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Esper visits West Point

(Above) Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1986, participated in an early morning physical training session Feb. 10 with his old Company, H-1. Later in the day, Esper spent time speaking with cadets, senior leaders and academic departments, (right) including learning about the partnerships and cyber research being done by the Army Cyber Institute. To end the day, he cheered on the Army West Point Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams against Navy. During the games, the cadets wore their It’s On Us T-shirts in support of the prevention of sexual assault and harassment. See story on Page 3. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/DPTMS

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West Point honors Henry O. Flipper with annual banquetStory and photos by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

The U.S. Corps of Cadets honored Henry Ossian Flipper at an annual banquet Feb. 8 at Washington Hall to commemorate the life of the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy in 1877.

The guest speaker for the banquet was retired Maj. Gen. Roger R. Blunt, USMA Class of 1956.

During his harrowing experience at the academy, Flipper was ostracized, shunned, endured racist discrimination and was often alone during his career as a cadet.

Despite suffering through discrimination, Flipper excelled as a cadet, especially in engineering, law, French and Spanish. Flipper went on to become the first African-American officer in the U.S. Army to command African-American troops when he received an appointment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to lead Troop A, 10th Calvary Regiment, also known as the Buffalo Soldiers.

Until Flipper’s appointment, all African-American troops had been commanded by white officers.

Just three years into his military career,

Flipper’s military service came to a halt when in November 1881, he was falsely accused by his commanding officer of embezzling $3,791.77 from the commissary funds.

Although a court martial acquitted him of the charges, he was dishonorably discharged in 1882.

In 1976, it was confirmed that white officers had framed Flipper. President Bill Clinton posthumously granted Flipper an honorable discharge in 1999.

On the 100th anniversary of his graduation, West Point unveiled a bust of Flipper to honor him as a distinguished graduate and the U.S. Corps of Cadets honored him with a banquet and presentation of an award to a first class cadet that has experienced adversity and hardship during his or her cadet career and the tradition still holds today.

The banquet included a short video of the life of Flipper, filmed by the History Department, with cadets giving short excerpts of Flipper’s cadet and Army career.

Guest speaker Blunt enlisted in the Army before coming to West Point and commissioning into the Engineers. After a rather active career in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that included an assignment on the faculty of the USMA,

Blunt continued his service in the U.S. Army Reserve. His final assignment before retiring in 1986 was commander of the 12,000-member 97th Army Reserve Command headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Blunt received the Distinguished Service Medal at his retirement.

“I grew up in a small town,” Blunt said. “And I am saying to you, as people living in a small town, we didn’t have many of us of color, and prejudice and discrimination displayed itself.”

Blunt talked about some African-American friends he had while in the Army as an enlisted Soldier where color had affected them in their professional Army and civilian careers.

“I remember one guy in the Army, Ralph Sterling Cunningham Jr, from Atlanta,” Blunt said. “His skin was lighter than mine, but he always talked about the south rising again. After the Army, he clerked for a Supreme Court Justice and soon left there to join a law firm. But he was never able to reach partnership level and it changed his life, and, unfortunately, he didn’t last very long.

“Prejudice has been around for a long, long time. I was lucky because there were a number of influences I had. My parents for one, and that was very, very important, they nurtured me and my dreams,” he added.

Blunt described what it was like at West

Point after getting on buses from the then Stewart Air Force Base in Newburgh to West Point and being the 51st person on that bus with only 50 slots available at West Point.

“The buses lined up to go to West Point and someone came up to me and asked, “Blunt, do you want to go to West Point?” I said yes and then he told me to get on the bus. I felt very lucky because the West Point experience changed my life.”

Class of 2018 Cadet Louis Weierbach-Chainey, Company C-2, was presented the Henry O. Flipper Award. The citation reads: “For demonstrating qualities of leadership in the face of adversity and excelling as a cadet at the USMA. Weierbach-Chainey faced tremendous challenges during his journey to the academy. Weierbach-Chainey has wrestled with gang violence, family criminal activity, family illness, homelessness and prejudice throughout his journey to this moment at the academy. Cadet Louis Weierbach-Chainey exemplifies Henry O. Flipper’s legacy of overcoming adversity during his journey toward becoming a commissioned officer, and serves as a role model to many.”

Presenting the award was Ken Davis, a member of the Flipper family, with the Commandant of the U.S. Corps of Cadets Brig. Gen. Steven Gilland and Command Sgt. Major Thomas Kenny, Blunt and Class of 2018 Cadet Captain Simone Askew.

Retired Maj. Gen. Roger R. Blunt, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1956 graduate, was the guest speaker at the 41st annual Henry O. Flipper Dinner Feb. 8 at Washington Hall. After an active career in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that included an assignment as USMA faculty, Blunt continued his service in the U.S. Army Reserve. His final assignment was his command of the 12,000-member 97th Army Reserve Command headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Blunt presently serves as a director of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Board of Directors of the University of Maryland Foundation.

A Flipper descendant, Ken Davis, presents the Henry O. Flipper Award to Class of 2018 Cadet Louis Weierbach-Chainey at the annual Flipper Dinner Feb. 8 at Washington Hall. The Flipper award is presented to a first class cadet that has undergone adversity in his or her cadet career.

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Secretary of the Army Esper visits his alma materIN FOCUS: SECRETARY OF ARMY VISIT

(Above) Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1986, speaks to a cadet wearing an It’s on Us T-shirt as cadets wore the T-shirts in support of the prevention of sexual assault and harassment. During his visit Feb. 10, Esper spoke about the recent report on sexual harassment and assault reports nearly doubling at West Point. “Believe it or not, it’s a good news story,” Esper said. “It’s always good when we see reporting of sexual incidents. What that tells me is that our cadets are comfortable with reporting, they feel that the chain of command is listening to them, and that type of reporting enables us to either treat them as victims as they want and to prosecute the alleged assailant.” (Below) Esper speaks to cadets during breakfast and then spends time attending a State of the Academy briefing with several USMA leaders. Photos by Class of 2018 Cadet Alex Werden (above) and Michelle Eberhart/DPTMS (below)

Story by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

The honorable Mark T. Esper, 23rd secretary of the Army and U.S. Military Academy Class of 1986 graduate, visited West Point Feb. 10 to discuss some of his priorities for the future of the Army including West Point, modernization strategy, readiness, the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program before opening the floor to questions.

While here, Esper participated in a physical training session with cadets, engaged cadets at breakfast, attended a State of the Academy update briefing with Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr, attended the Women’s and Men’s Army-Navy Basketball games, and spoke with both teams courtside.

Esper said he has been going out to reacquaint himself with the Army and to gauge the readiness of the force and came to West Point to take a first assessment of where the academy is with regard to developing an important cohort of future leaders and described what he thought of USMA’s future Army leaders.

“Cadets are the future of our officer corps and they will be charged with leading our men and women into combat, into training with our allies and partners ensuring we maintain peacetime readiness,” Esper explained. “So, they are absolutely vital. They will be the future majors, colonels and generals who will lead our Army into the future. That is one of the reasons why I am here is to get a good sense of what the state of training is at the academy with regard to academic development, military development, character development and physical fitness. I am very pleased with what I have seen so far and happy with the path ahead.”

Esper spoke about the recent report on sexual harassment and assault reports nearly doubling at West Point.

“Believe it or not, it’s a good news story,” Esper said. “It’s always good when we see reporting of sexual incidents. What that tells me is that our cadets are comfortable with reporting, they feel that the chain of command is listening to them, and that type of reporting enables us to either treat them as victims as they want and to prosecute the alleged assailant.

“The reporting is good and I think the more reporting is better. I think it shows competence in the system and competence in the chain of command and I actually hope we see more reporting that will help us drive down the incidences as well,” he added.

Esper also talked about issues of modernization of the Army and what he would like to see prioritized going forward and this is based on studies and experience in what we have seen in the Ukraine and seeing what Russia and China are doing.

“There are six readiness priorities and they are: begin long range precision fires, next generation combat vehicles, future vertical lifts, building a network, integration on missile defense and, lastly, Soldiers,” Esper said. “We need to make sure our Soldiers have the tools they need to fight and win with a clear overmatch on the battlefield. These are the priorities that drives our science and technology and will drive our acquisition programs as we move forward.”

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Schadlow discusses National Security Strategy with cadets

Cadet members of Cadets Against Sexual Harassment and Assault, Class of 2018 Cadets Theresa Hinman, Robert Mosier and Jayleene Perez, stand with Jaklyn Van Manen (far left), director of program engagement and evaluation for One Love Foundation, and Maj. Samantha Hoxha (far right), education officer, as they pose outside of Nininger Hall holding a One Love sign Monday. The group attended discussions involving healthy relationship behavior and the impact of social media. One Love Foundation provides video discussions and guides to college and high school students. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV

Building healthy relationships

Story and photo submitted by the Modern War Institute

Dr. Nadia Schadlow spoke to a packed hall of cadets in Washington Hall Feb. 2. Schadlow was recently nominated to serve as deputy assistant to the President for National Security Strategy on the National Security Council, and was the NSC staffer in charge of writing President Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy.

Schadlow provided a brief overview of the document’s main points, which touched on issues of state sovereignty, “restoring American confidence,” being competitive economically, militarily and diplomatically with our adversaries, cooperating through a process of reciprocity with our allies, and acting as a “catalyst” to “bring nations together.”

She reinforced the administration’s view that “democracy hinges on the state,” and that while the United States will work through various international institutions, Washington was calling for greater reciprocity.

A case in point is foreign aid, where she said the current administration would take a more investment-like approach, rather than a grants-based one as done in the past.

Questions from cadets tended to focus on the growing threat of North Korea, China and Russia. Schadlow discussed the need for regional solutions to address these emerging threats.

Asked whether the United States, as a liberal democracy, could engage in disinformation campaigns the way the Kremlin does, she said the United States does not—“We are not going to have an RT (Russia Today)”—but added that Washington must do a better job at what she called “information statecraft.”

Schadlow said the NSS document enjoyed “remarkable consensus” among various cabinet secretaries. She also said that releasing the document in the first year of the administration helped to build coalitions.

She added that the document was also free of bureaucratic jargon, noting that “this is written for the American people.” The discussion did not touch on previous national security documents, which tended to focus more attention on the threat of failed states and terrorism. She addressed criticisms of the strategy, especially among some who noted that it failed to include climate change as a security threat. She did note, however, that the strategy calls on the United States to carry out what she called “environmental stewardship.”

A political scientist by training, before joining the NSC, Schadlow was a senior program officer at the Smith Richardson Foundation, where she identified strategic issues that warrant further attention from the U.S. policy community and managed and developed programs and projects related to these issues.

“I found the deliberate inclusion of themes throughout the NSS to be surprising,” Class of 2020 Cadet Garrett Dunn said. “I did not expect there to be a concerted effort to include themes of American sovereignty, promoting confidence in America, and pushing America to compete in the world. I had read the NSS prior to Dr. Schadlow’s briefing, but the overall effort and coordination that goes in to the creating the document was surprising. Dr. Schadlow provided a great overview for the purpose and creation of the National Security Strategy.”

Dr. Nadia Schadlow, recently nominated to serve as deputy assistant to the President for National Security Strategy on the National Security Council, spoke to cadets in Washington Hall Feb. 2.

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Students connect with Spanish Antarctica BaseThe West Point Elementary School was able to connect with the Spanish Antarctica Base (Gabriel de Castilla) Feb. 9. About 200 students and their teachers had the amazing experience of living a small part of the Antarctica exploration in real time. WPES students had the chance to learn some facts from the expedition members about the active volcano where the base is located, their lifestyle in the South Pole as well as some other information regarding the interesting scientific projects they are running. The expedition is mainly gathering information to protect the environment, detect earthquakes and life science research. The students prepared some posters to salute them and many of them were wearing penguin masks. After a short brief from the base commander, the students had the chance to ask any question they wanted to, including if the penguins were close to the base on that day. Whales, seals and penguins are the main fauna around the island and the kids were offered to adopt a penguin via internet at the link https://sede.defensa.gob.es/acceda/apadrinamiento, a website from the Spanish DOD. Doing so, they can name one of them and receive a certificate with the picture of it. The Spanish Antarctica Base hosts scientific projects mainly coming from the European Union, but some other countries such as Australia, United Kingdom and the U.S. have had researchers there on regular basis. The base is run by the Spanish Army, but within the Antarctica Agreement. Photo by Marian Marquez

The 100th Night Show—100 nights from graduation, the ghosts of cadets past pay a visit to the worst firstie in the Corps of Cadets. Come see the Class of 2018's 100th Night Show: “A West Point Carol” at 7:30 p.m. tonight or Saturday to find out if these ghostly visitors have any wisdom to impart. Tickets are available at the Eisenhower Hall Box Office during regular business hours or before either show.

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DOD cites growth in sexual assault reporting, response at West PointBy West Point Public Affairs Office

The Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies released Feb. 7 showed an increase of reports of sexual assault during academic year 2016-17 at the U.S. Military Academy.

DOD’s annual report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies cited an increase in sexual assault reports at

all three of the nation’s service academies, the greatest of which was at West Point, which went from 26 reports in 2015-16, to 50 this last academic year.

Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. points to the increase as evidence that steps taken by the academy to encourage reporting are working.

“The modifications that have been made are impactful and the numbers show it,” Caslen said. “We are absolutely committed to eliminating

sexual harassment and sexual assault throughout our ranks. Therefore, I am encouraged by the increase in reporting as we believe it to be a true indicator in the trust and confidence our Corps of Cadets has in the system and the process overall.”

Among the changes effected since the last DOD report were a policy revision to allow third-party disclosures, location of a private, easily accessible and centrally-located Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention resource center within the cadet area, and relocating USMA’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Victim Advocate into the new SHARP resource center. All three changes were widely publicized.

Additionally, West Point hired an outside consultant to provide a holistic review of USMA’s SHARP prevention program that in-turn reinvigorated our prevention program by providing real-time data on attitudes and beliefs of the Corps of Cadets.

“Even though a single sexual assault is one too many,” Caslen said, “the academy has made tremendous strides in encouraging reporting, and the latest DOD report is evidence victims have greater confidence that their claims will be investigated and acted upon.

“While our commitment to building a healthy command climate where every member is treated with dignity and respect is unchanged, know we have more work to do to develop meaningful, relevant and timely educational experiences for our cadets,” Caslen added. “We need to continually adapt, change and improve as we learn more about prevention and effective strategies to address the challenging issues that lead to sexual harassment and sexual assault.”

Among other findings, USMA was the only service academy that reported no incidents of sexual harassment and remains in full compliance with DOD prevention, victim assistance and advocacy, accountability and assessment goals.

BBC Foundation accepting applications for annual academic scholarship programBy Balfour Beatty Communities

Applications are now being accepted for the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Scholarship Program for the 2018-19 academic year. All residents living in Balfour Beatty Communities housing—including spouses and children—who are pursuing a degree are eligible to apply.

The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes those residents who are students or aspiring students excelling academically and looking to make a difference 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 on a full-time basis in the fall of 2018, or be enrolled in a program of study designed to transfer

directly into a four-year program. The Balfour Beatty Communities

Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to supporting the post-secondary educational goals of residents who live in a Balfour Beatty community.

About 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, www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org. Applications must be submitted no later than March 30.

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Olijnyk research article recently published in journal, PLoS ONE Dr. Nicholas Olijnyk, USMA Library’s Liaison to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and lead for digital initiatives, recently published a research article in the peer-reviewed journal, PLoS ONE. The article, titled, “Examination of China’s performance and thematic evolution in quantum cryptography research using quantitative and computational techniques,” presents an analysis of China’s research capabilities in the area of quantum cryptography, a game-changing technology for national security. The analysis was performed by plotting research impact measures and utilizing open source research metadata to map the intellectual structure and dynamics of China’s quantum cryptography research efforts over the last 17 years. The findings provide an empirical indication that there has been a major shift in the international quantum cryptography research landscape. China has replaced the United States with respect to quantum cryptography research performance, likely a product of increased investment and international collaboration. For additional details, see the full article at https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0190646. Courtesy Graphic

The Department of Foreign Languages’ German Forum traveled to Manhattan Feb. 3 to take part in the 2018 Germanistic Society of America (GSA) Quadrille Ball, promoting trans-Atlantic friendship and understanding. The Quadrille Ball takes place annually to benefit the GSA’s scholarship fund for undergraduate and graduate student exchanges. This event was a key opportunity for the German Forum and officers of the DFL German section to take part in an important German-American cultural exchange. The connections with leading cultural figures from the New York City area will allow DFL to expand future educational opportunities at USMA. Courtesy Photo

DFL’s German Forum travels to Manhattan for Quadrille Ball

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# U S M A Social Scene

westpoint_usma: That feeling when you draft the post you wanted. For more photos on #PostNight, visit the USMA Flickr album.

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FEATURED ITEM

ANNOUNCEMENTSDUSA Community Grants application available

Daughters of the United States Army is currently accepting applications for the 2018 Community Grants program.

Applications are available at the DUSA Gift Shop in the West Point Museum. The applications must be completed and returned to the Gift Shop no later than Friday.

You may also mail them, with a postmark no later than Feb. 16, to 2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996. For details, contact Kerri Hajjar at dusawpgrants@gmail.com.

Department of Physical Education community fitness sessions

The Department of Physical Education is continuing its community fitness sessions during the winter.

The next general fitness activities and locations are Olympic Weight Lifting, Feb. 22 at the Buckner Functional Fitness Room, basement of Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center; and Combatives, March 21 at the Combatives Room, second floor of Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center.

WPSC Grants application availableThe West Point Spouses Club is now accepting grant award

applications in support of local community organizations. As a private, non-profit organization located at West Point, last year the club awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships and grants to high school students and organizations at West Point and the surrounding community.

Applications must be submitted by March 7. Details about the application process and application forms are available online at westpointspousesclub.com/grants.

For details, email WPSCCommunityOutreach@gmail.com. Applications can be submitted online or by mail to WPSC Grants, PO Box 44, West Point, NY 10996.

West Point Half MarathonThe Army West Point Marathon team is hosting the eighth

annual West Point Half Marathon Fallen Comrades Run at 9 a.m. March 25 at West Point. A kids run is scheduled for 9:20 a.m.

The race includes chip timing, a technical race shirt, finisher’s medal, post-race snacks and category prizes.

To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/WestPoint/FallenComradesHalf Marathon.

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EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

Substitute teachers needed in HFFM DistrictThe Highland Falls–Fort Montgomery Central School District

seeks substitute teachers in all content areas and grade levels to work in the 2017-18 school year.

New York State certification is preferred, but not mandatory. Applicants should have at a minimum, a high school degree. Applicants should have a happy, positive, nurturing

personality and enjoy working with students. Candidates will also be required to provide New York State

TEACH fingerprint clearance. Applicants should apply through the online application

system at www.olasjobs.org.

Instrument driveHave instruments that you don’t use or need anymore? The

Highland Falls Intermediate School Band program needs your help. Contact musicalinstrumentdrive2017@gmail.com if you have a used instrument that you would like to donate.

Instruments needed include flute, trumpet, clarinet, tuba, trombone, any saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, French horn or percussion instruments.

West Point Lending LibraryThe West Point Community Lending Library at 126

Washington Road is located on the second floor. WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from,

such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, biographies, etc. The library is now open during business hours everyday and is ready for visitors to come check out books, study, do homework or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room.

Little Free LibraryHazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School

and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D Alexander Place on West Point.

The purpose of the LFL is to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers.

The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries.

The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org.

Holy Innocents Thrift Shop in Highland Falls The Highland Falls Holy Innocents Thrift Shop at 401 Main

Street, Highland Falls, is open to the public. Come find a great selection of clothes, books, sports

equipment, jewelry and other household items. The shop is open Wednesdays (3:30-5:30 p.m.), Thursdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m.-1 p.m).

Additionally, the shop accepts gently used clothes, DVDs, jewelry, and small household and kitchen items.

Lighthouse Christian AssemblyThe Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West

Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at 10 a.m. Sundays at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls.

The church has served the Fort Montgomery/Highland Falls and West Point communities for more than 30 years.

It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family members and the community. Additionally, the church is affiliated with the Walter Hoving Home, founded by John and Elsie Benton in 1967. This Christ-centered home provides a safe space for women in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.

If you are in need of transportation, contact Robby at 845-661-0339 by 9 a.m. on the Sunday morning you plan to attend. The van picks up at Grant Circle.

Army Education Center Open HouseThe Army Education Center will host an open house from

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. School representatives will be available to discuss available

programs. Contact Nancy Judd, AEC counselor, at 845-938-3464 with questions or concerns.

Resume Writing classes The SFL-TAP Center at West Point is planning to offer

resume writing classes monthly beginning from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

This class will be in addition to the class given by the Department of Labor during the five-day SFL-TAP workshop.

Confirm your interest and availability by calling 845-938-0634 or 845-938-6782.

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 servicemembers can contact Drew

Mierva at drew.mierva@usma.edu or stop by the Army Education Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Army Career Tracker ‘Lunch and Learn Sessions’HQDA G3/5/7 is conducting virtual Army Career Tracker

(ACT) “Lunch and Learn Sessions” every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The sessions are designed to benefit careerists in all career

programs at all levels and grades, enabling them to better leverage ACT for professional development.

Visit the CP29 page in ACT for training, education and professional development opportunities at https://actnow.army.mil. “Like” CP29’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ArmyCP29/.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop.Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446-

0535 or email sharon.seidule@msmc.edu; and• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Ashley Scales at 845-398-

4108 or email ascales@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 jheiney@jjay.cuny.edu; and

• 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.

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

Personnel Testing 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 845-938-3360 or email gwenn.

wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

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.

We need dealers! Can you help?The West Point Spouses’ Club Casino Night fundraiser

will take place from 6-11 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Eisenhower Hall Ballroom. The theme of the event this year is “Masquerade,” so masks are encouraged.

It will once again be a fun evening of gaming, food, live entertainment, prizes and a silent auction.

However, to make that work, the WPSC is in search of volunteer dealers for blackjack, craps and roulette.

The Spouses’ Club hopes to raise money through this event for grants and scholarships, which will later be allocated to members of the West Point and the local communities.

Volunteers can choose one or multiple hours to work. Sign up for one or as many time slots as you would like to at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4eada82ba1f58-casino.

No experience? There are online training videos, game rules and a live training session/refresher from 5-6 p.m. the night of the event.

All attendees, including volunteers, need to purchase a ticket. Ticket purchase includes gaming chips, one game credit, live entertainment, food and non-alcoholic drinks—just for one or more hours of volunteer work.

Ti c k e t p u r c h a s e s c a n b e m a d e a t h t t p : / /westpointspousesclub.com/casino-night/.

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FOR THE ADULTS

Champagne Sunday BrunchThe Champagne Sunday Bruch returns to the West Point

Club from 10 a.m-1 p.m. starting Sunday. The Sunday Brunch will continue every week through Nov. 11.

Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present a diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. For details, call 845-938-5120 or visit www.thewestpointclub.com.

Ski special cadet discount weeks• Firstie week discount—Today-Wednesday;• Plebe week discount—March 8-14.Ski hours are: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.For details on special discounts, call 845-938-8810.

2017-2018 West Point Community General SkateThe MWR Sports Office will conduct the 2017-18

Community General Skate at Tate Rink. The Holleder Center is open to all West Point personnel, DOD

personnel and families. All skaters must supply their own skates. The dates for Community General Skate are as follows: from

3:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, and March 4. For details, call the Skate Hotline at 845-938-2991.

Veterans appreciation ski SundaysAll veterans may visit the Victor Constant Ski Slope Sundays

West Point Arts & Crafts ClassesWest Point Arts & Crafts offers framing, engraving,

instructional programming, custom gifts and private events such as birthday parties. West Point Arts & Crafts also off ers classes. Upcoming classes include:

• Today—Lil’ impressionists, 10:30-11 a.m.;• Feb. 24—Teen Drop-In, 10 a.m.-noon;• Feb. 24—Open Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.;• Feb. 27—Pint Sized Picasso, 3:30-4:30 p.m.There is a minimal fee for the classes. Advance

registration is required. For details, call 845-938-4812 or visit westpointartsandcrafts.com.

SAC Summer Camp Registration (update)West Point School Age Center’s Summer Camp Care

registration is currently open. You can register your children through militarychildcare.com.

Children in grades K-5 registered with CYS Services are eligible for the camp.

SAC off ers summer camp care during the months of June through September. Hours of Summer Camp operations are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

CYS Parents Night Out (update)Child, Youth and School Age Services Parents Night Out has

been cancelled Feb. 23.

FOR THE FAMILIES2018 Round Pond reservations

Round Pond reservations are ongoing for active duty military and cadet parents. All others are eligible Tuesday.

Make reservations between noon.-4 p.m. at 845-938-8811 Monday through Friday.

Shamrock 5K & March Mustache CompetitionCome out to the MWR Fitness Center for its Shamrock 5K

on March 17. The race starts at 8 a.m.Register online at tiny.cc/Shamrock5k or at the MWR

Fitness Center during operating hours. There will be prizes awarded to various age groups. Celebrate

March Mustache with a “Stache Call.” Enter the “Mustache Contest” by having the best mustache. The winner will be selected by the most popular vote, post-race.

CYS babysitter training CYS will be off ering the next CYS Sitters class April 7. This

course is designed to familiarize teens with the responsibilities of babysitting and also teach skills and techniques needed for sitters to become competent and caring.

Students will receive training materials and a certifi cate of completion. This program is designed to help middle school and teenaged youth learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable and safe babysitter.

Students are also placed on the garrison-wide babysitting referral list so that parents requesting a babysitter from the CYS Services referral list can feel comfortable knowing that their babysitters are adequately trained to CYS Services standards.

For more details, call 845-938-4458/0939.

Wee Ones Open Play GroupWee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants

through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn and make new friends. Pre-registration is not required. There’s always something fun happening at Wee Ones.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-3369 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

Wee ReadWee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old)

and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field.

Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books and reading. Pre-registration is not required.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-3369 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

Part Day Preschool openingsSpaces are still available in the Stony Child Development

Center Tuesday and Thursday session of Part Day Preschool. The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon.

The program utilizes the creative curriculum to facilitate the development of social, emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor skills. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP approved snack is served each day.

For details, contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845-938-4458.

School Age Center’s After School ProgramsThe School Age Center off ers programs with several diff erent

themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. If you are interested in a before and after school program for

your school age child, please sign up today. The School Age Center also off ers hourly activities for

children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. For details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk at

845-938-8530.

through Feb. 25 and purchase half-price snow passes. Valid for veterans and family members with ID. Adaptive

ski lessons and equipment available. Registration is required. For details, call 845-938-8810.

Day Trips with Leisure Travel Services • March 13—Museums of New York. Leave West Point at

9 a.m. and leave NYC at 3 p.m. Spend the day at a renowned museum of choice including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, Museum of Natural History or the Manhattan Children’s Museum.

• March 15—Theater Van to Broadway. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m. and leave NYC at 11 p.m. Purchase half-price theater tickets at the TKTS Booth or enjoy a fun night out on the town.

• March 17—St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Leave West Point at 10 a.m. and leave NYC at 4:30 p.m. Bust out your fi nest green and see New York’s biggest parade as it marches up Fifth Avenue.

• March 28—New York Botanical Gardens or Bronx Zoo. Leave West Point at 9 a.m. and leave the Bronx 3:30 p.m. Visit one of these two acclaimed destinations with free grounds admissions.

• March 31—N.Y. International Auto Show. Leave West Point at 9 a.m. and leave NYC at 4 p.m. Ushering in the latest automotive trends, 2018 N.Y International Auto Show will showcase an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. Admission tickets available at the door.

There is a nominal transportation free for all trips. For details and to book your trip, call 845-938-3601.

Road Ride WednesdaysRoad Ride Wednesdays take place at 5:40 a.m. at the MWR

Fitness Center. Road Ride is an indoor spin-bike class focused on channeling the sport of road cycling.

SPD clipless shoes are welcome. Bike fi t and set-up start at 5:30 a.m.

Use the group dynamic to access individual breakthrough, develop efficiency under load in mind/body performance, renew class eff orts through seasonally changing challenges and breakthrough in peak performance, wellness and sustainable fi tness. For more details, call 845-938-6490.

Wanted: Certifi ed and experienced personal trainers at the MWR Fitness Center

The MWR Fitness Center is looking for certified and experienced personal trainers who can motivate and inspire clients.

The benefi ts of working at the MWR Fitness Center include:• Create your own hours; and• Profi table opportunity.For more details, call 845-938-6490.

For details, call 845-938-6490.

Horseback riding lessonsThe Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now

open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages 5 and up. Lesson packages are available.

For more details, call 845-938-3926.

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Friday—“Black Panther,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Black Panther,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Feb. 23—“Black Panther,” PG-13, 7:30 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

Keller CornerTRICARE Pharmacy co-payments changed on Feb. 1

New TRICARE prescription costs went into eff ect on Feb. 1. TRICARE Pharmacy continues to off er you three ways to fi ll your prescriptions—military pharmacies, home delivery or retail pharmacies.

To l ea rn more abou t you r new prescription costs, visit https://www.tricare.mil/PrescriptionCosts.

KACH Nutrition Care provides ‘Fit for Performance’ weight management courses

Keller Army Community Hospital’s Nutrition Care Department will continue the “Fit for Performance” series, focusing on weight management.

The comprehensive weight management p rog ram i s open t o a l l TRICARE benefi ciaries, with a goal of assisting with making permanent changes to your diet, sleeping and activity habits to promote long-term weight loss success.

Program dates/subjects are:• Feb. 23—Stress and Weight Loss. All classes are held at Keller’s second

fl oor classroom from 1:30-2:30 p.m.Call 845-938-7992 (KACH appointment

line) or 845-938-2374 (Nutrition Care Department) to reserve your seat.

KACH OBU to provide Childbirth Education Courses

The Keller Army Community Hospital Obstetric Unit will be providing Childbirth Education Courses—February/March 2018 session.

Topics include, but are not limited to, what to expect during labor, newborn care and breastfeeding.

The courses are scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 and March 7 in KACH’s fourth fl oor classroom.

To register and/or get more information,

contact Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 845-938-3210.

KACH main entrance to close; temp entrance through Allgood

The main entrance into Keller Army Community Hospital is scheduled to close on Monday, due to hospital renovations.

The Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory Clinic’s entrance will temporarily be the primary entrance into the hospital during the renovations, between 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

The front desk in the Allgood Clinic will be staff ed, during the designated times, to provide assistance to our benefi ciaries.

From 6 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday through Friday, and during the weekends, the primary entrance to the hospital—or to the Pharmacy—will be through the Emergency Department doors.

Due to this temporary entrance change, patient parking will be shifted to the back parking area—closest to the Allgood Clinic. All parking beyond the Allgood turnaround will be for patients, permit and handicapped parking. Handicapped parking will be designated in blue.

Signage will be provided to assist with identifying patient parking.

• Chinese New Year of the Dog: West Point Family Homes will off er making a craft, learning about the Chinese culture and enjoying a sampler of Chinese food.

The event is scheduled from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday at 126 Washington Road.

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

• Family Matinee Movie: Enjoy the new release of a computer-animated action comedy with Lego characters. Join us at at 2 p.m. Monday B126 Washington Road for a

fun-fi lled afternoon. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com

by Friday with the total number of children.

• Melody with Motion with Ms. Desrae: Come chase the winter blues away at B126 Washington Road from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, by singing songs, dancing with scarves, marching in a parade, playing instruments, shaking a parachute and having an indoor snowball fi ght.

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

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Hockey’s special teams shine in win over Canisius

Sophomore forward Michael Wilson scored two power play goals to help lift Army West Point over Atlantic Hockey’s top-ranked team Canisius, 3-2, Feb. 10 in Buffalo, N.Y. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications

By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

Army West Point Hockey’s special teams shined in its 3-2 win over Atlantic Hockey’s top-ranked team Canisius Feb. 10. The Black Knights took an early 2-0 lead and never trailed the Golden Griffins.

Army highlights and game notes • The Black Knights gain two points with tonight’s win over

Canisius, who leads Atlantic Hockey.• The Cadets now boast 24 points and now rank fifth in

league standings. • Michael Wilson scored two power play goals for Army.• It was the sophomore’s third multi-goal game this season,

and the second in which he has netted two power play goals for Army in one game.

• Wilson now has 17 goals on the season with nine coming on the man-advantage.

• After tonight’s game, he will rank atop Atlantic Hockey players with 0.31 per game.

• Wilson leads Army with 26 points.• Trevor Fidler joined in on the special teams scoring with

the first shorthanded goal of his career.• The goal marked Fidler’s fifth of the season and 19th in

his three years in an Army sweater.• Cole Bruns finished the game with 17 saves.• Army outshot Canisius 30-19.• It is just the first time this season that Army has topped an

opponent when outshooting them.• The Black Knights were 2-for-5 on the power play, while

holding the Griffs to 0-for-4 on theirs.• Army improves to 10-3-3 when scoring first and 7-6-2 on

Saturdays.• On the road, the Black Knights boast a record of 8-6-2. How it happenedFirst period (Army 2–Canisius 0) • The Black Knights came out of the gate with high intensity.• Taylor Maruya kicked things off with a wraparound attempt

that was swept away within the first few minutes.• Mason Krueger setup an opportunity for the Black Knights,

but Dominic Franco’s shot was saved.• Opposite of last night, Canisius was charged with the first

penalty of the night at 15:03.• Army took full advantage by scoring 24 seconds into

the power play. Tyler Pham fired a shot into the middle to find Wilson’s stick for the tip in past Daniel Urbani.

• Eleven minutes into the opening frame, Fidler scored Army’s third shorthanded goal of the season on a breakaway.

• Eerily similar to a play he had last night, Fidler streaked up the left side of the ice and scored high on the netminder.

• The Griffs scored with 5:27 left in the period. Matt Long took a few whacks at the puck and eventually got it past Army’s goal line.

Second period (Army 3–Canisius 2) • The Black Knights went on the power play at 16:30 of the

second period.• One minute and some change later, the Black Knights saw

Wilson net another tip in power play goal 5:05 in.• This time it was Franco with the initial shot setting up

Wilson on the doorstep.• Army fought off a 5-on-3 for 1:03 halfway through the

frame to maintain its 3-1 lead over the Griffs.• Canisius chipped away at the gap however and scored with

6:48 to go in the frame bringing the score to 3-2 in favor of Army. Third period (Army 3–Canisius 2)

• Army started the next 20 minutes strong yet again.• Although it was called back, Mason Krueger found a weak

point in Urbani and tipped another puck past the netminder. The goal did not count, but it gave the Black Knights continued confidence.

• On Army’s first power play of the frame Conor Andrle dinged the pipe, but the puck bounced out instead of in.

• The Griffs pulled their goalie with about one minute remaining, but the Black Knights stayed confident and continued to clear the puck out of their zone until the time ticked down.

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Saturday

9 a.m.—Women’S tenniS vS. maSSachuSettS, Lichtenberg tenniS center.

Saturday

11 a.m.—Women’S LacroSSe vS. mariSt, michie Stadium.

Saturday

1 p.m.—Women’S tenniS vS. St. bonaventure, Lichtenberg tenniS center.

Saturday

1 p.m.—Women’S baSketbaLL vS. Lehigh, chriStL arena.

Saturday

2:30 p.m.—men’S LacroSSe vS. rutgerS, michie Stadium.

Sports calendarCorps Squad

Wrestling battles back to defeat Bucknell

Junior Rocco Caywood, who normally wrestles at 197 pounds, wrestled at heavyweight for the first time in his collegiate career and turned in a 7-3 decision to lead Army West Point to a 22-19 victory over Bucknell Sunday in Lewisburg, Pa. Photo by Mark Aikman

Saturday

4 p.m.—Women’S tenniS vS. vaSSar, Lichtenberg tenniS center.

Sunday

9 a.m.—rifLe, ncaa QuaLification match, tronSrue markmanShip center.

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11 a.m.—Women’S baSketbaLL vS. coLgate, chriStL arena.

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3 p.m.—Women’S LacroSSe vS. ccSu, michie Stadium.

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By Stephen WaldmanArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Wrestling team erased a 13-point deficit to complete the come-from-behind victory in thrilling fashion over Bucknell, 22-19, Sunday in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

The Black Knights halted their six-match losing skid to improve to 2-6 on the season, while the Bison dropped to 3-13 on the year.

After a back-and-forth battle through the first two rounds of the lightweight bout, Mike Macklin caught Trey Chalifoux out of position and collected six points on a pin for the home squad. Rookie Lane Peters cut that deficit in half with a 6-3 decision over David Campbell, but two bonus point wins at 141 and 149 pounds lifted Bucknell to a 16-3 edge through the first four matches.

The tides turned from there, however, as Lucas Weiland put Army back in the fight in a big way with a 9-0 major decision over Christian Basolino for his first-career dual victory. The sophomore 157-pounder’s win cut the deficit to 16-7, allowing a 16-0 technical fall by senior co-captain Andrew Mendel and a 10-3 decision by the 27th-ranked 174-pound wrestler in the nation, Ben Harvey, to bring the visitors within one at 16-15.

After a 7-2 upset victory at 184 pounds by No. 32 Drew Phipps over No. 30 Noah Stewart, the Cadets trailed by four with two matches remaining. Needing wins in both matches, head wrestling coach Kevin Ward got creative with his lineup, sending 184-pounder and team co-captain Jack Wedholm out on the mat to wrestle at 197 pounds. This is not out of the ordinary for Wedholm, who won matches at 174, 184 and 197 pounds last season.

Wedholm controlled the pace of the match from start to finish, picking up the 13-1 major decision over Chad Reese to tie the teams at 19 apiece heading into the final match. Winner takes all.

Enter Rocco Caywood. Army’s normal 197-pounder, who is ranked 30th nationally at that weight, bumped up to wrestle his first collegiate heavyweight bout with the dual on the line.

The Toledo, Ohio native got out to a 4-0 lead after the first period and maintained that margin at 6-2 heading into the final stanza of the dual. Caywood worked one more escape to come away with the 7-3 decision and give the Black Knights the victory.

Army highlights and match notes • The win was Army’s first at Bucknell since

the 2012-13 season.• The Black Knights have erased double-

digit deficits in both of their dual wins this year.• Ward posted his 15th dual win at Army.• Peters picked up his team-leading 18th

win of the season.• Weiland earned his first-career dual victory

with a major decision.• Mendel documented his 25th-career bonus

point victory with a technical fall.

• It was also the senior co-captain’s 15th win of the 2017-18 season.

• Harvey collected the 10th dual victory of his career.

• The sophomore from New Palestine, Ind., tied his dual win total from last season with five.

• Wedholm gained his 65th-career victory in his first bout at 197 pounds this year.

• He improved to 2-0 at that weight class with both wins coming in duals.

• Caywood won his first-career heavyweight bout to secure the victory for the Black Knights.

How it happened• 125: Mike Macklin pins Trey Chalifoux

at 5:14 (Bucknell leads, 6-0);• 133: Lane Peters dec. over David

Campbell, 6-3 (Bucknell leads, 6-3);• 141: #12 Tyler Campbell maj. dec. over

Austin Harry, 17-5 (Bucknell leads, 10-3);• 149: Seth Hogue pins Will Lucie at 2:25

(Bucknell leads, 16-3);• 157: Lucas Weiland maj. dec. over

Christian Bassolino, 9-0 (Bucknell leads, 16-7);• 165: Andrew Mendel tech. fall over Joey

Schiele, 16-0 (Bucknell leads, 16-12);• 174: #27 Ben Harvey dec. over Nick

Stephani, 10-3 (Bucknell leads, 16-15);• 184: #32 Drew Phipps dec. over #30 Noah

Stewart, 7-2 (Bucknell leads, 19-15);• 197: Jack Wedholm maj. dec. over Chad

Reese, 13-1 (Tied, 19-19);• 285: Rocco Caywood dec. over Brandon

Stokes, 10-3 (Army leads, 22-19). Coaches’ Corner

• Head Coach Kevin Ward—“I thought that the back half of our lineup really bailed us out today. That match was a lot closer than it needed to be. It just didn't look like we had a lot of spirit early on, but I’m proud of our team for not quitting on each other. If you refuse to give up, there is always a chance to win.

“We thought Wedholm as a senior team captain needed an opportunity to help his team,

and he took full advantage of it. He really looked good today. He was excited to compete, and it showed. Jack is our wrestler of the match, no doubt. At heavyweight, I just thought someone with more experience like Rocco would be a little more comfortable closing out the dual. He was able to persevere in a match that was pretty interestingly officiated and won the match handily.”