Gillis Field House was standing room only. Those in attendance could barely hear what the person next to them was cheering, but at the same time could hear all the action taking place on the court. The cadet fan section, filled with painted chests and fatheads of the athletes, was rowdy with excitement as the Army West Point volleyball team continued to perform well throughout a five-set battle against service academy rival Navy.
All eyes were on center court, but there was one fan who was watching one player in particular from afar. While on deployment in Afghanistan, this particular fan was cheering just as loud as those in attendance.