and quick pricing allows you to design to your budget. For more details, call 845-938-4812.

Coaches Needed for Child and Youth Services Spring Recreation Sports (MWR item)

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

Coaches are needed for soccer, T-ball/baseball, flag football and run club. Interested candidates can contact the Youth Sports Office at 845-938-3208.

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

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

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Recreational shooting is open to all DOD cardholders and their guests. There are gun rentals, ammunition and targets for sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Army Education CenterCollege courses are offered through the Army Education

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

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

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

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

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

Employee Assistance ProgramWest Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program

that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family

members and retirees. The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-

Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. For details, call 845-938-1039.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community/mwr

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

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

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

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JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR westpoint.armymwr.com

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

FEATURED EVENT

FOR THE FAMILIES

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

will have two skating sessions. Session 2: Sunday and Feb. 2. The make up day is Feb. 9.

Session times are 2:30-3 p.m. for ages 3-5 and 3-3:30 p.m. for ages 6 and up. All lessons will be held at Tate Rink.

To register, call 845-938-0939.

Child & Youth Services Intro to Swim Stroke Development Course

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

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

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

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

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

For more details, call 845-938-8889.

CYS Spring Recreation Sports Registration and Coaches needed

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

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

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

Coaches are needed for soccer, T-ball/baseball, fl ag football and run club. Interested candidates can contact the Youth Sports Offi ce at 845-938-3208.

West Point Club Bridal Show (updated)Join the West Point Club for its annual Bridal Show from 1-4

p.m. Sunday in the Club’s Grand Ballroom. Local vendors will have displays and samples to try. This

event is free and open the public. For more details, call 845-446-5545/5504.

Live music at Victor Constant Ski Area Jan. 30Come out to the Constant Ski Area and enjoy live music with

Steven Wells from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14 and 28. “Smokin’ Buddie” Steve plays classics of the Rock/Pop era.

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

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

p.m. Feb. 29 at the Victor Constant Ski Area. The event off ers skiing, snowboarding, cardboard box derby, eating contest and more.

Check for early bird registration pricing. For more details, visit victorconstantski.com or call 845-938-8810.

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

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

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

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

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

MWR off ers lessons, daily and seasonal snow passes and equipment rental, tuning and repair, locker rentals and so much more. Rent the ski lodge for your next private or company event.

For more details, visit victorconstantski.com or call 845-938-8810.

Broadway Tickets available at Leisure Travel ServicesLeisure Travel Services has tickets available now for the 2020

season. The shows and dates inlcude: • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part 1 & 2—March 11.• Frozen—March 24. • Aladdin—April 22.• Wicked—May 14. Ticket prices vary and include transportation. For more

details, visit westpoint.armymwr.com or call 845-938-3601.

Together, Listening & Connecting WorkshopThe Exceptional Family Member Program is sponsoring a

Together, Listening & Connecting Workshop from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today at Army Community Service, Bldg. 622. The makeup date if cancelled is Monday.

The TLC Workshop will be covering Article 17-A Guardianship New York State Law. It is presented by Anne Klinger from the Orange County Department of Mental Health.

Elinger will discuss on going care of individuals with disabilities who are unable to make or communicate responsible decisions. RSVP to Josephine.M.Toohey.civ@mail.mil to reserve your seat. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. Light refreshments will be available.

For more details or to ask questions, call 845-938-5655.

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

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

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

West Point Staff and Faculty Noontime Wallyball

Upcoming Dances at the West Point ClubCalling all moms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and friends

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

photographer for both events. Don’t forget to dress in Sunday’s best.

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

The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct Noontime Wallyball from 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 26. It is open to all USMA personnel, DOD civilians, retirees and their dependents.

Games will be played at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center’s fourth fl oor racquetball courts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winter Bowling League Sign-Up at the West Point Bowling Center

Registration is still available for winter bowling at the West Point Bowling Center. Leagues are ongoing.

There are available spots in the Sunday night mixed league (four-person team), Monday night mixed league (four-person team) and Thursday Night league (three-person team). Sign-up at 845-938-2140.

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

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

Hockey games will be scheduled at 6 a.m. Monday and Thursday and at noon Tuesdays. Season passes must be purchased to participate and are now available. The season is ongoing.

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

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

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

by the MWR Fitness Center to sign-up.

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Keller CornerKACH to provide individual nutrition appointments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more details or to be a part of the study, contact Col. Michael Crowell at 845- 938-3067, or email runwestpoint@gmail.com.

EDIS to conduct free Developmental Screenings

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

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

To schedule an appointment, call 845-

938-2698 or 845-938-6868.

KACH has fl u vaccinesKeller Army Community Hospital has its

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

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

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

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

KACH Pharmacy OTC Program endedThe Keller Army Community Hospital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday—“Dark Waters,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“Jumanji: The Next Level,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31—“Knives Out,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Feb. 1—“Black Christmas,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Feb. 1—“Richard Jewell,” R, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West-Point.htm.)

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

• National Pie Day: National Pie Day is celebrated today and was created simply to celebrate the pie. It is a day for all to bake or cook their favorite pies.

More importantly, it is a day set aside for all to enjoy eating pies. Who wants to join in and vote for the best pie made by our residents?

Email jgellman@bbcgrp.com to let her know if you have the interest in the West Point

community to celebrate National Pie Day. Then West Point Family Homes and the

community can judge the best pies for prizes.

• After School Pokemon Club: Bring your Pokemon cards to trade and play at B126 Washington Road from 2:30-4:15 p.m. today.

West Point Family Homes will provide after school snacks. No registration is required.

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

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

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

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

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

More than 300 academic scholarships have

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

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

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

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

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No. 12 Army shows strong, but falls to No. 3 Kentucky

Junior Kaitlyn Kutz earned Army’s top aggregate score with a combined total of 1,176 as the No. 12 Army West Point rifle team posted its second highest score of the season, but ultimately fell to third-ranked Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) foe Kentucky Sunday at the Tronsrue Marksmanship Center. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

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By JJ KleinArmy Athletic Communications

The No. 12 Army West Point rifle team posted its second highest score of the season, but ultimately fell to third-ranked Great American Rifle Conference (GARC) foe Kentucky on Sunday at the Tronsrue Marksmanship Center.

“We had a decent day today,” Army head coach Web Wright said. “No one had a spectacular performance, but everyone shot their average. When we do that the team score takes care of itself.”

Kentucky, undefeated against GARC opponents this season, set new program records with its total score of 4,734 and its air rifle mark of 2,390.

The Wildcats overall score is also the

highest total of any team this season.“UK shot one of the best scores in NCAA

history today, so although we shot well, they will take the ‘W’ home,” Wright said. “But the good thing for us is that we replaced one of our NCAA selection scores by a point.”

With the final tally, Army sits at 11th in the NCAA team standings with its three scores averaging out to 4662.33.

“We’re on the road next weekend. With a decent performance at Palmyra, PA or WVU, we should rise in the standing and lock down a solid season average before the qualification match,” Wright added.

Aggregate: Kentucky 4,734, Army

4,670 • Junior Kaitlyn Kutz earned Army’s top

aggregate score with a combined total of 1,176, while junior Clayton Hanson had the second highest score on the team with 1,175.

• Kentucky claimed three of the top five scores with Will Shaner (1,190) and Mary Tucker (1,187) finishing first and second.

• On the second team relay, freshman Ashley Clegg posted what proved to be Army’s third highest score of the day with a total of 1,159.

Air Rifle: Kentucky 2,390, Army

2,363 • Kutz had Army’s highest mark of the

day with a 595, her second highest total of the season.

• Hanson was the Cadets’ next highest finisher with 1,175 points.

• The Wildcats claimed the top four spots in air rifle with Mary Tucker posted a score of 599.

• Rounding out the scoring for the Cadets were sophomore Lauren McMahan (589) and freshman Emily Gay (586).

Smallbore: Kentucky 2,344, Army

2,307 • Hanson had the top mark for Army with a

score of 582, while Kutz was just behind with a score of 581.

• Shaner, Tucker and Richard Clark earned the top three spots in smallbore with totals of 593, 588 and 585, respectively.

• Also scoring for the Black Knights were sophomore Nicholas Cheshire (574) and freshman Sawyer Williams (570).

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WRESTLING

JAN. 31, 7 P.M.—LEHIGH, WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY (SENIOR NIGHT/HONORING C.J. MORGAN).

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SATURDAY, 11 A.M.—NAVY, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.

FEB. 1, 1 P.M.—LEHIGH, CHRISTL ARENA.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

SATURDAY, 1:30 P.M.—NAVY, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND.

WEDNESDAY, 11 A.M.—BUCKNELL, CHRISTL ARENA.

FEB. 5, 7 P.M.—BOSTON UNIVERSITY, CHRISTL ARENA.

Sports calendarHOCKEY

JAN. 31, 7:05 P.M.—CANISIUS, TATE RINK.

FEB. 1, 7:05 P.M.—CANISIUS, TATE RINK.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

SATURDAY, 9:45 A.M.—GEORGE MASON, OLD DOMINION AND AMERICAN, CRANDALL POOL.

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

GYMNASTICS

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

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

Led by another all-time performance from senior Calli McMullen, the Army West Point women’s track and fi eld team showed its strength in the fi nal day of competition at the Keydet Invitational on Saturday in Lexington, Va. McMullen recorded three victories on Saturday, fi nishing off the weekend by winning all fi ve of her races. Her 24.26 mark in the 200-meter dash broke her own academy record that she set at last year’s Patriot League Championship. She won all three stages of the 60-meter dash on the weekend and closed out the day by recording the fastest leg in Army's 4x400-meter relay victory. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

McMullen shines again at Keydet Invitational

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Army hockey forces overtime, but falls to RMCThe Army West Point hockey team forced overtime with the Royal Military College of Canada on Saturday night in Kingston, Ontario, but the Paladins netted the game-winning goal 1:28 into the 3-on-3 overtime period. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point hockey team forced overtime with the Royal Military College of Canada on Saturday night in Kingston, Ontario, but the Paladins netted the game-winning goal 1:28 into the 3-on-3 overtime period.

The series is the longest standing international rivalry after Gen. Douglas

MacArthur and Maj. Gen. Sir Archibald MacDonnell initiated the first game in February 1923.

The Black Knights lead 47-30-7 in the all-time series versus the Paladins.

How it happened • 7 : 2 6 1 s t — A r m y ( P P ) — S e n i o r

defenseman Alex Wilkinson (G), senior fo rward Brendan Souc ie (A) , jun io r defenseman John Zimmerman (A).

• 17 :55 2nd—RMC—#24 Samuel Cameron (G), #15 Rhett Willcox (A).

• 1 :32 3 rd—RMC—#22 Cameron Lamport (G), #24 Samuel Cameron (A), #15 Rhett Willcox (A).

• 14:42 3rd—Army—Junior forward Mason Krueger (G), junior forward Tucker DeYoung (A) , f reshman defenseman Anthony Firriolo (A).

• 1:28 OT—RMC—#16 Cole Noble (G).

Highlights and game notes• Wilkinson scored his first-career goal

against the Paladins. It was his third point.• Krueger also netted his first ever

score opposite RMC. It also marked his first-career point against the Canadian foe.

• Soucie’s assist was his third in the rivalry and his fifth point.

• Zimmerman and Firriolo notched their first points in the rivalry, while DeYoung’s was his second.

Wilson named a Hobey Baker nomineeBy Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

Senior forward Michael Wilson of the

Army West Point hockey team was named a Hobey Baker Memorial Award nominee Jan. 16.

Awarded annually to college hockey's top player, the Hobey Baker's tremendously popular

fan-voting will run from now until March 8 at midnight.

College hockey fans can cast their vote by going to the voting website at http://www.hobeybaker.com/vote.

Follow the prompts to make your selection

from this year's outstanding crop of 79 college hockey players representing 45 NCAA Division I schools.

Please spend some additional time to check out the detailed bios by following the links on each candidate.

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January 23, 2020Vol. 77, no. 3duty, Honor, Country

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Men’s basketball earns comeback win against Loyola

Sophomore guard Josh Caldwell (being hugged by #4 Chris Mann) is mobbed by teammates after coming off the bench and hitting a game-winning three-pointer with one second remaining to give the Army West Point men’s basketball team an 81-80 victory over Loyola in a thrilling Patriot League contest Saturday afternoon at Christl Arena. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

By Matt TedinoArmy Athletic Communications

A clutch Josh Caldwell three-pointer with one second remaining brought those at Christl Arena to their feet as the Army West Point men’s basketball team erased a 15-point second-half defi cit to top Loyola, 81-80, in a thrilling Patriot League contest Saturday afternoon.

Senior guard Tommy Funk fouled out of the game with 13 seconds on the clock and head coach Jimmy Allen turned to Caldwell. The sophomore guard brought the ball down the court with his team down by two, 80-78, and the play drawn up gave him an open look in the corner. Caldwell seized the moment and delivered the game-winning basket to help the Black Knights (7-10, 2-4 Patriot League) capture their second consecutive league win.

For the game, four cadets scored in double fi gures led by a pair of 18-point performances from the senior captains, Funk and senior forward Matt Wilson. Funk finished with a double-double after pairing his scoring output with 11 assists. Wilson, who was 9-of-13 from the fi eld, led Army in rebounding with seven

against the Greyhounds (9-10, 1-5 Patriot League).

Junior guard Tucker Blackwell drilled multiple timely 3-pointers down the stretch and capped his afternoon with 16 points to lead all bench scorers, while junior guard Lonnie Grayson added 11 in the scoring column.

Army highlights and game notes • Funk extended his double-digit scoring

streak to 13 games.• It’s the longest streak by a cadet since

Tanner Plomb (‘16) had one go for 21 straight games to begin his senior season.

• Funk logged his sixth double-double of his career and the second this season. The senior point guard moved into 19th in program history in career points with 1,267.

• Wilson reached double figures in the scoring column for the fifth consecutive outing. He moved into 13th in all-time points in program history with 1,343.

• Army assisted on 23 of its 33 made shots (69%).

• The Black Knights recorded 54 percent of its scoring from inside the paint.

• Army shot over 50 percent from the fi eld as a team for the sixth time this season.

• The 51 points scored in the second half marked the most by an Army squad this season.

• The non-starters accounted for 26 of the team's 81 points.

• It was the fourth time this season the Black Knights knocked down double-digit treys in a game.

• Army improved to 8-7 all-time versus Loyola.

How it happened• A Blackwell 3-pointer at the 14:05 mark

in the opening half sparked an 11-2 run that put Army on top, 17-9. The Greyhounds countered with a 10-2 swing to even the score with 5:46 on the clock before eventually capturing a 36-30 lead heading into the halftime break.

• Loyola closed out the fi rst half on an 11-0 run and started the second stanza with seven unanswered points to go ahead 43-30. Army was able to pull back within single digits after back-to-back scores in the paint by Wilson and junior forward Alex King, but it did not remain that way for long. The Greyhounds used an 11-4

run with 12:40 left to play to build their lead to 15, 57-42, the largest of the game.

• Both sides began to trade baskets, but a Blackwell trey with 4:14 left brought the Black Knights within nine, 74-65. On the ensuing Loyola possession, freshman forward Chris Mann came up with timely denial after Kavaughn Scott had a wide-open layup under the basket. The stellar defensive play allowed Army to rush down the court and score on a Funk layup.

• It turned out to be a 13-3 Black Knights' run that was capped by a Funk fastbreak score from inside with 49 seconds left to play that made it a two-point game, 77-75. Loyola scored on its next possession, but once again Blackwell delivered a timely 3-pointer.

• The Greyhounds went to the line with 14 seconds remaining and despite missing both foul shots, they got the off ensive rebound and were fouled again. This time, Loyola went 1-of-2 at the charity stripe. With Funk fouling out of the game on the play, Caldwell entered the contest and he ended up burying a corner 3-pointer right in front of the Army bench to seal the thrilling, 81-80, come-from-behind victory.