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VOL. 64, NO. 2 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY JANUARY 12, 2007 Gates recommends new military leaders By Samantha L. Quigley Army Lt. Gen. David Petraeus to American Forces Press Service succeed Army Gen. George Casey as commander of Multinational W A S H I N G T O N - - Force Iraq. Defense Secretary Robert M. He recommended Casey, in Gates announced Jan. 5 his turn, for appointment as the new recommendations to President U.S. Army chief of staff, to replace Bush for nominations to fill key Gen. Peter Schoomaker. military leadership and command Former Defense Secretary positions. Donald Rumsfeld called Gates recommended that U.S. Schoomaker from retirement in Navy Adm. William J. “Fox” 2003 to serve in the top Army post. Fallon, commander of U.S. Pacific Casey served as Schoomaker’s Command, succeed U.S. Army Gen. vice chief of staff before becoming John Abizaid as commander of the commander of ground forces in U.S. Central Command. Abizaid Iraq. has commanded CENTCOM since Petraeus has served as July 7, 2003 and is due to retire commander of the U.S. Army this spring. Combined Arms Center and Fort “In departing Central Command, Armed Forces Blood Drive Leavenworth, Kan., since Oct. 20, Tammy Montlavo, a civilian technician from Fort Lewis, Wash., prepares to collect blood from Gen. John Abizaid will cap what 2005. Cadet 3rd Class Rebecca Moschel (left) and Cadet 4th Class Joseph Vanduser. The Armed has been one of the most storied Before that, he served Services Blood Program, in coordination with the American Red Cross, conducted their annual military careers in recent memory,” three critical missions in Iraq: blood drive here at Eisenhower Hall Monday through Thursday. The ASBP collects blood Gates said in a press release. commanding the 101th Airborne only from servicemembers, government civilians, retirees and their family members. Much Gates called Fallon the right Division, the Multinational Security of the blood will be stored to be sent to operation theaters, when needed, and some will be person to take over from Abizaid. Transition Command and the distributed locally. KATHY EASTWOOD/PV “A naval flight officer who NATO Training Mission Iraq. flew combat missions in Vietnam, Petraeus led the 101st Division Adm. Fallon combines nearly four in Mosul during the first year of decades of military experience Operation Iraqi Freedom. In that with a fresh perspective on the role, he “oversaw a multifaceted New governance will improve challenges America faces in program that within months the Central Command’s area of established local government, military health care system operations,” Gates said. “Fox restarted the local economy and Fallon is one of the best strategic stood up local security forces,” By Sgt. Sara Wood, USA battlefield medicine and in the training at a new center in San thinkers in uniform today and his Gates noted. American Forces Press Service care of our wounded -- the best in Antonio, and it will also consolidate reputation for innovation is without Petraeus served as the first history,” Winkenwerder said. “But medical research. Any research peer.” commander of the Multinational WASHINGTON -- The new we have a vision, we have a clear that is unique to a specific service Gates also recommended Security Transition Command from governance plan for the military set of ideas that things can work will be preserved, Winkenwerder June 2004 to September 2005 and health care system, which is in its even better.” added. commanded the NATO Training very early stages, will improve the The new governance plan was “One of the things that we Mission Iraq from October 2004 care given to troops and their families approved by Deputy Defense wanted to do was to not break through September 2005. in today’s joint environment, the Secretary Gordon England Nov. 27, anything that works well today; we As he launched and led the Defense Department’s top health 2006. It calls for joint oversight and don’t think we’re going to do that coalition’s program to train and official said Jan. 5. leadership of several key functional at all,” he said. equip Iraq’s army and police, The idea behind the new areas across the health system, such D O D h e a l t h c a r e h a s Petraeus has been leading the effort governance plan is to have the as education and training, medical already consolidated in one to rewrite the military’s doctrine separate military services work research and health care delivery. area -- information technology. for defeating the insurgency, Gates together even more closely than Under the new plan, large local Winkenwerder praised the new said. they do now in the area of health markets that serve more than one electronic medical records system, Casey, who has served as care. This will improve the branch of the military will have a AHLTA, the “Armed Forces commander of Multinational efficiency and effectiveness of the unified authority, Winkenwerder Health Longitudinal Technology Force Iraq since July 2004, is the system, Dr. William Winkenwerder explained. This will allow for better Application,” which is used by all right person to hold the top Army Jr., assistant secretary of defense for decision making, increased cost services at all military treatment uniformed position, Gates said. health affairs, said in an interview effectiveness and shared resources, facilities. “There is no officer at this time at the Pentagon. he said. “We have the chance to do that YS ART EXHIBIT, “Our system does work well The Defense Department will page 6 See GATES on page 3 now; we have great outcomes in consolidate medical education and See GOVERNANCE on page 3 2 January 12, 2007 Effects of warm winter on people, plants, animals Commentary by good news. “They generally fl y south before sell the usual snow shovels, winter but the generally frigid state of Kathy Eastwood The bad news is ticks carrying this time of year. Northern ducks clothes and salt or ice scrapers. Minnesota has cancelled ice fi shing Staff Writer Lyme disease are more active now are not making their way down Many ski centers are operating in many areas because the ice is too as they are in warmer weather, from Canada as they usually do, in the red due to no snow and thin. St. Paul, Minn., may need to Many people are enjoying the according to Jim Beemer, fi sh and either.” temperatures are not dropping cancel their annual winter carnival spring-like winter weather we are wildlife biologist here. The early blooms are also enough to make snow. Some in late January, which generally having here and in many parts of “With this warm weather, people having some effect on people who migratory birds are not making the includes fantastic and imaginative the country as well as in Europe. need to take the same precautions usually suffer from spring/summer trip south and hibernating animals ice sculptures. Flowering bushes like forsythia, against ticks as they do in spring allergies or are allergic to mold. are not sleeping, allowing them to Most people in our area are which generally bloom in early and summer months,” he said. Although there has been a rise in continue to forage for food in some enjoying the weather, but with a spring, were seen in the local area There is one thing that Beemer fl u cases this year, the deaths from parts of the country. certain amount of dread. There is in late December. New York City noticed that took him by surprise pneumonia are below the epidemic According to meteorologists, the fear that we will be paying for and the Hudson Valley have not this winter. threshold for December, according this weather pattern is not necessarily it sometime in the near future with seen the white stuff yet. This is the “I went out to my yard in to the Center for Disease Control. part of global warming, but due to a severe weather event. But if some latest the area has gone without December and saw earth worms just Blooms generally signaling El Niño, a cyclical warming trend meteorologists who believe that El snow since 1877. after a rain, which is something that spring may not be around when they now underway in the Pacifi c Ocean, Niño is strengthening are correct, New Jersey had its warmest is quite odd at this time of year,” he should be if there is a hard freeze. which in turn affects the jet stream this warming trend could continue December since records started said. “Earth worms generally bore Tulips may need to be replaced as and has an effect on the weather. well into March. being kept 111 years ago, according really deep into the ground before a freeze can kill the bulbs. The Plains have seen back-to-back to “ABC News.” winter.” Worms were also out Many retailers are not able to blizzards in the past two weeks, Cherry trees are in bloom in after Monday’s rain along Thayer Washington, D.C., and the fall- Walkway. blooming cherry trees around Beemer has also noticed other West Point are blooming for the odd animal behavior locally due to second time. Golfers are enjoying the warmer-than-usual winter. an extended season and heating “The Red-winged Blackbird bills are a bit lower. That’s the is still around,” Beemer said. The members of the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Team are Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto (Garrison), Maj. Samantha Breton (USCC), Maj. Kim Kawamoto (ODIA) and Lt. Col. Robbie Williams (Dean). Community members can e-mail McMahon at Jeanette.McMahon@usma. edu for advice or to offer any recommendations on the program here. Cadets can also call the sexual assault support helpline at (845) 591- 7215. West Point Soldiers and civilians needing assistance can call (845) 938-3369.

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Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer, 938-3684 The Pointer View ® is published weekly by the USMA Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 600, West Point, N.Y. 10996 (845) 938-2015 See Solution on Page 7 January 12, 2007 3 Army announces signing bonus for short-timers WASHINGTON (Military to Soldiers who have expiration programs that were revised Dec. term of service date, not his stop- program are not eligible for the Report) -- The Army has a special term-of-service dates before Oct. 1 22. loss ETS date. increases. “signing bonus” for short-timers but who have been retained, or will ETS bonuses are a major As an example, a specialist in However, Soldiers who re-enlist who extend their enlistments within be retained, on active duty because feature of the fiscal 2007 retention MOS 11B (infantryman) is entitled upon completion of BEAR training the next three-and-a-half months. of stop-loss restrictions. campaign because they directly to a 1.5A multiplier and a bonus are eligible for the bonus plus-up if Under a policy that took effect The cap and multiplier increases affect end strength. Soldiers who capped at $10,000 under the regular their ETS is before Oct. 1. Wednesday, the Army will increase are in addition to regular caps and otherwise would count against inventory SRB program. Army policy does not allow Selective Re-enlistment Bonus multipliers in effect at the time of end strength are added to the plus However, if that same Soldier Soldiers to cancel a service multipliers for Soldiers whose re-enlistment. column when they re-enlist. has an ETS before Oct. 1, he now extension, to include a BEAR current terms of service expire in The ETS Selective Re- Last year, the Army re-enlisted is eligible for a 3.0 multiplier and extension, to gain entitlement to the fiscal 2007 and who re-enlist by enlistment bonus program applies more than 64,000 Soldiers and lump-sum bonus of up to $17,500 ETS cap and multiplier increases, April 30. to all SRB announcements currently paid out $623 million in retention if he re-ups by April 30. according to personnel officials. Depending on a Soldier’s rank in effect. bonuses, according to Lt. Col. For the past two years, the SRB Also, the new bonus entitlement and length of re-enlistment, the Included in that category is Gerald Conway, chief of the programs have featured lump-sum is not retroactive for ETS-eligible special incentive can equate to a the inventory-based SRB program enlisted professional development tiered payment caps of $10,000, Soldiers who already have re- bonus plus-up of up to $7,500. that was updated Jan. 5, and the branch, Office of the G-1, at the $15,000, $20,000, $25,000, enlisted. The new incentive also applies location-based and “deployed” Pentagon. $30,000 and $40,000, depending For additional details about Conway said he expects on rank and military occupational the ETS bonus program, Soldiers GATES, cont. from page 1 bonuses to total about the same in specialty. should contact their local retention Schoomaker’s vision and fiscal 2007, although the mission To qualify, Soldiers must have noncommissioned officer. leadership, the transformation (62,200) is slightly smaller than at least 17 months to 14 years of of the Army is well on its way, 2006. service and agree to extend their Delivery to the benefit of our Soldiers, The new retention option military careers by three to six problems? their families, and the safety of increases bonus multipliers by years. The bonuses are tax-free if 1.5 for Soldiers with ETS dates paid in a combat zone. F OR P V HOME DELIVERY our nation,” Gates said. “Every PROBLEMS CONTACT VALERIE MULLANE American is in Gen. Schoomaker’s of Oct. 1, 2006, through Sept. 30, Soldiers who extend their AT THE POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL AT debt for his willingness to return 2007. The increases are based on current terms of service to enter the (845) 437-4730 OR BY E-MAIL AT [email protected]. to active service and embrace a Soldier’s contractual expiration Bonus Extension and Retraining such a daunting assignment at a critical time in our nation’s history.” Gates noted the mix of experience, skills, creativity and strategic vision that is essential in key national security positions, and Gen. George Casey said Casey, Petraeus and Fallon possess these talents. better suited to be Army chief of “We are engaged in three wars staff than Gen. George Casey,” -- in Iraq, Afghanistan, and against Gates said. “General Casey knows jihadist terrorism worldwide,” first hand the capabilities the U.S. Gates said. “As secretary of defense, Army must have to succeed in and as a citizen, I firmly believe the complex and unconventional that Gens. Petraeus and Casey and campaigns of the 21st century.” Adm. Fallon, as individuals and as Gates praised Schoomaker, who a team, bring to the challenges that has served as the Army chief of face us, the qualities necessary to staff since, Aug. 1, 2003. be successful in war and to protect “As a result of Gen. the American people.” GOVERNANCE, cont. from page 1 kind of thing in other areas, and by 2009. that’s what the new governance Key goals of the new plan are to plan is about,” he said. save taxpayer dollars and improve The new governance plan will the health care given to troops and not create a new joint command their families, Winkenwerder said. with one surgeon general, He praised the services for their Winkenwerder explained. The cooperation and compromise in services will maintain their separate developing the plan and expressed surgeons general, he said, but major optimism about the success of the changes in governance will happen plan. across the board. “Ultimately, all of this needs to The new governance system be about producing a better product, will require a transition process, producing a better result, all in the Winkenwerder said. Details of the interest of our servicemembers plan still need to be worked out, and and their families,” he said. “They a transition team will be appointed deserve the best that we can provide to map the execution of the plan, them, and that’s the goal of all which is expected to be complete this.” 4 January 12, 2007 Community Features and Photos Military police duo succeed at Army schools Story and photos by an officer, too. Heberer, their drill sergeant game.” that it was a Eric S. Bartelt “Looking over [the packet], I has goals The nine-year Army veteran way for him Sports Editor said, ‘hey, I qualify for this,’ and it f o r h i s and former road patrol supervisor to make a was something I didn’t [qualify for] career in at West Point will head to Fort difference. West Point is a place known earlier in my career because I didn’t the Army, Leonard Wood Jan. 22, and begin a “I like for the great academic prowess and have the college credits. [Being at] b u t h i s two-year stretch as a basic training w o r k i n g physical ability of its cadets, but West Point allowed me to get those path will drill sergeant. w i t h the cadets who reside at the U.S. college credits,” Heberer explained. keep him Regur acknowledged that his S o l d i e r s , Military Academy aren’t the only “So then I put a packet in with his o n t h e leadership and next door neighbor so I wanted ones who’ve cornered the market and we ended up going together [to e n l i s t e d helped steer him in the right direction t o s t a y Second Lt. on success with their minds and OCS] and now we leave again [Jan. side for, to become a drill sergeant. enlisted,” Staff Sgt. Charles Heberer bodies. 5] for our next school.” at the very “My company leadership took Regur said. Cameron Regur Two Soldiers from the Military Heberer, who has been a least, another two years. care of me. First Sgt. [Charles] “ [At basic training] you have to be Police Company, part of the 1st Military Policeman since 1995 Regur completed Drill Sergeant Reed and Sgt. 1st Class [George] hard on them and I learned when I Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment after he was a combat engineer and School at Fort Jackson, S.C., Wetzel were a big help. I learned a did embedded training with privates here, returned from their schools a field artilleryman, will branch into Dec. 15, and he came away as the lot from them,” Regur explained. at school that you need to be hard on recently with high honors to show the Military Police after he finishes Distinguished Honor Graduate of “Reed and Sgt. 1st Class [Richard] them or they won’t do what you want that West Point also motivates his next two schools -- the Basic the 32 Soldiers that graduated the Martell were drill sergeants at Fort them to do. At the same time, you enlisted Soldiers to bigger and Officer Leadership Course and the school. Jackson, so I got a lot of support have to care about them as people better things. Officer Basic Course. He excelled in three areas to and help from them and pretty because it’s a big life changing Second Lt. Charles Heberer After he completes OBC at Fort become a “Total Soldier” as he much from anybody who was a experience for them to come into the received Honor Graduate status Leonard Wood, Mo., in May, he achieved a high PT score, academic drill sergeant and knew I was going Army … as it was for me.” at the 14-week Officer Candidate will then head to Fort Drum, N.Y., grade point average and was solid to Drill Sergeant School -- they School in Fort Benning, Ga., when where he will be attached to the in his leadership attributes. stepped up and set me on the right he finished in the top 10 percent of 91st MP Detachment. “I was pretty surprised at first path. his 142-member Dec. 7 graduating He’s very excited at the when I was told [I earned the “Even my neighbor, who just class through test scores, peer opportunity to better himself, but DHG] because I didn’t realize my got here in August, found out I was evaluations and physical training at the same time he’s cautious about academic average was as high as it going and gave me a lot of tips as he scores. the differences between NCO and was,” Regur said. “I felt honored just got off the drill sergeant trail, Heberer, who achieved the rank officer roles that could have an that the cadre [showed me that recently,” he added. of Sgt. 1st Class as an enlisted impact on him. much] respect because they told The Fort Madison, Iowa, native, Soldier, was happy to receive the “For me to make this change, me that none of them were an honor was also considering putting in a honors, but was just as happy to see it’s going to be a true test,” said grad at Drill Sergeant School … warrant officer school packet, but his classmates succeed and better the former platoon sergeant and it was an honor for me because I decided that being a drill sergeant themselves in becoming officers. PMO operations sergeant. “The realized that they were on top of was a better opportunity for him in “The most important part for hardest transition is NCOs are me was how my peers felt about me doers and officers are planners. I and that helped me to receive the must stay in my lane. That will be honor grad by my peer evaluations,” my biggest challenge -- to allow Heberer said. “However, I didn’t go a platoon sergeant to do his job to the course with as many years without interference and for me to as I have [in the Army] to seek or do my job.” grab any glory, but it came. I was The Belfast, Maine, native, just happy to see others in my unit credits many junior leaders along graduate and do well, too.” the way with helping him become The 15-year Army veteran a self-motivator. He is motivated to began his trek to becoming an join a unit that will be a part of the officer when he was asked to action overseas. review an officer packet of his “It’s kind of like being on a squad leader, now 2nd Lt. William sports team, you practice, practice, O’Neal, before he sent it to the practice, but eventually you want to company commander and then to play a game. The war’s on now, so the garrison commander. It was I spent 15-plus years practicing to during the reviewing process that go to war,” Heberer stated. it dawned on him that he could be Staff Sgt. Cameron Regur, like Community Features and Photos January 12, 2007 5 The many hazards of carbon monoxide Submitted by the It is most important to be space heater when replacing an that doors on all wood stoves fit Safety Office sure combustion equipment is unvented one. tightly. maintained and properly adjusted.  Use proper fuel in kerosene  Have a trained professional Carbon monoxide is an odorless, Vehicular use should be carefully space heaters. inspect, clean and tune-up central colorless and toxic gas. It results managed adjacent to and in  Install and use an exhaust heating systems (furnaces, flues and from incomplete oxidation of buildings. Additional ventilation fan vented to outdoors over gas chimneys) annually. carbon in combustion. Because it is can be used as a temporary measure stoves. Repair any leaks promptly. impossible to see, taste or smell the when high levels of CO are expected  Open flues when fireplaces  Do not idle the car inside toxic fumes, CO can kill you before for short periods of time. are in use. garage. you are aware it is in your home. Keep gas appliances properly  Choose properly-sized wood [Editor’s Note: Article provided At lower levels of exposure, is improperly sized, blocked, adjusted. stoves that are certified to meet EPA by the Environmental Protection CO causes mild effects that are disconnected or is leaking, CO  Consider purchasing a vented emission standards. Make certain Agency.] often mistaken for the flu. These may be present. symptoms include headaches, Auto, truck or bus exhaust dizziness, disorientation, nausea from attached garages, nearby and fatigue. The effects of CO roads or parking areas can also be exposure can vary greatly from a source. person to person depending on age, overall health and the concentration Health Effects Associated with and length of exposure. Carbon Monoxide At low concentrations, fatigue Sources of Carbon Monoxide in healthy people and chest pain in Unvented kerosene and gas people with heart disease can occur. space heaters; leaking chimneys At higher concentrations, impaired and furnaces; back-drafting from vision and coordination, headaches, furnaces, gas water heaters, wood dizziness, confusion and nausea are stoves and fireplaces; gas stoves; symptoms. generators and other gasoline It can cause flu-like symptoms powered equipment; automobile that clear up after leaving home exhaust from attached garages and or the place of exposure. Acute tobacco smoke are all sources. effects are due to the formation of Incomplete oxidation during carboxyhemoglobin in the blood, combustion in gas ranges and which inhibits oxygen intake. unvented gas or kerosene heaters At moderate concentrations, may cause high concentrations of angina, impaired vision and reduced CO in indoor air. brain function may result. At higher Worn or poorly adjusted and concentrations, CO exposure can maintained combustion devices be fatal. (e.g., boilers, furnaces) can be Steps to Reduce Exposure to significant sources or, if the flue Carbon Monoxide Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline To report suspected Fraud, Waste and Abuse, call the Internal Review & Audit Compliance (IRAC) Office Hotline. Reports are confidential and callers do not have to identify themselves, but if they provide names, they can remain anonymous. To report suspected abuse of equipment/supplies accountability, travel/pay and cash accountability, call extension 938-8082. Please provide all pertinent information. 6 January 12, 2007 Community Features and Photos Annual Youth Services fine art exhibit showcases young talent Story and photo by from the Directorate of Morale, Kathy Eastwood Welfare and Recreation volunteered Staff Writer to judge the work. Artwork was divided into age groups, 9 and One hundred and fifty-nine under, 10 to 12 and 13 to 15. youths entered the Youth Services 2004 was the first year Youth and the Boys and Girls Club of Services entered the competition America Fine Arts program’s and made it to the nationals and annual art exhibit was displayed regionals, according to Julie at the Youth Service Center here Vanderberg, youth services Jan. 5. facility director. The program A panel of marketing employees has been growing ever since. There were more children entering Winners the competition this year than

PASTELS in previous years. Last year’s CHARLIE OXENDINE, 7 participation was 82. CONNOR VANEVEREN, 12 Twelve-year-old Zach Porter KRISTEN HENDRICK, 14 entered in the collage category COLLAGE using pieces of colored paper for DANAYLA ODOM WEST, 8 the background with a swan in the ZACH PORTER, 12 JOHN BARANIK, 13 foreground. “I entered last year with a OIL OR ACRYLIC SOPHIE DONAN, 12 drawing of Trophy Point that I KRISTEN HENDRICKS, 14 did in art class at school,” the six-

MIXED MEDIA grader said. “My hobby is drawing. DAVID BRIDGES, 12 I do it at home. I like to draw people

MULTI-COLORED DRAWING and still life.” DEANTHONY HALL, 8 Charlene Hendricks talked ZACH PORTER, 12 about her daughter, 14-year-old TIFFANY MERKEL, 12 Kristen, who did three oil paintings MONOCHROMATIC DRAWING of still life. SEAN KILNER, 12 “She was too shy to come to LAUREN KEATING, 14 the exhibit,” Hendricks said. “She WATERCOLOR sometimes sketches first, then KRISTINE HOUSTON, 11 paints, but she usually will just KRISTEN HENDRICKS, 14 paint. She has talent and I am very SCULPTURE proud of her work.” CHRSTINE DIMEO, 9 For information on YS activities CONNOR VANEVEREN, 12 call 938-4727. GENESIS VARGAS, 13 January 12, 2007 7 Community Leisure DPW Notes Scheduled electrical outage Customer Relations, 938-4407. system uses oil to fuel the unit: They will be safely stored rather There will be a scheduled 114 (North Apartments), 142, 501, than thrown into our landfill. Also, electrical outage Saturday at End of holiday season 502, 503, 504, 509, 510, 511, 1000, if you are new to West Point, before approximately 7 a.m. that will reminders 1002, 1004, 1006, 1008, 1010 & you have gone shopping, you may affect the U.S. Mint, Ski Slope and The last day for contractor pick 2020. obtain these unused supplies from the TMP complex. up of Christmas trees for recycling Residents must ensure that the the Center for free. The length of the outage is is Wednesday. fuel oil fill point and the pathway All items MUST be in the undetermined, but it is expected For more information on USMA to it is clear of ice, snow, all debris original container, have a readable to last between two and 14 hours, Recycling Program contact 938- and personal property, such as label, be at least half-full and depending on the conditions 4281. warm weather so far this winter, toys, benches, trashcans, etc, at have shelf-life time remaining. encountered. Also, residents are reminded more seasonable and cold weather all times. Compressed gas cylinders, used Crews will work to safely that all exterior holiday lights must can occur at any time. DPW reminds These buildings have only one oils, batteries and pesticides will complete the job as soon as possible. be removed no later than Monday all residents to: fill point, so regardless of which not be accepted as a part of this In addition, all buildings, including in accordance with the USMA  Be alert to possible heating quarters the fill point is close to, program. housing units north of the Cemetery Holiday Lighting Policy. system problems, such as it being all residents of the building share All questions on this program will experience a 15-minute outage We appreciate your cooperation too hot in one room and too cold equal responsibility to ensure that and on the disposal of other at the beginning of the project and a in turning lights off when required in another, or the loud clanking the fill point and pathway to it are hazardous materials should be 15-minute outage at the conclusion by the policy. of pipes, baseboards or radiators. clear for fuel oil delivery. addressed to the Solid Waste of the project. For information on the USMA’s Call in a service order as these If fuel runs out as the result of Management Branch, 938-4074. As with all electrical outages, Energy Management Program, things could be signaling a potential a blocked or covered fill point or the execution of this work is contact 938-4132. heating system problem. pathway, it will not be treated as Quarters inspections dependent on favorable weather  Not block radiators or air an emergency and delivery of fuel All officers/Key and Essential conditions. Heating season reminders vents with furniture or carpets. will not be attempted until your Civilians [Visiting Professors]/ For information, contact DPW Despite our exceptionally  Keep the area around your next regular delivery date. E6 and above unaccompanied furnace and hot water heater For information, contact DPW personnel departing West Point clear of boxes or personal items, Customer Relations, 938-4407. between May 1 and Aug. 31 are in the movie theater NOW SHOWING at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 gasoline, paints or paint thinners, required to have their quarters Pre- and other items. This is also the Housing residents info. update Termination inspection scheduled Friday -- Deja Vu, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. case for mechanical rooms in Residents who have had any and completed by March 30. Saturday -- Casino Royale, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. public buildings. Not only are changes in status, e.g. change in You are not required to have Jan. 19 -- Flushed Away, PG, 7:30 p.m. those items a potential fire hazard department, home or duty phone orders to schedule your Pre- Jan. 19 -- Borat, R, 9:30 p.m. in close proximity to heat producing number, change in dependents, etc. termination inspection. Jan. 20 -- Eragon, PG, 7:30 p.m. appliances, but also our mechanics are required to advise the Housing All final termination inspection Jan. 20 -- Blood Diamond, R, 9:30 p.m. need ready access to the furnace and Division of these changes. appointments must be scheduled by hot water heater units. A housing application has been April 27 for the date you expect to The theater schedule can also be found at www.aafes.com.  Do not use stoves and/or posted on the DPW/Info Service depart West Point. ovens to heat your quarters should section on the USMA global mail To schedule inspections, call your heat not be operational. This is system. the Housing Division at 938-6201, very dangerous and is a significant Please fill out the application and Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. fire and safety danger to you and e-mail it to Angel Figueroa or Ann your family. Marie Walminski so your housing  If you live in one of the information can be updated. following AFH units, your heating Also, if you have a home e-mail address, please provide it. Having this information updated allows us MWR to more efficiently contact you about issues affecting your quarters. Blurbs For information, contact Reintegration and reunion Figueroa at 938-3942. workshop There will be a Reintegration Drop N’ Swap your excess and reunion workshop Thursday hazardous waste materials and May 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All residents are invited to at the Jewish Chapel. participate in the DPW “Drop N’ It is designed for family Swap” Program for the drop off Command members of Soldiers and Soldiers and re-use of ordinary household who have recently returned or materials that are not “Earth- Channel will return soon from deployment. friendly.” 8/23 Soldiers may attend during duty As you are cleaning or preparing hours. Lunch will be provided. to leave West Point, either give your Jan. 12 - Jan. 19 For more info., call 938-5654. unused products, such as paints, Friday oven cleaners, furniture polish 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch BOSS poker tournament and other household cleansers and 1 p.m. Army Newswatch BOSS is hosting a poker chemicals to a neighbor or take 6 p.m. Army Newswatch tournament for entertainment only them to the Self Help Center, during Jan. 19 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at normal operation hours, as a part of Monday - Jan. 19 Buffalo Soldier Pavilion. the Drop N’ Swap Program. 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch This free event is open to the These items must be left with 1 p.m. Army Newswatch West Point community. Call 938- the Self Help Clerk and not left by 6 p.m. Army Newswatch 6297/8063 to sign-up. the door when the Center is closed. 8 January 12, 2007 At Your Leisure What’s Happening Call 1-800-342-9647. You name service and memory of Gerladine K. Vehicle registration closed accepted through Feb. 15. it, we can help -- 24/7. Morris, a former Army nurse, and the Vehicle registraion at the Application forms are available Provided by the Department of wife of the 44th Chief of Engineers, Provost Marshal’s Office will be at the DUSA Gift Shop and by e- Defense at no cost to active duty, Lt. Gen. [Ret.] John Morris. closed Monday to observe the mailing [email protected]. Guard and Reserve [regardless of This award is available to a high federal holiday. For more information, contact activation status] and their family school senior who intends to enroll Corey Knowlton at (845) 446- members. in an accredited program leading to ESGR support 2205. a nursing degree or certification that Encourage your Guardsman Engineer Memorial can be renewed for up to three years. and Reservists to nominate their Protestant Sunday School The Army Engineer Officers’ Applications are available and must employers for the 2007 Secretary Protestant Sunday School is Wives annouces the availability be postmarked by Feb. 16, 2007. of Defense Employer Support back at 9 a.m. on Thayer Hall’s of the Army Engineer Memorial For an application or more Freedom Award at www.esgr.mil. third floor. Awards for graduating high school information on eligibility, contact Classes for all ages and nursery seniors. the AEMA Chairman, Janice Smith Red Cross moves care will be provided. The Geraldine K. Morris Award, at [703] 383-3970 or e-mail aema. The West Point American Red Three adult classes are also a new AEMA scholarship, was [email protected] or visit the Cross office has moved to Bldg. offered -- Christian Principles established this year to honor the Web site at www.aeowc.com. 2104, next to the Visitor’s Center. for Daily Life, Integrating Faith, For more information, go to Family and Profession, and Study www.nyredcross.org. of Ephesians. For more information contact West Point Women’s Club Chaplain Cynthia Lindenmeyer at The WPWC Gift Shoppe, 938-3412. located next to the MWR Fitness Center, is open on the Web at www. Infantry Ball shopthepoint.com, but is closed The West Point Chapter of until February. the National Infantry Association The shoppe is always open by invites all Infantrymen, past, appointment by contacting Julie at present and future, their friends 446-2950. and guests to welcome the newest Couples’ Party Jan. 26, 7 p.m. class of infantrymen to the Queen R.S.V.P. to 446-4053 or e-mail of Battle Feb. 2 at Eisenhower Hall [email protected]. from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Moms and Tots Play Day For tickets and more Thursday at Gillis Field House. information, contact either Majs. Kids Day out, Jan. 25. Our own Chris McKinney or Ryan Morgan story time at Barnes & Nobles, by e-mail. 9:30 a.m. Book Club, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. Free tax preparation Call Kristen at 691-1443 or e-mail MilitaryOneSource offers free [email protected]. tax preparation and filing. Visit www.militaryonesource. DUSA grant applications com to file your federal and state DUSA community welfare taxes with TaxCut Basic Online by grant applications are now being H&R Block. At Your Leisure January 12, 2007 9

Keller Corner Flu shots still available General’s patient satisfaction survey  Avoid close contact with sick antiviral drugs to treat the flu. particularly fever -- without first Flu shots will be available to all for the North Atlantic Region people. When you are sick, keep However, colds and flu are best speaking to your doctor. eligible beneficiaries at the KACH Medical Command voted KACH your distance from others. treated by: immunization clinic on a walk-in #1 out of 10 military treatment  If possible, stay home from  Resting. Did you know ... basis until supplies are exhausted. facilities in the NARMC Region for work, school and other public  Drinking plenty of liquids. A medical appointment is a overall customer satisfaction. places.  Avoiding alcohol and terrible thing to waste? KACH closure The survey encompassed the  Cover your mouth and nose tobacco. Keller had a total of 941 “no All outpatient clinics, laboratory, areas of laboratory, pharmacy, with a tissue when coughing or  Taking medication to relieve shows” for July, August and Sept. pharmacy and radiology will be radiology, staff courtesy/ sneezing. the flu symptoms. Never give 2006. “No shows” occur when closed Monday. The emergency helpfulness, overall phone service,  Wash your hands. aspirin to children or teenagers patients arrive more than 10 room will be open. wait time, time between scheduled  Avoid touching your eyes, who have flu-like symptoms -- and minutes after the appointed time visit and visit, cleanliness of facility, nose or mouth. Germs are often Childbirth preparation classes comfort of facility and convenience spread when a person touches [Three-week series] Classes of facility. something that is contaminated start Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 with germs and then touches his or p.m. in KACH’s second floor Volunteers needed her eyes, nose or mouth. classroom. Call OBU at 938- Keller Hospital front desk Research shows that these 3210. needs volunteers. Call West Point practices help prevent the spread If you are expecting a baby Red Cross director Michele Strom of airborne diseases such as colds before mid-April, sign up now at 938-4100. and flu. because the next series begins in March. How to prevent the flu Treating flu There are some things everyone If you think you have the cold KACH voted #1 can do to help prevent the spread or flu, contact your doctor. Your The Office of the Surgeon of the flu: doctor may choose to use certain 10 January 12, 2007 Army and Community Sports Army Inline 2nd at Key West Tourney Hines receives 2007 By Cadet 2nd Class University and the University of While that didn’t do much to Michael Coughlin Colorado after seeing what they help the team overcome a 8-6 loss NCAA Valor Award Army Inline Hockey have done this season. to FIU, the Black Knights were ORLANDO, Fla. -- Derek finalized for the arrest, the Taliban The University of Missouri- able to bounce back and upset Hines, a former Army hockey leader came out of the house The Army Black Knights Inline Rolla quickly showed them that they the Miners 6-5 in overtime on a player, was a natural born leader disguised in the traditional black Hockey team headed down to Key needed to adjust to the humidity of goal scored by freshman Michael and Soldier. robes of a woman. He pulled out an West, Fla., Jan. 5-7 unsure how playing down in the Keys, handling Fontichiario after a Herculean Hines made the ultimate automatic weapon and began firing. things would turn out for them, but the Black Knights 6-2. save from sophomore goaltender sacrifice when he was killed in Hines jumped out of hiding and they took second place at the Key Army regrouped back at the Sean Meberg. Unfortunately, what action Sept. 1, 2005, and his returned fire, killing Manan, but West Winter Festival. hotel and came out Friday evening goes around comes around as FIU devotion to West Point’s cadet not before being fatally wounded After falling to both Nassau and to defeat Colorado 10-6. While all turned the same result (6-5) on the motto, “Duty, Honor, Country,” has himself. An Afghan interpreter also Binghamton by substantial margins the other teams were out enjoying Black Knights in the Championship not gone unnoticed by the NCAA. was killed. Hines was 25. earlier this season, they were Key West, Army stayed in and Game Sunday. The NCAA Honor Committee Army’s Riley said news of hesitant to take to the surface against rested for their show down with #7- Key West Winter Festival by the honored Hines as the 2007 Award Hines’ death was devastating to a #7-ranked Florida International ranked FIU Saturday morning. See INLINE on page 11 of Valor recipient Sunday during hockey program that hadn’t lost a the Honors Celebration dinner at player to combat since the Vietnam the 2007 NCAA Convention in War. Orlando, Fla. Riley said that a photo of Hines, Hines’ family, Army athletic letters from his commanding officer director Kevin Anderson, current and other memorabilia also have Army hockey coach Brian Riley been placed throughout the locker and former coach Rob Riley were room as not only a reminder of all in attendance to pay tribute a fallen teammate, but also as an to Derek. Steve Hines, Derek’s example of leadership. father, received the award on his “Derek was exactly the type of son’s behalf. young man you hope all your cadets The Honors Celebration, which are when they are part of your was held in the Osceola Ballroom program, but I think even more of the Gaylord Palms Convention importantly, he was everything you Center, will air Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. on hope your cadets will be when they ESPN2. leave your program,” Brian Riley After graduating from West said. “Ultimately, when you leave Point in 2003, Hines completed this world and you can impact as Army Ranger School and Airborne many people as Derek did in such School. He was deployed to a short amount of time, this speaks Afghanistan in March 2005, where volumes about the type of young the constant danger provided a man he was.” backdrop for Hines’ numerous acts The Award of Valor may be of courage before he was killed in presented to a coach, administrator action six months later. or current or former varsity student- On Aug. 21, a Humvee in athlete at an NCAA member Hines’ unit was hit directly by a institution who when confronted roadside bomb. Though he was with a situation involving personal able to pull the Soldiers from the danger, averted or minimized burning wreckage, none survived potential disaster by courageous the blast. A hunt for the individual action or noteworthy bravery. responsible for the attack led Further, for members of the armed Freshman Nick Stortini skated the puck across the centerline enroute to one of his goals against military personnel to Taliban forces confronted with a duty- Missouri-Rolla. Stortini finished with 14 points at the Key West Winter Festival, which included Commander Thor Mullah Manan. related situation to be eligible for a six-goal game against Colorado. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ARMY INLINE HOCKEY Early in the morning Sept. 1, the award, the action must clearly members of Hines’ squad, Afghan be above and beyond the call of duty soldiers and police surrounded and recognized by the appropriate a house in the small village of military command. The award is Baylough, where Manan was not presented automatically on an hiding. While plans were being annual basis. SPORTS NOTES • Army Gymnastics staff is looking for volunteers to help with the 2007 West Point Gymnastics Open, held at the Holleder Center Jan. 26-28. If you would like to volunteer, please call the gymnastics office at 938-3802. • Volkssport Club of West Point invites you for a group walk in Highland Falls. Join the club for a pre-walk breakfast at Park Restaurant, Main Street, at 9 a.m. The 10 km walk follows the village streets and sidewalks, and onto parts of West Point. Photo ID is required for entrance onto West Point. Call 446-4709 for more information. Army and Community Sports January 12, 2007 11 WBB defeats Holy Cross 62-49 By Army Athletic Megan Evans had game-high the Crusaders (5-11, 0-2). Communications honors with 15 points, Jen Hansen Led by Evans’ six points, the finished with 14 points, including Black Knights began the second half WORCESTER, Mass. -- Four four three-pointers, Alex McGuire on an 8-2 run to cut the Crusaders’ Black Knight starters reached added 13 points, while Stefanie advantage to 35-34 at the 16:44 double figures for the first time this Stone chipped in 10 for Army. mark. Hansen tied the contest, season as the Black Knights used a Army (15-2, 2-0 Patriot League) 37-37, at the 16:09 mark with a 14-6 run to begin the second half to tied the program’s longest winning three-point field goal, and gave the rally from a 31-26 halftime deficit streak at 10 games, while improving Black Knights the lead a minute to defeat Holy Cross, 62-49, at the to 8-1 on the road this season. It later with another trey. It was the Hart Center in Worcester, Mass., marked the fourth consecutive first Army lead since the 3:13 mark Wednesday night. victory for the Black Knights over of the first half. Army’s lead grew to five on two occasions, and each time Holy Intramural update Cross would cut the margin to two. Noontime basketball standings At the 9:23 mark, Bethany O’Dell as of Wed. brought the Crusaders within two, North Division 49-47, but the defensive battle would begin as both squads would W - L 5. Physics 5 - 5 go five minutes without a basket. 1. Sys. Engrs. 9 - 2 6. 3rd Reg. 4 - 5 The Black Knights broke 2. DAD/DIA 8 - 2 7. EE&CS 3 - 7 through first with 4:22 remaining as 3. SOSH 7 - 3 8. Math #2 2 - 7 McGuire nailed a jumper to begin a 4. IETD 5 - 4 9. History 0 - 9 7-0 run for Army and give the Black 5. MEDDAC 5 - 5 Knights a 56-47 lead. Holy Cross 6. BS&L 4 - 5 only made two free throws during Unit basketball the final nine minutes of the contest, 7. DMI 3 - 6 standings 8. Math #1 1 - 7 and Stone iced the game with two 9. DPE 0 - 8 as of Wed. layups during the final minute for the 62-49 victory. W - L Stone led Army with six points South Division 1. MEDDAC 7 - 0 W - L at the break, on a 6-for-6 effort from 2. USMC #1 7 - 1 the foul line. Cara Enright picked 1. D/Law/SJA 8 - 1 3. USMC #2 4 - 4 2. English 8 - 1 up two early fouls and finished with 4. MPs #2 2 - 6 eight points. 3. G&ENE/DFL 6 - 3 5. BAND 1 - 3 Army begins a three-game 4. BAND 6 - 4 6. 1/1 0 - 7 home-stand Saturday when Lehigh visits for a 3:15 p.m. tip. INLINE, cont. from page 10 by Army junior defenseman Nick scored by Stortini in the 10-6 win Uhorchak, (14) points by freshman versus Colorado, (3) hat tricks Nick Stortini, (10) points by by Army players and (.871) save sophomore Pat Toffler, (6) goals percentage by goaltender Meberg.