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Singing second: Army beats Navy SEE PAGES 4-8, 16 • • The Army West Point football team (above) celebrates after singing its alma mater second signifying its victory over Navy on Saturday at Michie Stadium. In the fi rst Army-Navy Game played at West Point since 1943, during the height of World War II, the Black Knights dominated to earn a 15-0 win. (Left) The Army West Point football team sprints across the Michie Stadium turf to the West Point Band to sing the alma mater. Photos by Class of 2023 Cadet Hannah Lamb (above) and Class of 2022 Cadet Ellington Ward (Left) INSIDE & ONLINE w w w . w e s t P o i n t . e d U / n e w s Pointer View w w w . PointerView . C o M This is the ﬁ nal Pointer View edition for the 2020 calendar year. There are no new editions while the cadets are on winter break. The newspaper will return Jan. 14, 2021. To all our readers, have a safe and happy holidays! 2 deCeMBer 17, 2020 news & featUres Pointer View CEAC groundbreaking: Preparing for tomorrow’s battleﬁ eld By JoAnne Castagna students and their families will see as they enter U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York West Point’s Central Area,” Silas Bowman, District Public Aff airs Specialist project manager, New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. “The center will be the James Gagliano has carried a valuable gateway to the academic center of West Point lesson with him that he learned 37 years ago as and will stand out as a beacon of gothic beauty a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West on the exterior and the forefront of technology Point. on the inside.” “One of the most lasting and indelible Gagliano can appreciate a new center like images that I have retained since my graduation this for the cadets, being an educator himself. involves a crusty, old senior, non-commissioned He’s an adjunct professor, a doctoral candidate offi cer and Vietnam War veteran who taught and educates the public as an on-air cable news Military Science,” Gagliano said. “He cautioned subject-matter analyst on law enforcement and us young cadets about the old adage — counter terrorism. ‘Generals always fi ght the last war.’” “The 21st century battlefi eld is complex and This means that military strategy often amorphous, which demands that our military focuses on what has happened rather than what leaders have a clear understanding of emergent will happen. threats and process intelligence in terms of “That warning has remained with me across how we can dominate the nebulous realm of The groundbreaking for the construction of the Cyber Engineering & Academic my military and law enforcement careers. I asymmetrical warfare,”Gagliano said of future Center took place Friday at West Point. The Center is expected to be fi nished learned that you have to anticipate what could counter terrorism endeavors. by 2025. Photo by Eric S. Bartelt/PV happen and that imagination and daring are The center will have four fl oors, a multi- “Just as cadets like George Armstrong of West Point with arches, buttresses and a essential leader traits,” said Gagliano, who story underground parking garage and a Custer (circa 1861) trained in equine warfare granite façade, while the interior is high tech has served as a counterterrorism operator in walkway connecting the center to an adjacent — horsemanship and cavalry operations — in and modern,” Bowman said. Afghanistan and as part of the Federal Bureau academic building. the footprint that is Thayer Hall during the Modern also means the building will be of Investigations’ elite counterterror unit. It will house the engineering department Civil War era, cadets today are being exposed energy-effi cient and designed for Leadership Like Gagliano, the academy is also with classrooms for instruction on civil, to robotics and drones, their own version of in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) anticipating what could happen next for its mechanical, electrical and cyber engineering. ‘saddle skills,’” he added. Silver certifi ed. To meet this certifi cation, the cadets. The center will also have laboratories for “Successful interdiction ‘left of boom’ center will have high volume-low velocity fans The academy is working with the U.S. instruction on topics including thermodynamics, requires cutting-edge technological innovations in the Robotics High-Bay Lab and there will be Army Corps of Engineers, New York District biomechanics, weapons, photonics, telecom, for data collection, intelligence gathering and solar panels on the roof. to begin construction on a Cyber Engineering computer, sensors, artifi cial intelligence and weapons delivery. Drones are the answer,” Construction on the center is expected to be & Academic Center (CEAC) that will prepare environmental and energy sustainability. Gagliano said. “They are as necessary and completed in the Summer of 2025. cadets for what comes next. The center will be used for cadets to receive ubiquitous today as pack horses were during The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sees When completed, the center will replace training on robotics and drones and will have a 19th century warfi ghting.” this new academic center as an important way outdated facilities at the academy and will be Robotics High-Bay Lab to allow indoor drone Left of boom refers to the moments before to protect our nation. used by instructors to provide cadets hands-on fl ight and robotics use. an explosion or attack — a period when you still “The 21st Century battlefi eld is complex core courses in science, technology, engineering When visitors enter the center, they will be have time to prepare and avert a crisis. and demands that our cadets and future military and math. welcomed by a three-story light-fi lled atrium. Part of being prepared for left of boom leaders process emergent threats including cyber The structure will have large, open The atrium will be the hub of the center and will moments is being able to work with others intelligence warfare. I believe this complex workspaces where cadets and faculty, from be surrounded by glass walls, providing visitors across disciplines. Collaboration among cadets will continue to provide additional resources diff erent disciplines, can collaborate. The space a window view into the Robotics High-Bay Lab. and faculty will be encouraged and the center in helping them learn to safeguard our nation’s will also enable them to grapple with cutting- The center’s atrium entrance and the entire will be designed to facilitate this. interests,” Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th Chief edge technology and equipment, and creatively fourth fl oor will serve as collaboration space. To further encourage collaboration, a 30-feet of Engineers, said. “This modern academic and critically tackle complex problems. The fourth fl oor — with views of the Hudson wide pedestrian enclosed bridge with an exterior facility will inspire collaboration across The goal is to inspire the cadets, ignite River — will provide collaboration space and rooftop will connect the center to Mahan Hall engineering disciplines in a way that can’t be innovation and develop them into the a setting for notable speakers and dignitaries and span over Thayer Walk, the main pedestrian achieved in the current 1960s-style building technically-competent leaders who are needed to give presentations and hold meetings with access way on the campus. space.” for the battlefi eld of 2030. access to high tech audio-visual equipment. This bridge will not only provide an iconic When Gagliano was asked why this center The center is one of many structures the “I cannot help but see the parallels between entrance to the Cadet Area, but will encourage is important for United States citizens he said, Army Corps of Engineers has constructed on the the old Thayer riding hall — where cadets collaboration between the buildings. “The modern battlefi eld, where military and more than 200-year-old campus that is 50 miles used to be trained in equine warfare — and While the inside of the center will have the civilian lives remain at stake and every action north of New York City on the Hudson River. the modern-day high-bay lab for drones and latest technology, the outside will pay respect is consequential, is not the arena to test these The 136,000 square-foot world class robotics testing,” Gagliano said. “West Point to West Point’s past. systems and platforms. Make your mistakes and academic facility will sit on fi ve acres of land must stay abreast of evolving technologies and “The center will have the same gray and retreat to the drawing board during testing and near the south entrance of the campus and other training opportunities for the young men and black granite exterior as the other historic train-ups. Or as Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf’s academic buildings and barracks. women who will be leading our next generation buildings on the campus and will refl ect the adage goes — “The more you sweat in peace, “The center will be the first thing new of American warfi ghters. historic military gothic revival architecture the less you bleed in war.”

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(Above and below) The remaining 21 Class of 2020 cadets showed resiliency and courage as they stood triumphantly at Robinson Auditorium in Thayer Hall during their graduation ceremony on Dec. 10. The cadets filled their seats and listened as Brig. Gen. Cindy R. Jebb, the 14th Dean of the Academic Board, gave her speech commending the cadets for developing their mental fortitude during the pandemic year. They are now second lieutenants in the U.S. Army and will proceed to their Basic Officer Leader Course. Photos by Tony Pride/USMA PAO (above) and Jorge Garcia/PV Remaining Class of 2020 cadets rejoice at graduation ceremony By Jorge Garcia he faced cultivated his mental strength and he Jebb said. “But before we let you go, we must responded as they threw their covers up to the Staff Writer looks forward to using the knowledge of his acknowledge the historic game happening on ceiling and embraced each other in jubilation experiences in the Army. Saturday so for one last time — Class of 2020, and rejoiced in finally overcoming their Despite enjoying the academic journey “I’m extremely proud. This is a once in a Go Army!” academic journey at West Point and are now the U.S. Military Academy provides, cadets lifetime opportunity — especially for people “Outsmart Navy,” the Class of 2020 cadets second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. are always faced with difficult trials when who come from unfortunate situations like navigating the education system of West Point. myself, so this is a great moment in my life,” Whether it’s dealing with COVID-19, family Walker said. “It’s overwhelming. I can’t believe emergencies or other issues that stagnate the it’s finally here, but I’m excited — I’m excited process leading to graduation, the remaining for my classmates, I’m excited for myself. These 21 Class of 2020 cadets showed resiliency and are tremendous men and women and I know it’s courage as they made their way to Robinson going to be a great journey after this.” Auditorium in Thayer Hall to participate in their Class of 2020 Cadet Alexis Jane Frederick graduation ceremony on Dec. 10. felt complete relief and happiness in finally “We are proud of you all who have joining the officer ranks. successfully completed the challenging “It’s been so long that we’ve been waiting leader development program that West Point for this day forever and you never really knew delivers and you have much to be proud of as that it was going to happen until you got the today’s ceremony is a fitting end to years of diploma right in your hand — this feels pretty physical, intellectual, military and character surreal.” development,” Brig. Gen. Cindy R. Jebb, the The West Point Band Played Christmas 14th Dean of the Academic Board, said as she jingles and the audience cheered as cadets were gave her speech to the graduating class. “I know called up to the stage — one after the other — your journey here was not easy and you were to receive the diplomas. Afterward, the cadets uncertain at times as to whether you should be took their Oath of Office, followed by the band sitting here today, but you persevered.” playing the Army song. For Class of 2020 Cadet Kellyen Walker, the “On behalf of the Superintendent and challenge West Point presented tested his will everyone gathered here, we want to wish you and mental fortitude. The difficult experiences best wishes as you go on to the next journey,” POINT 4 December 17, 2020 IN FOCUS: REDEMPTION AT MICHIE STADIUM Pointer View

Both Army and Navy compiled historical wins over the years. However, since 1943, a game had not been played at Michie Stadium versus the Midshipmen. For former cadets who watched the game in ‘43, a win at Michie stadium meant everything even waiting 77 years for it to happen. The moment of truth finally came Saturday with the long-awaited redemption as the Black Knights battled through four action-packed quarters to earn a victory over Navy, 15-0. Photo by Jorge Garcia/PV Long-awaited redemption, Army defeats Navy 77 years later at Michie By Jorge Garcia and fellow 1st Regiment cadets.” Staff Writer For Winthrop, it felt strange rooting for Navy when the Army was losing the game The year was 1943. Adolf Hitler had and the strangeness felt much more palpable declared war against America and precautionary as the Army eventually succumbed to defeat. measures were implemented to stop the There wasn’t much talk with cadets that day pervasive rise of fascism stemming from for Winthrop. He recalled the disappointment Germany. he and the rest of the cadets felt over the loss. West Point became a war-time academy Still, something more disappointing remained where cadets were educated for three years etched deep in the cavern of the memories he instead of four and stringent military orders were carved throughout his 97-year life’s journey. placed on the U.S. Military Academy’s Corps of “A big disappointment for me was I had Cadets to remain at West Point. It was explained bet my bathrobe against a Navy Midshipmen’s to the cadets at the time that midshipmen bathrobe and I lost,” Winthrop said. “So, I had couldn’t come to support the Navy team at the to send a bathrobe to Annapolis.” Army-Navy Game during the war, and they Also, for retired Col. Amos Wright, USMA needed someone to cheer their team along. Class of 1945, it was an upsetting experience In the spirit of sportsmanship, the Corps was but a humbling one. Despite the upset, Wright separated — one to support the Navy and the couldn’t help but acknowledge Navy for their other to support the Army, retired Col. Doniphan effective strategies throughout the game. Carter, USMA Class of 1944, explained. “We had high hopes we would win of “Particularly, in my day, when they told course, but from the start, the Navy team was you to do something, you did it. Everybody, better, and they just dominated the whole game. which was, then, the 1st Regiment of Cadets, As I remember, they were down close to the were divided into two regiments,” Ed Winthrop, end zone and we were cheering as hard as we Before Saturday, the last Army-Navy Game played at West Point was Nov. 27, USMA Class of 1945, said of having to cheer could to keep the Navy from going in, but Navy 1943 due to World War II. Army lost that day, 13-0, but returned the favor 77 for the Navy. “That was a real downer that year. executed that ground game play just perfectly. years later with a 15-0 victory Saturday over the Midshipmen at a rainy, foggy At least for me and for most of my classmates SEE REDEMPTION, PAGE 5 Michie Stadium. Video Screenshot Pointer View December 17, 2020 5 REDEMPTION, cont’d from Page 4 The whole stadium was quiet because the guys cheering for Military Instruction Col. Alan Boyer said. “It feels great and you along with Corps of Cadets stood at attention and sang the Alma Navy were disappointed,” Wright said as he chuckled at the know what else? We put a lot of work and discipline into this Mater. Afterward, members of the team embraced the Corps of thought. “It was a disappointment because here we were at West and since March of last year — getting through COVID — I’m Cadets reveling in their historic accomplishment. Point — they were coming in, and dogone, they just had a better glad to say that Navy gets to experience this moment. I know “It feels amazing to win at home,” Class of 2024 Cadet Bo team at the time.” they didn’t get the outcome that they wanted but it’s great that Nicholas Paul, who plays cornerback for the Army football team. After the ‘43 game, time had passed. The 121-game rivalry the Army won the day — beat Navy!” “We have a great atmosphere and a great crowd. I love this team continues between the Army and Navy. Both components After the victory was announced the Army football team, and I love this country that we proudly represent.” compiled historical wins. However, another game wouldn’t be played at Michie Stadium for another 77 years, and for former cadets from the U.S. Military Academy, a win at Michie stadium meant everything. The moment of truth finally came and on Saturday. redemption was made as the Army team battled through four action-packed quarters to earn a 15-0 victory over Navy. Despite COVID-19 preventing outside fans from partaking in gameday festivities, the stadium was teeming with excitement and passion as the thunderous cheers of cadets and midshipmen echoed throughout the stadium. Before the historic win, Class of 2023 Cadet Evelyn Pickett learned about the former grads watching West Point lose the Army-Navy Game in 1943. She also watched her fellow cadets lose the Army-Navy Game last year so, winning the game meant everything for her and Corps of Cadets. “Well, I can relate to those former cadets who watched the game all those years ago,” Pickett said. “We’re all really hoping, especially with the climate of everything going on in 2020 that we can pull off a win today. It’ll improve the morale of the Corps a ton and Navy coming here on our home turf and beating us would not be good. We’re really hoping for a win.” Conversely, Class of 2024 Midshipman Eric Esqueda believed the Navy would win the game this year. He thought Navy played a tougher schedule than the Army. However, in this case, experience won against the youth as Winthrop argued against the young Midshipman’s calculation predicting Army beating Navy would be the outcome of this year’s game. “I’ll question the midshipman’s statistics on who played the tougher schedule. We played tough teams in Cincinnati and I forget who the other one (Tulane) was,” Winthrop said. “But both games were played against those teams representing our defeats this year and they were both good teams — particularly high-ranked Cincinnati. Navy didn’t play anybody like that. And so, you can always phrase statistics in any way you want, but the outcome will always speak volumes. Go Army, beat Navy!” The Navy couldn’t devise a strategy to gain the lead, and with that, history was made. Army rose to the occasion with a dynamic 15-0 shut-out performance over Navy. “It’s about damn time!” the Director of the Department of

Grandson views great-grandfather’s trophy Before the Army-Navy Game Saturday, Felix “Doc” Blanchard’s (U.S. Military Academy 1947 graduate) great-grandson, Class of 2023 Midshipman Ethan Blanchard, visits the Kimsey Center at Michie Stadium to view the Heisman Memorial Trophy that his great-grandfather earned with Army in 1945. This was Ethan’s first time at the U.S. Military Academy. Photo by Eric S. Bartelt/PV POINT 6 December 17, 2020 IN FOCUS: ARMY MARATHON TEAM BALL RUN Pointer View Marathon team runs West Point roads to continue Army-Navy Ball Run tradition Story and photos by Eric S. Bartelt Managing Editor

The tradition of the Army-Navy Ball Run has been ongoing since the early 1980s. This year, the Army West Point Marathon team was scheduled to trek the game ball the approximately 170-mile route it takes to the “City of Brotherly Love,” which is the regular home for “America’s Game,” the Army-Navy Game. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still posing a serious threat, Saturday’s game was moved to the U.S. Military Academy for safety concerns and when the announcement came a little over a month ago of the location change, the cadet leaders of the marathon team came up with a concept to continue the ball run. Class of 2021 Cadets Chase Hogeboom, the cadet-in-charge of the ball run, and Garrett Burnett, marathon team captain, worked with a staff of team members and oversaw the entire operations, respectively, to plan the event on the fly. “We knew for a while that we would not be able to have a traditional ball run,” Maj. Samuel Herbert, officer-in-charge of the Army West Point Marathon team and Department of Systems Engineering executive officer, said. “We immediately started planning for some type of ball run once we found out the game was going to be played here.” Herbert said the cadet leadership planned, resourced and came up with the concept of a Members of the Army West Point Marathon team run with the U.S. Naval Academy’s 13th Company during the 5-kilometer 24-hour endurance challenge. esprit de corps route to finish the Army-Navy Ball Run prior to Saturday’s Army-Navy Game. This year, the marathon “They saw it through from start to finish, team ran more than 400 miles in 24 hours on West Point to continue the tradition of the ball run during the COVID-19 including putting together products and risk pandemic. assessments to be approved by the academy Herbert said. “It took us through the most Commandant of the Corps of Cadets Brig. Gen. running a total of more than 3,100 miles from senior leadership so we could execute the plan,” historic parts of West Point, including The Plain Curtis A. Buzzard, participated with the team all the compiled information. Herbert said. through the Cadet Area.” during the run. “I think it is pretty inspiring to know that The plan they devised was a 10-kilometer Fifteen members of the Army West “During daylight hours, the two-person other people, our graduates and fans, were route around West Point throughout the 24 Point Marathon team took part in the run teams could run anywhere on West Point that inspired by us and were going out and running,” hours, then included a 5-kilometer joint esprit de where the team was split up into three, eight- they choose, but they just had to brief the shift Class of 2024 Cadet Daniela Etzel, a marathon corps run with the U.S. Naval Academy’s 13th hour shifts and each member of the squad had leader,” Herbert said. “But, once it got dark, team member from Freehold, New Jersey, said. Company to complete the ball run. a chance to run for two-to-four hours each, we had the dedicated 10-kilometer route that “I know my dad (Josh, USMA ‘97 graduate) did “The last five kilometers, we chose a joint an hour at a time, Herbert said. Academy was on The Plain level for safety reasons to it. He ran 10 miles last weekend, and he was run with Navy’s 13th Company, where the route leadership, including Department of Physical ensure we knew exactly where the cadets were excited to say he was a part of the team — I would start and finish at Michie Stadium,” Education director Col. Nicholas Gist and running and it was along well-lit roads, but think it’s cool. Especially in this environment, mostly sidewalks.” the COVID environment, to extend challenges The plan was to run as many miles as and have people be a part of things even if they possible during the 24-hour period. The can’t be here, to have them still be a part of it team completed more than 400 miles within in some sort of way is amazing.” those hours, which is more than double the Class of 2024 Cadet Wesley Anderson, miles it would take to run the game ball to marathon team member, agreed with Etzel’s Philadelphia. assessment and added, “It is really inspiring and For everyone who couldn’t come to West encouraging to see others doing this outside of Point for the Army-Navy Game experience, the just us, it gives us a sense of purpose. It inspires marathon team put out a challenge, 10 miles us to work harder and it makes it exciting to in 10 days, to involve anyone who wanted do this.” to take part in the enthusiasm of the ball run. The other special part of the experience The team had three different methods to was finishing the ball run with their academy count how many people participated and brethren that added enthusiasm to the day. It has the number of miles run — the Strava fitness never happened previously as both groups run App, a U.S. Corps of Cadets spreadsheet for from their respective academy with the game cadet runners and a form that could be filled out ball to the game’s location and don’t cross by the Army community on the Army-Navy Ball paths until running the ball into the stadium on Run webpage. Class of 2021 Cadet Sara Scales, game day. It gave that added bond that despite marathon team member, said that as of 3 p.m. being adversaries on the fields of friendly Members of the Army West Point Marathon team and the U.S. Naval Academy’s Friday, 265 runners had participated, running strife, the academies still are one when it comes 13th Company get together on the steps of the Holleder Center after the a total of 2,456 miles. Class of 2021 Cadet to the future of fighting on the battlefields/seas 5-kilometer esprit de corps run to finish the Army-Navy Ball Run prior to Alexander Block, marathon team member, said a for our nation. Saturday’s Army-Navy Game. final total of more than 300 runners participated See BALL RUN TRADITION, PAGE 7 Pointer View December 17, 2020 7 BALL RUN TRADITION, cont’d from Page 6 “Despite the competitive nature of the Army-Navy Game, running the final 5K of the relay with their 13th Company demonstrated the mutual respect that the academies have for each other,” Block said. “Our commitment to service remains the greatest tie between us, but we are also joined by shared experiences, lifestyles and perspectives. I think that the 5K was symbolic of this shared respect and the commitment to service that unifies us.” Anderson added about the experience, “This whole event is a lot bigger than just a rivalry, it’s about showing the cohesion of the two academies. That is really important for the nation to see.” With Etzel and Anderson both being plebes, they have yet to experience the ball run on the roads to Philadelphia or the Meadowlands of New Jersey, which is where next year’s Army- Navy Game will take place if circumstances in the world change. As for their first full semester at West Point where they couldn’t leave post and all events were performed virtually, there is an excitement of being able to venture out for future events, especially next year’s Army- Navy Ball Run. “Next year, when we go to the Meadowlands and run the hundreds of miles Department of Physical Education Director, Col. Nicholas Gist (center), joins members of the Army West Point Marathon on the open road, it will feel like a sense of team during the Army-Navy Ball Run Friday at West Point. accomplishment,” Anderson, a Tampa, Florida, whole Corps of Cadets, being restricted to post, really hard with its training progression that with their passion, diligence and commitment native whose dad, Gregory, is a USMA ‘91 missing out on a trip to Greece, among other culminated in a marathon where they all ran in to each other. I’m so fortunate to be a part of graduate, said. “But, to have it here this competitions at different locales. the West Point area and training areas,” Herbert the team and, to me, running the ball onto the year and to see all the work (our cadet team However, they have overcome said. “They did a 10-mile virtual race against field symbolized a semester of perseverance leadership) put into this, it was truly amazing.” the circumstances and have risen to the Air Force and beat Air Force … so not only did and team unity.” It has been a tough semester for the occasion by doing great things. our team win the ROTC and service academy From her perspective, DiNallo added, marathon team members, as it has been for the “This year, the team pushed through divisions at the Army Ten-Miler, that same race “Being selected as one of two marathon team we used our times against Air Force and beat members to run the ball onto the field was such them head-to-head for the competition. They an honor because we’re chosen to represent received their ‘Stars’ for beating Air Force the entire USMA Corps of Cadets. Capping earlier (Friday).” off such an unpredictable year by playing the Herbert added how proud he is of their Army-Navy Game at Michie Stadium for the academic achievements as they have some gifted first time since 1943, it was very rewarding students on this team, but then put it altogether in for us … standing alongside my teammate to training and competition during a pandemic. hand off the game ball was a surreal experience “I’m proud of the hard work they put in because we got to represent the marathon team. this semester, but especially this semester This experience concluded all the hard work that in the face of a lot of adversity and things the Corps, the marathon team and the football that could have taken their focus away from team put in this year. This semester has been running,” Herbert said. “However, they have all unlike any other and to have this opportunity to been able to rise above that and push themselves finish a long ball run parallels the long semester incredibly hard to where several of them got we all have endured.” personal bests on their 10K, 10-mile, half The end result of the football game was marathon and marathon times.” Army defeating Navy, 15-0, which was the All their hard work led to their biggest Black Knights first win against the Midshipmen moment of the fall semester, running the game at West Point in the four times played there in the ball into Michie Stadium on gameday. 121-game history of the matchup. Nonetheless, Two members of the squad received the marathon team members crave the day the ultimate honor to present the game ball on they can get back on the road and get that the field prior to the start of the game, Block feeling of running into a stadium filled with and Class of 2022 Cadet Emily DiNallo. They fans cheering them on as they have experienced both earned the right by recording the best male in past years. and female team marathon times during the fall. “You can definitely feel the energy, Both Block and DiNallo were honored especially the cadets and midshipmen,” Scales, to have the chance, as Herbert said, to who ran the ball into Lincoln Financial Field last have the once in a lifetime opportunity to year in Philadelphia, said. “It is a bit interesting Class of 2024 Cadets Wesley Anderson (left) and Daniela Etzel participate in the deliver the game ball on the field at Michie because we actually run the game ball to the Army-Navy Ball Run Friday on West Point. With the Army-Navy Game changed Stadium for the Army-Navy Game. stadium the day before and it’s completely to West Point because of safety concerns due to COVID-19, the Army West Point “I was incredibly humbled to have the empty. But, on gameday as a team, once we Marathon team came up with the concept of a 24-hour endurance challenge to honor of running the game ball onto the field,” step on the field and there are 60,000 to 65,000 run on post. The team ran more than 400 miles during the 24 hours. Block said. “Our team amazes me every day people cheering us on — it’s incredible.” 8 December 17, 2020 Pointer View RATE study, proximity logging Limited User Test research at West Point By Col. Edward Teague and Eric S. Bartelt participation by the U.S. Naval Academy and other services USMA CIO/G6 and PV Managing Editor and is approved by the Air Force Research Laboratory Institutional Review Board and USMA’s Human Research and From Nov. 30 through Dec. 5, the U.S. Military Academy Legal teams. The RATE research will conclude in April. centered two research efforts on technology to gather important For two days, Dec. 4-5 in Eisenhower Hall, the majority data with USMA cadets and U.S. Military Academy Preparatory of cadets received the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 for the Limited School cadet candidates as the primary targets while other USMA User Test for proximity logging to help force protection support personnel voluntarily participated. traditional contact tracing. Approximately 1,300 personnel were issued the Garmin Proximity logging is a technology that records the time when Fenix 6 watch and Oura Ring between Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in the two or more similar devices are near each other and the distance Haig Room at Jefferson Library. The watch and ring in the RATE between them. Contact tracing is currently a resource-intensive study collect individual physiological data to determine when a process used by healthcare professionals to prevent the spread of person is getting sick. infectious disease. Coupled together, logging and tracing, which The two efforts studied are the Rapid Analysis of is part of the study’s basis, may change the dynamic of limiting Threat Exposure (RATE) study and the Limited User Test infections in the future. (LUT) with information being compiled over the next “The projected outcome of this study is an assessment of the few months from each data gathering. The RATE study is usefulness and accuracy of the RATE algorithm and its ability sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and to analyze the data from these devices in near-real time to give is supported by the Joint Program Executive Office for an indication of the probability a teammate has been infected,” Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO Wickiser said. “We hope that by early this coming summer, we CBRND). The LUT is sponsored by the Assistant Secretary of will have the confidence to inform the Department of Defense From Nov. 30 through Dec. 5, the U.S. Military the Army (Acquisitions, Logistics, Technology) with the USMA whether this system should be pursued and developed across the Academy centered two research efforts on technology CIO/G6, USMA G3, U.S. Corps of Cadets S3, the Office of the force. Both LUT and RATE fit squarely within (Superintendent) to gather important data with USMA cadets and U.S. Dean operations and USMAPS working together to help field Lt. Gen. (Darryl A.) Williams’ force protection priority and the Military Academy Preparatory School cadet the results. entire team is hopeful that novel tools and strategies will help us candidates as the primary targets while other Both programs are meant to inform future Department of refine our procedures to keep our community healthy and safe.” USMA personnel voluntarily participated. The two the Army and Department of Defense systems development to The device is considered a uniform-issued item to be worn daily efforts studied are the Rapid Analysis of Threat improve force protection, and the hope is the feedback from the while the LUT is active. The device will begin its activity during Exposure (RATE) study and the Limited User devices will drive improvement and system evolution. the Army-Navy Game when there are approximately 8,800 cadets Test (LUT) with information being compiled over The purpose of the RATE study is to collect data to inform the and midshipmen at Michie Stadium. the next few months from each data gathering. RATE algorithm. The anonymized data is sent via a participant’s LUT participants will use the wearable device when Approximately 1,300 personnel were issued the cellphone; however, it doesn’t rely on the participants being at physically on West Point while performing official duties, e.g., Garmin Fenix 6 watch and Oura Ring between Nov. West Point, said Col. Edward Teague, USMA CIO/G6. official travel as mission allows. In all other situations, wearing 30-Dec. 3 in the Haig Room at Jefferson Library. “The RATE tracker leverages physiological monitoring data the LUT device is optional for participants. For two days, Dec. 4-5 in Eisenhower Hall, the from the wearable devices (Garmin Fenix 6S + 6S Pro watch and The goal of the study is to determine whether the wearable majority of cadets received the Samsung Galaxy Oura Ring) to recognize non-obvious infection related changes device can help prevent the community spread of COVID-19 and in a person’s health status,” said Phillip Harman, JPEO provide rapid, accurate and precise proximity logging to other Watch 3 for the Limited User Test for proximity CBRND lead systems engineer. “It delivers the individual a risk device wearers. This in turn will provide a platform for future logging to help force protection support traditional score indicating the degree of possible exposure to infectious capability growth. contact tracing. Photo by Eric S. Bartelt/PV agents, to include chemical and biological agents, to enable “The LUT is assessing a secure framework that can collect the “We feel the two efforts will play a central role in the future of individuals and their organizations to act proactively to better proximity logging data now but could also be the foundation of an infectious disease management. If RATE performs as promised, manage health amid infectious agents.” enterprise approach to securely collect Soldier health data that can it would reduce the burden of contact tracing significantly by However, since COVID-19 is at the forefront of everyone’s be used to help protect Soldiers in the future,” said Steven C. Hart, providing an individual notice that she or he may be infected minds and the hypothesis of the RATE device is it may systems engineer for ASA(ALT’s) Chief Technology Office. “In earlier on in the disease cycle,” Wickiser said. “LUT, on the other provide a warning up to 48 hours before an individual becomes the future, this type of secure data transmission construct could hand, will provide the traditional contact tracing team a more symptomatic by monitoring one’s body changes. enable human performance or medical data to be assessed and detailed and accurate account of who an infected teammate was Harman said that the RATE device collects data and acted upon to ensure Soldier health and performance.” nearby while he or she may have been contagious. monitors details such as heart rate variations, blood oxygen/ The LUT requires high-density deployment to receive “So, if the systems are found to work well, it would be oxygenation levels, pulse and temperature variations to determine meaningful data feedback. After USMA finishes its easy to see how together they would provide a more robust if someone is on the onset of getting sick within those 48 hours. participation, DOD will take the findings from the data response to infectious disease while providing the commander “The overall goal of the RATE study is to assess a newly collected from the LUT and then create a hybrid solution for a clearer picture of the threat,” he added. developed technology that promises to provide our cadets consideration to roll out and expand to several U.S. Army The information relayed on the watch is proximal, meaning and warfighters with additional protection from infectious Training and Doctrine Command and Forces Command units. actual GPS coordinates are not sent. Data collected is anonymized disease,” Dr. Ken Wickiser, Associate Dean for Research The cadet participants also have the option to add apps, like the RATE research. Team COVID will have a key to ID and and Professor of Biochemistry, said. “If we determine that this connect the device to their phone and use the device to track contact cadets in the event of an infection and if follow-on tracing system is capable of warning a teammate that he or she might their fitness. actions become necessary. be infected prior to them feeling the normal symptoms of an “The cadets enjoy having a daily detailed analysis of their The LUT testing is operational for the next two months until infection, then we will be able to control the threat of contagions exercise regimen including their sleep and rest levels, which February. Overall, cadets and cadet candidates will participate while increasing the readiness of the force. we know so many young students and warfighters struggle with in either program, but not both. “Through the use of these commercially available rings and today,” Wickiser said. Ultimately, the hope is that the information gathered from watches, we collect normal data streams such as skin temperature, When appropriately configured, the watch can determine both efforts will help be a game-changer to limiting the number heart rate and breathing rate,” Wickiser, who is the principal how long the wearer has been in close proximity to other LUT of people contracting sickness, such as COVID-19, in the investigator of the effort, said. “The beauty of systems like RATE participants. Anyone wearing the device that a user has come future in dense populations such as academy environments and and LUT is that they don’t rely on expensive, custom-designed within six feet of for longer than 15 minutes in a 24-hour period deployed units. tools for the warfighter; these devices can be purchased by anyone will be tracked as a potential candidate for infection in the event “The Army is focused on the readiness and well-being with a credit card and a connection to the internet. For us to really of a COVID-19 positive test result. of Soldiers,” Wickiser said. “Technology being able to address put the system to the test, we will have to observe verified cases The watch represents a system of systems providing those needs quickly, inexpensively and consistently is of great of various infections. We believe the winter season will provide Team COVID and USMA leadership data-driven logs to value to the leadership. We hope to assess the technology behind us the opportunity to monitor the onset and recovery of infections enhance contact tracing. The LUT technology will rapidly the LUT and RATE to provide our leaders a clearer understanding within the West Point population.” and, more completely, map who should be isolated, quarantined of what might augment our current tool kit in the fight against The RATE study is a multi-site operation, which includes or tested after the discovery of a COVID-19 positive cadet. infectious disease.” POINT Pointer View IN FOCUS: KELLER CORNER UPDATES December 17, 2020 9 Keller Corner: Weekly updates, COVID-19 info Keller Corner For a one-stop shop of all updated coronavirus information, Keller Army Community Hospital notifications, how to stop the spread of COVID-19, federal/state/local guidance and the U.S. Military Academy and Army Garrison West Point webpages, visit https://kach.amedd.army.mil/ West-Point-COVID-19-INFO/.

KACH accepting mammogram screening appointments Keller Army Community Hospital has completed the installation of the mammography equipment and is ready to accept appointments for mammogram screenings. The mammogram screening room is located on the first floor — between the Pharmacy and Primary Care. The American Cancer Society says: • Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms if they wish to do so. • Women ages 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. • Women ages 55 and older should switch to mammograms every two years, or can continue yearly screening. • Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer. • All women should communicate with their primary care physician to be familiar with the known benefits, limitations and potential harms linked to breast cancer screening. “This is a big boost for women’s health services at Keller,” said Col. Amy L. Jackson, commander, Keller Army Community Hospital. “I am glad to see mammogram screenings back online and encourage everyone to utilize this service.” Mammogram screening appointments can be scheduled through the Keller Radiology Department at 845-938-2714, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 December 17, 2020 Pointer View Understand the potential risks of going out By Keller Army Community Hospital with? • Spending more time with people increases spaces with less ventilation where it might be • Interacting with more people raises your their risk of becoming infected if there is any harder to keep people apart are more risky. With the holiday season comes holiday risk. chance that you may already be infected. People are wearing masks. Interacting shopping, dinners, events, etc. While COVID-19 • Being in a group with people who aren’t If you must go out, the CDC says activities without wearing masks also increases your risk. has restricted most of your movement, you may social distancing or wearing masks increases are safer if: If you must go out, Keller Army Community be looking for ways to resume some type of your risk. You can maintain at least 6 feet of space Hospital and West Point Public Health suggests holiday activities as safely as possible. While • Engaging with new people (e.g., those between you and others. COVID-19 spreads you remain vigilant with our proven non- there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, who don’t live with you) also raises your risk. easier between people who are within 6 feet pharmaceutical interventions, which include it is important to understand potential risks • Some people have the virus and don’t of each other. “properly” wearing a mask at all times and and how to adopt different types of prevention have any symptoms, and it is not yet known how They are held in outdoor spaces. Indoor frequent hand-washing or use of hand sanitizer. measures to protect yourself and to help reduce often people without symptoms can transmit the spread of COVID-19. the virus to others. The risk of an activity depends on many (B.) Can you keep six feet of space between factors, such as: you and others? Will you be outdoors or • Is COVID-19 spreading in your indoors? community? • The closer you are to other people who • Will you have a potential close contact may be infected, the greater your risk of getting with someone who is sick or anyone who is not sick. wearing a mask (and may be asymptomatic)? • Keeping distance from other people is • Are you at increased risk of severe illness? especially important for people who are at • Do you take everyday actions to protect higher risk for severe illness, such as older yourself from COVID-19? adults and those with underlying medical If you must go out, it is important for you conditions. to consider your own personal situation and the • Indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor risk for you, your family, and your community spaces where it might be harder to keep people before venturing out. apart and there’s less ventilation. In general, the more closely you interact (C.) What’s the length of time that you will with others and the longer that interaction, be interacting with people? the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. So, • Spending more time with people who may think about: be infected increases your risk of becoming (A.) How many people will you interact infected. THE KELLER SPOTLIGHT While COVID-19 has restricted most of your movement, you may be looking for ways to resume some type of holiday activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, it is important to understand potential risks and how to adopt different types of prevention measures to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Above) The graphic above lists the low, medium and high potential COVID-19 risks from activities that people participate in. Courtesy Graphic

Keller Army Community Hospital would like to welcome 1st Lt. Sarah Rondinone, MS, RD, CDN: To schedule an appointment with Rondinone: • See your Primary Care Provider for a referral. • Active Duty Service Members enrolled in the ABCP can self-refer. We thank you for putting your trust in Army Medicine and Keller Army Community Hospital … where Army Medicine is Army Strong. Courtesy Graphic from Keller Army Community Hospital Pointer View CoMMUnitY/Mwr deCeMBer 17, 2020 11

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fi re ring and charcoal grill. Now available, four family style cabins with dining and table sitting area. Wood, bagged ice and Lake Frederick patches available for purchase. For more details or to book your reservations online, visit westpoint.armymwr.com or MWR events/oﬀ erings call 845-938-2503. Framing and engraving with West Point Arts and Crafts The custom framing experts at West Point Arts and Crafts can turn any achievement into a timeless work of art. Choose from over 500 quality moldings, 450 acid-free mats and opt FEATURED EVENT for UV-Protective glass to prevent fading. (NEW) Ski/Snowboard lessons Arts and Crafts also off er engraving for any special occasion. registration at Victor Constant Give them a call for any special engraving items you may have. Ski Area Ongoing Arts and Crafts easy and quick pricing allows you to design to your budget. For more Ski/snowboard lessons details, call 845-938-4812. registration is ongoing for Military DOD ID card holders only and is Dinner-To-Go Delivery Service for West Point Residents open to the general public at 9 a.m. The West Point Club’s Dinner-To-Go is available Monday through Friday. Friday. Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify a pick up time between 4–6:30 p.m. and Open to ages 7 and older. pick up your meal at the West Point Club’s Benny Havens Lounge. Ski lessons start Jan. 11 and Servings for four or six are available for a nominal fee. ski/snowboard lessons starts For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub.com or call 845-446-5506/5504. Jan. 23. Register online at victorconstantski.com. For more Youth Sports Virtual Sessions ongoing through Jan. 5 details, call 845-938-8810. Register for Child and Youth Services youth sports virtual online sessions now through Jan. 5. Youth must register through webtrac or at Parent Central. Sessions available are: • Monday — Yoga, Jan. 11-Feb. 8 (No class Jan. 18). • Tuesday — Speed & Agility, Jan. 12-Feb. 2. • Wednesday — Functional Fitness, Jan. 13-Feb. 3. • Thursday — Healthy Habits, Jan. 14-Feb. 4. Youth may enroll in multiple four-week free sessions. Equipment will be available to sign-out, if needed, and youth must have access to Google Classroom. For more details, including age group and time increments, visit westpointcys.com or call 845-938-3208. COMMUNITY FEATURED ITEMS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Vehicle Safety Compliance Inspection Before you hit the road for your holiday break, the West Point Military Police will conduct MWR ANNOUNCEMENTS vehicle safety compliance inspections at its three ACPS locations. Before you exit the installation, an MP will ask if you want to volunteer for this inspection. (NEW) CYS Holiday Take Home Kits If you accept, he will direct you to the inspection point area. The Child and Youth Services is off ering holiday take home kits for free and they are available This inspection is NOT MANDATORY. It is voluntary basis only, but all personnel exiting to youth in grades 6-12 with a current CYS registration. Youth may pick-up the kits between 2-6 the installation will be asked. p.m. today and Friday at the Middle School & Teen Center, 500 Washington Road. Vehicle safety compliance inspections will take place 3-5 p.m. today. Youth may choose either a painting or gingerbread house kit. Kits are available on a fi rst-come, The locations are Building 616, PMO offi ce, in the vicinity of Thayer Gate; Building 912, fi rst-served basis. Youth are encouraged to post their photos to the MST virtual program Google Class III facility, in the vicinity near Washington Gate; and the Lichtenberg Tennis Center Classroom to share their work. For more details, visit westpointcys.com or call 845-938-3727. on Stony Lonesome Road. If you have any questions, contact the West Point Military Police Provost Marshal Offi ce Victor Constant Ski Area ski passes on sale now for DOD cardholders at 938-3333. The Victor Constant Ski Area 2020-21 ski passes are on sale online now for DOD cardholders only through Tuesday. Ski passes for the general public go on sale Wednesday. West Point Commissary holiday hours MWR will also have seasonal equipment and locker rentals available online. The West Point Commissary hours during the Christmas holidays are as follows: The passes can be purchased online at victorconstantski.com. For more details, call • Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; 845- 938-8810. • Dec. 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; • Dec. 25, Closed. (NEW) Victor Constant Ski Lodge locker rentals There are 85 seasonal lockers on the lower fl oor of the Class of ’48 Victor Constant Ski Town of Highlands Santa’s Toy Box Lodge available for rental annually for occupancy by eligible patrons. No child in the Town of Highlands will be without a present to open this Christmas. For Seasonal lockers are capable of holding two sets of skis, boots and poles, or four pairs of the 27th year, Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio is sponsoring a toy collection drive with skis. Locks are not included. There is a nominal fee for the seasonal locker rentals. a “Toy Box” in the lobby of the Village Hall. To register online, visit victorconstantski.com or call 845-938-8810 for more details. Community residents are asked to donate a new, unwrapped toy that will make its way to a child in the community who might not otherwsie have a gift under the tree this holiday season. Lake Frederick Winter Cabin Rentals through March 31 Gifts for children are in the categories of tot, child and teen, and can be dropped off at Enjoy Lake Frederick this fall and winter season. Bunk House rentals will be available to the Village Hall from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through Monday. For more details on rent through March 31 at a nominal fee. The rentals include heat, mini fridge, picnic table, the toy drive, call 945-446-3400. 12 December 17, 2020 Pointer View

West Point Family Homes LifeWorks program offers events and activities throughout the year to foster community spirit and a strong neighborhood environment. Like us on our Facebook page at West Point Family Housing resident portal to find out new information and updates regarding about community and LifeWorks events. Join us whenever possible for LifeWorks events. The events are always free and open to current West Point Family Homes residents. These are the LifeWorks events for December:

• Holiday Home Decorating Contest, Friday—Nominate a home that you feel has the holiday spirit and deserves to be considered for our house decorating contest. Only homes nominated will be judged. To nominate a home, simply email the address to jgellman@ bbcgrp.com by 8 a.m. Friday, judging will take place after dark that evening.

• Holiday DYI crafts, Friday—We will have Holiday DYI crafts available for pick up from 2-4:30 p.m. Friday at B126 Washington Road, outside LifeWorks Office. We ask that you please only take crafts for your family and be respectful. We want to provide for as many children as we possibly can.

• Holiday DYI crafts, Monday—We will have Holiday DYI crafts available for pick up from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday at B126 Washington Road, outside LifeWorks Office. We ask that you please only take crafts for your family and be respectful. We want to provide for as many children as we possibly can. If you have any ideas or suggestions for new LifeWorks events, or you would like to be put on the LifeWorks distribution list, email Jodi Gellman at [email protected] or call 845-446-6407.

The West Point Family Homes LifeWorks program would like to wish everyone in the West Point community a safe and Happy Holidays! 14 deCeMBer 17, 2020 sPorts Pointer View

Murray’s free throw lifts Army over Quinnipiac Junior forward Kate Murray put home a free throw with 2.6 seconds remaining to push Army women’s basketball past Quinnipiac, 51-50, Saturday afternoon at the People's United Center in Hamden, Conn. The freebie came on the heels of Quinnipiac’s Rose Caverly hitting a three-pointer to even the score at 50 with six seconds left in regulation. After missing the fi rst shot from the line, Murray sunk the second to help Army improve to 3-2 on the season. The Bobcats dropped to 2-2. Murray fi nished with a game-high 16 points on 4-of-10 shooting from the fi eld and was 7-of-10 from the line. She was one of three Black Knights to score in double-fi gures, as junior guard Alisa Fallon fi nished with 12 points and junior guard Natalie Stralkus with 11. Fallon also corralled 12 rebounds to record the double-double. Photo courtesy of Army Athletic Communications

FOOTBALL Sports calendar SATURDAY, 3 P.M.—AIR FORCE, MICHIE STADIUM (TV: CBS SPORTS NETWORK.) DEC. 26, TBA—TBA, INDEPENDENCE BOWL, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. (TV: ESPN.)

HOCKEY

JAN. 3, 7:05 P.M.—SACRED HEART, TATE RINK.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

JAN. 2, TBA—COLGATE, CHRISTL ARENA.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

JAN. 3, TBA—COLGATE, CHRISTL ARENA. **VIEW ARMY WEST POINT SCHEDULE AT WWW.GOARMYWESTPOINT.COM/CALENDAR.ASPX?. 16 deCeMBer www17, 2020.GoarMYwestPoint.CoM tHe Pointer View deCeMBer 17, 2020 V o l . 77, n o . 49 dUtY, Honor, CoUntrY sPorts Football tops Navy 15-0 in historic Michie Stadium win By Rachel Caton Army Athletic Communications

For the fi rst time since 1969, the Army football team shut out Navy, 15-0, in a historic game on Saturday afternoon at Michie Stadium. For the fi rst time since 1943, the Army- Navy Game, presented by USAA, was played at Michie Stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions placed on gatherings in its originally-planned location of Philadelphia. In front of approximately 12,722 fans, 8,800 of them the Corps of Cadets and the Brigade of Midshipmen, Army shut out the Midshipmen for the fi rst time since a 27-0 victory on Nov. 29, 1969. In the shutout, the defense held Navy to just 117 yards of total off ense on 42 plays. They rushed for just 108 yards on 35 attempts and passed for nine yards on 1-for-7 passing. Senior captain and linebacker Amadeo West led the way with a career-high nine tackles, a number also matched by fellow linebacker, junior Arik Smith. The Army offense won the time-of- possession battle, 35:16 to 24:22 and collected 162 total yards on 54 plays, with 134 rushing yards and 28 passing. Sophomore quarterback Tyhier Tyler scored his second-career touchdown and rushed for 96 yards on 26 carries. A foggy afternoon at Michie Stadium, the Black Knights got on the board fi rst, as freshman kicker Quinn Maretzki nailed a 37-yard fi eld goal attempt with 12:41 left in the second quarter to get on the board fi rst. With neither team generating much off ense in the fi rst half, Maretzki missed a 38-yard fi eld goal with 1:41 left in the half after a botched snap, but the Black Knights took their 3-0 lead into the half. For the fi rst time since 1969, the Army football team shut out Navy, 15-0, in a historic game on Saturday afternoon at At the half, the Black Knights held the Michie Stadium. (Above) Quarterback Tyhier Tyler scored his second-career touchdown early in the fourth quarter and Mids to just 52 rushing yards on 18 carries rushed for 96 yards on 26 carries for the game. Photo by John Pellino/USMA PAO and 0 passing yards. The Black Knights nearly Tyler delivered the fi rst touchdown of the day for played on The Plain. This was Army’s fi rst win • Navy was again held to just two fi rst downs identical, 52 rushing yards on 23 carries and 28 either side as a four-yard rush plus Maretzki’s at home. in the second half. passing yards. extra point made it 10-0, Black Knights. • President Donald Trump was in attendance • Army recorded its first safety since Navy’s fi rst drive of the third quarter really The defense came up big once again, as for the Army-Navy game for the third Richard Glover had a tackle in the end zone vs. turned the tide for the Black Knights, as a huge sophoore defenesive back Daryan McDonald consecutive year. This was the fourth time that Wake Forest on Sept. 21, 2013. defensive goal line stand saw the Mids turn the tackled Navy’s Mark Walker for a loss of 14 Trump attended the game as he was also at the • The Black Knights told the brave story of ball over on downs from the Army one-yard yards on a second-and-10 play, giving the Black 2016 contest. the Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division during line. Junior defensive back Cedric Cunningham Knights a safety to make it 12-0. • The Black Knights have won four of the the Korean War. The Tropic Lightning Di- vision made a touchdown-saving play, as he stopped a The fourth quarter continued to be all Black last five meetings between the two service served with speed and fast strike precision as 52-yard Xavier Arline rush that gave the Mids Knights, as Maretzki added his second fi eld goal academies. their motto symbolizes. fi rst and 10 from the Army two-yard line. of the day, this one a 40-yard strike to push the • Army is now 8-2 on season and 7-0 at From there West and senior defensive lead to 15-0 with 2:20 left. home. QUOTES lineman Nick Stokes stopped Nelson Smith That 15-0 lead would hold true and the • This was the fi rst time since Nov. 29, 1969, Rhattigan short with a one-yard gain to the Army one- Black Knights snapped the one-game losing that Army shutout Navy. The Cadets won that (Reference: On the goal line stand) yard line. streak to their rival and have won four-of-the- game 27-0 in Philadelphia, Pa. “The goal line stand was something else. Next play, Smith stopped Nelson for a loss last-fi ve matchups between the two academies. • The game marks Army's 10th all-time We did it a few weeks ago against Cincinnati of one. After a timeout, senior linebacker Jon shutout in the series. so when it got down to it, I think everyone Rhattigan made a huge stop on Arline just a Notes • After allowing a 52-yard run on Navy's believed that we were going to keep them out yard shy, setting up fourth and goal from the • This marked the fi rst since 1943 that the opening possession which put Navy at the of the end zone. one-yard line. Army-Navy Game, presented by USAA, was 2-yard line, Army made a strong defensive stand "Even when they get to the one-yard line, West and sophomore defensive back played at Michie Stadium. The only other two and forced a turnover on downs. we're going to stuff them, we’re going to defend Marquel Broughton stopped Smith for no gain years the game had been played at West Point • In total, there were just fi ve fi rst downs that end zone. I feel very proud to be a part of and the ball was turned over on downs. were 1890 (fi rst all-time meeting) and 1892 in the fi rst half. Army had three, while Navy this defense. Everyone went out there and did Then on the fi rst drive of the fourth quarter, (third meeting). Both of those games were had two. their 1/11th and I’m very thankful for this win.”