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Honoring the recent Fallen Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, leads the Army West Point Football team into Michie Stadium on a motorcycle donated by the father of fallen Cadet Thomas Surdyke, Oct. 22 at West Point. The custom bike commemorates three cadets (Surdyke, Mitch Winey and Brandon Jackson) and two recent graduates (2nd Lts. Mike Parros and Andrew Hunt) who have passed away this year. Photo by Maj. sCot Keith/usMa Pao

INSIDE & #USMA Social Scene SEE PAGE 3— ONLINE SEE PAGE 12 FAMILY WEEKEND w w w . u s m a . e d u w w w . PointerView . C o m 2 October 27, 2016 News & Features Pointer View Army Football game day security message to community By Col. Andrew Hanson or after 5 p.m. game day. USAG-West Point Garrison Commander If you do stay on West Point, walking or using the game day shuttle buses to and from areas on West Point is highly Ensuring the protection of our Soldiers, Cadets, family encouraged. members and Civilian employees is the priority at West Road closures on game day: Point. 1.) Starting at 6 a.m., Mills Road, from Herbert Hall to Army Football home games pose certain challenges for Stony Lonesome Road, will be closed. Only those vehicles everyone on West Point and we want to ensure our garrison with a proper vehicle exception pass, or under Military and community know of our game day force protection Police escort are allowed access around Michie Stadium. measures, road closures and restrictions. 2.) Merritt Road, from the Jewish Chapel to Stony All game day force protection measures, road closures Lonesome Road, will be closed starting approximately 8 a.m. and restrictions will be posted on the USAG–West Point 3.) Stony Lonesome Road, between Washington Facebook and accounts. and Delafield roads, will be closed to all traffic from To help follow this information, we use the hashtag approximately 9:30-10:30 a.m. and from the start of the 4th #WPAlert on Facebook and Twitter to highlight the changes, quarter, approximately 2:30 p.m., until one hour after the traffic diversions and restrictions. game, approximately 4:30 p.m. Residents who need to leave West Point on Army 4.) Stony Lonesome Road, from Delafield Road to Football game day should be aware of extremely heavy Washington Road, will be one-way only after the game to traffic from approximately 9 a.m. to the start of the game, facilitate people using the football shuttle service. and from the middle of the fourth quarter until well after 5.) Starting at the beginning of the 3rd quarter, Delafield the game ends. Road will be one way only southbound. Use Washington Gate for your entry and exit as Thayer Remember: All game day force protection measures, Gate is the primary gate Army Football fans use. This road closures and restrictions will be posted on the USAG– especially applies to Lusk Reservoir residents as Stony West Point Facebook and Twitter accounts. Lonesome Road, for most of the day, will be closed to Stay tuned on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ through traffic. usagwestpoint, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ If you live on West Point and you need to go to the Main usagwestpoint and share our posts with your friends, family Exchange or Commissary, try to go the day before the game and groups. Go Army!

On Oct. 19, the Department JAG now accepting applications of Math hosted retired U.S. Air Force Col. Frank for Army’s Funded Legal Borman Visit Borman, USMA Class of Education Program until Tuesday 1950, as a guest speaker for the Math Forum and as a The Office of the Judge second lieutenant to captain course-wide guest lecturer Advocate General is now may apply. Applicants must have for MA103. Borman taught accepting applications for the between two and six years of total thermodynamics and fluid Army’s Funded Legal Education active federal service at the time mechanics at West Point Program (FLEP). Under this legal training begins. from 1957-60, served as program, the Army can send up Eligibility is governed by 10 an astronaut with NASA to 25 active-duty commissioned U.S.C. 2004 and is non-waivable. from 1960-70, and as Chief officers to law school at Applications must be sent Executive Officer of Eastern government expense. through command channels and Air Lines from 1975-86. During Selected officers will begin the officer’s branch manager at the Math Forum, Borman law school in the fall of 2017 AHRC. Original applications (left) met with approximately and remain on active duty while must be received by Tuesday by 100 upperclass cadets attending. the Office of The Judge Advocate majoring in math, operations Interested officers should General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. review MILPER Message 16- Yvonne Caron-Rm 2B517) 2200 research, and several other 053 and Chapter 14, AR 27-1 to Army Pentagon, Washington, STEM disciplines, and also determine their eligibility and DC 20310. members of the Class of 2020 should immediately register for Interested officers should about his career experiences. the earliest offering of the Law contact the Office of the Staff Courtesy Photo School Admission Test. Judge Advocate for further Officers in the ranks of details at 938-3205.

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Families of U.S. Military Academy cadets enjoyed time with their future officers during Family Weekend, Oct. 21-23. Despite the rainy weather, parents’ excitement shined through as they were reunited with their loved ones. On Friday morning, Sharman and Peter Edge waited anxiously for their son, plebe Alex Edge, to meet them in Robinson Auditorium. “We are just on pins and needles,” Sharman said, smiling as she anticipated her son’s arrival. “We haven’t seen him since A-Day so we’re very excited!” The Edge’s, who reside in Washington D.C., said that visiting for Family Weekend has allowed them to imagine what their son is doing on a daily basis. “Picturing what my cadet is doing during the day is an awesome thing,” Sharman said. “Just walking around and absorbing the history of the place and seeing the energy of the cadets is wonderful.” Before meeting up with their son, the pair made sure to take advantage of the events and opportunities offered during Family Weekend. “So far, we’ve gone to the library briefing, it was great to hear about what resources are available to cadets at the library, and we’ve also gone over to Cullum Hall to get acclimated about what the weekend’s events are,” Peter noted. “It’s just a great opportunity to be here and see how our son is managing life as a cadet. It’s always a pleasure to come to West Point.” Pam Herman from Seattle said it had been since August since she last saw her son, yearling Elliott Herman. “I’m glowing with pride, I’m just so excited to see him,” Pam said as she stared at her son. “I’m just proud to have a West Point cadet!” Class of 2017 Cadet Nick Iacovelli and his family enjoy time together during the U.S. Military Academy’s Family Weekend As for her plans for the weekend, Pam had Oct. 21-23. Iacovelli spends time with his grandparents, Susan and Joe, and mother, Kate. Photo by Maj. Scot Keith/USMA PAO only one thing in mind. just being with her son was enough to make her him out to eat and fatten him up because that’s Nick’s mother, said. “His first choice for “We are going to try to hang out with each happy. “I’ll go watch him do some gymnastics what moms do.” branching is infantry so we’re wondering other as much as possible,” she said, noting that because he’s a gymnast here, and then take Elliott seemed to be on board. whether or not he’ll get that when he finds out “It’s really good, it’s a nice relief,” he in November, and then of course, post. We’re said of enjoying his mother’s company for from the East Coast so we’re hoping that he the weekend. “I’m looking forward to going posts somewhere that we can visit every now around and showing her places and eating and again. We’ve been spoiled being so close outside food.” to West Point.” One place in particular he made sure to While his family visits often, Nick show his mother was the barracks— both agree appreciates each time they come. that his room at West Point is significantly “I like when they come up so I can show cleaner than his room at home. them the different things that we do, they get The Iacovelli family from Connecticut said to see what a class day looks like, meet some this year’s Family Weekend was bittersweet, as of my teachers, and especially getting my it will be their last one—Niccolo Iacovelli will grandfather into the cadet bookstore, that’s be graduating in May. something he really enjoys,” Nick said. “This is our last chance, this is his last His grandfather, Joe Iacovelli, said that year, so everything we do will be for the last while he enjoys the bookstore, he enjoys time,” Susan Iacovelli, Nick’s grandmother, spending time with his grandson more. said. “He’s going to graduate Memorial Day “It’s been a long journey because Nick’s weekend and he’s getting married in June, here. talked about coming to West Point since he So we have a lot of plans to make, a lot of things was 8 or 9 years old,” Joe said. “We’re just to do and a lot to look forward to.” very proud of Nick and everything that he’s But before jumping ahead to May, Nick’s accomplished.” family wanted to attend events that will affect Similarly, all the parents, grandparents his immediate future. and family members who visited for Family “Because he’s a firstie, we’re very interested Weekend shared an overwhelming sense of in the branch and post brief,” Kate Iacovelli, pride for their cadets. 4 October 27, 2016 Pointer View West Point Middle School hosts second annual Wellness Wednesday Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

As part of the West Point Middle School’s improvement goals, which is to ensure the highest achievement academically and physically for each of its students, WPMS initiated its second annual “Wellness Wednesday” Oct. 19. Children rotated to different stations of wellness, fitness and learning for physical tasks, learning relaxation and conflict resolution techniques. The children rotated every 20 minutes, one grade per station, to yoga, dance moves/Zumba, artist at work, first aid and safety, and Red Ribbon/Filled with Character, which is an awareness campaign against the use of alcohol and drugs. Children also learned conflict resolutions and ‘Reeling in Relaxations’ in the video room. The event had several volunteers that included cadet candidates who volunteered their time and expertise. Edgar Perry, who is an administration officer at the school and also teaches dance, volunteered to teach Zumba to the children by video and demonstration to the students. “One of the most important things you can do is to keep moving,” Perry said. Angela Johnson, yoga instructor at the fitness center, volunteered her expertise to teach the students yoga positions. Fun games like the coconut carry, where one had to carry a ball between the legs and run back and forth without dropping it, and paddle pick-up where two people carried one paddle to pick up an object while running arm and arm to the finish line without Edgar Perry, administrative officer at the West Point Middle School, instructs the West Point Middle dropping it, kept the students busy through the day. Tricia Willis, WPMS guidance counselor, emailed volunteers School students in Zumba, a dance that makes your body move Oct. 19 during “Wellness Wednesday.” Lindsay Hartig, team RWB West Point, and Lt. Col. John The event that focuses on wellness and fitness is directly related to academics and the WPMS mission Nawoichyk, assistant athletic director (team operations), thanking to ensure the highest achievement for each student. them for what she thought was a great presentation to wellness. of health, ways to take care of your own health and wellness as communities, adults can ensure that young people are healthy and “Our continuous improvement goal of wellness was a huge soon as middle school–their age now–was a clear message. The ready to learn. Children who are receiving good nutrition and are success today,” Willis said. “I am so absolutely thrilled with the presentation pictures, music, activities and inspiring slogans set physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance day’s events starting with the kickoff to Wellness Day opening. the state for the rest of the WPMS events to follow.” and cognitive performance. You pumped up the students with offering examples to take According to the Center for Disease Control, evidence shows By using consistent messages, like physical activity and good their wellness to new heights. I loved the way you lead them that the health of students is linked to their academic achievement. nutrition, it creates a better understanding and awareness for the down a path of your personal journeys encompassing all facets By working together with schools, health agencies, parents and need to address these matters in schools.

West Point Middle School held its second annual “Wellness Wednesday” Oct. 19 to help the school's mission to ensure the highest achievement in academics and wellness goals. Here, students play a game of coconut carry by jumping with The West Point Middle School kicked off “Wellness Wednesday” Oct. 19 where the middle school a ball between their legs and running back and forth without students learned about Zumba/dance, yoga, art, first aid and safety, relaxation techniques and dropping it. conflict resolution. Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES October 27, 2016 5 Cadet Daniel Hogestyn: Outstanding Delegate; Class of 2018 Cadet Brittany Scofield: Best Delegate; Class of 2018 Cadet Christine Sidhu: Outstanding Delegate; and Class of 2018 Cadet 2016-17 Cadet Club Activities Derrick Siebman: Best Delegate.

Amateur Radio: Fifty Boy Scouts earned their Radio Merit Badge due to the efforts of four cadets from the Cadet Amateur Radio Club, Capt. Matthew Sherburne and two Radio Merit Badge counselors Oct. 16. The Scouts had the opportunity to speak with amateur radio operators from Italy and Germany as well as operators in Florida, Georgia and Illinois. The cadets learned how to make a military dipole antenna that would function on the frequencies we would operate and then conducted a field expedient install of the antenna from a tree. All scouts were from Troops located outside of West Point.

Aviation: The West Point Flying team took second-place overall in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VII competition Oct. 15-16 in Schenectady, New York. The team qualified for Nationals, which will be held at The Ohio State University May 9-14, 2017. Seven teams participated, including the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. USMA took second-place overall in both ground and flight events. Other notable USMA results include: First place—Computer Accuracy: Kurt Klinkmueller (above); Fifth place—Aircraft Recognition: Dominic Clark; First place—Ground Trainer (Simulator): Kurt Klinkmueller; First place—Simulated Comprehensive Aircraft Navigation: Kurt Klinkmueller; First place—Short Field Landing: Patrick Williams; First place—Navigation: Kurt Klinkmueller and Max Mueller; Third Place—Navigation: Alaina Kappner and Derek Powers (below); Third (Editor’s note: If you’re interested in having your club mentioned on this page, send your Place—Message Drop: Mitch Boylan and Patrick Williams. post event information with photo to [email protected].) Overall Placement by School: First place: Farmingdale State College; Second place: U.S. Military Academy; Third place: Delaware State University; Fourth place: Bridgewater State University; Fifth place: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Sixth place: Schenectady Community College; and Seventh Place: U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Debate: From Oct. 13- 16, 16 delegates from the West Point Model United Nations team participated in the Security Council Simulation at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Cadets represented the Academy in various committees, ranging from a discussion of the India-Pakistan Partition of 1947, to a simulation of President John F. Kennedy’s National Security Council at the height of the Cold War. The team competed against some of the other top ranked delegations on the circuit, including the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, as well as New York University and Princeton University. The following cadets were recognized by their committees for individual performances: Class of 2017 Cadet Jack Bagdadi: Outstanding Delegate; Class of 2017 Cadet Shiv Arya: Outstanding Delegate; Class of 2017 Cadet Ezra Engel: Honorable Mention; Class of 2017 6 October 27, 2016 Pointer View DPE encourages Inter-Academy relationships through physical activity

Story by Michelle Eberhart Assistant Editor

The U.S. Military Academy’s Department of Physical Education conducted its third community fitness outreach session during lunchtime Oct. 19 at Daly Field. The purpose of the monthly events is to promote physical fitness among both military and civilian personnel, as well as to create interdepartmental bonds. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey insists that physical fitness is crucial to the Army’s number one priority of readiness. “I have seen how physical training can bond individuals into teams like no other experience besides combat,” Dailey wrote in a recent article on building cohesive teams. “It prepares the team—body, mind and spirit—for the challenges of the day and those of the future. I believe cohesive teams will thrive in the ambiguity we will face in the future. For that reason, physical fitness is an indicator of the overall readiness of a unit.” In a similar spirit, DPE has offered a variety of physical activity sessions to staff and faculty to encourage readiness through fitness and to help participants connect with one another. “These fitness sessions are executed to promote a community of health and fitness as well as building inter- Academy relationships,” Maj. Russ Nowels, deputy director of DPE, said. October’s event, orienteering, allowed staff and faculty to partner with DPE instructors and challenge themselves with a unique sport. Different from a standard orienteering course, this DPE- DPE Instructor Capt. Eliot Proctor performs air squats with a member of the U.S. Military Academy staff specified route included different workouts at each station to during the orienteering noontime community workout session on Oct. 19. Photos by 2nd Lt. Kevin Baek/USMA PAO make it more challenging. “It combines running and navigation so it requires mental “We have people from throughout USMA who are Members of the cadet orienteering team, William Whitaker fortitude and physical adeptness, so you need to be a good able to pair up with someone from DPE and work in an and Sean Brennan, created a course and taught partakers the runner and you need to be in excellent shape to do well,” interdepartmental collaboration so we’re really happy with basics of orienteering. Brennan noted. “It’s about thinking smart and navigating in the turnout and we’re going to continue these events monthly “We wanted to build awareness with the community about an intelligent manner, and then combining that with physical throughout the year,” he said. our sport,” Whitaker said. “Also, land navigation plays a huge ability.” Westgate believes that physical activity is important to role within the Army profession, too.” DPE instructor and officer in charge, Maj. Evan Westgate, every member of the West Point team. In addition to introducing participants to orienteering, the enjoyed the opportunity to work with the orienteering team “Part of our mission in DPE is to encourage cadets to event familiarized them to the physical demands of the sport. and looks forward to events in the future. commit to a lifetime of fitness so we want to get that message out to the faculty and staff as well, both military and civilian,” DPE Instructor Westgate noted. “ here and experiencing some Capt. Matthew new sports and new things, plus getting a good workout in, Lensing and his is really important.” orienteering Maj. Tyson Behnke, a plans officer in the G3 and partner participant, shares that sentiment. celebrate as “It’s a great opportunity to bring the entire West Point they finish the community together—cadets, staff, faculty and civilians,” course during he said. “Physical fitness is a key part of the leadership and the staff and curriculum that’s here at West Point.” faculty fitness Behnke mentioned that he’s partaken in two other events session on Oct. this year and plans to continue to attend future activities. 19. “DPE does a great job meeting anyone’s fitness level or capability with these events,” Behnke added. “This is my third one now and I always get a good workout.”

Schedule for future events (All at 12:20 p.m.): DATE Activity Location Nov. 9 IOCT Hayes Gym Nov. 30 Rock Wall Arvin Gym Jan. 11 Combatives 2nd Floor Arvin Jan. 18 Combatives 2nd Floor Arvin Feb. 22 Aquatics Crandall Pool March 20 Strength Training 3rd Floor Arvin April 12 Gymnastics Gross Center May 8 Functional Fitness Daly Field Pointer View October 27, 2016 7 Religious Services at West Point SHARP Assembly of God—Sunday, 10 a.m. at 134 Old State Protestant—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Post Chapel. Road in Highland Falls. Resources Catholic—Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Church of Christ—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Cadet and 5 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Chapel. • USMA SARC Program Manager, Interfaith Center, Bldg. 147. Samantha Ross—call 845-938-0508; Religious Services POCs • Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints— 938-5657 or email [email protected]; Sunday, 10 a.m. at Thayer Hall, Room 144. USMA Chaplain—Col. Matt Pawlikowski at 938- • USCC SARC, Capt. Kathryn Hermon— 3316. call 845-938-7479 or email kathryn. Eastern Orthodox—Sunday, 9 a.m. at St. Martin’s Chapel in the Cadet Chapel. Garrison Chaplain—Lt. Col. David Jacob at 938- [email protected]; 6717/2003. • KACH SARC, Dr. Scotti Veale—call Episcopal—Sunday, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy 845-938-4150 or email scotti.l.veale.civ@ Innocents in Highland Falls. Catholic Community Chaplain—Maj. Ken Bolin mail.mil; at 938-3721/8760. • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh— Jewish—Friday, 7 p.m. at the Jewish Chapel. call 845-938-1950 or email stephanie. Jewish Community Chaplain—Capt. David Lutheran—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Old Cadet Chapel Ruderman at 938-2766/2710. [email protected]; in the . • USCC Victim’s Advocate, Kerry Protestant Community Chaplain—Lt. Col. Brett Dunham—call 845-938-3532 or email Muslim—Friday, noon-1:45 p.m. at the Cadet Interfaith Charsky at 938-0585/3412. [email protected]; Center, Bldg. 147. • KACH Victim’s Advocate, Staff Sgt. USCC Brigade Chaplain—Lt. Col. Harold Cline at Shannon Brabson—call 845-938-3176. Gospel—Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at the Post Chapel. 938-0585/3412. 8 October 27, 2016 Pointer View Gen. Hayden discusses CIA Espionage, Cyber-hacking, in MWI talk

By Dr. Lionel Beehner Modern War Institute

On Oct. 14, the Modern War Institute hosted retired Gen. Michael Hayden, who chatted with cadets about the vital role espionage and intelligence-collection plays in ensuring America’s robust democracy. As the former director of the Central Intelligence Agency under the Bush administration (2006-09), Hayden discussed the organizational culture of the CIA, specifically its flattened hierarchy and lack of formality compared to the U.S. Military. His subordinates addressed him as “Michael,” not “Sir” or “Gen. Hayden.” Even still, he described it as “the most militarized civilian organization I’ve been a part of.” Hayden also discussed the controversial practice of targeted killings, arguing in their favor, given that they are better able to kill combatants versus non-combatants. He concluded his remarks with a discussion of Russia, specifically its orchestrated hack of the Democratic National Committee. He said the hack was not out of the ordinary and is part of routine espionage. But what Russia did with the information, he said, was different because they weaponized it by releasing the emails via WikiLeaks as a way to interfere in the presidential election. Hayden urged caution in over-reacting to the Russian threat, citing its diminished economic might and decreasing demographics, among other negative indicators. “They are just messing with our heads,” he said, and advised that rather than get in a tit-for-tat cyber war with Russia, Washington should try to wean Western Europe off On Oct. 14, the Modern War Institute hosted retired Gen. Michael Hayden, who chatted with cadets about of Russian gas in retaliation. the vital role espionage and intelligence-collection plays in ensuring America’s robust democracy. As Hayden was at West Point to participate in a panel the former director of the Central Intelligence Agency under the Bush administration (2006-09), Hayden discussion in Rob Auditorium on The Spymasters: CIA in discussed the organizational culture of the CIA, specifically its flattened hierarchy and lack of formality the Crosshairs. compared to the U.S. Military. Courtesy Photo The documentary, whose co-director Jules Naudet was also on WMD in Iraq, and allegations of torture in “black sites.” The panel, moderated by Col. Everett Spain of the in attendance, featured candid interviews with all 12 surviving Overall, however, as Hayden told cadets, “We did the best Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, focused former CIA directors. The focus of the documentary was the we could in the circumstances we were placed with the best on the storytelling aspects of intelligence gathering as well post-9/11 hunt for Osama bin Laden, the faulty intelligence information we had.” as telling the story of ex-CIA directors. Author Masha Gessen speaks at MWI on ’s Russia By John Amble the Kremlin, effectively shut down the Estonian NATO had lied to Russia, and how Russia would Modern War Institute government for days. act to protect Russian compatriots abroad.” In effect, Gessen argued, this was Putin This last point is most worrying, Gessen Author Masha Gessen spoke at an event making clear that he viewed Russia through the suggested. That his promise did not extend organized by the Modern War Institute at West lens of its Soviet lineage and that he “refused to only to protecting Russian citizens abroad, but Point Oct. 21. Speaking to a large audience accept the narrative of occupation” promulgated Russian “compatriots”—ethnic Russians and of cadets and faculty, Gessen, a Russian and by former Soviet states. Understanding the role Russian speakers—is a strong statement given American journalist and author of “The Man that Soviet history played in motivating Putin the large Russian minorities living across its Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir is key to understanding his current actions, she frontiers, particularly in the Baltic states. Putin,” discussed the challenge the West has went on. Gessen drew comparisons between Putin’s faced in trying to make sense of Russia under The second incident Gessen pointed to assertive public statements and those of Adolf Putin’s rule. The answer on how to do so is was his speech at the 2007 Munich Security Hitler in the years leading up to World War II. actually simple, she explained: Listen to him. Conference, in which he claimed that NATO’s In particular, she pointed to Putin’s “Vladimir Putin has been quite clear and post-Cold War expansion was a violation of description of a “divided” Russia—between Author Masha Gessen spoke at an quite consistent about telling the world what he promises made before the dissolution of the those living within its borders and the large event organized by the Modern War was going to do,” Gessen argued. Unfortunately, . Russian minorities in neighboring states—and Institute at West Point Oct. 21. Gessen, she says, Western officials haven’t always heard The problem, Gessen explained, was that no similar statements made by the Nazi leader a Russian and American journalist, the messages he was sending. such guarantees had been made. In retrospect, about German-speaking Czechoslovakians discussed the challenge the West has Gessen pointed to several key moments the following year’s incursion into Georgia abroad before he ordered the occupation of the faced in trying to make sense of Russia when Putin has made bold statements that, if was foreshadowed by his willingness to distort neighboring Sudetenland. under Vladimir Putin’s rule. Courtesy Photo recognized for what they were, would have historical reality and his claim of Russia’s right Gessen acknowledged that drawing exact “It isn’t just a comparison between Putin signaled his intentions to the West. The first of to respond to provocative “violations of this parallels between Putin’s Russia and Hitler’s and Hitler that Gessen made,” Brist said. “I these came in 2007. promise.” Germany is problematic. But she argued that think it makes a lot of sense as a comparison That year, Estonian officials moved a Finally, in March 2014, with the crisis in in particular instances, both leaders’ public between systems.” Soviet-era monument from its location in central Crimea unfolding, Putin once again signaled statements foretold their future actions in much Brist said he enjoyed the talk. Tallinn, the capital of the former Soviet state, to that “Russia does not accept the post-Soviet the same manner. “She was very knowledgeable about the a location at a military cemetery outside the city. status quo” in Europe, Gessen said. In a speech Class of 2017 Cadet Steven Brist said that topic. I was interested by how far back in history In response, a series of cyber-attacks widely that month, she explained, Putin “talked about these comparisons were what he found most she went to explain Putin and Russia today,” attributed to Russia, though never claimed by how Russia had been betrayed by the West, how interesting about the talk. Brist said. Pointer View Community October 27, 2016 9

talents and gifts. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@ FEATURED ITEM For details, contact the Chaplain Sweezy at 938-4246. usma.edu for details or an appointment. Organ Recital at Cadet Chapel Most Holy Trinity West Point Mothers of Preschoolers A regular organ recital series takes place at 3:30 p.m. (MOPS) Group OUTSIDE THE GATES Sunday afternoons at the Cadet Chapel. The average duration Mothers of children ages 0-5 are invited to join us at Most of the recital is 35-45 minutes. Holy Trinity Catholic Chapel. The purpose of the group is to Boo at the Farmers Market The recital is free to the general public. The upcoming build friendships and foster community goodwill with other Boo at the West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market series through Nov. 13 includes performers: West Point moms. as the market invites all visitors and vendors to dress up for • Nov. 6—Timothy Lyons; Being a mom is hard work, and we all need love and support Halloween 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. • Nov. 13—Craig Williams. to encourage us through the journey. Meetings include time to All ghosts, goblins, superheroes and witches are welcome. socialize and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, Stop by to guess the number of candy corn niblets that are in speakers from the community on a variety of topics, and creative a jar at the Vision table and you may win a prize. activities. ANNOUNCEMENTS The group will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Cloister Room Cornwall Nature Museum’s “I Spy” of the Chapel of The Most Holy Trinity on the second and fourth Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for its “I Spy” Very Merry Military Mini Sessions Volunteers needed Wednesday of each month. Halloween Trail Saturday and Sunday. Registration is now open for the West Point Very Merry There is a registration fee and because the group meets in the Families looking for a fun but not-too-spooky Halloween Military Mini Sessions. Photographers give their time and evenings, childcare will not be provided. adventure can drop in at any time between noon-4 p.m. talent to photograph military families who are separated from For registration details, contact Kristin at kristin8513@gmail. On the Halloween Trail, posters in rhythm and rhyme lead their service member over the holidays due to deployment or com and visit us at our informational table at the WPSC Super everyone to search for objects cleverly hidden along the trail. unaccompanied tour. Sign Up event today at the West Point Club. Brave adventurers will discover which items belong in nature, The photographs are meant to send a little piece of “home” like skulls and bones, and which ones do not. Find them all to the deployed service member during the holiday season, and and earn a prize. In addition, visitors can see live animals, such it’s completely free of charge. The military minis will be done EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS as reptiles and insects, in the “Creepy Crawly” room, play a Saturday. Halloween game and make a spooky craft. To register as a volunteer, visit http://www. Navy Education Services Try your hand at a witch’s hat ring toss, a matching pumpkin verymerrymilitaryminisessions.com/be-a-volunteer/, fill the In compliance with Navy policy, current Sailors are instructed game, a flying ghost craft and a spider for your wrist. form out and you are all set. Volunteer registration is now open. to only use Navy Vol Education services. There is an Admission fee for children ages 2-14. It’s free Naval members are encouraged to visit the new and improved for ages 15 and above. West Point Club closed to public Nov. 11 Navy College Program website at www.navycollege.navy.mil to For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. The West Point Club is open for private events only Nov. identify the education resources available to them. 11, Veterans Day. If you are requesting language testing, the Army Education Highlands Farmers Market is open The Pierce Dining Room and the Benny Havens Lounge Center can continue to provide that service. The West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market is open will be closed. for the 2016 season every Sunday. The farmers and food vendors Army Education Center whom local residents have known and loved in previous years Team RWB–West Point’s “Workout for Warriors” College courses are offered through the Army Education will be back with fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jam, jellies, Team Red, White, Blue–West Point is inviting all veterans, Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. pickles and more. active duty and civilians to join it in a “Workout for Warriors” Undergraduate classes: Check the Facebook page at West Point Town of Highlands to celebrate Veterans Day. • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- Farmer’s Market for updates. The event takes place at with workout times 0535 or email [email protected]; at 6:30 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. Nov. 11. For details, contact Amy • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- Boscobel salutes veterans during November Weart at [email protected]. 2555 or email [email protected]. To honor all former U.S. military personnel, Boscobel is Graduate studies: offering free house and grounds admission to veterans who show Tax Center seeking volunteers during tax season • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in their military ID (or a photo of themselves wearing their uniform) The West Point Tax Center is looking for volunteers to assist Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 at the front desk during the month of November. with tax return preparation during the tax season (January-April or email [email protected]; The Boscobel Salutes Veterans Program also includes 2017). • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School half-price admission for up to five family members per visiting Volunteers will be asked to work at least two half-days Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family veteran. each week. Volunteers receive all necessary training and obtain Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email Boscobel offers history, art and a stunning landscape, which valuable work experience. [email protected]. includes a view of the Hudson Highlands and the U.S. Military We are also seeking volunteers to assist with administrative Academy at West Point. support during the tax season. No tax training is required. Army Personnel Testing programs House and grounds admission to Boscobel includes a For details, contact [email protected] or call 938- The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army 45-minute guided tour of the mansion, as well as access to the 6507. Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, gorgeous grounds that surround it, including breathtaking views DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. of the Hudson River and a 1.5-mile Woodland Trail of Discovery. West Point Protestant Women of the Chapel meetings Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center Boscobel is located on scenic Route 9D in Garrison, New The West Point Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or York, just one mile south of Cold Spring and directly across the meets from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday at the West Point Post an appointment. river from West Point. Chapel. Childcare is available. The fall semester will run until For details, visit Boscobel.org or call 845-265-3638. Dec. 7. Employee Assistance Program For details, email [email protected]. West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family Arvin CPDC hours change members and retirees. The Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center’s hours of The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- operation have changed to 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. to better support the Corps of Cadets. For details, call 938-1039.

Gospel Service DANTES testing The Gospel Service at West Point is ongoing. Under the The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic leadership of Chaplain (Capt.) Loy Sweezy Jr., the Gospel testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- Service will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and Post Chapel. The service is open to all who want to attend. Also, ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. there are many opportunities to serve the ministry with your Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. 10 oCtoBer 27, 2016 Pointer View

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Service (ACS) believe it is important to prepare family members cadet volunteers in a series of outdoor sport activities. Join us to deal with the challenges of serving at home while their loved as we create friendships, learn, and most importantly, have fun. ones are deployed. The class titled, “Communicating Clearly— Upcoming Unifi ed Sports dates include: Roger That! Communication Counts,” from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8 at • Sunday—Unifi ed Hoops; Building 622, ACS, helps with these challenges. • Nov. 6—Unifi ed Learning; FEATURED EVENT This class is designed to assist military families in managing • Nov. 20—Unifi ed Tennis. the changes in their lives when their Soldiers are deployed. It For details, call 938-5655/0232 or email us at Josephine. Zombie Golf Scramble provides useful information on how to strengthen your ability [email protected] or [email protected]. The two-person team scramble will be held Saturday with to successfully respond to the challenges you may encounter a 7:30-8:45 a.m. check-in and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. throughout the deployment cycle. Victor Constant Ski Area’s annual Ski Swap and Sale Have a deathly good time as your skills will be tested It also explains how to provide emotional support to others Come out to the Victor Constant Ski Area at West Point from with unique challenges on the course. A minimal fee includes experiencing stressful feelings or events. It includes an adult 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13 for its annual ski swap and sale. mulligans, dinner, prizes and cart plus applicable green fees. section, a children’s (8-12 years old) section and a comprehensive Get season pass specials with 20 percent off all Victor Constant For details, call 938-2435. resource and referral section. A light dinner will be served. 2016 ski passes. For details and to RSVP, call 938-2519. There will be a ski/snowboard consignment, so bring your items for inspection from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10 or from 10 A Christmas Carol Murder a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11 for inspection. JUST ANNOUNCED Join the West Point Club for a Murder Mystery Dinner All items will require registration, pricing and tagging. MWR Theater at 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Enjoy an evening of culinary crime will conduct the sale of registered items and secure the purchase Parent and School Administrator Meet and Greet with “The Killing Kompany” where professional stage, TV and on behalf of the registrant for pick up only after the ski swap is Join local school leadership for lunch and conversation at fi lm actors are seated among you. On this night, you can be part complete. For details, call 938-8810. a Parent and School Administrator Meet and Greet from 11:30 of the show. a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday in the Grey Room of the West Point Club. The night includes dinner, dancing and a brand new comedy West Point Club Sunday Brunch Dr. Frank Sheboy and Louis Trombetta from HFFMCSD murder mystery. There is a minimal fee for this event, which Join the West Point Club each Sunday through Nov. 20 for and Dr. Emily Marsh, Helen Balilo, Miles Shea and Denise includes two free drinks. Reservations are required by calling our seasonal Sunday Brunch. Cochenour from West Point Schools will be there. 938-5102 or 845-446-5504. Each week our executive chef and his team presents a No RSVP is required, lunch is pay as you go. For details, different menu including action stations and delectable desserts. call 938-2092. To make reservations or for more details, call 845-446-5504. FOR THE FAMILIES West Point Club’s Thanksgiving Day Meals To Go Thanksgiving Day Feast This Thanksgiving, relax with the family and leave the Arts & Crafts November classes Join the West Point Club for its traditional Thanksgiving cooking to the West Point Club. Place your order Nov. 18 and pick • Tuesday—Lunch time Fleece Wrap Class, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Day Feast Nov. 24. A noon seating is in the Pierce Dining Room it up by 5 p.m. Nov. 23. An excellent selection of entrees, sides All materials included to make a toasty, fl eece wrap. and the 2 p.m. seating is in the Grand Ballroom. Advanced and desserts to choose from. To Go Meals serve a family of six. • Tuesday—Pint Sized Picasso, Pierre Auguste Rodin, 3:30 reservations are required. For details and to place your order, call 938-5120 or 446-5504. p.m. To make reservations, call 938-5120 or 845-446-5504. • Tuesday—Pallet Snowman, 5-7 p.m. Registration is required for all classes. There is a minimal fee Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with LTS FOR THE ADULTS for the classes. For more details, call 938-4812. Leisure Travel Services is offering a chance to go to Radio City Music Hall to see the Christmas Spectacular starring the Firing range available for West Point community October event with Leisure Travel Services Rockettes. There is van transportation for the Dec. 6 and 13 The DPTMS-Range Operations will host a fi ring range for Join Leisure Travel Services for its last October event. The performances as trips leave West Point at 4 p.m. for an 8 p.m. authorized West Point community members from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. upcoming event includes: curtain. The Dec. 8 and 15 performances are motor coach Saturday at Range 5 Route 293 across from the Round Pond • Monday—Experience the traditional Greenwich Village transportation leaving West Point at 1 p.m. for a 5 p.m. curtain. entrance. Halloween Parade. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave NYC All performances have Center Orchestra seating. The trips Authorized users include active-duty military personnel, at 10:30 p.m. leave New York City immediately following the performances. staff and faculty and their families assigned to the installation For ticket pricing, reservations and more details, call 938- For details, call 938-3601. or directly supported by it. This includes cadets of all service 3601. academies who are assigned to West Point and military personnel retired with pay and their families. Must have a DOD ID card. MWR Haunted House FOR THE YOUTHS All users should note: There is an Insane Asylum located at Camp Buckner off Route • All patrons must bring their own targets, hearing protection 293 if you dare to be scared. CYS Services needs sports coaches and eye protection; The MWR Haunted House is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Child, Youth and School Services is looking for coaches for • Firearms must be compliant with New York State and There is a small fee to enter. Children’s activities are available. its winter recreation basketball season. West Point fi rearms laws. Pistol, shotgun and hunting rifl es are For details, call 938-4690. There will be four divisions: Little Shooters for 4 year olds, permitted. No automatic weapons or caliber larger than 7.62mm Training League for 5-6 year olds, Collegiate League for 7-8 or .308 equivalent; Calling All Horror Enthusiasts year olds and Jr. NBA for 9-11 year olds. • One guest per ID card holder permitted (liability waiver is Calling all Halloween enthusiasts, MWR is looking for Training and Collegiate Leagues will take place between 5-8 enforced). Minors must be accompanied by their sponsor; volunteers for the Insane Asylum Haunted House at Camp p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and the Jr. NBA will take place • Mine Torne Road and Stilwell Lake will be closed from Buckner from 4-10 p.m. Friday. between 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Little Shooters 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on these dates. For details or to sign up, call 938-6497. will take place from 10-10:45 a.m. on Saturday mornings. • MWR Outdoor Recreation will be selling West Point For details, call 938-8896. hunting and fi shing permits, along with refreshments and snacks. Unifi ed Sports For details, contact Alec M. Lazore, DPTMS Range The Exceptional Family Member Program will continue Football Saturday child care Operations, at 938-3007 or email [email protected]. working with the West Point cadets to facilitate Unifi ed Sports. Football Saturday child care will offered from 10 a.m.-4:30 MWR believes in bringing people together and fostering an p.m. on game days. Children must be registered with CYS Communicating Clearly—Roger That! Communication environment of friendship, support and compassion through Services to participate. Counts several different activities. To sign up or for details, call Erin Faherty at 938-3969. At The American Red Cross (ARC) and Army Community Through Unifi ed Sports, you can take part with our dedicated least 15 children must particpate for the program to be held. Pointer View oCtoBer 27, 2016 11 Keller Corner performs collaborative Flu drive scheduled for today and Survey (JOES). Nov. 3 We value our patients’ opinions and The flu drive is scheduled for today encourage them to fi ll out the survey when concert at Arlington HS and Nov. 3. Specifi cs on the fl u drive will they receive it in the mail. be provided to the Greater West Point JOES will combine and standardize long- By the West Point Band beloved “Children’s March.” West Point Band Community once fi nalized. standing methods used by the Army, Navy, Air Commander and Conductor Col. Andrew Esch There will be “no fl u mist” this year; all Force and Defense Health Agency/National The West Point Band will present a will lead the West Point Band through the rest infl uenza vaccines will be injection only. Capital Region to learn about benefi ciary collaborative concert at Arlington High School of the performance, which includes pieces health care experiences with the goal of at 7 p.m. Friday, featuring the Arlington High such as David Maslanka’s “Morning Star,” New system—for benefi ciaries—to let making them better. School Wind Ensemble. Arlington High School Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Arumque,” and the fi nal Keller know ‘How We Are Doing’ This single outpatient-visit based is located at 1157 NY-55, Lagrangeville, New movement of Michael Daugherty’s “Brooklyn The Army Provider Level Satisfaction instrument will assist military treatment York. This performance is free and open to all; Bridge,” featuring clarinetist Staff Sgt. Sam Survey (APLSS) has been replaced, on June facilities with their goal of becoming a high no tickets are required. Ross. 20, 2016, with the Joint Outpatient Experience reliability organization. The West Point Band and the Arlington Established in 1817, the West Point Band High School Wind Ensemble perform some is the Army’s oldest musical organization and of the best traditional and contemporary continues to provide world-class music to wind band music. Under the direction of educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets Rich Guillen, the Arlington High School and to serve as ambassadors of the U.S. Military Wind Ensemble will kick off the concert Academy and the Army to local, national and MOVIES at MAHAN with Vaughn Williams’ “English Folk Song international communities. For concert details, Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Suite,” before combining with the West Point cancellations and updates, call 845-938-2617 Band for a performance of Percy Grainger’s or visit www.westpointband.com. Friday—“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“Storks,” PG, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“The Magnifi cent Seven,” PG-13, 7 p.m. Nov. 4—“Doctor Strange,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updated schedules, visit www. shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- Point-1044343.)

West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 3 Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-Nov. 3 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Trick or Treat: Trick or treating is center and the trailside museums Nov. 4. scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Monday at West Meet outside the gift shop entrance at Point. 9:45 a.m. Email [email protected] with the name and ages of each child attending • Museum and Zoo: We will follow the before Tuesday. friendly trails of the Bear Mountain Trailside Pack a picnic lunch, WPFH will provide Museum and Zoo to explore the wildlife beverages and snacks.

The Repaving of Clinton Place On Wednesday, a contractor began a project to repave Clinton Place, which is located off Cullum Road behind Kosciuszko Statue. This will take approximately one week, during which time the road will be inaccessible —including parking. For details, contact the project manager, Joe Mack, at 938-3025. 12 October 27, 2016 Pointer View #USMA Social Scene Instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma

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In a demonstration of the Telehealth process at Fort Campbell's Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, clinical staff nurse Lt. Maxx P. Mamula examines patient Master Sgt. Jason H. Alexander using a digital external ocular camera. The image is immediately available to Lt. Col. Kevin A. Horde, a provider at Fort Gordon’s Eisenhower Medical Center, offering remote consultation. Photo by David E. Gillespie Virtual medicine to be norm in future crises By David Vergun What is it? said. The battlespace will be contested to such a degree that Army News Service In the example of Special Forces, telehealth comes in the medevacs will be impossible and there won't be field hospitals form of a James Bond-type suitcase filled with medical gadgetry nearby, much less forward operating bases. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Immediately following the 2009 instead of gear designed by Q. The “virtual hand will be reaching out, guiding medics and 2014 shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, the Army's virtual Open it and “out pops a tablet computer, device to connect through what they need right at the point of injury,” she said. health care was there, linking the survivors with behavioral to satellites and a whole array of peripherals, from otoscopes health care providers “from Hawaii, D.C. and San Antonio,” and stethoscopes to ultrasound cameras and ophthalmoscopes,” What’s next said Dr. Colleen Rye. Rye said. Army medicine is currently building a global teleconsultation Rye, chief of Army Virtual Health, Office of the Army They can literally, “hear your heartbeat from 3,000 miles portal that will provide a vast network of providers. Surgeon General, spoke at an Association of the United States away,” she said. “The sun will never set on us when it comes to providing Army Medical Readiness panel, Sept. 22. In other words, a medic can connect a patient at the point care virtually anywhere and at any time,” she said. Virtual health, also called telemedicine, is currently being of injury to specialists all over the world who can provide The Navy came and was thrilled with the Army’s virtual used across “18 time zones, 30 countries, support over 20 clinical instructions on how to save the Soldier’s life, she said. health system, Rye said. They’re now paying the Army to build specialties,” she said. That specialist at the other end could be a hematologist, identical systems on 67 of their ships. A pilot is now underway in U.S. Africa Command, where orthopedist, pulmonologist, cardiologist, to name a few. Rye concluded that all of the new gadgetry was produced in “tyranny of distance” means that the only docs on site are the Army laboratories. Civilian medical facilities around the world medics and telemedicine, she said. Why is it so important? are now using Army-produced technology, from telestroke to Another pilot is being done with Special Forces, she added. Future combat will not look like Iraq and Afghanistan, Rye remote health monitoring. 14 October 27, 2016 Sports Pointer View Sprint Football takes down Ravens on Senior Night

By Stephen Waldman Army Athletic Communications

WEST POINT, N.Y. – After a sloppy start by both teams, the Army West Point sprint football team came away with a 39-8 victory over Franklin Pierce on senior night Oct. 21 from Shea Stadium. The Black Knights improved to 5-1 overall and in the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL), while Franklin Pierce dropped to 2-3.

Army highlights and game notes • Army honored seniors Austin Breed, Marqus Burrell, Luke Fazzari, Cooper Lycan, Gerald McDonough, Dixon Pattillo, Matthew Tamburri, Leroy Dunkelberger, Mark McGinniss, Sam O’Ferrall, Brad Paffett, Clayton Vermeesch and Mitch Wear prior to tonight’s contest. • Keegan West set a new personal-best with 288 passing yards in his third-consecutive four touchdown game. • The Black Knights capitalized on big plays, producing seven plays of 20 or more yards. • Ty Galyean recorded Army’s first 100- All the seniors for the Army West Point Sprint Football team and some team administrative leaders gather before the yard receiving game with 105 yards since Oct. team’s 39-8 victory over Franklin Pierce on Senior Night Oct. 21 at Shea Stadium. Photo by Mady Salvani/AAC 3, 2014 when Tucker Van Dyke amassed 157 yards against Cornell. ball back to the Black Knights on the following possession, placing the ball inside the two Turning point yard-line. • Keegan West dumped a pass over the • West connected with Galyean for Army’s Ravens’ defense to Ty Galyean who ran for the longest play of the season, a 98-yard touchdown. remainder of the 98-yard touchdown to give Galyean caught the ball around the Army 25 Army a 15-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. and was able to elude the Ravens defense for the final 75 yards. How it happened • Another blocked punt for FPU would keep • After going three-and-out on the first play them in the game, but a three-and-out would of the game, Army failed to score first for the result, forcing a punt. first time this season as the Ravens blocked the • West found Seth Wills in the back of the punt and forced a safety. end zone on a fourth and 13 from the 29 for • The rainy pre-game conditions became Army’s next score two series later. a factor at the end of Franklin Pierce’s second • Again forcing the Ravens to punt after a possession as they fumbled the punt attempt. three-and-out, West found Austin Breed for the The ball would continue to bounce around until 60-yard score. Connor Long fell on top of it in the end zone for • John Abercrombie booted a 37-yard field Army’s first touchdown of the game. goal on Army’s second series of the second half. • After forcing the Ravens to punt, the • West hooked up with Galyean again on the Cadets drive stalled, resulting in John Hermann following possession, this time from seven yards being called on to punt. Kyle McNeely sent the out for his fourth touchdown pass of the game. Pointer View October 27, 2016 15 Army Women’s Rugby blanks Navy in Annapolis By Stephen Waldman Army Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Rugby team earned a 67-0 victory in a matchup against service academy rival Navy on the road Oct. 21 at Annapolis, Maryland. The Black Knights improve to 3-4 on the season, while the Mids fall to 1-4.

Army highlights and game notes • Army improved to 4-0 all-time against the Midshipmen dating back to the fall 2014 season. • The victory marked the second shutout victory for the Black Knights. Army’s only other shutout came last season against Air Force, 43-0. • Freshman Sam Sullivan recorded Army’s first four-try game of the season, giving her five scores in her rookie campaign. • Senior Savannah Murray made her first start of the season against the Mids. • Sophomore Koi Kizzie scored her first- career try in her collegiate debut, lacing up with the starting unit.

Scoring summary vs. Navy • Sam Sullivan—Four tries, 20 points; • Bayleigh Gable—Six conversions, 12 points; • Taylor Jessop – Two tries, 10 points; • Gio Ferguson-Lewis – One try, five points; • Koi Kizzie – One try, five points; • Kirsten Redmon – One try, five points; • Lili Ruland – One try, five points; • Rebecca Stipp – One try, five points. Freshman wing Sam Sullivan recorded Army West Point’s first four-try game of the season, giving her five tries this The Army team vs. Navy year, as the Black Knights defeated Navy 67-0 Oct. 21 at Annapolis, Md. Photo by Army Athletic Communications 1. Reilly Kissinger, 2. Sarah Meier, 3. Nicola Lewis, 9. Becky Jeffrey, 10. Bayleigh Gable, Up Next they host Air Force for senior night. Newton, 4. Sally Varner, 5. Sara Emsley, 6. Sydney 11. Jill Bottarini, 12. Koi Kizzie, 13. Savannah The Black Knights will return to the pitch Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. as the first Dossett, 7. Kirsten Redmon, 8. Gio Ferguson- Murray, 14. Sam Sullivan, 15. Rebecca Stipp. Nov. 4, for the final game of the fall season when game of a doubleheader against the Falcons. Turnovers doom Army against North Texas

The Army West Point Football team dropped its first home game of the year to North Texas, 35-18, at Michie Stadium Oct. 22. The Black Knights were outscored 21-8 in the second half, while committing a season-high seven turnovers. Army falls to 4-3 on the season. The Black Knights outrushed the Mean Green, 302-202, giving Army the rushing edge in every game this season. Junior quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw carried the ball 24 times for 90 yards and a touchdown, while sophomore running back Darnell Woolfolk took eight carries for 36 yards and a score. Bradshaw threw a career-high four interceptions and Army fumbled seven times, losing three of them. Army’s seven turnovers were the most it had committed since Oct. 13, 2007 against Central Michigan. (Left) Senior linebacker Jeremy Timpf, seen making a tackle, picked off North Texas quarterback Mason Fine for his sixth career interception just before Army took a 7-0 lead. Army heads back out on the road for a battle with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. That game will be carried live on the ACC Network. Photo by Army Athletic Communications 16 October 27, 2016 Pointer View

Freshman forward Rex Epps scored his ninth goal of the season, which leads the Patriot League, to help Army West Point to a 2-2 draw against Loyola Oct. 21 at Clinton Field. Photo by Army Athletic Communications Men’s Soccer plays to 2-2 draw versus Loyola

By Harrison Antognioni the all-time series to 3-0-1. as the ball sailed into the net to give Army a 2-1 advantage in Army Athletic Communications • Epps’ ninth goal of the year is the most for an Army player the 70th minute. in a single season since Thomas Obaseki (USMA ‘01) scored • Carlsson tied the score at 2-2 with a late goal in the second Loyola scored an equalizing goal late in the second half to nine goals in 1998. half. force a 2-2 tie against the Army West Point men’s soccer team • Senior Alex Jaroscak tallied an assist on Epps’ goal. in a Patriot League contest Oct. 21 at Clinton Field. • Army moves to 4-2-1 at Clinton Field this season. Army moves to 7-5-2 overall and 3-2-1 in the Patriot League • The Black Knights held a 22-13 edge in shots and led 12-5 following the draw, while Loyola goes to 6-5-3 and 4-0-2. in corner kicks. Sports calendar The Black Knights continue to hold the No. 4 slot in the • Army has scored second in both of its two draws this season Patriot League standings after boosting their point total to 10 (1-1 at St. Francis Brooklyn, Sept. 18). Corps Squad after the tie. The Greyhounds entered the day first in the league, • Loyola’s own goal was the first own goal to benefit Army but now sit second with 14 points behind first-place American, this year. The Cadets conceded an own goal during the Siena Saturday which now has 15 points after a win over Bucknell. game on Sept. 13. 1 p.m.—Men’s Rugby vs. Kutztown, Anderson Rugby Army freshman Rex Epps scored for the second straight game Complex. and now stands in sole possession of first place in the Patriot Key moment League with nine goals on the season. • Carlsson scored on a hard shot in the 18-yard box after 3 p.m.—Women’s Soccer vs. Bucknell, Clinton Field. The cadets found themselves in an early 1-0 hole, following corralling a loose ball to knot the game 2-2 in the 88th minute, a goal in the 10th minute from Loyola’s Barry Sharifi, but with just 2:10 left in the second half. Nov. 4 responded in the 28th minute with a tap in by Epps to make the 5 p.m.—Women’s Rugby vs. Air Force, Anderson Rugby Complex. score 1-1. Army benefitted from an own goal by Loyola to take a How it happened 2-1 advantage in the 70th minute and the Greyhounds knotted the • Sharifi scored on a free kick from about 25 yards, beating match at 2-2 with Gabriel Carlsson’s tally with 2:10 remaining Stoll in the upper left corner of the goal to put Loyola ahead 1-0 7 p.m.—Men’s Rugby vs. Air Force, Anderson Rugby in regulation. in the 10th minute. Complex. Freshman Justin Stoll turned away six shots in net for the hosts. • Epps got hold of a loose ball and scored after Loyola keeper Matt Sanchez deflected a pass from Jaroscak in the 28th minute. 7 p.m.—Volleyball vs. Lafayette, . Army highlights and game notes • A Greyhound defender attempt to clear the ball over his own • Army and Loyola play to a draw for the first time, moving crossbar and out of play, but didn’t get enough lift on his attempt, 7:05 p.m.—Hockey vs. Air Force, . 20 October 27, 2016 Pointer View Army inducts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

By Matt Faulkner Army Athletic Communications

A long-time wrestling coach, A trio of first-team football All-Americans, a four- time swimming All-American, An 11-time swimming All-American, a four-time track heptagonal champion, a three-time NCAA golf qualifier and an intercollegiate boxing champion, are just a few of the many accolades of the Army Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2016 who were inducted Oct. 21. Wrestling coach Leroy Alitz, football star Tommy Bell, gridiron and men’s basketball extraordinaire Townsend Clarke, men’s and women’s swimming letterwinners Anthony Clay and Colleen Criscillo, men’s cross country and track field star John Hammack, football standout Ken Johnson, golf’s first hall-of-famer Steve Pembrook and boxing great Joe Remus, comprise the Class of 2016. The 13th induction class into the Army Sports Hall of Fame brings the total number of inductees to 127. The honorees were officially inducted into the Army Sports Hall of Fame Oct. 21. A special plaque unveiling ceremony was held in the Kenna Hall of Army Sports inside Kimsey The nine Army Sports Hall of Fame honorees were officially inducted Oct. 21. A special plaque unveiling ceremony was Athletic Center, with the formal black-tie Hall held in the Kenna Hall of Army Sports inside Kimsey Athletic Center, with the formal black-tie Hall of Fame Induction of Fame Induction Banquet at Eisenhower Hall Banquet at Eisenhower Hall later that evening. Photo by John Pellino/DPTMS VID later that evening. history. Criscillo, a 1991 graduate, was an 11-time A local product from Newburgh, New Johnson spoke on behalf of the class during A 1955 graduate, he rushed for 12 All-American selection in three varsity seasons York, Johnson starred in the 1969 Coaches All- the induction banquet, following Director of touchdowns in 1954, ranking tied for eighth in the pool. She earned six individual certificates America Game and Lions American Bowl, prior Intercollegiate Athletics Boo Corrigan and West in Army history and amassed 15 touchdowns and five from her performances as a member to competing in the North-South Shrine Game Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen. during his career. He totaled six 100-yard of a relay team. Criscillo captured four silver in 1968. He was a team captain in his final year Ben Holden of CBS Sports Network served rushing games in 1954, which stood as a school medals at the NCAA Championships in the 100 and had seven career interceptions. as the master of ceremonies. record and now ranks tied for 14th. and 200 breaststroke events during her career Army’s first golfer to be named an All- The group was be recognized during Army’s He rushed for a career-high 165 yards versus with the Black Knights. American, Pembrook was a 1964 graduate that West Point football game against North Texas Virginia during his standout 1954 season. She swam under fellow hall-of-famer Jack played four varsity seasons of golf at West Point. at Michie Stadium with a special photograph Clarke was a first-team All-America Ryan and led the women’s swimming and diving He was a four-time letterwinner and a team and autograph session on Black Knights Alley selection at linebacker and served as team team to its first and only Patriot League title her captain as a senior. prior to the contest. captain in 1966 when Army finished 8-2. A senior season in 1991 and is a member of the Pembrook was a three-time NCAA Alitz, a 24-year presence on the Army three-year letterwinner, he graduated in 1967 conference’s 25th Anniversary Team. Prior to individual qualifier his last three seasons on sideline, mentored 10 All-Americans while and played for teams that posted a 2-0-1 record the Patriot League, she was an 11-time Metro- the course and member of a pair of teams coaching the wrestling program from 1954- against Navy. Atlantic Athletic Conference Champion. that finished second and third in the Eastern 1977. He produced Army’s only national He was selected for the Coaches All- Criscillo graduated with five academy Intercollegiates. champion in Mike Natvig, who claimed national America game following his senior season in records, including the 200 breast which stood Pembrook was a two-time medalist at the titles in 1962 and 1963. 1966, and was also a two-year member of the for 22 seasons. Eastern Collegiate Golf Championship (1962, He was inducted into both the National basketball team. Hammack graduated from West Point in 1964) and was the low qualifier in 1962. He Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Iowa Wrestling Clay helped Army earn three Star victories 1949 and competed in four seasons and was was a finalist in the 1964 Eastern Collegiate Foundation Hall of Fame in 1992 and won over Navy during his four varsity seasons on a four-time individual Heptagonal Champion, Match Play Championship after finishing as a 144 matches to rank second on Army’s the swimming & diving team. He collected four including three titles in 1948. He led Army to semifinalist in 1963 and a quarterfinalist in 1962. career wins list. In postseason competition, All-America honors, including in the 100 free in back-to-back Indoor Heptagonal championships A three-sport standout, Remus was a star in Alitz mentored five Eastern Intercollegiate 1963 and in the 400 free relay during the 1963, in 1948 and 1949 and helped the Cadets rebound the ring for the Black Knights for three seasons. Wrestling Association champions and 74 EIWA 1964 and 1965 seasons. from a second-place finish in 1948 in the He was the first Cadet to win an intercollegiate placewinners. A 1965 graduate, he anchored the Academy Outdoor Heptagonal championships to capture boxing championship after capturing the Along with his service at the Academy, and NCAA record-setting 400 free relay the title in 1949. 175-pound Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing Alitz also chaired the NCAA Rules Committee team at the 1963 Army-Navy meet that was A four-year letterwinner, Hammack was on Association crown in 1932. He earned an for six years and worked on USA Wrestling’s selected as the No. 2 seed at the 1963 National a pair of relay teams that claimed relay wins at automatic berth into the National Collegiates Governing Council for 12 years. Championships. the prestigious Penn Relays. He was captain of and Olympic tryouts following the win. Bell, a four-year letterwinner on the football He established Army records in the 50 free, the 1949 indoor and outdoor teams and most Remus, a 1933 graduate, led the team to a team, earned first-team All-America honors as 100 free and 200 free, while contributing to recently is a past chairman of the West Point 6-1-1 mark in 1932 and was elected captain in a senior while serving as the foundation for Academy standards in the 400 free relay, 200 Association of Graduates. his senior season. Army’s rebuilding effort during the 1950s. free relay, 200 medley relay and 400 medley Johnson, a 1969 graduate and three-year He capped his final season by going He became Army’s first running back to rush relay. A three-time competitor in the Eastern letterwinner on the gridiron, was a first-team undefeated in all regular-season bouts and for 1,000 yards in a single season when he Intercollegiate Championships, Clay received All-American choice in 1968. He was a part of helped the team to a 4-0-1 record. Remus earned finished with 1,020 yards in 1954. His 10.6 West Point’s Class of 1923 Award while three Army squads that went 23-7 during his class numbers in football, baseball and boxing, yards-per-carry average in 1954 is currently the swimming under Army Hall-of-Fame coach career, including wins over Penn State, Stanford, while taking home a major “A” following his third-highest single season average in Academy Jack Ryan. Air Force, SMU and Virginia. junior and senior campaigns.