The Flying Team conducted flight and simulator training recently at the 2nd Aviation hangar at Stewart airport. Team members familiarized themselves with the operation of the new Redbird simulator that they will use to train for the upcoming Regionals competition to be held in Schenectady, NY. Team members also began semester check-rides in the Piper Warrior aircraft and look forward to a great season.
Aviation Flight and Simulator Training
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Game Notes: Football Turns Attention to Buffalo
The Army West Point Football team hits the road for the second-straight week and for the second game of a three-game road swing when they travel to Buffalo to face off against the undefeated Bulls on Saturday. Army will be facing its fourth undefeated team in as many weeks when it heads to Buffalo this weekend. The contest will air live on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan and Corey Chavious on the call. The game can also be heard on the Army Sports Network through the TuneIn app or goarmywestpoint.com.
How to Follow: Television - CBS Sports Network | Radio - Army Sports Network | Game Notes - Army Notes | Live Stats - UBBulls.com | Twitter - @ArmyWP_Football
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Cadets at the 61st Annual Stueben Parade
The German Forum of the USMA attended the 61st annual German-American Steuben Parade on 5th avenue in New York City. 21 West Point Cadets joined with 12 German and Austrian Exchange students to represent the Academy to the international community and the city of New York. This event allowed Cadets to build relationships with their international guests in the Semester Exchange Program (SEP), experience German-American culture as represented by the Bundeswehr.
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Cassalia Collects Third Straight PL Weekly Honor
Yearling Sydney Cassalia of the Army West Point women's soccer team collected her third consecutive Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week award on Monday. Cassalia becomes the first player since Bucknell's Jessica Ratner to be named goalkeeper of the week three times in a row in 2016 and the first Cadet to do so since Alex Lostetter in 2008. It was the fifth weekly honor of her career.
The Omaha, Neb., native led Army to a 1-0-1 week, allowing just one goal on 10 shots in 200 minutes of play. Cassalia saw her scoreless streak of 495:17 come to an end in the 48th minute against Marist, marking Army's longest scoreless streak since 2008 when Alex Lostetter did not allow a goal in 814:04. Additionally, Cassalia recorded her seventh shutout of the season against Colgate on Saturday, the most by a Cadet in a single season since Monica Lee's program-record 15 clean sheets in 2011. Her career total was bumped up to 13 which is one shy of tying Annah Castellini for fifth all-time. Read More
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USASMDC Branch Week Visit
The Space and Missile Defense (SMD) Program, as part of the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (PANE), hosted representatives from US Army Space & Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) to address the question of 'Why Space?'. Mr. Mike Connolly, Director of the Army Space Professional Development Office, and COL Eric Handy '89 (ADA/FA40), Deputy Commander for Support, USASMDC/Army Force Strategic Command, represented SMDC as they both educated cadets and faculty about the many facets of Space Support to global operations, and the opportunities to serve within the Space Operations (Functional Area 40) community. Accompanying them were Ms. Theresa Baht (SMDC Contractor, former FA40) and 1LT Matthew Gramling '16 (ADA). Two seminars were held and a Space Operations (FA40) table with a static display was manned during the Second-Class Symposium at Eisenhower Hall. Topics discussed during the seminars included why the Army is involved in space and why space is important to each of us. Highlighted specifically was the growing dependence on space by Army units at levels, specifically Brigade Combat Teams (with over 3000 pieces of space-enabled equipment). During the seminar COL Handy demonstrated use of the space tablet - outfitted with software that can assist with mission planning.
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Civil Engineering Club Hosts MG Toy
Major General Mark Toy spoke to cadets and faculty in the civil engineering program. The audience also included cadets that intend to branch Engineers, as well as Engineer officers from other departments. MG Toy shared his experiences in the regiment and offered advice to the aspiring Engineers.
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Jeff Monken Press Conference Quotes: Buffalo
Army West Point football head coach Jeff Monken met with members of the local media on Tuesday afternoon for his weekly press conference inside Nowak Auditorium.
The Black Knights head into their second leg of a three-game road swing when they travel to Buffalo on Saturday afternoon for a noon kickoff on CBS Sports Network.
(Ref.: Opening statement)
"Good afternoon. We're getting ready for a rainy day of practice here to get prepared for Buffalo. We're coming off a really tough, emotional loss this past weekend. But it was a heck of a battle and Oklahoma's got a great team. They made some terrific plays down the stretch to beat us and got us stopped on offense. When we looked like we had a chance to have the winning drive there at the end, they made a stop and got the ball back. After going to overtime they again just made some plays down the stretch but it was a great effort by our team and I was really proud of them. The important thing for us is to transition to this week. We're playing an undefeated team again for the fifth week in a row so it certainly doesn't get any easier. This game will be a great challenge for us. We lost to them two years ago and we had to come from behind in the fourth quarter to win it last year. Read More
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USMA Rock Band Rocks the C&LS Tailgate
The Rock Band Club performed for the first time this year at the Chemistry and Life Sciences' Tailgate after Army Defeated Hawaii. The club was surprised to hear that their host, COL John Burpo, Department Head, is a guitar player. COL Burpo joined the Cadets for most of the set as they performed for their fellow classmates, faculty, and families. The club's goal is to learn and perform feel-good rock music to increase positive social well-being throughout the academy.
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West Garners CSFL Offensive Player of the Week Nod
Firstie quarterback Keegan West of the Army West Point sprint football team was named the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Black Knights to a 17-14 victory over service-academy rival Navy last weekend.
West earned his first career recognition from the league after going 27-for-37 through the air for 248 yards. The West Point, N.Y., native tossed two touchdowns and added 24 rushing yards on five carries. He led the Black Knights on two game-tying drives before orchestrating a 15 play, 68-yard drive that resulted in the game-winning field goal. West was an impressive 8-for-9 for 91 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Additionally, he threw his 35th career touchdown pass in the game.
He improved to 2-1 all-time against Navy and guided the Cadets to their second consecutive win over Navy, the first time Army has won back-to-back Star Games since 2012-13. The Black Knights open their home 2018 slate on Saturday when they host Saint Thomas Aquinas at 1 p.m. at Shea Stadium.
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Parliamentary Debate Tournament at University of Pittsburgh
The majority of the USMA Speech and Parliamentary Debate team competed recently and it resulted in major victories for West Point. CDTs Foust '21 and Ghosh '21 competed in the semi-final round of novice debate. CPT Stephen Dilorenzo, the team OIC, accompanied the team to the University of Pittsburgh to provide mentorship and support for the team. The team sent three novice teams and three varsity teams to compete at Brown. CDTs Chen '19, Foust, and Ghosh won the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th best novice speaker awards, respectively. All teams gained valuable debating experience.
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Fly Fishing in the Esopus River
Eight cadets in the Fly Fishing club, under the club Cadet in Charge (CIC) acting also as Officer in Charge (OIC), safely conducted the day trip and linked up with members of the Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited (TU) to fish the Esopus River. Weather and water conditions were nice, and the TU mentors helped the cadets catch rainbow and brown trout. Experienced cadets mentored beginners and the cadets learned from the TU club how another fly fishing club operates and learned insights from their years of experience on the Esopus River. The club is thankful for the support of DCA, external donations, and external volunteers that all were critical to make this trip successful.
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Department of History OPD on BRS
MAJ Aaron Stark of the Department of Social Sciences, presented an Officer Professional Development (OPD) to the Department of History on the Army’s Blended Retirement System (BRS). MAJ Stark presented some models he has constructed and provided some advice on the questions officers should ask themselves and consider before they make finalizing their decision to opt in or out of the BRS.
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Sailing Competes in the Battle of Lake Erie
The Dinghy Sailing Team of the USMA Sailing Team traveled to Erie, PA to compete in the Battle of Lake Erie, an intercollegiate sailing competition that pits many of the best college sailing teams in the nation against one another. This year, USMA sent five cadets to race two boats, skippered by Cadets Jennifer Suter '19 and Chloe Headrick '21. Both teams captured multiple first and second place finishes over a series of races, placing the team third overall for the weekend. This positioned the team well at the upcoming SUNY Maritime Fall Open.
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The West Point Band Performs and Teaches Cadets
Members of the West Point Band, led by MSG Michael Reifenberg, instructed cadets enrolled in Society and Culture in American History on the development of African American musical styles from 1850 to 1960. During their class, the Band provided live demonstrations on various musical styles to include Classic Blues, Boogie Woogie, Ragtime, Dixieland, and Bebop. The Band's performance and discussion gave cadets a better understanding of how and why African American music developed a distinct style and how it influenced American culture and society as a whole. The presentation fit into the larger theme of the class from the margins to mainstream. Through the course, cadets examine the history of American society and culture thematically by analyzing how and why the culture and ideas of marginal groups have been incorporated into mainstream American society. With the assistance and expertise of the West Point Band, the cadets walked away with a better understanding of this dynamic.
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Women's Soccer Outlasts Lafayette in Home Win
After a one-hour-and-32-minute lightning delay, the Army West Point women's soccer team outlasted Lafayette for a 1-0 victory at Malek Stadium at Clinton Field Wednesday evening. Yearling Erynn Johns came up with the game-deciding play in the 21st minute when she stole the ball off the foot of a Lafayette defender and dribbled around the Leopard player. The Austin, Texas, native then fired a shot from 18-yards out that crept past the outstretched hand of the goalkeeper and under the crossbar to give the Black Knights a 1-0 edge.
After controlling play for most of the first half, the home side saw Lafayette assert itself and possessed the ball through the first 20 minutes of the final period. That run came to an end with 35:02 remaining, however, when a lightning strike started a 1:32 delay. When the two sides returned to the field, the Cadets were able to regroup and prevent Lafayette from creating any more threatening scoring chances. Read More
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CDT Brown 61st Civil Affairs Detachment, Kuwait AIAD
CDT Sam Brown, a Department of Geography & Environmental Engineering (GEnE) Human-Environment major, completed a three-week Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) with the 61st Civil Affairs Detachment at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. During his time with the 61st, CDT Brown worked with the Middle East CIM team, covering Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAS, Jordan and Egypt. He leveraged his academic knowledge of human geography and environmental interaction to analyze current events and their projected impact on US Army interests. Additionally, he developed products examining the Jordanian Syrian refugee crisis and the current Jordanian PMESII status which he briefed to MG McCormick, the Task Force Commanding General. Lastly, Sam toured the city of Fahaheel, which gave him an in-person perspective on the social divide between Kuwaitis and foreign-born workers. This AIAD gave CDT Brown the ability to apply his knowledge outside of West Point, as well as develop a more nuanced appreciation for how events in Jordan play into US foreign interest calculations.
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Brinson Named Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy
Army West Point football's firstie linebacker Kenneth Brinson has been named a semifinalist for the 2018 William V. Campbell Trophy®. The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) proudly announced today the 179 semifinalists list, and Brinson was among those named. The award recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation. Brinson has compiled 11 total tackles in Army's opening four games with two tackles for a loss of eight yards. The Kennesaw, Ga., native has picked up two sacks for eight yards and currently sits tied for eighth in Academy lore with 10.5 career take downs.
The NFF will announce 12-14 finalists on Oct. 31, and each of them will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 60th NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class. The finalists will travel to New York City for the 61st NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 4, where their accomplishments will be highlighted in front of one of the most powerful audiences in all of sports. Live during the event, one member of the class will be declared as the winner of the 29th William V. Campbell Trophy and have his postgraduate scholarship increased to $25,000. Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates for the awards must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of playing eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. The class is selected each year by the NFF Awards Committee, which is comprised of a nationally recognized group of media, College Football Hall of Famers and athletics administrators. Read More
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COL(R) Mead '57 Still Guided by Department Principles
The Academy welcomed back COL(R) Dana Mead and his wife, Nancy, for a faculty seminar and interview with the Center for Oral History. COL Mead previously served in the Department of Social Sciences as the Deputy Head from 1974 -1978 and Acting Head during AY75-76. Following his retirement from the Army, COL Mead began a business career, first at International Paper and then as President, Chair, and CEO of Tenneco, a financially troubled conglomerate. During his discussion with faculty, COL Mead explained how the Department’s principles of "Be Kind" and "Doctrine of No Surprises" continued to guide his leadership style throughout his years as a business executive.
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How to Follow – Army at Buffalo
Fans from around the world will have a number of options to follow the Army football team as it takes on Buffalo Saturday at noon. CBS Sports Network and the Army Sports Network highlight the choices.
Television: CBS Sports Network | On-Air Time: 12:02 p.m.
Army West Point Sports Network:
On-Air Time: 10:00 a.m., Army Football Tailgate Show
Pregame Show: 11:30 a.m., Black Knights Game Day
Flagships: WBNR (1260 AM, Beacon, N.Y.); WLNA (1420 AM, Peekskill, N.Y.)
New York City Affiliates: WMCA (570 AM, New York City, N.Y.)
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West Point Mountaineering in the Shawagunks
The Army West Point Mountaineering Club took eight cadets to the Shawagunks Mountain Range in New Paltz, NY, to participate in a day of outdoor climbing. The members of the club who participated in this trip section include cadets Justin Gittemeier '21, Ben Mustonen '21, Ian Navarro '20, Jared Ells '19, Christopher Rieping '19, George Plantenga '21, Gerrit Rummel '21, and Christian Witkop '21. This trip was focused on continuing to learn top rope anchor building and top rope belaying skills. Participants of the trip section gained experience with outdoor rock climbing practicing on routes at levels 5.4 – 5.10.
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