National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships, Today-Saturday at Christl Arena. OINTER IEW ® PVOL . 67, NO. 14 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF W VE S T POINT , THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY APRIL 15, 2010 THREE-PEAT: Boxing wins championship Story and photos by Tommy Gilligan Assistant Editor/Photo The true spirit of the amateur athlete was showcased on the squared canvas in Crest Hall as student boxers from coast to coast made their way to West Point with the goal of being named a national champion. More than 48 bouts in 12 weight classes determined these winners as West Point hosted their first National Collegiate Boxing Association’s Championship tournament April 8-10. The Black Knights took five individual titles and was named the overall team champion, beating out archrival Navy for their third straight national championship title. Air Force placed third, giving a service academy sweep during the three-day event. Cow Danilo Garcia won his third consecutive national championship after defeating Jerome Foster from the University of Nevada Las Vegas by decision. In the second round of the three-round bout, Garcia was stunned by a body shot that sent the defending champ into the ropes. With a full house chanting “Army, Army, Army…,” Garcia regained his composure and fought back to finish the round strongly. As the decision was announced, Garcia threw his arms up with excitement and immediately looked into the crowd for his Family. As Garcia was handed the belt, he See THREE-PEAT, Page 2 Sandhurst exhaustion Yearling Cody Millhouse, from Company G-2, pulls the RB-15 boat, commonly known as a Zodiac, back to shore with his teammates inside during the Boat Site portion of the 2010 Sandhurst Competition April 10. The Sandhurst Military Skills Competition has been running in various configurations since 1967. See Page 4 for the story and more Sandhurst photos. A Sandhurst photo gallery is available online at www.flickr.com/photos/west_point/sets/72157623709182165/. TOMMY GILLI G AN /PV TRICARE won’t be affected by healthcare reform From staff reports already meets the bill’s quality and minimum to age 23 if enrolled full time at an accredited benefit standards,” Gates said. institution of higher education and reliant on Servicemembers and retirees enrolled in TRICARE will remain under the sole the sponsor for more than 50 percent of their one of several forms of TRICARE won’t have authority of the Defense Department and the financial support,” Schoomaker wrote. to buy additional health insurance and won’t Secretary of Defense. Based on current legislation, TRICARE see a change in their healthcare coverage in “As Secretary of Defense, the health and is not required by the healthcare reform the near future, according to Secretary of well-being of America’s men and women in provision to cover older dependent children. Defense Robert Gates. uniform is my highest priority. The president Keller Army Community Hospital The new Patient Protection and Affordable and I are committed to seeing that our troops, Commander Col. Michael A. Deaton reiterated Care Act signed by President Barrack Obama retirees and their Families will continue to that he and his staff are committed to providing March 23 requires all Americans to have receive the best quality health care,” Gates the community up-to-date information about health insurance, and places strict guidelines said. this and any other medical issues as soon as for insurance companies to follow. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric B. they have it. However, TRICARE already meets the Schoomaker blogged about the many inquiries “We will continue to monitor developments goals and requirements of the reform, and on the maximum age of dependents receiving and keep the community informed. We are will not be affected, according to the Army TRICARE. The new act states that parents committed to providing world class health Surgeon General’s office. can choose to keep children on their health care to the entire West Point Family,” Deaton “Families can be reassured that the health insurance plan until their 26th birthday, but said. Cow Danilo Garcia won his third care reform legislation being passed by the that is not the case for TRICARE. Also, the Tricare Web site––www.tricare. consecutive boxing national Congress will not negatively impact the “By law, TRICARE covers eligible mil/NHCB_default.aspx––is another source championship April 10. TRICARE medical insurance program, as it dependent children up to the age of 21, or up for all TRICARE. 2 April 15, 2010 Local and National News Pointer View THREE-PEAT, cont’d from Page 1 In Memoriam handed it to his brother who met First Lt. Robert W. Collins, a him in the center of the ring. Class of 2008 graduate, died April Army took the next three 7 in Mosul, Iraq, when his vehicle championship fi ghts before the most was attacked with an improvised anticipated fight of the evening, explosive device. between Firstie Ryle Stous and Collins, 24, was assigned to University of Maryland’s Ryan the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Roach. Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Roach defeated the two-time Team, Fort Stewart, Ga. defending national champion of The vehicle’s driver, Pfc. the 165-pound weight class in the William Blount, was also killed regional tournament less than a in the attack. month ago. Collins deployed in support Stous entered the ring with his of Operation Iraqi Freedom in signature high black socks and a the fall of 2009, and served as look of determination in his eyes. a platoon leader while his unit The fi ght went back and forth, with provided support during the First Lt. Robert W. Collins Stous and Roach trading punches national elections in Iraq. the New Hope Baptist Church in over three two-minute rounds. He also maintained the unit’s Fayetteville, Ga. After the service, The fight lived up to its Facebook page to post photos and interment will follow at the Forest expectation, as both fi ghters stood keep Family members connected Lawn Memorial Cemetery in with intense looks on their face to their deployed Soldiers. Newnan, Ga. awaiting the ring announcer to give Firstie Ryle Stous exacted some revenge on University of Collins, of Tyrone, Ga., is In lieu of fl owers, the Family the decision. Maryland’s Ryan Roach, who beat Stous a month ago in the survived by his parents, retired asks for people to consider donating “The winner …,” ring announcer regional tournament. Stous won to earn his third national title. Lt. Cols. Deacon and Sharon to a scholarship established in Firstie Orlando Zambrano paused, team. However, it took the 50 other who is a southpaw, really pushed Collins, and Nicole, his childhood Robert’s memory: “…out of the blue corner, Ryle cadets on the team to get them the him during training rounds to give sweetheart and girlfriend of eight The 1LT Robert Wilson Collins Stouse.” results in the ring, head boxing him a true look at what he was going years. Patriot Spirit Scholarship The crowd erupted with cheers coach Ray Barone said. to be competing against.” A viewing will take place at c/o The Bank of Georgia and Stous embraced his competitor “Guys like (Firstie) Billy Myers Reflecting on the weekend, 5-8 p.m. Friday at Parrott Funeral 100 Westpark Drive after the hard-fought battle. and (Firstie) AJ Pisano who did Barone said fi ghting in front of the Home, 8355 Senoia Rd. (Highway Peachtree City, GA 30269 All 10 West Point boxers who not fi ght over the weekend, really home crowd was a huge factor in the 74), Fairburn, Ga., 30213. The scholarship is awarded fought during the weekend earned pushed our guys during sparing team’s championship performance. The Funeral service is to a deserving Sandy Creek High All-America honors, with fi ve cadets sessions throughout the season “Hearing the crowed cheer scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at School student. earning first team, four earning ,” Barone said. “ Stous fought a ‘Army’ helped our guys through the second team and one earning third southpaw in the fi nals and Billy, fi ghts,” Barone said. News notes • Klosky to receive ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Free Army Athletic Clinics Award The American Society for Engineering Education announced Army Swimming: Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Crandall Pool for April 9 that Dr. James L. Klosky, Department of Civil and Mechanical children ages 9-16. All skill levels welcome. Enginnering faculty member, was chosen to receive the 2010 Army Women’s Volleyball: Saturday, 4-5 p.m., at Gillis ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Award in recognition of his Fieldhouse, for girls 8-18. All skill levels welcome. The clinic will be accomplishments. hosted by reigning Patriot League Coach of the Year Alma Kovaci, The presentation of the award will occur June 23 in Louisville, Ky., with Jeremy Sands and Julie Chester, assistants. They will be joined at the ASEE annual awards banquet. by players from the 2009 Patriot League Championship team. Klosky’s selection for the national teaching award was initiated by Army Women’s Softball: Sunday, following the Army- a nomination complete with references. Holy Cross doubleheader scheduled at 1 p.m., at the Army Softball The ASEE Awards Policy Committee evaluated the nomination in Complex. Clinic is for girls 18 and younger. To register, call 938-0390 comparsion to other nominations received. After the thorough review or e-mail [email protected]. process, Klosky was chosen for the award. POINTER V IEW ® SHARP Help us tell the West Point Story by submitting your ideas to: Eric Bartelt, The members of the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program are Maj.