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Welcome back to the snow

(Above) As cadets started trickling back to West Point last week, they were welcomed by the Bomb Cyclone, a powerful nor’easter weather event, that wreaked havoc throughout the Northeastern and Southern United States. It caused travel issues for a good number of cadets trying to get back to the U.S. Military Academy by the weekend from their winter leave location. (Right) However, the Directorate of Public Works snow removal crews removed the snow and treated the roads and sidewalks to get things back to normal by Monday. See pages 6 and 7 for previously published winter information to be prepared for the next storm that hits West Point and its surrounding areas. Photos by Jason Routzahn (Above) and Kathy Eastwood/PV (RiGht)

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N e w c o u r s e ME201 showcases designing solutionsStory and photo by Col. Rich MelnykDepartment of Civ i l and Mechanical Engineering

If the heart of engineering is applying science to solve problems for society, then the cadets, all from the Class of 2020, received the opportunity to be engineers during their very first course in the mechanical engineering program.

Just before the winter break, c a d e t s e n r o l l e d i n M E 2 0 1 : In t roduc t i on t o Mechan i ca l Engineering showcased the results of their hard work designing solutions to problems. ME201 is a new course introduced this fall that challenged cadets to design, build and test real-world devices.

Cadets enrolled in the course learned how to define and understand a problem, analyze the best way to solve the problem, and then design and implement a solution.

They tackled either a problem affecting Soldiers, one affecting people in underdeveloped countries, or a military resupply vehicle to help units avoid improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The designs ranged from round counters for M4 and M240 weapons,

an early warning device for patrol bases, water purification systems, energy harvesting devices to heat casualty detection systems.

Students in the course learned to visualize and analyze 3-D objects using the software tool Solidworks. They used these models to print components with a 3-D printer and cut materials with an automated laser cutter.

Teams also incorporated Arduino, an inexpensive micro-computer to process input from sensors and control parts of their design.

The course also emphasized t e a m w o r k a n d t e c h n i c a l communications, with cadets working in teams of three to four and presenting their results to various groups.

At the end of the semester, the teams presented the results of their design process and demonstrated how their prototype worked in a format similar to what they will see in two years during Projects Day during their capstone design experience.

The cadets in this course will be able to apply what they learned about problem-solving throughout the mechanical engineering curriculum as well as in their roles as engineers and Army leaders.

Class of 2020 Cadets Charles Barron, Luke Rose and Anthony Wentz test their small-scale prototype of an unmanned military resupply vehicle.

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USMA wins big at National Collegiate Parachuting ChampionshipsIN FOCUS: USMA PARACHUTE TEAM

By Nancy KoreenU.S. Parachuting Association

Members of the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights Skydiving team won multiple gold medals and set a new national record at the 2017 U.S. Parachute Association National Collegiate Parachuting Championships, the oldest and biggest collegiate skydiving event in the world, Dec. 27-Jan. 2 at the Florida Skydiving Center in Lake Wales, Florida.

This year’s championships drew more than 80 collegiate skydivers from around the country to compete for the title of national collegiate champion in four spectacular skydiving disciplines: Formation Skydiving, Vertical Formation Skydiving, Sport Accuracy and Classic Accuracy.

West Point cadets won gold in the two-way, advanced four-way and six-way formation skydiving events.

In formation skydiving, the team leaps from an aircraft more than two miles above the ground and then races against the clock to form prescribed geometric formations in freefall before opening their parachutes.

Two-way team members were Class of 2020 Cadets Zachary Daines and Seamus McGettigan.

Four-way team members were Class of 2019 Cadets William Derrick, Johnathon Muraski, Thomas Rounds and Jeremy Stanley.

The six-way team included those on the four-way, along with Class of 2019 Cadets Michael Colella and Camm Johnson.

The six-way team set a new national record by completing the six-person formation in a mere 9.16 seconds after exiting the airplane.

In addition, Class of 2018 Cadet Kristopher Hayhurst took gold in the classic accuracy competition, in which jumpers exit an airplane more than 3,000 feet in the air and then steer their parachutes and try to land on a dime-sized dot on a landing tuffet.

Class of 2020 Cadet Andrew Winski also won gold in the novice sport accuracy event.

In this event, skydivers try to land their parachutes as close as possible to a target while flying across the ground at high speeds.

The U.S. Military Academy Black Knights Skydiving six-way team set a new national record by completing the six-person formation in a mere 9.16 seconds after exiting the airplane at the 2017 U.S. Parachute Association National Collegiate Parachuting Championships Dec. 27-Jan. 2 at the Florida Skydiving Center in Lake Wales, Fla. Photos by Laszlo Andacs/USPA

Class of 2018 Cadet Kristopher Hayhurst took gold in the classic accuracy competition, in which jumpers exit an airplane more than 3,000 feet in the air and then steer their parachutes and try to land on a dime-sized dot on a landing tuffet.

Four-way team members Class of 2019 Cadets William Derrick, Johnathon Muraski, Thomas Rounds and Jeremy Stanley perform their routine during the 2017 U.S. Parachute Association National Collegiate Parachuting Championships Dec. 27-Jan. 2 at the Florida Skydiving Center in Lake Wales, Fla. Those four cadets broke the record with the six-way team that also included Class of 2019 Cadets Michael Colella and Camm Johnson.

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Cadets donate during Armed Services Blood Drive

During the Code Red Jan. 4, the entire U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School battalion conducted classes which were Cadet Candidate-led, as most staff & faculty were not present because of the snow storm. USMAPS began classes on Jan. 4, the week prior to USMA beginning classes. (Above) Cadet Candidate Serena May leads a math section through the planned lesson. Courtesy Photo

Designated instructors in a pinch

(Above left) Class of 2019 Cadet Hallie Pound shows a thumbs up as she donates blood to the Armed Services Blood Drive Monday through today at Eisenhower Hall. (Above right) Mr. Blood Drop greets donors at the Armed Services Blood Drive at Eisenhower Hall Tuesday. The Blood Drive also collected DNA swabs for bone marrow donations. Blood and blood products will be going to Army bases, Walter Reed Medical Center and local hospitals. Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV

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‘The Flag that makes you Free’ exhibit at the West Point MuseumBy West Point Museum Staff

The West Point Museum has installed a new exhibition titled “The Flag that makes you Free.” This exhibition displays examples of the colors and flags of the Union Army during the Civil War, including two rare colors from United States Colored Troops Regiments and the Fifth Corps flag of Maj. Gen. G. K. Warren (USMA Class of 1850), which bears two bullet holes.

Other flags include a volunteer infantry guide flag/marker, a cavalry guidon and a cavalry regimental standard, all of which were carried during the American Civil War.

The exhibition also studies the intense emotions attached to these military flags and the sacrifices which were often made to carry and protect them during battle.

The pride of outfit felt by Soldiers of the Civil War is clearly shown in a painting, “The Return of the Flags, 1865,” also on display in the exhibition.

The exhibition title was chosen because the colors of United States Troops were literally flags that made them free.

The exhibition is located within the American Wars gallery (second floor) of the West Point Museum.

The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days a week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. The museum is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

For more details, call 845-938-3590 or visit the museum on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WestPointMuseum.

(Right) “The Return of the Flags, 1865” by Thomas Waterman Wood, Oil on Canvas, is now on display at the West Point Museum. Courtesy West Point Museum Collection

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Winter is here! Stay ready for the unexpectedBy Susan Foley DPTMS Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Winter is here and in full force after last week’s Bomb Cyclone, a powerful nor’easter weather event, that wreaked havoc throughout the Northeastern and Southern United States. The Hudson Valley will continue to experience the season’s harsh conditions. Accumulated snow and ice can create treacherous conditions and generate concern for the health and safety of all people on West Point.

So it’s instructive to know how decisions are made that may impact installation operations, what impact these decisions have on the workforce and the West Point community and where to find information on our local road conditions and closures or delays.

The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security has the responsibility to monitor weather conditions and, with the assistance of other garrison support organizations, provide the garrison commander information and advice to help keep you and the entire West Point community safe.

“We monitor New York Alert, the state’s web-based all-hazards alert and notification system; the National Weather Service’s forecasts and warnings; alerts from the Orange County Emergency Operations Center; and local news outlets,” Charles Baranyai, DPTMS operations officer, said.

Baranyai also noted that “Our intent is to know what may develop into a potential storm, determine when it will arrive, then provide advanced notice and information to the emergency crews and to the decision-makers. This approach has worked well.”

Generally, the decision-making process begins with a conference call between representatives from DPTMS, the Directorate of Public Works, Director of Emergency Services (DES), Public Affairs, West Point Schools, West Point Family Housing and the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

“Based on the gathered recommendations, we get the Garrison Commander Col. Andrew Hanson on the conference call and tell him the situation,” Baranyai explained. “We give him the weather conditions and overall situation, for example, that the storm is expected to impact the West Point area at six in the morning and, based on that information, we recommend whether to initiate a Code White or Code Red or to have no change to normal operations.”

Based on the facts presented, the garrison commander makes the decision whether or not to implement USMA Policy 40-03, Leave During Adverse Weather.

If possible, the decision to modify the hours of operations will be made before 5 a.m. on the scheduled workday, before most employees depart for West Point. Unless otherwise advised, all employees are to assume they are to report to work as scheduled, even though adverse conditions may exist.

While some winter-related conditions may make it more difficult to get to work, they do not necessarily create the need to modify operations at West Point. More severe conditions, however, may constitute a situation that prevents employees in significant numbers from reporting for duty.

For a situation to be considered an emergency in this context, it must be general, rather than personal in scope and impact, and existing and developing conditions must make it unreasonable for employees to safely report to—or stay at—work. The health and safety of employees are the prime concern when making these decisions.

See WINTER IS HERE, PAGE 7

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WINTER IS HERE, cont’d from Page 6During adverse weather conditions that start

prior to the workday, three basic alerts are used:“West Point is Code White until

(stated time, or, all day)”—This means that the Leave During Adverse Weather policy is in effect until the stated time or all day. Employees, who might be prevented from reporting to work, or who believe that they might not be able to return home if they come to work, should be granted annual leave, accrued compensatory time or Leave Without Pay if they prefer. Advance approval of the leave is not necessary.

Specific procedures for requesting leave in these circumstances are at the discretion of each activity director. Employees in weather essential positions are expected to report at their normally scheduled time.

“West Point is Code Red until (stated time).”—This announcement means that part of the installation is closed until the announced time, and employees should not report until that time. Supervisors will excuse absences without charge to leave for all employees affected whether or not leave was previously approved. Employees who do not report for work by the announced time will be charged leave for the remainder of their absence if it was properly requested and approved. Employees in weather essential positions are expected to report at their normally scheduled time.

“West Point is Code Red All Day.”—This means that only employees in emergency or mission essential positions should report for work. Employees in non-emergency or non-mission essential positions should not report to work until their next regularly scheduled workday.

When adverse weather conditions develop during duty hours the garrison commander may decide to institute the Leave During Adverse Weather policy for employees who are on duty at the time of the dismissal. Such

decisions will be conveyed to major activity directors who are responsible for notifying all activities under their control. Department of Army tenant activities adhere to West Point decisions. Non-appropriated fund employees should consult their supervisors for guidance. The announcements may be made as follows:

“West Point is Code White effective (stated time).”—This means that the Leave During Adverse Weather policy is in effect at the stated time.

“West Point is Code Red effective (stated time).”—This means that the Leave During Adverse Weather policy is in effect at the stated time. All employees who are not essential and are on duty at the time of the Code Red should be excused for the remainder of their workday (placed on administrative leave). This is true even if they were scheduled to take leave later in the day.

Employees who were on duty, but chose to leave prior to the effective time of the Code Red, should be charged leave from the time of their departure through the remainder of their workday. No excused absence is authorized for these employees.

Employees who would normally report for duty after the time of the dismissal should call their supervisors for instruction.

During adverse weather conditions, West Point employees can obtain weather, road conditions, and operations information by calling 845-938-7000 or looking for announcements on the Command Channel 23.

Employees also can go to the internet for weather-related information on the West Point Garrison website and Facebook page, or listen to area radio stations (e.g., WPDH, 101.5 FM) for updated weather notifications. Individual activities (e.g., Band, DCA, DIA, Ski Slope,

West Point Club, Thayer Hotel) all have hotline phone numbers that patrons can call to determine if an event is cancelled.

When a storm occurs, it’s important that snow removal operations are not impeded. The snow removal plan has five priorities, ranging from the main roads and main parking lots to the smallest little nook on post. Critical to conducting these operations efficiently is the cooperation needed from everyone to try to park off the main roads when adverse conditions are approaching.

For those of us living in the Northeast, winter weather is an unavoidable part of our lives. While most of the time these weather elements are only a nuisance to our daily routines, they can produce hazardous or life-threatening situations for those who are not prepared or do not take the proper precautions. This winter, be prepared and stay informed.

A s t h e s n o w continues to pile up throughout the winter season, be sure to understand all the basic alerts a t W e s t P o i n t d u r i n g a d v e r s e weather conditions. Keep tabs on the conditions through t h e 7 0 0 0 l i n e , Command Channel 23 and several area radio stations and websites for updated information on the a b i l i t y t o c o m e to work. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV

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FEATURED ITEM

ANNOUNCEMENTSSki instructors needed for upcoming season

The Victor Constant Ski Slope is seeking volunteers for ski and snowboard instructors for the upcoming season.

Volunteers will receive free season passes (first-year instructors pay $65), free training, in-season clinics and access to ski at West Point during operating hours.

This is an opportunity for potential instructors to share their love of snow sports with the community. Weekend lessons are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and run for one hour each.

The mid-week lessons are a series of 10 lessons given during a five-week period (twice a week at 6:15-7:15 p.m. either Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday) starting Monday. Instructor training will start Saturday.

Snowboard lessons are given on weekends only. Instructors needed to teach (or are available to teach) for 16 lesson hours.

Children’s programs are held from 11 a.m.-noon on weekend mornings.

No training is required to apply, as free training is provided. If interested, contact Madelene Knaggs, the snow sports

director, at mknaggs@hvc.rr.com.

Volunteers needed for new West Point Visitors CenterThe newly-renovated Malek West Point Visitors Center is

now open. The center is seeking volunteers to assist at the visitors

information desk at the center. Volunteers will answer questions and provide general information pertaining to West Point and directions to the area, facilities and services within the Visitors Center.

The volunteers will also assist visitors with utilizing the information kiosk and provide information on exhibits and film times. If you are interested in the exciting opportunity to serve in the hospitality field, contact Lt. Col. Leonard Draves at 845-938-1656 or email leonard.draves@usma.edu.

Tax Center seeking volunteersThe West Point Tax Center is looking for volunteers to assist

OUTSIDE THE GATES

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

with tax return preparation and administrative assistance during the tax season (January-April 2018).

Volunteers are asked to work at least two half-days each week. Volunteers receive all necessary training and obtain valuable work experience. The center is also seeking volunteers to assist with administrative support during the tax season. No tax training is required.

For more details, contact david.presley@usma.edu or call 845-938-6507.

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.

The Bass Club accepting new membersThe Bass Club at West Point is accepting new members. The Bass Club 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 details, contact toddmess@aol.com or visit http://pbwimmer.wixsite.com/bassclubatwestpoint.

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.

Night Sky inside with Starlab: Indoor PlanetariumThe Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents the

popular “Starlab: Indoor Planetarium” at the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall, Saturday. Choose from three sessions at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m..

Take a celestial adventure across the night sky via the Starlab, an inflatable planetarium.

It is recommended for adults and families with children ages 4 and up There is an admission. Walk-ins will not be admitted, so pre-register.

For details and online registration, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext 201.

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.

If you are in need of transportation, contact either Robby at 845-661-0339 or Tommy at 262-444-2460 by 9 a.m. on the Sunday morning you plan to attend.

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.

DANTES testingThe Army Education Center at West Point offers academic

testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support such as the SAT and ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams.

Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers.Call the testing center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn.

wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

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WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR westpoint.armymwr.com

FEATURED EVENT

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

Polar Fest 2018Come out for some winter fun for MWR’s annual Polar

Fest from noon-7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Victor Constant Ski Slope.

Pre-registration will begin at the ski sales offi ce on Jan. 29. Polar Passes include food, drink, live music and NASTAR ski and snowboard races.

For details, call 938-8810.2017-2018 West Point Community General Skate

The 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, Jan. 21 and 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, and March 4.

For details, call the Skate Hotline at 845-938-2991.

All-Army Digital Photography Contest The All-Army Digital Photography Contest is now open for

submissions through Jan. 31. This is an event encouraging novice or photography

enthusiasts to capture their favorite views, moments and adventures from all across the world.

Entries submitted will showcase some of the most original and creative minds at work. All entries must be submitted through https://cloud.mwr.army.mil/apptrac.

For more details, contact West Point Arts & Crafts at 845-938-4812.

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 thru 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.

Adult Soo Bahk Do Program at West PointThe FMWR Fitness Center is off ering the opportunity to try

traditional Korean martial art, Soo Bahk Do. This is a classical martial art which develops every aspect of the self.

The purpose is to create a person who is free from inner conflict and who can better deal with the outside world. The kicking techniques are based on the Moo Duk Kwan styles developed by the late founder Hwang Kee.

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.

Ski special cadet discount Weeks• Cow week discount—today-Jan. 17;• Yearling week discount—Feb. 1-7;• Firstie week discount—Feb.. 15-21;• 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.

West Point Arts & Crafts classesThe West Point Arts & Crafts Shop off ers framing, engraving,

instructional programming, custom gifts and private events such as birthdays.

The West Point Arts & Crafts Shop also off ers classes. Upcoming classes include:

• Open Studio—10 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 20; • Paint & Wine A Bit—5-7 p.m., Jan. 23;• Pallet Painting—5-8 p.m., Jan. 25;• Glass Fusion—5-7 p.m., Feb. 1.There is a minimal fee for the classes. Advance registration

is required. For details, call 845-938-4812.F o r i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e s e c l a s s e s a n d v i s i t

westpointartsandcrafts.com.

Veterans appreciation ski SundaysAll Veterans may visit the Victor Constant Ski Slope Jan. 21

through Feb. 25 and purchase half-price snow passes.

FOR THE FAMILIESHorseback riding lessons

The 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.

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.

Valid for veterans and family members with ID. Adaptive ski lessons and equipment available. Registration is required.

For details, call 845-938-8810.

Valentine’s Day Sunday BrunchJoin the West Point Club from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11 for its

annual Valentine’s Day Sunday Brunch. Enjoy traditional brunch menu items to include a chef-

attended action station and chocolate specialty desserts. There is a minimal fee for this brunch. For details and to

make a reservation, call 845-938-5120.

The instructors, a husband and wife team, are certified Korean master instructors. Sessions will be off ered at 7:10-8 p.m. Tuesdays and 6:10-7 p.m. Thursdays.

Space is limited and no experience is necessary. For more details, call the Fitness Center at 845-938-6490. A nominal fee will be charged for regular sessions during January.

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Friday—“Thor,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Justice League,” 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 Corner2018 Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive at West Point

The 2018 Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive is scheduled from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today at Eisenhower Hall.

The Blood Drive is open to active and reserve duty military members, USMA cadets and USMAPS cadet candidates, dependents, retirees and civilians.

Visit http://www.militaryblood.dod. mil/Donors/can_i_donate.aspx to learn if you are eligible to donate, general donation guidelines and travel/medical restrictions.

In addition to the blood drive, the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program will be present for those that wish to join the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

The blood donor travel-related deferral criteria do not apply to bone marrow/hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) donation.

Those ineligible to donate blood due to travel to disease-prevalent areas may still be eligible to donate organs and bone marrow.

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 program is open to all 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:• Friday—Meet the Dietitian—Small

changes make a big diff erence; • Jan. 19—Sleep, Intensity of Activity and

Practice Performance Nutrition;• Jan. 26—Changing Your Environment

and Finding Support for Weight Loss;• Feb. 2—Nutrient Timing and Strength

Training;• Feb. 9—Mindful Eating;• 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 Dermatology Clinic to conduct skin cancer screenings

Keller Army Community Hospital’s Dermatology Clinic will hold a “Skin Cancer Screening Day”—by appointment only—on Jan. 22.

No referral is necessary. Please call 845-938-7992 to schedule an appointment.

These appointments are limited to skin cancer screenings only. No other skin issues will be addressed (including acne, warts, rashes, etc.).

No treatments will be performed and no medications will be prescribed.

Any lesions requiring biopsy will be scheduled into a follow-up biopsy appointment.

If you wish to discuss issues beyond a skin cancer check with Dermatology, please request a referral from your primary care manager and schedule and appointment through the appointment center.

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. 7.

The screenings, available for military and civilians, 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 938-6868.

Not all children develop the same way—some need extra help.

If you are a military or civilian family that resides at West Point and you have concerns relating to your child’s communication skills, motor skills, self-help skills, learning, vision, hearing, behavior, and/or social interactions please join EDIS for the free developmental screening.

How West Point can properly dispose of ‘sharps’

Keller Army Community Hospital cannot accept household sharps for disposal; and disposal of household sharps in household trash is prohibited on West Point.

Household sharps can be disposed of at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital from 2-3 p.m. Mondays, and at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh from 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more information on ‘sharps disposal’ call:

• St. Luke’s Cornwall at 845-534-7711; and

• St. Luke’s Newburgh at 845-561-4400.Additionally, sharps can be disposed of

at Orange Regional Medical Center, 707 East Main Street, Middletown, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday in the Emergency Department. For more details, call 845-333-1000.

For proper guidelines on safe sharps disposal and a list of hospital collection sites in New York State, visit the NYS Department of Health website at http://www. health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/consumers/prevention/needles_syringes/sharps/index. htm.

If the West Point community has any questions, contact Keller’s Preventative Medicine & Wellness, Environmental Health Department at 845-938-5836.

• Support Group: Northeast Doulas will present a discussion group geared toward pregnancy, parenthood and women from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday at B126 Washington Road.

Know that you can feel safe expressing yourself in this non-judgmental support group. Feel comfortable to come alone, with a friend or with your new baby (up to 3 months old).

To register, please email jgellman@

bbcgrp.com.

• Matinee Movie: Join West Point Family Homes at B126 at 2 p.m. Monday for a fun fi lled afternoon. West Point Family homes will be showing the movie “Jack Frost.”

Enjoy snacks, crafts and refreshments. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by today with the total number of children who will attend.

West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday-Jan. 188:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of Jan. 11-18Channels 8/23

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness MonthBy Robert LanierKeller Army Community Hospital

More than 80,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer— cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal or vulvar—each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and nearly 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the U.S. each year. Yet, cervical cancer is highly preventable because it’s the only cancer with a single known primary cause: human papillomavirus (HPV).

HPV is a very common virus: 80 percent of women are estimated to get HPV at some point in their lives. Many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. Most HPV infections go away on their own without any symptoms or requiring any treatment. However, infection with certain “high-risk” types of HPV may persist in some women, causing the cervix to produce abnormal cells that can eventually develop into cervical cancer.

Two decades ago, there was little understanding of the link between HPV and cervical cancer. Today, there is a growing arsenal of HPV-targeted approaches to preventing cervical cancer. While Pap testing looks for abnormal cervical cells, HPV screening

identifi es women with the “high-risk,” cancer-causing types HPV infections. HPV testing helps women learn their HPV status, and helps doctors and nurses identify, and keep a closer eye on women who are at greatest risk for cervical disease—enabling monitoring and treatment to be put in place before cervical cancer can ever develop. For women age 30 and older, the Pap and HPV tests together provide the best screening protection against cervical cancer. For young boys and girls, HPV vaccination can prevent future infections of the two most common cancer-causing HPV strains.

So what can you do to prevent cervical cancer?

• Ages 9-26: Consider an HPV vaccine; • Age 21 and older: Get a regular Pap test; • Age 30 and older: Ask for an HPV test

together with your Pap test. To raise awareness about cervical cancer

and healthy living, Keller Army Community Hospital is proudly participating in Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Get educated about prevention, keep up with your regular well-woman exams, and speak to your PCM about the best cervical cancer protection tools for you.

To schedule an appointment for a Well Woman Examination, call the appointment line at 845-938-7992.

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Funk notches career-high in loss to BucknellSophomore guard Tommy Funk led the Black Knights with a career-high 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor during Army West Point Men’s Basketball’s 83-66 loss to the reigning Patriot League champions Bucknell Jan. 5 at Christl Arena. Photo by Army Athletic Communications

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By Kat CastnerArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Men’s Basketball team dropped a 83-66 decision to the reigning Patriot League Champions, Bucknell, Jan. 5 at Christl Arena.

Sophomore guard Tommy Funk led the Black Knights with a career-high 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor. He chipped in a career-best five makes from behind-the-arc to finish 5-of-7 from long range. The Warrington, Pa., native closed out his night a perfect 2-of-2 from the charity stripe.

The only other cadet-athlete to reach twin figures in the contest was rookie Tucker Blackwell who posted 12 points.

Jordan Fox handed out a game-high seven assists, and shifted into ninth place all-time in program history with 285 helpers.

The junior passed Marcus Nelson’s career

total of 280. On the boards, Matt Wilson pulled down a

team-best seven rebounds, while Fox followed closely with six of his own.

The game was close for most of the first half with neither side holding more than a four-point edge until the visitors went on a 6-0 run to take a 24-17 advantage with 7:40 remaining in the opening period.

Army immediately countered, however, with a 10-4 run of its own to cut the deficit to 28-27 with less than four-and-half minutes to play before the break. That rally was highlighted by two of Funk’s five makes from downtown.

From there, Bucknell sparked a combined 26-9 run that began late in the first half and carried over into the first four minutes of the second to extend its lead to 54-34. The Bison were aided by solid shooting early in that second period, going 6-of-7 from the floor and

4-of-5 from deep during that stretch. Army was never able to recover.

Army highlight and game notes • Army shot a season-low 37.1 percent

(26-of-70) from the floor and converted on just 9-of-25 makes from behind-the-arc for 36.0 percent shooting. The Black Knights did go 5-of-6 from the free throw line in the game.

• Bucknell finished 50.9 percent (29-of-57), 41.2 percent (14-of-34), and 73.3 percent (11-of-15), respectively. The Bison’s 14 buckets from long-range were a season best.

• Funk broke the 20-point plateau for the first time in his career.

• The Warrington, Pa., native set career-bests in points (23), 3-pointers made (five), 3-pointers attempted (seven) and field goals made (eight).

• The Black Knights were limited to a season-low 29 points in the first half.

• Bucknell outrebounded the Black Knights at 39-36.

• Both teams recorded nine steals with Fox matching his career-best effort with a team-high four.

• The Cadets posted 17 assists to just 13 for the Bison.

• Bucknell held the slim edge on points in the paint (30-28), points off turnovers (17-16) and on second-chance points (8-6).

• Both team registered four fast-break points.

• The Bison led for 36:28, while Army was in front for 54 seconds. The game was tied for 2:38.

• There were three tie scores and three lead changes.

• Army held Bucknell’s two best shooters to just a combined 12 points, but allowed four others to reach twin figures. Senior Stephen Brown led the way with a team-best 19 points.

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Women’s Track and Field starts season strongSenior Carrie Wasdyke finished in the top 10 for Army West Point in the shot put, placing ninth with a distance of 12.11 meters at the Wagner Invitational Jan. 5 on Staten Island. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications

By Ana GarrigoArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Track and Field team started the 2018 season strong at the Wagner Invitational Jan. 5 on Staten Island.

Army Head Coach Mike Smith “Today’s meet was a good rust buster for

our men’s and women’s teams,” Head Coach Mike Smith said. “We only brought half of our team today because the winter storm wreaked havoc on a lot of travel plans and we weren’t able to get everybody back in time to compete today.

“The people we did bring did a nice job of competing. We had some improvements and some breakthroughs. Now we can collect the rest of our team and return to our normal rhythm and routine.

“I thought one of the real bright spots today was Asia Chen. She ran a nice hurdle prelim race and then a pretty big personal best in the final. We thought she would be a solid hurdler by season’s end, but she may be better than we thought given today’s performance.

“There were plenty of solid marks from other areas as well. In the end, we accomplished the goal of getting back into the competitive element and now we can focus on the tough work ahead of getting ready for the championship season. We will split the team between the Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational next weekend, and the Albany Great Dane Invitational here on Staten Island. We get back to work tomorrow.”

Army highlights and game notes Track events • Army took three of the top 10 spots in the

one-mile run. Abby Halbrook placed sixth with

a time of 5:05.92. Samantha Coletti clocked in at 5:06.92 which was good for seventh place, and Kate Sanborn rounded off the top 10 with a time of 5:10.73.

• Asia Chen placed second in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.07.

• Isabel Olds clocked in at 1:27.65 in the 500 meter dash, coming in at 15th place.

• The Black Knights took six of the top 11 spots in the women’s 800-meter dash. Halbrook placed fourth with a time of 2:18.61, while Sanborn was close behind in fifth with a time of 2:20.55. Coletti clocked in at 2:21.56 which was good for seventh place. Morgan Chewning-Kulick (2:23.49) took ninth, Monika Shimko (2:24.07) placed 10th, and Haley Watson (2:24.33) finished in 11th.

• Yasheika Beckaroo placed fifth in the women’s 200-meter dash, timing in at 25.79 seconds.

• Bethany Nunnery closed out the top 20 in the 3000-meter run with a time of 10:50.14.

• The 4x400 team of Chen, Hannah Deines, Emma Record, and Watson, placed seventh in that event with a time of 4:08.72.

Field events • Carrie Wasdyke finished in the top 10

for Army in the shot put, placing ninth with a distance of 12.11 meters.

• In the weigh throw, Kamryn Brinson took fourth place overall, claiming that spot with a distance of 16.21 meters.

• In the pole vault, Army took three of the top 10 spots. Maddie Schneider placed fourth with a height of 3.30m. Amanda Mohr and Abby Vorhaus tied for ninth with a height of 3 meters.

• Olivia Gervan tied for fourth in the women’s high jump with a height of 1.60 meters.

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By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Hockey team fought back from a one goal deficit to tie Sacred Heart 3-3 Jan. 6 at the Nassau Coliseum in East Meadow, New York.

The Black Knights were trailing 3-2 with 9:50 left in the third period before Michael Wilson scored to force overtime.

Army highlight and game notes • Army picks up one point with the tie to

increase its point total in Atlantic Hockey to 15.• The Black Knights scored two power play

goals for the third time this season. The others came against Air Force and the Pioneers in the first half of the year.

• Army went 2-of-6 on the power play against Sacred Heart.

• Dominic Franco scored the first goal of the game for Army for his seventh of the season. He also assisted on the team’s second power play of the night to bring his point total to 42 in his career and 20 during his sophomore season.

• Zach Evancho scored on the man advantage for the 10th power play goal of his career.

• Wilson had the Black Knights’ other power play goal of the night for his 10th score of the year and fifth power play of the season. He added an assist earlier in the night to Franco.

• Conor Andrle, John Zimmerman, Alex Wilkinson and Brendan Soucie all added one assist in the game.

• The Pioneers broke Army’s three game streak of not allowing a power play goal with their first score of the evening.

• Jared Dempsey garnered 29 saves which was a career-high in Atlantic Hockey contests.

• Army played in its fourth overtime game of the season.

• This was the Black Knights’ third straight year playing in a professional sports facility.

How it happenedFirst period (Army 2-SHU 1) • Army went on the first power play of

the game halfway through the first period. The Black Knights saw good opportunities, but did not score on the man advantage.

• The Pioneers received a power play chance minutes after and were able to capitalize.

• With 10:04 on the clock, Dempsey made a point-blank save, but 30 seconds later Sacred Heart scored with a successful screen.

• The Black Knights did not stay quiet and tied the score at 1-1 when Franco put away Soucie’s rebound. Wilson carried the puck up the ice giving Soucie an open lane and Franco finished things off with 7:17 on the clock.

• Just over a minute later, the Black Knights scored six seconds into their second power play of the game.

• Evancho ripped a shot from above the left circle catching Brett Magnus off guard and giving Army a 2-1 lead.

Second period (SHU 3-Army 2) • Sacred Heart began the period with back-

to-back goals. First was a goal 4:22 in from the left circle.

• Then the Pioneers caught a lucky break when Johnstone received the puck as he was exiting the penalty box. He went one-on-one with Dempsey and scored to push Sacred Heart up 3-2.

• Franco sniped the pipe from the short side with 5:37 remaining to keep the Pioneers

on their toes. Third period (Army 3-SHU 3) • Through a slew of back-and-forth

penalties, the Black Knights captured their second power play goal of the night 10:50 into the third frame.

• Wilson tipped in Wilkinson’s shot from above the right circle. He was fed the puck from

Franco on the nearside dot tying things up at 3-3. Overtime (Army 3-SHU 3) • Dempsey remained steady for the Black

Knights with a slew of saves two minutes into the extra time to ensure the games continuation.

• Evancho took a shot from the slot with 2:50 remaining, but Magnus stopped the puck with his chest.