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Season-openingCelebration(Above) Senior running back Kell Walker celebrates after senior quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. scores the fi rst touchdown of the season. The Army West Point Football team defeated Rice, 14-7, in the season opener Friday at Michie Stadium. Walker would later score the winning touchdown on a 17-yard TD reception from Hopkins. (Right) Walker, Hopkins and junior running back Artice Hobbs IV celebrate after a touchdown. Photos by Class of 2020 Cadet Amanda Lin
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Cadet Candidate passes following accidentBy West Point Media Relations
U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Cadet Candidate Benjamin K. Bochtler died due to injuries sustained from an accident at a cliff diving location in Hunter, New York, Aug. 31.
“Cadet Candidate Bochtler had an incredible smile and infectious positive attitude. He was everyone’s friend. Ben was a prior-enlisted combat veteran who set a tremendous example and used his experience in the Army to help his fellow cadet candidates,”
Col. Joshua Higgins, commandant of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, said. “His warm personality and that big smile made a lasting impact on everyone at USMAPS. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.”
Bochtler, 20, of Bellevue, Nebraska, passed after a portion of the rock broke from the ledge, causing him to fall. Life-saving measures at the scene were unsuccessful.
“I would like to thank the New York State Police and the first responders that attempted to save Ben’s life,” Higgins said.
Bochtler entered the prep school in July 2019. He was prior service and enlisted in the United States Army in 2016 as an unmanned aircraft systems operator. He attended training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and advanced training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Bochtler was assigned to the 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado from March 2018 to July 2019, and deployed to Afghanistan from April 2018 to January 2019 in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
Memorial service and funeral arrangements information are not available at this time. Cadet Candidate Benjamin K. Bochtler
Women building bridges, changing culture at JWLSBy Capt. Jannelle Allong-DiakabanaWest Point Public Affairs Plans Officer
The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army and the Sea Service Leadership Association hosted the 32nd annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium in Washington D.C. Aug. 22-23. This year’s theme was “Building Bridges, Changing Culture,” consisting of discussion forums, question and answer panels, practical workshops and speaker spotlights.
“I think it is important for women to understand they have the ability to create bridges and create (an inclusive environment) for both genders,” Class of 2021 Cadet Cheyenne Quilter said after attending the event for the first time.
The annual JWLS is the largest gathering of women in uniform in the nation and is committed to providing professional development through networking, education and mentorship of women in the armed forces, civilians, officers, enlisted and cadets.
Quilter is an active member of the Margaret Corbin Forum at the U.S. Military Academy and attended this trip section on behalf of the cadet organization. The Corbin Forum was established in 1976 by West Point to provide an opportunity for female cadets to discuss their experiences and their historic integration into the Corps of Cadets. Since then, it has expanded to provide all cadets the opportunity to discuss gender-related issues within the academy.
“We certainly would like cadets to have the opportunity to participate in the Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium again in the future as the topics are relevant and timely,” Lt. Col. Lolita Burrell, the Corbin Forum officer in charge, said.
Burrell said the JWLS is just one example of conferences of interest that will discuss topics and address issues that align with the Corbin Forum’s mission and can provide value to the academy and the Army.
Following the JWLS was the Service Specific Forum. Quilter attended the Army Leadership Academy Forum where the agenda included sessions on “Leading in a Changing World of Modernization and Transformation,” “Opening Doors, Changing Policies: A Personal & Professional Journey of an Army Officer and the Reigning 2019 Ms. Colorado,” a work-life balance
fireside chat and “Army Talent Management.”Guest speakers included 1st Lt. Angela May DiMatta, the
reigning Ms. Colorado; Brig. Gen. Jill Faris, deputy surgeon general for Army National Guard Department of the Army; Dr. Tara Phelps-Jones, detailed inspector general U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command; and the Honorable James E. McPherson, senior officer performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Army.
Quilter said that DiMattia’s session left a significant impact on her by demonstrating what a confident, professional, poised and effective communicator should be. Quilter said she believed DiMattia’s presentation was also relatable and engaging.
DiMattia discussed her transformation from a young girl of humble beginnings, to a confident leader in today’s Army. She stressed the importance of possessing poise, being well-rounded and helping Army families. She is the first active duty Soldier to win the title of Ms. Colorado.
“Understanding that you do not need to be overly loud to
communicate your message effectively is something I think I struggle with as a leader, especially during Cadet Basic Training as a squad leader,” Quilter said.
Quilter aims to develop her leadership style by taking DiMattia’s advice to remain poised while communicating effectively with her team.
“One of the goals for Corbin (Forum) this year is to reach beyond just West Point, so we created the Athena Rising Council that works with the other service academies to create an all-women’s academy council,” Quilter said. “We are bridging the gap between services in an effort to transfer knowledge about gender integration and inclusion more effectively.”
Women have and will continue to play vital roles in today’s Army. At the culmination of the JWLS, 17 civilians, officers, noncommissioned officers and enlisted women were recognized for their excellence, high levels of performance, service and mission accomplishment by receiving the Joint Women’s Leadership Meritorious Service Award.
The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army and the Sea Service Leadership Association hosted the 32nd annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium in Washington D.C. Aug. 22-23. Courtesy Photo
3September 5, 2019Pointer View POINTIN FOCUS: SOLDIER VISIT PROGRAMSoldiers learn about West Point through Soldier Visit Program
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division here for the West Point Soldier Visit Program gather for a photo after attending the Army-Rice Football game Friday. Photos by S.J. Wehrli
By Brandon O’ConnorAssistant Editor
Each week during the season, Army West Point Football players wear a decal on the back of their helmet honoring an Army division the current cadets may one day serve with.
During Friday night’s season opener against Rice, the team honored the Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division with the red, white and blue AA decal proudly displayed on the back of their helmets along with the American flag.
The commanding general and command sergeant major of the 82nd Airborne Division attended the game, the division’s choir performed before the review parade and as has become the norm over the last couple years Soldiers from the division who are eligible to attend the U.S. Military Academy were invited to visit for the game.
This season marks the third year of the Soldier Visit Program where five to 10 West Point eligible Soldiers from the honored division for home games are invited to attend the game and learn more about West Point.
The visits are structured much in the same way as an official visit for an athlete being recruited by one of West Point’s corps squad teams. The Soldiers arrive the Thursday before the game and are paired with a prior-service cadet currently attending West Point who hosts them for the weekend. The Soldiers stay in the barracks with their host cadet, attend classes and eat in the cadet mess hall. They are also given a tour of both West Point and the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School and meet with leadership from both West Point and USMAPS.
They then attend the football game with the corps of cadets and are honored along with division leadership on the field during a break in the game.
The goal of the program is to introduce eligible Soldiers, meaning those who are under 23 years old, unmarried and have no dependents, to the possibility of applying to attend West Point.
“I go out to the Army a lot and I’ll talk
to command sergeant majors or sergeant first classes who are senior noncommissioned officers and they’ll be like, ‘I had no idea that West Point was an option as a Soldier.’ It blows my mind,” Capt. David Mason, the Soldiers’ regional commander and founder of the Soldier Visit Program, said.
As part of each year’s incoming class, West Point has available slots for 85 current active duty Soldiers and 85 Reserve/National Guard Soldiers. Typically, the full allotment of Reserve/National Guard Soldiers are admitted, but less than 50 of the spots for active duty Soldiers are filled, Mason said. There are also additional spots available for Soldiers to attend the prep school for a year. According to Capt.
Brian Gaudette, an officer in the West Point Directorate of Admissions, on average 53 percent of prior service applicants are admitted to the academy, a much higher percentage than applicants coming directly from high school.
“They see it as more attainable,” Mason said of the Soldiers’ reactions after visiting for a football game. “They learn more about USMAPS because people have this pie in the sky view of what a West Point cadet is, and that it is the all-star captain of the football team, and they’re on all-state and they do all these things. They don’t see themselves as that mold. I think it definitely opens their eyes.”
Once the Soldiers return to their division, even if they don’t end up applying to West Point, the academy still benefits from Soldiers telling their friends about the program and that West Point is an option for Soldiers on active duty.
Pfc. Abdiel Leon was one of 10 Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to visit for the Rice game. Prior to being invited on the trip, he said he had heard of the prior-service program at West Point, but knew next to nothing about it. In the month since being invited, and even before arriving at West Point for the visit, his research compelled him to go ahead and apply to the academy.
“So far, after seeing all the things that I saw and all the good opportunities and the things I could do here, I’m definitely going to go through and finish that application,” Leon said. “I never even thought about West Point. I never even thought that I would be given the opportunity. So, now that I was given the opportunity just to even come here, it has definitely changed my mind a lot.”
During the trip, the 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers had the chance to spend time with prior-service cadets, meet with Command Sgt. Maj.
Jack Love, the senior enlisted Soldier at West Point, and attend a spirit dinner in the cadet mess hall along with going to the season opener for the Black Knights.
“I plan on staying in the Army for 20 years, and there’s no better place to try to stay in than USMA,” Sgt. Levi Aslani said of why he’s interested in West Point. “The connections you make here, the opportunities you make, or are given to you, no other place compares.”
Aslani applied to West Point for the Class of 2023. After not getting in on his first try, he is taking this year to improve his application with the hope of being accepted to the prep school for the next academic year. After visiting West Point, he said his desire to attend has only increased.
“I paired up with a prior service E-5 as well,” Aslani said. “He was in the boat of either staying enlisted or being an officer and he chose the officer route. He’s really reaping the benefits from it.”
The visits are a chance for the Soldiers to meet with current cadets who have taken the same path as them and ask questions they couldn’t get answered elsewhere. After being invited to take part in the visit, Pfc. Mackenzie Hochstetler said she talked with officers who are West Point graduates to learn more about the academy. But it was not until she arrived that she has realized why it is special.
“It’s definitely a place that you see a lot of competitiveness,” Hochstetler said. “A lot of times, you don’t really see that in the regular Army, but everyone wants to be the best. I think that’s a really cool atmosphere. I think that’s really important, especially being at West Point and that reputation of being a West Point grad, I kind of understand it now. Because it’s a pretty big deal. It’s pretty prestigious.”
During the trip, the 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers had the chance to spend time with prior-service cadets and meet with Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love, the senior enlisted Soldier at West Point.
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Sponsorhip Program helps Plebes assimilate to West Point
POINTIN FOCUS: 4TH CLASS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
By Brandon O’ConnorAssistant Editor
With spring break approaching, most of the barracks closing down and a trip home to Louisiana not an option, Class of 2022 Cadet Rondell Thomas needed a place to stay.
A plebe at the U.S. Military Academy who had entered as a prior-service cadet, Thomas knew he could turn to the family that had consistently welcomed him into their home since his arrival at West Point. So, he reached out to Capt. Moises Ochoa and his wife Maria, his sponsors through the Fourth-Class Sponsorship Program, which assigns each new plebe to a West Point family, and asked to stay at their home over break.
Thomas was one of five members of the Class of 2022 sponsored by the Ochoas. In the few short months since he’d arrived at the academy, they had become his home away from home. He feels it is a safe place he can escape to when he needs a break from the rigors of life at the academy.
“They are your family away from family and it is essential because you can vent to them, you can lean on them,” Thomas said. “You know they are your support when your family doesn’t understand if you’re a family that’s not in the military. They understand. They’ve been through that. They’ve been through the ropes and the experience, so they know how to relate to you.”
The Ochoas invite their sponsored cadets over for Sunday dinner, attend events they participate in and open their home if cadets need a place to stay, like Thomas did over
spring break. Although they had no previous ties to
West Point, they immediately joined the program after arriving in May 2018. They started with that year’s ice cream social, and made it their goal to sponsor and support minority cadets, especially Hispanic cadets who are the first-generation of their families to attend college.
“It gives the cadets an insight into how a military family should be or could be,” Capt. Ochoa said. “The biggest question is what is a military life balance? So, when you involve your family into your military life there isn’t a balance, it’s one of the same. They get to see having day to day normal conversations at the table, kids who look up to them. It gives them a different perspective than during the week here at West Point when they might be in a bubble.”
Cadets not only find a family ready to support them during the ups and downs of their time at the academy, but also mentors who can help them as they prepare for their military careers.
For Capts. Carter and Elizabeth Bell, joining the sponsorship program was a way to build upon and improve the experiences they had while they were cadets at the academy.
Carter Bell, a TAC officer, and Elizabeth Bell, a professor in the physics department, were assigned sponsors while at West Point, but their experiences were drastically different.
While Carter had little to do with his sponsor, Elizabeth Bell continues to talk to her mentor, be mentored by her and invited
her sponsor to their wedding. Between the two of them, they will sponsor
nine yearlings and 10 plebes this year. Their goal is to build constructive relationships with them by welcoming them into their home for meals, attending their events, offering extra academic help and providing personal and professional mentorship.
“What we tell them the first day they come in is a lot of this is a two-way street,” Elizabeth Bell said. “We will provide you dinner twice a semester and you can come over for a free meal. Also, if you want this to be a real relationship, you’ve got to tell us what you’re thinking, when you need help, when you want support and when you just want to get out of the barracks.”
During her first year at West Point, Class of 2022 Cadet Krista Flinkstrom took full advantage of that relationship. Before football games she would attend their tailgate, she’d stop by if she needed to do laundry and when she needed a quiet place to study for term end exams, the Bells allowed her to stay over for a weekend.
“West Point graduates sponsoring us makes a difference because they understand where we are at in the academy,” Flinkstrom said. “They understand the lingo and can give us a perspective of what the real Army is compared to West Point. Having Capt. (Elizabeth) Bell who is female graduate from West Point with her Ivy League graduate degree and her successful aviation career is also very cool and inspiring to me.”
The sponsorship program also enables cadets to meet and make friends with cadets who aren’t in their company or on their team. And now as the members of the Class of 2022 begin their second year at the academy, they will have the chance to welcome the plebes
their families are sponsoring and help them through their first year at West Point.
“I have been able to form friendships with the other cadets sponsored,” Class of 2022 Cadet Rosalva Martinez, who is sponsored by the Ochoas, said. “Whenever we see each other its always pleasant and we are checking up on each other to make sure everything is OK. I hope to be able to mentor the new plebes and tell them my experience and help them grow as people.”
From left to right, Class of 2022 Cadets Raymundo Gonzalez, Rosalva Martinez and Averi Fetrow enjoy some down time with the sponsors, the Ochoas, during a Sunday evening dinner night.
The U.S. Military Academy Class of 2023 Cadets visit the Ochoa family house during the Ice Cream Social in July.
Cadets sponsored by the Ochoa family spend time eating and enjoying time with the Ochoa children. Photos courtesy of Maria Ochoa
5September 5, 2019Pointer View IN FOCUS: PT HIKEPhysical Training Hike up the Mine Torne to honor fallen
The Superintendent’s Staff’s weekly Physical Fitness session Aug. 28 involved a hike up the Mine Torne. The two-mile round trip hike honors the fallen and hikers traditionally carry a rock to leave at the summit to honor those who have died. Photos by Brandon O’Connor/PV
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West Point Band concert season ends with blast
The West Point Band concluded its “Music Under the Stars” concert series with its annual Labor Day celebration Sunday at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. The performance finished with cannon blasts and a fireworks display (above) over the Hudson River. The Band’s field music group, the Hellcats (below), played classics during their set. Photos by Brandon O’Connor/PV
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Dierks Bentley to headline concert at Michie StadiumBy U.S. Army Garrison-West Point Public Affairs
Multi-Platinum Entertainer Dierks Bentley is slated to headline the first-ever outdoor concert held at the U.S. Military Academy’s historical football stadium, Michie Stadium. Presented by West Point MWR and Army West Point Athletics, the fall concert is scheduled to take place Oct. 18, during peak foliage in the Hudson River Valley.
After headlining arenas and amphitheaters across the country with his 2019 Burning Man Tour, Bentley will be supported by country music star Dustin Lynch while making a stop at the nation’s pre-eminent leader development institution at West Point.
Jo ined by cade t s , So ld i e r s and o the r Department of Defense leadership, the U.S. Military Academy will host the show to provide morale, welfare and recreation support to the West Point community and beyond.
The whole team seeks to provide world class entertainment commensurate with the level of dedication and hard work that takes place at the academy.
Pre-sa le access i s open to West Poin t employees holding an .edu or .mil email domain that continues through 10 p.m. today. Employees have already received an email with instructions and promo code access.
The event is open to the general public and ticket sales for everyone else begins at 9 a.m. Friday. All tickets are available for online purchase only at goarmywestpoint.com/tickets.
Parking lots will open at 2:30 p.m., the stadium gates will open at 6 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7 p.m.
Academy leadership has declared the concert day a “special event” exception to gate policy. All concert goers age 18 or older are required to show a valid government-issued ID card to enter post.
Entry points include Stony Lonesome Gate (off Route 9W), Thayer Gate (through Highland Falls) and Washington Gate (off Route 293/Route 218.)
No outside food or drink will be permitted inside the stadium, nor will any type of weapon be permitted on the installation.
Stadium tailgating and parking policies will remain consistent with Army West Point Football game days.
For a complete listing of rules and available lots, visit armygameday.com. For complete details regarding the Dierks Bentley concert at West Point, visit westpoint.armymwr.com or goarmywestpoint.com.
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ANNOUNCEMENTSMine Torne Road closure
Mine Torne Road will be closed due to military training from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and Nov. 2
POC for this closure is Alec M. Lazore, DPTMS Range Operations officer, at 938-3007.
Death Notice for Cadet Christopher J. Morgan Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Cadet
Christopher J. Morgan should contact Maj. Owen Tolson, the Summary Court officer for the cadet.
Morgan passed away due to a training accident June 6. Call Tolson at 845-938-5723 or email him at [email protected].
The Bass Club at West PointThe Bass Club at West Point is accepting new members. The Bass Club shares angling knowledge, conducts
tournaments, promotes sustainable fishing and performs community service in support of West Point outdoor recreation.
Membership is open to military, DOD civilians, veterans of the Armed Forces and their dependents.
For more details, contact [email protected] or go to http://pbwimmer.wixsite.com/bassclubatwestpoint.
101 Spin Basics with Paul (MWR item) A 101 Spin Basics class with Paul is scheduled at 5:40 a.m.
on Wednesdays at the MWR Fitness Center Spin Room. Paul will look at everything in and out of the saddle, from
good fit to good position to good form. For more details, call 845-938-6490.
Round Pond Recreation Area open for the season (MWR item)
The Round Pond Recreation Area is now open through November and is located off Route 293, only three miles from Washington Gate. Round Pond offers cabin, campsite and paddle boat rentals. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
For more details, call 845-938-2503 or visit MWR on the web at westpoint.armymwr.com.
Pizza Delivery Hours (MWR item)West Point Bowling Center now delivers seven days a week.Delivery times are 3-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday,
OUTSIDE THE GATES
EDUCATION and WORKSHOPSArmy 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 Kathy Yusaf at 845-569-
3633 or email [email protected]; and• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Erazo at 845-398-4102
or email [email protected] studies:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in
public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or email [email protected]; 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 [email protected].
Employee Assistance ProgramWest Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program
that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family members and retirees.
The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road.
For details, call 845-938-1039.
Army Education Center—Testing OfficeThe Army Education Center at West Point offers the following
Army Personnel Tests (APT)—AFCT, DLAB, DLPT and SIFT. We also offer the TABE and GT Predictor.
Testing is offered by appointment only. To make your appointment or for questions, call 845-938-3360 or email Janet Browne at [email protected] or Gwenn Wallace at [email protected].
The AEC is also an Authorized Pearson VUE Testing Site, open on a space available basis to Soldiers, civilian personnel, military contractors and family members who hold a military ID card.
Army Career Skills ProgramThe Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers
for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training.
Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop.
The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station may be granted at the Commander’s discretion.
Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Community/mwrWest Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market
A new season of the West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 27.
This Sunday is Wellness Day. See ad on page 11.
Fairy Houses and Toad Abodes at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will be hosting Fairy Houses and Toad Abodes at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall, at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Join Nature Educators to learn about the habitats of some of our local wildlife, and use your imagination to create homes for fairies and other whimsical creatures.
This program is designed for children ages three and over. For more information visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506,
ext. 204.
Gen. Montgomery Day Run/WalkThe 29th annual Gen. Montgomery Day 8K Run/walk will
be held Saturday as the kickoff event for the daylong festivities of Gen. Montgomery Day in the village of Montgomery.
Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Resource Center of the Hudson Valley. Runners and walkers will race 4.97 miles through a moderately challenging course starting and ending at the Montgomery Senior Center.
Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. and the race start, rain or shine, is 8 a.m.
The event includes a Kids Fun Run, awards for the top three male and female runners and walkers, and swag bags.
Register online at https://survivors8k.org/. Participants are encouraged to form teams to honor loved ones, friends, family, neighbors and co-workers affected by cancer.
Details can be found at https://survivors8k.org/ or call the Cancer Resource Center of the Hudson Valley at 845-457-5000.
The Women of Sacred Heart fifth annual Pasta Dinner
The Women of Sacred Heart will hold its annual Pasta Dinner from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Sept. 28.
The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. Children under 5 years old are free. Reservations are required.
For more details, call 845-446-2055 or see the Highland Falls, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Bulletin.
Highland Falls Library exhibitThe Highland Falls Library proudly presents an exhibit
by photographer Stan Goldblatt, “The Appalachian Trail–Fort Montgomery Project: Portraits of Thru Hikers on the Appalachian Trail,” which is now open and runs through Oct. 4.
The Highland Falls Library is located at 298 Main Street in Highland Falls.
The library and the exhibit are open at 10 a.m. Monday-Saturday with various closing hours daily.
For details, contact Leslie Rose at [email protected] or 845-446-3113.
Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls servicesThe West Point family is invited to attend any and all services
at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in Highland Falls. The church is close to Thayer Gate.
The church holds services on Sunday morning and evening and Wednesday evening to include Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m., Worship Services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.. It also has seasonal Bible studies for men, women and college-aged young people.
Transportation is provided as needed. For details on the Grace Baptist Church, visit www.
gracebaptistny.org.
School Board VacancyThe West Point School Board has announced that an
election will be held on Sept. 12 to fill two vacancies on the Board. School Board members are actively involved military community members who demonstrate interest in one of the most vital aspects of our American way of life—the education of our young people.
Any adult living on West Point can enter the election. To be a candidate, each person seeking office must pick up the official “School Board Candidate Petition” from either the elementary or middle school main office.
The completed petition must be returned to the Community Superintendent’s office by Friday for names to be placed on the official ballot.
School Board members are elected by parents of children attending school at West Point. They serve for a three-year term of office, but a three-year commitment is not required.
The School Board members play an important role by being the voice of the community and serving in an advisory role to the Community Superintendent. We encourage you to play a greater role in your community by running for election as a School Board Member. For details, call the Community Superintendent’s office at 703-630-7012.
and 3-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For delivery, call 938-2140.
Lee Area CYS Facility Part Day Preschool Registration (MWR item)
The Part Day Preschool (PDPS) program offers two- and three-day participation options throughout the academic year.
The PDPS is facilitated from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. September through June. Register for School Year 2019-20 at militarychildcare.com.
For more details, call 845-938-8530/0941.
CYS Services Needs Sports Coaches (MWR item)CYS Sports is looking for coaches for its following fall
programs: JBK Travel Soccer, Youth Hockey, Recreational Volleyball and Recreational Soccer.
For information on dates and times, call 938-8525.
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Hunter Education Course Sept. 15The Hunters Education Course will be held from 8 a.m.-5
p.m. Sept. 15 at Round Pond Recreation Area. The location at Round Pond will be announced.
Register online at https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/148941. Complete the New York State required homework and bring the homework to class.
This class is required to purchase New York State/West Point Hunting License/Permits.
For details, visit westpoint.armymwr.com or call 845- 938-2503.
2019-20 Staff and Faculty Intramural Hockey League Sign-ups
The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2019-20 Staff and Faculty Intramural Hockey League sign-ups. It’s open to all active duty personnel, DOD civilians, retired personnel and all West Point community family members.
Hockey games will be scheduled on Monday and Thursday mornings at 6 a.m. and Tuesdays at noon.
Season Passes must be purchased to participate and are available for purchase on Oct. 1. The season will start skating on Oct. 1. To sign up and/or for more details, contact [email protected] or call 845-938-3066.
School Age Center’s Before and After School CareSchool Age Center off ers programming with several diff erent
themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. If you are interested in a before and/or after school program
for your school age child, please sign up today. School Age Center also off ers hourly 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 or 0941.
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Kayak Tours and lessons with Outdoor Recreation Equipment Checkout Center
Visit ODR today and sign-up for one of its many tours or lessons throughout the summer. The checkout center is located at 648 Wilson Road behind the West Point Post Offi ce.
Take Intro to Kayaking from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. There is a nominal fee for these classes and tours which include kayak and tour.
For more details and to register, call 845-938-0123.
Stand Up Paddle Yoga with Outdoor Recreation Equipment Checkout Center (updated)
Sign up today with ODR for Stand Up Paddle Yoga throughout the summer. The checkout center is located at 648 Wilson Road behind the West Point Post Offi ce.
Take an Introduction to SUP Yoga from 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 14.
There is a nominal fee for these classes which includes a paddleboard. For more details and to register, call 845-938-0123.
West Point 10th annual OktoberfestWest Point’s 10th annual Oktoberfest is scheduled for 4-9
p.m. Sept. 13 (Adult Night) and 3-8 p.m. Sept. 14 (Family Day) at Victor Constant Ski Area.
Enjoy authentic German entertainment provided by Alpine Squeeze and food from the West Point Club and West Point Golf Course.
The event is open to the public. There is a nominal entrance fee. For more details, visit westpoint.armymwr.com.
Bow Hunter Education Course Sept. 15 The Bow Hunter Education Course will be held from 9 a.m.-
3:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Bonneville Cabin at Round Pond Recreation Area. This course is free and good for life. Register online at dec.ny.gov/outdoor/92278.
Complete the NYS required homework and bring the homework to class.
This class is required to purchase N.Y. State/West Point Bow Hunting License/Permits.
For more details, visit westpoint.armymwr.com or call 845-938-2503.
Tickets now on sale for Army Football Spirit Luncheons at the West Point Club
Tickets now on sale for Army Football Spirit Luncheons. Purchase your tickets from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the West Point Club’s Admin Offi ce.
Each luncheon is a pep rally for that week’s game. The next luncheon of the season is Morgan State on Sept. 18.
The following luncheon is Tulane on Oct. 3. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the luncheon begins at noon.
Buy your tickets early for reserved seats. For more details, visit thewestpointclub.com or call 845-938-5120.
West Point Golf Course SpecialsGolf & Grub Special—Special includes 18 holes, cart,
anything off the menu and draft beer or soft drink. All fees are included. Available weekdays after 10 a.m.,
weekends after 1 p.m., through Oct. 20. Weekdays $59, weekends $65.
Family Golf Special—through Oct. 20, 3 p.m. to 45 minutes before dusk on Fridays through Sundays.
Season pass holders pay $10, while active duty, retired military/DOD pay $25. All others pay $35, and it includes green fees and cart. Special kids meal price is $5 for children 10 and under.
To schedule a tee time, book a private outing, or for more details, call 845-938-2435 or visit golfatwestpoint.com.
Indoor Firearm Shooting now available at West PointCome on down to the Tronsrue Marksmanship Center today.
The center is located at 665 Tower Road, adjacent to the Gillis Field House.
Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Recreational shooting is open to all DOD cardholders and their guests. They have gun rentals, ammunition and targets for sale.
For more details and to register, call 845-938-1700 or visit westpoint.armymwr.com.
MWR Free Summer Movie Night with Outdoor Recreation
Join Outdoor Recreation for its outdoor movie “Incredibles 2” at 8:15 p.m. Friday at the H-Lot Fields located at 1202 Stony Lonesome Road. Enjoy a free movie on a giant infl atable screen. Bring your own blankets and chairs.
Movie concessions available for purchase. For details, call 845-938-0123 or visit westpoint.armymwr.com.
Dinner-To-Go Delivery Service for West Point residents The West Point Club’s Dinner-To-Go is available Monday
through Friday. Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify delivery time between 5-7 p.m. or a pick up time between 4:30–6:30 p.m. and pick up your meal at the West Point Club’s Benny Havens Lounge.
Delivery service is available for West Point residents only. Fifteen-minute parking is authorized for dinner pick up in front of the club.
Servings for four or six are available for a nominal fee. For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub.com or
call 845-446-5506/5504.
MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-OpThe MWR Fitness Center Co-Op is looking for new members. The Co-Op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons with
children ages 6 weeks to 5 years who are looking to work out while having your child participate in volunteer facilitated childcare.
In exchange for your child’s participation co-op members agree to support other members and assist with the supervision of children during co-op hours.
If you are interested, call the CYS Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969.
Dierks Bentley to Headline Fall Concert at Michie Stadium Oct. 18
West Point MWR and Army West Point Athletics present: Dierks Bentley Burning Man Tour 2019. Joined by Dustin Lynch and special guest, the concert will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Michie Stadium.
Reduced priced tickets available for the West Point community through Sept. 5 to all .edu and .mil email holders.
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Sept. 6. All tickets are available online at goarmywestpoint.com/tickets.
See Page 7 for concert ad and press release.
Framing and engraving with West Point Arts and Crafts The custom framing experts at Arts and Crafts can turn any
achievement into a timeless work of art. Choose from more than 500 quality moldings, 450 acid-free
mats and opt for UV-protective glass to prevent fading. They also off er engraving for any special occasion. Give them
a call for any special engraving items you may have. Arts and Crafts’ easy and quick pricing allows you to design
to your budget. For more details, call 845-938-4812.
Champagne Sunday Brunch at the West Point ClubJoin the West Point Club for the Champagne Sunday Brunch. Sunday Brunch is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Pierce Dining
Room and runs through Nov. 17.There is a nominal fee for these brunches. Reserve your spot in advance at thewestpointclub.com. For
more details, call 845-938-5120.
CYS Home School Boat Ride Sept. 26School Support Services invites all families who will be
home schooling their children to cruise the Hudson River from 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 26.
Meet new families and/or reconnect after the summer months. Boarding of the Superintendent’s Boat begins at 10 a.m. at South Dock. This event is free and there is no RSVP required.
You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks for your family. Visit the below link for gate access information at https://home.army.mil/westpoint/index.php/about/visitor-information.
For details or to ask questions, call 845-938-2092 or email [email protected].
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Keller CornerEDIS to conduct free Developmental Screenings
Keller Army Community Hospital’s Educational & Developmental Intervention Serv ices (EDIS) wi l l conduct f ree developmental screenings—for children from birth to 5 years old—from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 11.
The screenings, available for both military and civilians, will be conducted at the Stony Child Development Center (1207 Patrick Trail) and are by appointment only.
Not all children develop the same way and some need extra help. If you are a military or civilian family that resides and/or works 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 at the free developmental screening.
To schedule an appointment, call 845- 938-2698 or 6868.
Patient Family Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Sept. 27
The next Patient Family Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled from 3-4 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory Clinic, Room G59 (ground fl oor).
The PFAC is an opportunity for the “voice of the benefi ciary” to have interactive conversations with medical providers.
The information shared will play an active role in how our practice prioritizes and designs changes that will aff ect the patient community.
Some of the topics the PFAC would like to focus on include:
• Patient experience• Patient safety• Quality improvement• Patient education• Patient/Family Communication• Marketing• Professional education• Access to Care• Current events at KACHThe PFAC is open to al l Kel ler
benefi ciaries, including active duty, reservist,
veterans, retirees and the West Point community.
Keller Social Media Campaigns for September 2019
• National Preparedness Month—every Wednesday
• Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month —every Tuesday and Thursday
• Cholesterol Awareness Month—every Sunday.
Substance Use Disorder Clinic openThe KACH’s Substance Use Disorder
Clinic Care (SUDCC) is open to cadets, active duty service members and benefi ciaries who are interested in seeking help independently.
The clinic provides substance use disorder clinical care, including assessment, education, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare for cadets, active duty members and other benefi ciaries. This is an integrated medical and behavioral health model aimed to enhance health and readiness.
It is preferred to have individuals seek education and treatment on their own, in hopes to prevent them from possibly experiencing an alcohol or drug related incident.
The SUDCC is located in Building 656 and you can schedule an appointment by walking in from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday or calling 845-938-7691.
Help KACH reduce, eliminate “No Shows”
Keller Army Community Hospital is asking for your assistance in reducing, and eventually, eliminating “no-shows” on missed appointments.
There is a saying in the medical community that “an appointment missed by you, is an appointment missed by two”—1.) the appointment missed by the patient, and 2.) that missed appointment time that another patient could have had.
KACH asks that as soon as you realize you will not make your scheduled appointment, call the Appointment Center at 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907, or visit https://www.tricareonline.com/, and cancel so we can re-book that slot for another benefi ciary.
Friday—“The Lion King,” PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Stuber,” R, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Crawl,” R, 9:30 p.m.Sept. 13—“The Farewell,” PG, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 14—“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” R, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 20—“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” 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 • Breakfast on the Go!: West Point
Family Homes hopes you are hungry because we want to start your day right with a Breakfast on the GO!
Drive by B126 Washington Road between 7:15-8:30 a.m. Sept. 12 for a free bagged breakfast brought to your car window.
It’s our way of saying thanks to all our wonderful residents.
• Movie Feature: Join WPFH for
a Friday the 13th family movie featuring “Hotel Transylvania” Sept. 13.
Pizza, soft drinks and snacks will be served during the movie. Sleeping bags and pajamas are optional.
To register, email [email protected] by Tuesday with the total number of family members attending.
• Yard Sale: The West Point Community Fall Yard Sale is scheduled from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12. It will happen rain or shine.
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Women’s Soccer shuts out LIU, wins second straight
FOOTBALL
SATURDAY, NOON—MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN.
SEPT. 14, 3:30 P.M.—UTSA, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
SEPT. 21, NOON—MORGAN STATE, MICHIE STADIUM.
MEN’S SOCCER
FRIDAY, 7 P.M.—SIENA, MALEK STADIUM AT CLINTON FIELD.
MONDAY, 7 P.M.—CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE, MALEK STADIUM AT CLINTON FIELD.
SEPT. 13, 7 P.M.—COLUMBIA, NEW YORK.
SPRINT FOOTBALL
SEPT. 13, 7 P.M.—PENN, PHILADELPHIA.
Sports calendarCorps Squad
SEPT. 20, 7 P.M.—NAVY, SHEA STADIUM.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
FRIDAY, 7 P.M.—AIR FORCE, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO.
SUNDAY, 1 P.M.—COLORADO COLLEGE, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.
WEDNESDAY, 7 P.M.—IONA, MALEK STADIUM AT CLINTON FIELD.
VOLLEYBALL
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY—HAWAII, DENVER AND SACRAMENTO STATE, HONOLULU, HAWAII.
SEPT. 13 AND 14—BINGHMATON, KENT STATE AND BRYANT, GILLIS FIELD HOUSE.
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By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications
Backed by junior goalie Sydney Cassalia, the Army West Point Women’s Soccer team blanked Long Island University, 2-0, Sunday at Malek Stadium at Clinton Field.
Freshman forward Elise Urkov scored her third goal in two games. Junior midfielder Morgan Walsh scored the insurance goal in the 85th minute, while picking up an assist on Urkov’s game-winner.
How it happened• Army controlled the ball for a majority
of the fi rst half and saw multiple opportunities with nine total shots.
• In the 11th minute, Walsh crossed the ball to the center of the box where Urkov was waiting to head it in past the LIU keeper.
• Freshman midfi elder Lauren Drysdale played the ball across the box and Walsh finished on the tipped ball by sophomore forward Trinity Garay for Army’s second goal of the game.
Highlights and game notes• The Black Knights improve to 2-1-1 on
the year, while LIU falls to 0-3-0. • It was the fi rst meeting between the two
squads. • Cassalia earned her fi rst clean sheet of
the season and 17th in her career after posting three saves.
• Urkov now boasts six points this season to lead the Black Knights.
• Walsh gained three points on the day to mark her fi fth-career multi-point performance.
• The three points was a career-high for the junior.
• Drysdale has registered at least one point in all of Army’s games so far this season.
• The rookie totals fi ve in 2019. • Garay produced her fi rst assist of the
season and third in her career.
• She now boasts fi ve in her two years as a Black Knight.
• The Cadets held an advantage in shots
(14-5) over LIU as well as corner kicks (10-1) and possession time maintaining the ball for 57 percent of the game.
Led by junior goalie Sydney Cassalia, the Army West Point Women’s Soccer team blanked LIU, 2-0, Sunday at Malek Stadium at Clinton Field. Photo by Army Athletic Communications
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Volleyball completes sweep of Army InvitationalThe Army West Point Volleyball team celebrates as it completes a championship sweep of the Army Invitational with wins over Rhode Island and Iona on Sunday. Photo by Army Athletic Communications
By Nick LoveraArmy Athletic Communications
The Army West Point Volleyball team completed a championship sweep of the Army Invitational with wins over Rhode Island and Iona on Sunday.
Army took the first contest over Rhode Island 3-1 and defeated Iona in straight sets to clinch the tournament title.
“This team has been on a mission since the first day of preseason,” Head Coach Alma Kovaci Lee said. “It’s easy to say you
want to win a championship, but its very different to actually back up that talk. From the beginning, this team has said they want to do it and they have been working so hard to make it happen.”
Senior libero Ana Oglivie was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after totaling 44 digs and compiling a perfect 1.000 reception percentage in the team’s three games.
Sophomore middle blocker Emmy Barnhorst led the team with 10 kills in the finale against Iona and senior setter Nikki
Lum led the way with 16 assists in the contest.
In the team’s earlier match against Rhode Island, senior outside hitter Courtney Horace (14), senior opposite hitter Sydney Morriss (12) and junior middle blocker Monica Eckford (11) all posted double-digit kills.
Junior setter Hannah Presley followed up on her strong performance on Saturday with a tournament-high 30 assist game.
The Black Knights will now turn their attention westward as they prepare to
head to Hawaii for the Rainbow Wahine Invitational next weekend.
“Winning this tournament this weekend allows us the ability to see success moving forward,” Kovaci Lee said. “Going to Hawaii and having Ana (Oglivie) and Nikki (Lum) head to their home state will be really special. Hawaii is a place with so much military support, so we know that we’ll have the gym packed with Army fans.”
The Cadets will face the tournament host Hawaii Rainbow Wahine on Friday at 1 a.m. EST.
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sePtemBer 5, 2019Vol. 76, no. 34duty, Honor, Country
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Football edges Rice in season-opening winSenior quarterback Kelvin Hopkins paced the Black Knights (1-0) on the ground against Rice (0-1) with 80 yards on 21 carries to go along with his fi rst rushing score of the year as Army West Point defeated Rice, 14-7, in the season opener Friday at Michie Stadium. Photo by Army Athletic Communications
By Matt FaulknerArmy Athletic Communications
The Army West Point Football team successfully defended Michie Stadium by putting together a lengthy fourth-quarter scoring drive to ward off Rice, 14-7, in the season opener on Friday night under the lights.
Senior quarterback Kelvin Hopkins paced the Black Knights (1-0) on the ground against Rice (0-1) with 80 yards on 21 carries to go along with his fi rst rushing score of the year.
Hopkins also went 3-for-8 in the passing game for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Junior running back Sandon McCoy got the bulk of the duties in the rushing game and he fi nished with 70 yards on 20 totes.
Defensively, senior linebacker Cole Christiansen led Army with seven tackles, while sophomore linebacker Arik Smith and senior defensive back Cam Jones came away
with six apiece. Senior defensive lineman Jacob
Covington and senior defensive back Jaylon McClinton combined for 10 tackles after they each fi nished with fi ve. In total, the Black Knights offense amassed 284 yards on 64 plays, while the Owls accumulated 243 yards on 43 plays.
Highlights and game notes• The Black Knights extended
their home winning streak to 14 games.
• That is the fourth-longest Football Bowl Subdivision active home winning streak in the nation.
• Army pushed its overall winning streak to 10 games, which is the second longest streak in the nation behind reigning national champion Clemson.
• The Black Knights were 1-for-2 on fourth down conversions. Their successful attempt came on their fi rst scoring drive of the game.
• The Cadets had a third-down
conversion rate of 60 percent (9-for-15). Conversely, Army’s defense held Rice to a rate of 27.3 percent (3-for-11).
• Hopkins tallied his 18th career rushing touchdown and seventh passing touchdown.
• Senior running back Kell Walker corralled his second career receiving touchdown.
• McCoy had career-highs in rushing yards (70) and attempts (20).
• The all-time series with the Owls is now even at 4-4-1.
• Jeff Monken passed Gar Davidson on Army’s all-time coaching wins list with his 36th victory at the helm of the Black Knights. Monken now has sole possession of sixth place.
• Both of Army’s scoring drives were 95-plus yards.
How it Happened • On their opening drive, the
Black Knights off ense was stopped on 4th-and-1 on their own 15. However,
despite the fortunate fi eld positioning for the Owls, the Army defense held its ground and forced Rice to go for a 26-yard fi eld goal try, which soared wide.
• The Cadets struck fi rst and it came in the opening quarter following a 16-play, 95-yard drive that spanned 9:48. The drive started with the Black Knights backed up on their own fi ve-yard line and was fi nished off by a two-yard Hopkins touchdown run. Senior wide receiver Christian Hayes was responsible for 52 yards on the drive after breaking free for 35 yards on his fi rst career rushing attempt and reeling in a 17-yard pass from Hopkins.
• Rice came right back with an answer and evened the score at seven on the ensuing drive following a 54-yard gallop to the end zone by Nahshon Ellerbe with 6:30 remaining in the second quarter.
• The Owls put themselves right back onto the Black Knights’ side of the fi eld on their next drive after a
41-yard connection between Wiley Green and Austin Trammell. With time winding down in the fi rst half, Rice brought out the fi eld goal unit to attempt a 44-yard kick. However, the Owls once again came up short and could not convert.
• With 1:01 remaining in the third quarter, Rice started a drive on the Army 35. The Black Knights’defensive unit, aided by a Rice holding penalty that negated a 24-yard run, held Rice's off ense to a three-and-out.
• Army picked up possession deep on its own end of the fi eld and marched all the way down to the end zone by converting fi ve third down attempts, which included the game-winning 17-yard touchdown pass from Hopkins to Walker.
• Rice pieced together a late drive and made its way into Army territory, but on an important fourth down play, Jaylon McClinton came up with a crucial pass breakup to seal the win for the Cadets.
