Win 2 season tickets to Army home football games. See page 17. o i n t e r i e w ® PVo l . 66, No. 28 Se r v i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y o f We Vs t Po i n t , t h e U.S. Mi l i ta r y Ac a d e m y JULY 23, 2009 Army and CBS College Sports Network reach multi-year TV deal watch their team via the internet free of CBS College Sports Network Army Football on CBS Sports Network charge. This agreement allows us to maximize becomes home of Service 2009 Broadcast Schedule the exposure of our product and make our broadcasts available to the greatest number Academy football with Army, Date Opponent Start Time of our fans, graduates and Soldiers possible. I’d like to thank the leadership at ESPN for Navy, Air Force on roster Sept 12 Duke Noon all they’ve done for us the past four years Sept. 19 Ball State Noon and certainly Sean McManus, Mike Aresco, By Bob Beretta Oct. 3 Tulane Noon (tape-delay) Steve Herbst and the rest of the CBS Family Athletic Communications Oct. 10 Vanderbilt Noon for making this new deal possible. We look forward to growing our relationship with CBS CBS College Sports Network and the Nov. 7 at Air Force 3:30 p.m. in the years ahead.” Army Athletic Association have reached an Nov. 14 VMI Noon (tape-delay) In concert with Wednesday’s earlier exclusive five-year agreement, guaranteeing Dec. 12 vs. Navy (CBS Sports) 2:30 p.m. announcement chronicling the relationship live, high-definition television coverage between Army and the New York Yankees, of every Army home football game and All times Eastern at least three of the Black Knights’ games select neutral site games in which Army that will be played at Yankee Stadium over is the home team, on CBS College Sports also features Navy and Air Force. With this Oct. 23 and be televised by ESPN2. the next several years will be televised by Network, beginning with the 2010 season agreement, CBS College Sports Network “We couldn’t be more excited to announce CBS College Sports Network. Those include and continuing through 2014. The deal was becomes the home base for fans of the teams this new partnership with CBS College Sports games against Rutgers in 2011, Air Force in announced by Sean McManus, President, from the U.S. service academies.” Network,” Army Director of Athletics Kevin 2012 and Boston College in 2014. CBS News and Sports, and Kevin Anderson, While the new deal between Army and Anderson said. “The thoughts and feelings In addition to being the home of all Army Director of Athletics at West Point, at a press CBS College Sports Network begins in 2010, of our fans is vitally important to us. We home games, CBS College Sports Network conference at Yankee Stadium Wednesday. the Army Athletic Association, CBS College have listened to their feedback the last four also is the exclusive football television partner A major component of the agreement Sports Network and Army’s years and their greatest desires for all Navy home football games. assures that all Army home football games current broadcast partner, ESPN, were centered around playing Through its partnership with the Mountain will be played on Saturday afternoons have worked out an agreement games on Saturday afternoons West Conference, the network showcases a beginning at either noon or 3:30 p.m., with all for this fall that will permit and having established kickoff myriad of Air Force sporting events, including kickoff times to be set by May 1 each year. CBS College Sports Network times. This new agreement with football and men’s and women’s basketball Additionally, a live web stream of all to broadcast all of the Black CBS College Sports Network and is now positioned as the home of our Army’s home broadcasts will be made Knights’ home games with the achieves both of those goals. nation’s service academy football teams. available free of charge to Soldiers and exception of Army’s home date There is no place in the country No fewer than eight Army games are military personnel around the world via CBS with Rutgers. like Michie Stadium on Saturday slated for national television coverage this College Sports Network XXL, the network’s Three of Army’s games will afternoons in the fall. We are season. In addition to Army’s home game multi-media streaming platform. be televised live on CBS College pleased to guarantee that our fans broadcast schedule, the Black Knights’ “We are proud to partner with West Sports Network and two will air on a tape will be able to enjoy the game day experience service academy clash at Air Force Nov. 7 will Point and look forward to showcasing Army delayed basis. All five of the contests will at West Point to its fullest for each of our home be televised by CBS College Sports Network football,” McManus said. “The great tradition begin at noon. football games the next six years. and Army’s year-ending battle with arch-rival of Army Football will be a cornerstone of the As part of the pact, Army’s home game “It is also very important that our Soldiers Navy in Philadelphia will be broadcast to a CBS College Sports Network schedule which with Rutgers will remain at 8 p.m., Friday, around the world have an opportunity to worldwide audience by CBS Sports. CACs needed for Thayer Roof parking starting Aug. 3 Submitted by Directorate of Plans, Individuals who have a CAC and a CPA alert the driver that it is safe to enter or exit. Training, Mobilization and Security sticker, but who do not have a West Point Do not try to “Piggy Back” behind a computer account must contact DES to be vehicle that is driving through the barrier. The The Directorate of Emergency Services added to the system. system is designed to automatically “pop-up” will activate the Thayer Roof barrier to the Those forgetting their CACs will be after the first car passes, resulting in possible entrance to the Thayer Roof parking lot Aug. unable to access the lot and must park bodily injury to the occupants and vehicle 3. All staff and faculty, Department of Defense elsewhere. Temporary cards will not be issued damage to the second vehicle if the driver civilians and contractors who now park there for forgotten CACs. tries to follow without using the procedure Community will need their Common Access Card to To access the barrier, drive up to the outlined previously. access the lot during working hours––6 a.m.-4 Thayer Roof CAC reader, insert a CAC in For additional information, contact Chris p.m. daily, excluding weekend and holidays. the bottom of the panel (see picture) and Shaw, DES, at 938-2042 or Matt Cassidy, Newcomer’s Saturdays and holidays when the cadets have input a personal ID number. The system DPTMS, at 938-3650. class will also be considered duty days under then determines if the CAC is valid and the Information this policy. cardholder is assigned to West Point. Wait for While the CAC will grant users access the traffic light to turn green and proceed. through the barrier, vehicles parking on the When exiting the Thayer Roof lot, simply Section — roof, as well as all central area parking lots, approach the barrier and wait for the traffic must prominently display the Central Parking light on the right side of the exit lane to turn Area sticker in the rear window to show that green, indicating it is safe to proceed. There lots of info the vehicle is authorized to park in central is a vehicle sensor imbedded in the concrete area during duty hours. that will activate the barrier. about lots of Specific Procedures for using CACs Official visitors may be issued a temporary to access to Thayer Roof: card by Protocol which will allow them access The system matches the individual’s CAC to Thayer Roof parking in the Protocol topics. with the West Point computer user database. designed parking spaces. If the CAC is current, and the individual has a Safety: West Point computer account, the system will Traffic lights at the entrance and exit are Pages 9-12 allow the individual access to the roof. red for stop and green to proceed. These lights Thayer Roof CAC Reader 2 July 23, 2009 Community Point of View Pointer View Welcome letter A physically fit and healthy body is important for all Commentary by For those of us in uniform, it is absolutely essential for from the Supe Col. Greg Daniels optimal mission performance, even if the routine tasks we face Dear newly assigned Soldiers and Families: Dept. of Physical Education in a particular job are not excessively arduous. The graduates in Iraq were also clear on a related point. As Judy and I would like to It’s no secret that while the Army continues to fulfill cadets, they observed all of us as role models, but especially welcome all of our newly arriving its vital mission in superb fashion, the current operational the military faculty. personnel and their Families environment has placed extreme stress on the force. Their retrospective comments suggest that while these to West Point! This is a great Therefore, as part of Army Chief of Staff Gen. George recent graduates believe in the importance of the Army’s assignment with an important Casey’s focus on Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, the Army physical standards we enforced with them, their perception mission––to educate, train and recently unveiled the Master Resilience Trainer course, which was that those same standards were not uniformly evident inspire the Corps of Cadets and is designed to proactively impart resilience skills to enhance across the collective West Point staff and faculty. develop leaders of character the performance of Soldiers, Family member, and Army Part of the USMA mission is to inspire cadets to pursue who will serve as officers in the civilians across five dimensions—social, emotional, spiritual, excellence in all endeavors. As leaders, we are charged with the defense of our nation. Each of you Family and physical. responsibility to not have a role in accomplishing this D e s p i t e m o d e r n only meet baseline mission—whether you work on the faculty, staff, ODIA, technological advancements standards, but to admissions or the Garrison Command—we are all here that serve as significant force strive within our for this purpose. multipliers on the battlefield, ability to far exceed So I would ask that you keep your focus on developing Soldiers still routinely those standards in our great young cadets. Attend their sports and activities, face difficult physical order to inspire sponsor and mentor them, work with the numerous teams tasks in often unforgiving our subordinates. and clubs and model the standards we expect from our environmental conditions This obligation cadets. Everything you and I can do to develop these that combine to present an is perhaps most young men and women has tremendous payoff for the extraordinary challenge for evident in the area Army and our nation. even the heartiest warrior. of physical fitness, West Point has become well known for jump starting In June, U.S. Military akin to the classic great DOD careers. Our officers, NCOs and civilians Academy Superintendent Army motto of “Be make great careers right here at West Point or springboard Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck All That You Can to advancement at other installations. Success, here, is facilitated a series of Be.” defined through professionalism in your job, getting sensing sessions with recent I n t h e involved in cadet and community service activities and graduates in Iraq to solicit operational Army, modeling a fit and healthy lifestyle. their opinions regarding how unit physical training This is an outstanding assignment for Families, as we well West Point prepared is commonplace. As have wonderful communities and facilities both on and them for the challenges they such, Soldiers have off post. Take advantage of the plentiful resources and now encounter. First and second lieutenants, fairly recent West Point graduates, a formal collective opportunities on and around West Point. Many of you have One of the emergent held sensing sessions with Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck in Iraq. program established recently deployed––this is a great place to spend some themes centered on the great Their fitness while at West Point and that of their Soldiers now for them that ensures Family time and get recharged. The cadets are amazing importance of physical fitness were topics of discussion. Co u r t e s y Ph o t o they remain fit and and energetic young people who will inspire you, even as for all Soldiers. Based upon mission ready. you work to inspire them! their experiences while deployed, many graduates noted that a However, unit physical training is not the norm at West Again, welcome to West Point, and… culture focused on physical fitness creates units that are more Point. We are mostly left to ourselves to develop and execute successful in combat. training programs to improve our fitness and health. The Beat Navy! Their opinion shouldn’t, and probably doesn’t, serve as a good news is that we have outstanding facilities and resident revelation for any Soldier, but it should cause us to pause and expertise to support us in this endeavor. The Supe reflect on this elemental concept. The FMWR Fitness Center offers some of the most up-to- Maintaining a sound, fit body is very important for all of date fitness equipment available on the market today. Also, at Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck us. Scientific literature clearly indicates that a physically fit and a very reasonable cost, the center provides numerous fitness Superintendent healthy body is linked to increased intellectual performance programs that address a range of fitness goals. Between its and generally improved psychological well-being. See PHYSICALLY FIT on page 3

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Editor physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit Kathy Eastwood factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. Staff Writer, 938-3684 A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal Vacant opportunity by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. See SOLUTION, page 13 Staff Writer Pointer View Community Point of View July 23, 2009 3 Emergency preparedness exercise to test West Point’s readiness Commentary by Management Command and Department of Army officials, Wednesday until noon Thursday. The impact on parking at Christopher G. Hennen, Ph.D. emergency first-responders and managers, host and tenant KACH will be minimal; vehicular access to WP schools will Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and organizations and volunteers throughout our community be blocked and the traffic and parking patterns around the Security to participate in an assessment of emergency preparedness Williams Road moat area will be affected. These areas will procedures and capabilities in a realistic setting. go back to normal parking and traffic flow by 1 p.m. Although West Point has served as an impregnable bastion “This year’s week of AT focus and response will be a AT activities will continue at 1 p.m. Thursday with a of Army values for more than 200 years, it is not similarly great test of our capabilities. Each aspect of our weeklong simulated poisonous gas attack with mass casualties at invincible from the acts of a determined adversary. activities are designed to look at the gaps that exist in our Eisenhower Hall. As members of this community, we all must be prepared— response strategy and to eliminate them,” Joe Colombo, chief With the recent acquisition of chemical, biological and through education and action—to respond rapidly and capably of plans and operations at the Directorate of Plans, Training, radiological defense equipment through the Army Emergency to a full range of potential natural and manmade hazards; Mobilization and Security, said. “Participants will respond to First Response Program, West Point military police, fire and readiness is our most potent defense against any threat. an orchestrated, multi-point ‘attack.’” medical responders will be evaluated on their proficiency in the The question is, “Are we ready?” On Monday, Random Antiterrorism Measures for the employment of these capabilities, while KACH mass casualty West Point authorities are committed to ensuring the health, month of July, continuity of operations plans and bomb- and decontamination operations will be evaluated. safety and welfare of people, the protection of property and threat evacuation procedures will be assessed throughout the While the exercise scenario, extent of damage and level the sustainment of essential operations should an emergency installation. of threat are based on a hypothetical situation and are not occur. On Tuesday morning, a “suspicious gas leak” in the Stony intended as a forecast of future terrorist-related events, they Normal day-to-day procedures usually are not sufficient Lonesome Housing Area will prompt the activation of the do reflect the current threat to the United States. for assessing effective emergency responses, as extraordinary Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s This exercise––the last of six emergency preparedness emergency measures must be implemented quickly if loss Family Assistance Center in the Army Community Service exercises conducted this year, and among the most of life, property, utilities and operations are to be kept to a facility. comprehensive undertaken at West Point––is part of West minimum. Later in the day, an “anthrax-tainted parcel” received Point’s continuing commitment to obtaining valuable insights A full-scale exercise provides a way to put theory to the test at the Central Mailroom will test suspicious-mail-handling to guide future preparedness and response efforts. in a real-time, real-world environment and gain the in-depth procedures. At the final planning meeting, Colombo counseled those learning that only a special experience can provide. On Wednesday, credible information will drive the garrison in attendance. After almost a year of planning, a community-wide commander’s decision to increase the force protection level, “The safety and security of West Point is our most sacred exercise begins Monday and continues through July 31. It will requiring the emplacement of traffic barriers at Keller Army duty,” he said. incorporate elements of antiterrorism, chemical detection and Community Hospital, the West Point schools and along For additional information, contact Colombo at 938-2516 decontamination, mass casualty and mass care. Williams Road (near the Power Plant). or [email protected] or Christopher Hennen, Ph.D. at This exercise will enable West Point, Installation The barrier plan will be in place between 6:30 p.m. on 938-7092 or [email protected]. PHYSICALLY FIT, continued from page 2 fitness rooms, swimming pools and gymnasiums, the Arvin conducted program that provides the appropriate amount a program. The Hudson Valley offers all sorts of fun and Cadet Physical Development Center offers several world-class of stress in progressively increasing amounts over time. Of competitive events throughout the year, such as the West Point venues for physical activity. course, adding in variety and ensuring adequate rest and Open Triathlon each August; One recent addition to the Arvin CPDC is the functional recovery between workouts is also important. • The emergence of MP3 technology has also improved fitness portion of the Class of ’62 Room, a project conceived While a bit dated, Army Field Manual 21-20 includes a adherence by adding some fun to workouts and allowing the and spearheaded by 2nd Lt. Chris Villarreal (Class of very straightforward explanation of the basics of program exerciser to dissociate from the unpleasant sensations that can 2009) in fulfillment of a course requirement in Civil and development, and it still serves as a very useful source of accompany an intense session; Mechanical Engineering. This facility was inspired in part information, especially for the beginner. • Finally, recruiting a partner with similar goals and by the national CrossFit movement, a commercial enterprise Despite our best intentions, long-term adherence to a commitment is perhaps the best method to stick with the aimed at functional fitness over the typical, fairly specialized program presents an ordinary challenge for many folks. program. fitness routines associated with most conventional cardio and There are several effective ways to combat this Our senior leadership has directed that maintaining one’s strength machines. challenge: physical fitness is an important aspect of our responsibilities Even in the absence of costly equipment and robust • Maintaining a written log in order to track progress often as we develop today’s emerging leaders for the Army. facilities, we can achieve our desired fitness goals in a rather serves as a powerful motivator; Recent graduates have clearly embraced this directive as austere environment and with limited financial expenditure. • Establishing mid- and long-range goals, then realizing an integral part of the Army culture. All of us here at West The key to success is to start, then adhere, to a regularly those goals provide another great method for staying with Point should do the same. 4 July 23, 2009 Local and National News Pointer View Orientation of Newly Assigned Personnel for 2009 Schedule of Events

Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.—West Point Fortification Tour Starting at South Dock

Monday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.—West Point Fortification Tour Starting at South Dock

Wednesday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.—Superintendent’s Seminar Robinson Auditorium

5-7 p.m. —Community/Wellness Fair Eisenhower Hall DFL professor deployed with linguists Ballroom Lieutenant Col. Mark Gagnon (far left rear), Dept. of Foreign Languages professor, poses with Soldier-linguists (Military Occupational Specialty 09L) 7-8 p.m. —Superintendent’s and Eisenhower Hall Theatre following their Naturalization Ceremony July 4 at Al Faw Palace, near Baghdad, Garrison Commander’s Iraq. Currently deployed as the Theater linguist manager for the Multi-National Community Welcome Force Iraq, Gagnon manages more than 9,000 contract linguists and more than 100 Soldier-linguists. The Army designed the linguist program to attract Aug. 11 “heritage speakers” of critical languages. Vice President Biden presided over 3 p.m. —Superintendent’s Grand Ballroom, the ceremony where the linguists were among more than 200 servicemen and Newcomer Reception West Point Club women who received their United States citizenship. Mu l t i -Na t i o n a l Co r p s - Ir a q , Pu b l i c Af f a i r s Of f i c e 3:40-5 p.m. —Quarters 100 Tours Quarters 100

DENTAC holds change of News Note Nadine Sapiente was named principal of West Point Elementary School July 13. command July 17 A native New Yorker, Sapiente, joined the Colonel Larry Rothfuss receives the West Point Department of Defense Education Activity in 1982 as Dental Activity guidon from Col. Priscilla Hamilton, the preschool special education teacher at Supreme commander of the North Atlantic Regional Dental Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium. She Command, in a change of command ceremony at began her experience as an administrator in 2003 as Trophy Point July 17. Rothfuss was formerly the the assistant principal of Naples Elementary School, commander of the dental clinic at Fort Lee, Va., home Italy. In 2005, she became the Sigonella Elementary to the largest advanced individual training population School principal in Sicily, Italy. in the Army. The outgoing commander, Col. Barry A graduate of Richmond College with a double Bishop, will be an instructor at the Academy of Health major in Psychology and Education, she earned Sciences at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Rothfuss her Master of Science in Special Education from assumed command of not only the Saunders Dental Wagner College in Staten Island and received a Clinic, but also the dental clinics at Fort Monmouth second master’s in Educational Administration and and Fort Dix in New Jersey. Supervision from the State University of New Paltz in 1988. Sgt . Vi n c e n t Fu s c o /DCOMM Pointer View Community Features and Photos July 23, 2009 5 New cadets get brief respite from CBT challenges Story and photos by because everything they are exposed to during Another aspect of the day is the building spends a lot of its downtime. Kathy Eastwood the first few months they are here becomes the of bonds among the new cadet athletes and “As a coach, I try to build a bond between Staff writer rule of thumb (in their thinking),” Company their coaches. the team by making the lacrosse team part of G-1 TAC officer, Capt. Denis Fajardo, said. Army Lacrosse head coach Joe Alberici the Family,” Alberici said. “We spend a lot of The afternoon of July 15 was a special New cadets get the opportunity to talk and Executive Assistant to the Dean David time together and the team is used to coming day for new cadets halfway through Cadet with other cadets to compare notes about Dominick hosted the majority of the lacrosse here for spring break or to watch the Super Basic Training, or Beast Barracks as it is R-Day and how their training is going, recruits and spent a lot of time relaxing in Bowl. The guys feel comfortable and that lovingly referred to. They all went to the especially the new Soldier First Response Alberici’s basement, a place where the team helps to build a better team.” homes of community members, TAC officers, (advanced first aid) training the new cadets Although the new cadets are put through instructors and coaches to enjoy the annual Ice just completed. the ringer during Beast, the cadre also are Cream Social––technically called Quarters “(Training on) inserting an I.V. was learning to be leaders of character from the Visitation Day––for a few hours to eat, drink tough,” said one female new cadet as she new cadets, so it turns out to be vital training refreshments, meet other new cadets and displayed her bruised arm. “And I kept for both groups. make phone calls home. sneezing with the nasal pharyngeal airway “The new cadets are open to everything,” “Basically the Ice Cream Social gets up my nose.” Fajardo said. “But the cadre get a lot out the new cadets out of CBT to visit an Army In SFR training, cadets alternately play the of it, too. I would take the CBT company Family out of the training (environment), role of patient and first responder. commanders as platoon leaders anytime.” New cadet quotes from the Ice Cream Social: R-Day memories? • “I don’t remember.” • “I kept thinking ‘Dear God, what did I get myself into.’” • “I just remember it was my birthday.” Why West Point? • “I know people who graduated as second lieutenants, and they are super A familiar sight during the annual Ice stand-up gentlemen. I guess that is what Cream Social July 15 is new cadets inspired me.” making phone calls, one of the few • “I’ve wanted a military career since times they get to do so as new cadets. I was in sixth grade, my dad was a New cadets are engrossed in a DVD at the home of Capts. Jana and Denis Fajardo, The event is a way to introduce them Marine.” both TAC officers, during the annual Ice Cream Social, which gives new cadets to Army Families and to give them a • “(West Point) is very challenging, but a brief break from Cadet Basic Training to enjoy home-cooked meals, munchies, brief break in their routines during Beast it is totally worth it.” watch some TV and just “hang” and socialize. Barracks. 6 July 23, 2009 Community Features and Photos Pointer View Cadet Field Training—cadets take the lead Story and photos by the direction of more relevant and realistic “It’s a lot more work for the cadet Sgt. Vincent Fusco military training for the Corps of Cadets. leadership,” Cow Christopher Einig, of Directorate of Communications With just the assistance of tactical officers 1st Company, Cadet Field Training, from and the NCO Corps and because of a St. Louis, said. “This year it’s more of a This year’s summer training marked a first reduced summer task force, upperclass cadets leadership experience––it’s much more for West Point upperclass cadets. In addition conducted their own training with the rising rewarding. I appreciate the change from my to the leadership duties of the cadet chain Yearlings. Their goal was to establish a level perspective.” of command, these cadets actually trained of proficiency and trust in learning tactical The new training approach put the lower with their underclassmen. It was a step in and technical skills. cadet chain of command to work during Introduction to Patrolling. Each scenario began with a lane walker issuing an operations order to the cadet platoon leader––a Firstie– –who in turn passed it down to their Cow squad leaders. It was the squad leaders’ responsibility to brief their Yearling squads on what to expect on the mission and conduct pre-combat checks and inspections. But the overall success or failure of the mission rested squarely on the shoulders of the platoon leader. “The fact that the squad leaders do know and they do teach us gives our leadership more credibility,” Yearling Nichole Siegrist, 1st Co., CFT, from Stronghurst, Ill., said. “It teaches us and our leadership to respect those positions more and understand them better.” Yearling David Junta, of 1st Company, Quite possibly the biggest test of trust Cadet Field Training from Springfield, was conducted at the live-fire ranges for Va., takes aim with his M249 light Recondo badge qualification. No longer does machine gun while in the prone position marksmanship proficiency hinge on a go/no- during Intro to Patrolling at Camp go or a pass/fail standard. Buckner July 13. The new goal of the underclassmen was “They want us to be proficient on target, Yearling team leader Justin Schaaf, left, 1st Company, Cadet Field Training, from to achieve a level of not just proficiency, but while being safe and quick,” Newman said. Erie, Pa., discusses the direction of a patrol with his squad leader, Cow Christopher comfort and familiarity when firing weapons “Now that we covered the fundamentals Einig, 1st Co., CFT, from St. Louis, during Introduction to Patrolling at Camp under different conditions. of marksmanship … cadets who couldn’t Buckner July 13. The new CFT curriculum was almost completely cadet-driven, “The cadet leadership is building trust hit paper last summer were now hitting 90 relying much less on a summer task force or tactical officers and NCOs than in in us,” Christopher Newman, 2nd Co., CFT, percent of the targets at 200 meters.” previous summers. from Fort Campbell, Tenn., said. “It allows With the changes in training method and us to get more out of our training.” style, the cadets this year were missing much Gone were the all-controlling range of the interaction with active duty personnel officer, his directions from the tower, and the that had been a staple throughout the history designated safety officers with their red-and- of summer training. white paddles. New blocks of instruction, such as the The upperclass cadets reviewed the NCO Academy, provided windows of that Yearlings’ performance at combat speed with exposure. as many rounds as they wanted to shoot. “For the rising Yearlings, they miss out “Because we have so much time (to because they do not have as much contact qualify), we’re shooting so many rounds out with NCOs as in previous years,” Einig said. here,” Newman said. “It’s like we’re building “But because of things like Fort Knox (all muscle memory.” CFT cadets went to Fort Knox for training Of course, the potentially lethal risks of during CFT), the NCO Academy, and the the live-fire ranges were mitigated with roving field artillery and engineer site, they still safeties who kept watchful eyes on each have more exposure than they do during the lane, as well as TACs and NCOs providing school year.” oversight. In addition to the new teaching style, cadets were further immersed in military familiarity with all-new equipment such as the next generation Modular Lightweight Load- carrying Equipment and M4 carbines with M68 infrared scopes to replace the M16A2 rifles used last year. “I think the training was more relevant because the purpose was to familiarize us more with different aspects of the Army, whether it was the infantry, armor, engineering or field artillery,” Siegrist said. “They showed us what Soldiers will be working with and how we would be working as officers in that group. It really helped open our eyes to the different parts of the Army.” Overall, the cadets felt motivated and ready to learn what their upperclassmen had to teach them. The upperclass, in turn, recognized parts of the training that did and did not flow smoothly, and how they could be improved for next year’s summer training. “I really do like the active (squad and Yearling Talon Erickson, right, shoots platoon leaders and platoon sergeants) and targets on Range 5 while Cow Nicole that they’re the ones doing the teaching,” Singer reviews his proficiency for Einig said. “I think next year they’ll have a Recondo badge qualification July 13. better idea of how to organize it. Pointer View Community Features and Photos July 23, 2009 7

When out in the sun, Soldiers, civilians and children should use a sun block with a SPF (sun protection factor) of at least Summer 15. This should be used everyday on the face and any exposed skin. Sunburn can occur during cloudy or hazy days because 90 percent of UV rays pass through the clouds. In preventing heat health problems in Soldiers, commanders heat dangers should identify hazards by looking at several heat indicators Compiled by Kathy Eastwood known collectively as HEAT: Staff Writer • Heat category for the past three days of training; • Exertion level of training for the past three days; ummer is generally the season for swimming, • Acclimatization of individual risk factors; cooking on the barbeque and being out in the • Time of exposure, to include nights and recovery fresh air and nature for a few months, especially time. after a difficult winter. Once the temperature is over 75 degrees, the use of the SAll that fun can make people a bit complacent about the Wet Bulb Global Temperature is used in the vicinity of the training site on an hourly basis. The WBGT is the composite dangers of the sun and heat. Take care when jumping into unfamiliar bodies of Prolonged sun exposure can result in sunburn, heat water. Know what the depth of the water is and if exhaustion, heat stroke and severe dehydration. This there are any obstacle. St o c k p h o t o is especially true for Soldiers and others in heat stroke. training situations. Heat cramps are caused by the loss of salt from the Heat injuries remain body. a significant health Symptoms are painful muscle contraction, which is issue for the Army, but relieved by replacing the salt lost by drinking salted water, they are preventable. 1/4 teaspoon of salt per quart of water. Salt tablets are not Such prevention begins recommended. with the five steps Heat exhaustion is caused by the loss of salt and water, of the heat casualty and it is more serious than cramps. risk management, S y m p t o m s a r e according to the Army excessive sweating, Training and Doctrine trembling, nausea, rapid Command Reg 350-29 pulse and can result in The Wet Bulb Global Temperature is used in the at www.tradoc.army. confusion or a momentary vicinity of the training site on an hourly basis. mil. loss of consciousness. Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV C a s u a l t y r i s k Individuals suffering from temperature that includes the ambient temperature, humidity, management involves heat exhaustion should wind speed and solar energy and is used to determine correct identifying hazards, be cooled down as much exposure levels to high temperatures. assessing hazards, as possible by loosening Heat conditions are classified by color when outside, Keeping cool during the hot developing controls, clothing or using a cold usually in the form of flags to indicate the amount of heat summer days is good, but implementing controls, wet cloth on the body. The stress on individuals: everyone needs to be careful of s u p e r v i s i o n a n d individual should also be • green is used when the temperature reaches 82-84.9 getting too much sun and getting evaluation. given salted water. degrees and requires 10 minutes of rest to 50 minutes of burned. While everyone should The types of heat Heat stroke is a medical activity; use sunblocking products, injuries commonly seen emergency and is caused • yellow requires 15 minutes of rest to 45 minutes of children are especially sensitive during summer training by overexposure to the activity when the temperature reaches 85-87.9 degrees; to too much time in the sun. include heat cramps, sun or heat. Heat stroke • red is used when the temperature reaches 88-89.9 degrees heat exhaustion and causes the breakdown requiring 30 minutes of rest for every 30 minutes of work; St o c k p h o t o s Fans circulate air, but do not of the body’s ability to help much whenthe humidity • black—90 degrees and up—is used when physical control its temperature. training and strenuous exercise should be suspended. is really high. St o c k p h o t o Symptoms are extremely Prevention of heat stress requires adequate hydration high body temperature, loss of consciousness, convulsions, because water is lost through sweating and must be replaced delirium and nausea. Sweating is generally absent. periodically and in small amounts throughout the activity. Lowering the temperature as fast as possible is the most Using sun block, preventing heat complications such as important treatment of heat stroke. Remove the clothes of heat cramps and heat exhaustion by drinking plenty of water, the victim and, if possible, place the victim in cold water or or replacing the salt and water lost through sweating and sprinkle water over the individual and transport to the nearest limiting exposure to heat as much as possible can ensure an hospital as soon as possible. enjoyable summer with few complications. Sunburn is also a risk factor one should avoid. Sunburn significantly increases the risk of skin complication. The Fo r PV h o m e d e l i v e r y p r o b l e m s c o n t a c t Ma tt O’Su l l i va n ultraviolet rays of the sun, the ones that cause sunburn, can a t t h e Ti m e s h e r a l d -Re c o r d a t (845) 346-3214 o r b y damage the skin by producing liver spots, significantly drying e-m a i l a t MOSu l l i va n @TH-r e c o r d .c om . the skin and causing skin cancer. 8 July 23, 2009 Community Features and Photos Pointer View Yearlings train at Fort Knox Four-day exercise teaches aspects of leadership

By Catrina Francis Fort Knox Turret Senior Staff Writer

The late Gen. George S. Patton once said, “An Army is a team. It lives, eats, sleeps, fights as a team.” Working and fighting as a team was one of the consistent themes when more than 360 cadets from two companies at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point visited Fort Knox, Ky., July 6-10 to participate in four days of mounted maneuver training. (Note: This was the last group of rising yearlings and their cadre to go the Fort Knox during cadet field training.)

Yearling Nargis Kabiri fires a Mk 19 grenade launcher while she trains with the 16th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Knox, Ky., in early July. Jo h n Pe l l i n o /DPTMS VID

“(The cadets) fought each other while moving, planning “When cadets come and talk to me about armor, I will ask and executing a tactical mission while mounted on a Humvee,” why they want to be a part of the branch,” he explained. “They Turner said. want (to be a part of the branch) simply from the interaction The training the cadets receive is done after they complete with the Soldiers (at Fort Knox), and (talking) to the staff their plebe year, which is the equivalent to a college freshman. sergeants and specialists. Turner said the first-year cadets aren’t expected to be proficient “Fort Knox just rolls out the red carpet,” he added. “I in leadership because classroom training or PowerPoint slides am appreciative to all the agencies at Fort Knox that support don’t prepare them for all of the facets of tactical training. this.” “(We) can’t simulate a tank commander listening to two radios while trying to listen to fire,” Turner explained. “We force them to make decisions. (Cadets) are presented with a tactical problem and they have to solve it.” Turner said the training teaches cadets to become better leaders and have the capabilities of solving difficult tactical problems. Although the cadets tackle the training after completing one year at the academy, Turner believes that is the best time to complete the training. “It gets really hectic between their freshman and sophomore year. Subsequent summers fill pretty quickly,” he said. “(The training) corresponds to what they have been taught during the plebe year—and that’s basic leadership.” Because the cadets aren’t tactically proficient, Turner added that the training is sometimes done at a slower pace. Yearling Larry LoRusso receives instruction on the “We are not expecting them to be tactical geniuses. We weaponry of the Abrams Battle Tank from a member of want them to be able to demonstrate how the heavy force fits the 16th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Knox while sitting into the Army,” Turner said. in the tank commander's position during the mounted Turner added that the cadet training supported by Fort maneuver position of Cadet Field Training. Yearling Lacy Hughlett dismounts from a M1A1 Knox is going to pay off in the future. Jo h n Pe l l i n o /DPTMS VID Abrams Tank during mounted maneuver training at Fort Knox the week of July 6. The Yearlings visited Fort Knox in smaller groups as part of Cadet Field Training. Ca t r i n a Fr a n c i s /Fo r t Kn o x Tu r r e t Major Jamey Turner, the MMT officer in charge and academy’s armor branch representative, said the training provides the cadets an opportunity to train on the ground, which means actual training. He added that training at Knox instead of at the academy exposes cadets to the heavy force because the terrain at West Point is not conducive for tanks. The cadets also had a chance to train on a few of the weapons that many will fire once they are commissioned. “Each cadet gets to fire a main gun round from an Abrams tank, .50 caliber machine gun, Mk 19 grenade launcher and the M240 machine gun,” Turner said. One of the highlights of the training was a live-fire exercise conducted by Soldiers from the 16th Cavalry Regiment. Although most of the training was armor specific and unavailable to women, Turner said the training is beneficial because women will be in units that support armor. “The fact that they can’t have armor as a branch doesn’t take away from the fact they will get shot at in combat,” Turner explained. “Knowing and being familiar with these types of weapons systems will help with supporting those weapons.” Turner also said in addition to the live fire simulators, cadets completed force-on-force training and held the position Cadets not only received training on tanks, tank weaponry and tank maneuvers, but they were able to operate as the tank commander and gunner. them during their trip to Fort Knox in early July as part of Cadet Field Training. Jo h n Pe l l i n o /DPTMS VID Pointer View Community Newcomer’s Information July 23, 2009 9 WELCOME TO WEST POINT RCI development transforming post housing Submitted by Balfour Beatty meters and second floor vinyl Communities replacement; • Lee Area Quints and Triples— The West Point RCI Project Full renovation to include a first is a partnership between Balfour floor bump-out in the rear; Beatty Communities and the Army. • Lee Area Doubles—Full Balfour Beatty Communities, as renovation; the private partner, is the managing • Stony Lonesome I—Demolition member of the partnership. As such, of all 190 units and construction of they are responsible for the day-to- 158 new units; day operation of the community • Stony Lonesome II—Utility management function (housing meters and second floor vinyl assignments and maintenance) as replacement; well as the successful completion of • New Brick—Utility meters; the new construction and renovation • Old Brick—Conversion programs. The Army provides from eight-plex to four-plex, full oversight to the project and is renovation; consulted on all major decisions • Merritt Road—Conversion affecting the project. It operates from duplex to single Family home, under a 50-year lease. full renovation; The initial development period • Washington Road— for the project is eight years. During Conversion from duplex to single the IDP, the project plan involves Family home, full renovation; the demolishing of 196 homes and • Biddle Loop—Conversion the building of 158 new homes. from duplex to single Family home, Additionally, 317 historic homes full renovation; The exterior of new homes going up in Stony Lonesome I during the initial development period. will be renovated. The renovation • Band—Conversion from During the IDP, the project plan is to demolish 196 homes and build 158 new homes. plan includes the conversion of duplex to single Family home, full Co u r t e s y Ph o t o 182 duplex or multiplex homes into renovation; renovation; • Lusk—The 28 senior officer The renovation schedule spans single Family homes. West Point • North and South Apartments— • Old English North—The four homes will receive a full renovation. the entire IDP through 2016. will have a total of 824 homes at The basement and attic apartments units that were recently renovated The USMA CSM home was recently Detailed planning, where specific the end of the IDP. will be converted to storage space by the Army will receive a minor renovated by the Army and will homes have been identified for The following list of for residents. Four of the remaining renovation. The other four will receive a minor renovation; renovation, only goes out two neighborhoods describes the basic two-bedroom apartments will remain receive a full renovation; •Wilson Road— F u l l years because of the large amount scope of work in each neighborhood and receive a full renovation. The • Old English South—The 18 renovation; of uncertainty involved in resident during the IDP. other four two-bedroom apartments units that were recently renovated • Special Category—These occupancy dates. • General Officers Quarters— will be converted to four-bedroom by the Army will receive a minor various homes scattered throughout If residents must be relocated Full renovation; apartments; renovation. The other five will the cantonment area will all receive on post because of the renovation • Grey Ghost —Utility • Professor’s Row—Minor receive a full renovation; a full renovation. Some will be plan, they will be notified in writing. converted back into single family Every effort is being made to homes. minimize these forced moves in the RCI program nears first anniversary The general scope of work for renovation schedule. a full renovation consists of fixing Every effort will be made to Submitted by Balfour Beatty the daily operation of the project, housing.) all mechanical and esthetic defects relocate the Families on post in an Communities the RCI Office is responsible for Those desiring on-post Family to the home, adding central air appropriate home. The project will project oversight, asset management Housing will then be referred conditioning if needed, replacing be looking for volunteer residents On-post Family housing and coordination between Balfour to Balfour Beatty Communities appliances as needed, and renovating to move into a recently renovated transitioned to privatized operations Beatty Communities and the West Management Office in Bldg. 132. the kitchens and bathrooms. home in their same neighborhood. under the Army’s Residential Point Community. Personnel desiring to live in UPH Some homes that were recently In all cases where the development Communities Initiative program Points of contact: will be referred to the UPH office renovated by the Army will undergo plan causes a resident to relocate, Aug. 1, 2008. Residential Communities in Bldg. 626. a minor renovation that primarily on- or off-post, the project will pay Family housing is now run by Initiative Office, Bldg. 2101, Landlords and property managers involves installing central air- for the move. a project company called West Room 4-10 can list their rentals on the DOD conditioning. As a result of the overall net Point Housing LLC, which is • Michael Colacicco, RCI Project sponsored Web site, Automated The Stony Lonesome I project decrease in housing at West Point, jointly managed by the Army and Assets Manager, 938-5948; Housing Referral Network at www. will be completed in December the project, in consultation with and Balfour Beatty Communities. • Paul Merritt, RCI Engineer, ahrn.com. 2011. The current schedule is as the West Point leadership, has Balfour Beatty Communities is the 938-6239; Unaccompanied Personnel follows: redesigned the rank designation West Point privatization partner • Susan Frederick, RCI Financial Housing, Bldg. 626 Demolition: of the various neighborhoods. and the managing member of the Analyst, 938-0138. For information, please call • 82 units—July-Aug. ‘09; These new neighborhoods will partnership. RCI Housing Services Office, 938-2318. • 108 units—July-Aug. ‘10; be gradually “turned on” each They will perform all the Bldg. 2101, Room 4-7 Points of contact: New Construction: summer after an analysis has been traditional Family Housing Off-post housing assistance and Balfour Beatty Communities • 28 units—Nov. ‘08-March conducted of the housing needs of functions—assignments, referral is available to military and Office, Bldg. 132 ‘10; the incoming personnel, both officer terminations, operations and DOD civilian personnel. Lists of • Earl Johnson, Community • 48 units—Sept. ‘09 – Oct. and enlisted. maintenance. area rental properties are maintained Manager, 446-6407; ‘10; Consequently, there will In addition, they will renovate along with information on homes • B a l f o u r B e a t t y • 89 units—Sept. ‘10 – Nov. be a mixing of ranks in some all of the historic houses on West for purchase. Communities Web site: www. ‘11. neighborhoods for some time. At the Point and construct new houses Appointments can be made by westpointfamilyhousing.com. Unfortunately, the plan requires end of the IDP in 2016, the new rank in the Stony Lonesome I housing calling Eileen Kaczkin at 938-2500, Balfour Beatty Maintenance forced moves of current residents designations should be completely area. The newer neighborhoods of or Pat Horne at 938-6205. Office, Bldg. 695 over a two-year period, during implemented. New Brick, Grey Ghost and Stony (Please note: Incoming military For work orders and emergencies, the summers of 2009-10. A Stony More information can be found Lonesome II will only receive minor personnel must inprocess first call 446-3570. Lonesome I Focus Group meeting is at www.westpointfamilyhousing. upgrades such as utility meters. through the HSO Office for on- Balfour Beatty Project held periodically to update residents com or by calling the Project While Balfour Beatty post housing, off-post housing Director, Bldg. 2101 of the ongoing construction and the Director, Rich Wagner, at 446- Communities is responsible for and unaccompanied personnel • Richard Wagner, 446-3960. resident relocation plan. 3960. 10 July 23, 2009 Community Newcomer’s Information July 23, 2009 11 FFMWRMWR ---- ThingsThings toto knowknow atat WestWest PointPoint Submitted by Family and Morale, Army Emergency Relief (Bldg. 622, 938-5653/4621)—The in-depth during the six-week program as the Welfare and Recreation (Bldg. 622, 938-5839/4621)—Army Financial Readiness Program strives to create children read their way to a better education. Emergency Relief provides fi nancial assistance informed consumers by offering consumer There are several scheduled in-house activities Welcome to Family and Morale, Welfare to active duty and retired Soldiers and their education classes and individual budgeting and a fi nal event to conclude the program. and Recreation at West Point. We heartily Families in times of distress. Emergency counseling. FRP focuses on improving Round Pond Hog Wild Party subscribe to the tenet that military Families loans and grants are available for basic needs a military member’s financial status and The summer counterpart to Polar Fest, should enjoy the same level of service they such as food, shelter, transportation, utilities, consumer knowledge. the Round Pond Hog Wild Party is an annual would expect in their civilian hometowns, and funeral expenses and much more. Information, Referral and Follow Up picnic for West Point Soldiers and Families, we strive to enhance your quality of life at Employment Readiness Program Program and includes a pig roast, live band, and West Point through a variety of “First Choice” (Bldg. 622, 938-5658/4621)—The (Bldg. 622, 938-4621/2519)—The mechanical bull. Be sure to mark Aug. 15 services and products. Employment Readiness Program manager Information, Referral and Follow Up down on your calendar. For up-to-date information regarding assists active duty servicemembers, DA Program serves as a centralized point for Military Appreciation Day FMWR special events and activities, visit civilian employees, spouses, retirees, surviving information and referral to a comprehensive FMWR hosts a picnic each year for our Web site at www.westpointmwr.com or spouses and Family members with identifying network of internal and external agencies, Soldiers and their Families in appreciation pick up a fl yer located at various distribution immediate and long-range career goals. services and programs, crisis intervention of their outstanding dedication to our nation. points post-wide. Also, look for the FMWR Relocation Readiness Program and inprocessing. Soldiers can take part in a basketball and three-month calendar, which is mailed to all (Bldg. 622, 938-5658/4621)—The Army Volunteer Corps volleyball tournament, Reball and a cookout. West Point residences. Relocation Readiness Program provides (Bldg. 622, 938-3655/4621)—West Point Stop by Round Pond Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m. to Here is a look inside West Point FMWR information and resources for today’s offers a volunteer program with numerous get in on the action. activities and events: mobile Army by providing installation opportunities to learn new skills, contribute to Kid’s Bike Rodeo Morgan Farm Stables & Kennel Army Community Service welcome packets, pre- and post-move the community and make lifelong friends. Come to the event where children can (Bldg. 2026, 938-3926)—Morgan (Bldg. 622, 938-4621/2519)—The Army counseling, newcomer welcome briefings Soldier and Family Assistance WWestest PointPoint GolfGolf CourseCourse register their bikes, join the national Ident- Farm, located three miles south of Thayer Community Service Center is the primary and more. Center ((RouteRoute 221818 aandnd 99W,W, 9938-2435/2327)—Nestled38-2435/2327)—Nestled iinn tthehe HHudsonudson VValleyalley a-Kid program and test their riding skills. Be Gate, is beautifully surrounded by meadows source for the development, coordination and Mobilization and Deployment (Bldg. 626, 2nd fl oor, 938-2519)—The hhighlands,ighlands, thethe WestWest PointPoint GolfGolf CourseCourse offersoffers anan unforgettableunforgettable experienceexperience sure to join us for a day of fun Sept. 26. and woods, which provide an ideal setting delivery of support services to the West Point Readiness Program Soldier and Family Assistance Center provides ooff anan 18-hole18-hole challengechallenge onon a mountainmountain layoutlayout andand itit waswas alsoalso votedvoted oneone ofof Haunted Hayride for trail rides and riding lessons. Interested Community. (Bldg. 622, 938-5654/4621)—The assistance and support services for Wounded tthehe bbestest coursescourses inin thethe area.area. WhetherWhether youyou wantwant toto practicepractice youryour swingswing atat Families can enjoy a haunted hayride equestrians may rent horses or make ACS offers solutions to successful Army Mobilization and Deployment Readiness Warriors, wounded Department of Defense tthehe 118-station8-station drivingdriving rangerange oror grabgrab a quickquick bitebite toto eat,eat, wewe encourageencourage youyou at Round Pond plus children’s crafts and reservations for guided trail hours. While living by providing a broad range of proactive Program helps to better prepare Soldiers civilians, and their Families in the West Point ttoo ccomeome eenjoynjoy tthehe nnaturalatural bbeautyeauty ofof thethe WestWest PointPoint GolfGolf Course.Course. WPGCWPGC isis refreshments. A ghostly time for all will you’re away, the Morgan Farm Kennel educational opportunities, individualized and Families for a pending deployment. community as well as New York, New Jersey, a ‘‘spikeless’spikeless’ ccourseourse aandnd iiss oopenpen AAprilpril tthroughhrough NNovember.ovember. be held Oct. 30. Interested in acting or just is the perfect “home away from home” counseling and coaching services. From fi rst Deployments can be highly emotional and Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island helping out? Call Round Pond at 938-2503 for your Family pet. Let us take care of assignments through separation or retirement, stressful events. At Mobilization/Deployment and throughout the Northeast as needed. Center offers a variety of free weights, strength equipment and cardiovascular machines. Instructors information. for information. your Family friend during your vacation, ACS is here to lend support. Readiness, we can help ease your mind by Better Opportunities for Single offer aerobics, spinning, yoga, Zumba, Bodypump and various other classes. There is also massage Five Star Inn Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony or while you are in transition to/or from Need items to help you get settled? The letting you know what to expect and the Soldiers/Buffalo Soldier Pavilion therapy and personal training by appointment for a fee. (Bldg. 2113 and Bldg. 785, 446-5943)— This traditional holiday event kicks off the West Point. ACS Lending Closet can help with a variety best ways to prepare for all three stages (Bldg. 628, 938-6497)—The Better Post Library The Five Star Inn, West Point’s Army Lodging West Point holiday season—the lighting of the of items such as kitchen kits, twin-size cots, of the deployment cycle (pre-deployment, Opportunities for Single Soldiers program (Bldg. 622, 938-2974)—The Post Library is a friendly place and has a large collection of reading Facility—South Post, has 18 Family rooms community tree, singing carols, sipping cider, activities includes a Lift Dart Challenge, cross tables and chairs, microwaves and much deployment and reintegration). supports the overall quality of life for single material, fi ction and nonfi ction; a paperback book exchange; music CDs; audio books; tax forms; a and 16 suites, some rooms with spectacular eating cookies and visiting with Santa. country skiing, snow tube bowling, ski and more. Financial Readiness Program Soldiers and identifi es with their issues and copy machine and much more. views of the Hudson River. Building 785 Polar Fest snowboard races, a pig roast and live band. concerns by recommending improvements Round Pond on West Point has 11 Family rooms and 24 Our largest winter event, Polar Fest is a Look for Polar Fest every February. through the chain of command. BOSS offers (Route 293, 938-2503)—You don’t have to travel far to fi nd a place to camp, hike, boat, swim, effi ciency apartments. Call 24 hours a day for daylong festival at our Victor Constant Ski Check out of full list of events at trips to baseball games, Hudson River cruises, fi sh or relax with your Family. Round Pond, located three miles from Washington Gate, offers all this reservations. area. A blend of indoor and outdoor winter westpointmwr.com. dinner in New York City, white water tubing and more. Don’t forget to make a stop at the Equipment Checkout Center to rent canopies, chairs, West Point Club and more. The Buffalo Soldier Pavilion is the bounce houses and other outdoor equipment. (Bldg. 603, 038-5120 or 446-5504)—The home of the BOSS Program. Bull Pond West Point Club is open to all military and Craft Shop (Route 293, 938-2503)—Bull Pond offers fi shing, boating, hiking and swimming. Two cottages DOD civilian employees working at West Sacred Heart of Jesus School (Bldg. 648, 938-4812)—The Craft Shop by the lake are available for rent through a lottery system conducted in early April. Point, regardless of rank or pay grade, to Sacred Heart of Jesus School celebrates competent and dedicated faculty renders offers equipment for matting and framing Lake Frederick military and DOD civilian retirees and to more than 75 years of quality Christian a high level of individualized instruction as well as classes in stained glass, framing, (Route 293, 938-2503)—This spring-fed lake on the West Point Reservation offers camping, Scout cadets. The club is a one stop center for all education for preschool through eighth designed to challenge advanced students stepping stones and 3-D stars. The highly- camping and Cadet Field Training. Ten A-frame cabins, a sandy beach with fl oating docks, grills and club system services at West Point, including grade. The school is located at the corner while addressing the needs of those with trained staff is always available to assist you complimentary boats make this an ideal place for Family camping. private party functions, off-premise catering of Main Street and Cozzens Avenue in learning disabilities. in your projects and can arrange for special Outdoor Recreational Swim and booking of party facilities. Highland Falls—just four blocks from In addition to the school’s academic classes on request. Celebrate your child’s next You may purchase season swim passes at the ITR Offi ce (Bldg. 965) and at Round Pond. Daily The West Point Club Barbershop Thayer Gate. and religious programs, Sacred Heart offers birthday with a craft-themed party—call the Passes are available at each facility. features expert barbers and a convenient This small, Middle States Accredited physical education, advanced courses in Craft Shop for details. Delafield Pond central post location inside the West Point Catholic school offers a challenging Math, Literature and Spanish, Art, Band, Auto Shop (Delafi eld Road, 938-5158)—Delafi eld Pond is open from mid-June through Labor Day weekend Club. Walk-ins are welcome, standing academic program coupled with continuous Computer, Chorus, Drama, Interscholastic (Bldg. 648, 938-2074)—The West from noon-6 p.m. Delafi eld offers a water slide and a ‘kiddie’ pool for toddlers. appointments are available. Call 938-2749 development in traditional Christian values. Sports, hot lunches and before- and after- Point Auto Shop conducts New York State Round Pond Swim Area for more information. High standards, effective motivation, school childcare. Because of the diversity inspections—no appointment necessary. (Route 293, 938-2503)—Stop by Round Pond for all of your camping needs, but don’t miss out • FMWR Annual Events personal attention and sound discipline of its programs and quality of academics, They also offer same-day vehicle repair on the swimming area that is open from mid-June to Labor Day. Month of the Military Child Picnic combined with a caring, nurturing atmosphere Sacred Heart has been the choice of many service such as tune-ups, exhaust replacement, Indoor Recreational Swim Crandall Pool Each year, FMWR hosts a picnic at Victor consistently produce students who display West Point Families for years. brakes and radiator repair, and fl ush and fi ll. (Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center, 938-2985)—FMWR offers recreational indoor Constant Ski Lodge for West Point youths and outstanding academic achievement and Approximately one-third of the students Want to do-it-yourself? The facility offers swim programs for ages 3-13, cadets, Soldiers and civilians. Children ages 10 and younger must be parents to celebrate military children. distinguished citizenship. are children of active-duty military, while space, tools and a knowledgeable staff who accompanied by an adult and children under the age of 14 must pass an administered swim test before Kids Fishing Derby Every year Sacred Heart students score another third have parents who work at the are ready to assist you. they will be allowed in the pool. The pool is for lap swimming only. Hosted in part with the West Point Bass in the 90 percentile or above on national academy. Also many Sacred Heart faculty Information, Ticketing and Child, Youth and School Services Club, this event is an opportunity to introduce standardized tests. Each year, the fourth and members reside on-post. While not all Registration Office (Bldg. 681, Administrative Offi ce, 938-2023)—The Child Development Center (Bldg. 1207) is a and educate children about fi shing techniques eighth grade students do very well on the Families are Catholic, all share a common (Bldg. 695, 938-3601/2401)—The full-day program and includes center-based services that meet the needs of working parents requiring and safety. It is also a venue to teach about New York State ELA, Math, Science and Christian faith and common Christian Information, Ticketing and Registration child care. School Age Services (Bldg. 693) is designed to meet the specialized needs of children campground clean up and caring for the Social Studies tests. values. That is why Sacred Heart School offi ce offers great travel rates for active duty from fi rst through fi fth grades who are enrolled in school on a full-time basis. Youth Services (Bldg. environment. The faculty and staff of this school do remains the choice of those Families seeking or retired military, all government employees 500), which is open to youths and teens, grades six through 12, offers a variety of middle school and West Point 5K/10K more than deal with academics. They are a quality, religious-based education. Victor Constant Ski Slope and cadets. In addition to being well stocked high school programs. Popular throughout the tri-state area, the role models who share their faith, talents Enrollment is now open for the 2009-10 (Route 218, 938-3726)—Skiing at West Point is an affordable Family affair with an with brochures and information about local Bowling Center scenic course through historic West Point and personal time to help students grow academic year, for both Catholic and non- average of 65 ski days per season. Along with 100 percent snowmaking capabilities, area attractions, ITR vans make regularly (Bldg. 622, 938-2140/8142)—The Bowling Center is a state-of-the-art, air-conditioned, 10-lane starts and ends at Buffalo Soldier Field. Be in knowledge, commitment, respect and Catholic students. To visit the school or for the West Point Ski Slope maintains a complete downhill and snowboard rental center, scheduled trips to New York City for a variety bowling facility complete with Lil’ Skeeters BBQ and Primo’s Pizza restaurants that are open seven on the lookout each May for the West Point personal values. more information, call the Sacred Heart of active.com plus a tuning and repair shop. Check out westpointmwr.com for information on rental of outings. days a week. Leagues and open bowling are available or have fun with Galactic bowling Fridays and 5K/10K and register online at . While providing a stimulating, Jesus School at 446-2674. and lift fees, lessons and activities offered at the ski lodge and slope. FMWR Fitness Center Saturdays from 5-11 p.m. Don’t miss out on Dollar Night Wednesdays—dollar shoe rentals, pizza Summer Reading Program demanding education, this uniquely School opens Sept. 2, 2009. (Bldg. 683, 938-6490)—The Fitness slice, hot dogs and more. The Bowling Center also specializes in parties—stop by for party package Each year a different theme is explored 12 July 23, 2009 Community Newcomer’s Information Pointer View Working with the Directorate of Public Works Service Desk Service order information If you are currently using them without per year. The Service Desk (938-2316/4031) is Information on service orders for public authorization, clear them immediately. Energy costs for West Point are about $ operational 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday to buildings is available on the DPW internal Rooms will be, if they are not already, .12 per kilowatt hour. process all public building/area maintenance Web site at http://sodhpw/. locked, so access can be limited to authorized If all the monitors and speakers on-post and repair needs. Only designated personnel may input personnel. were turned off when they were not being All maintenance issues in the housing service orders for public buildings via the For information, contact DPW Customer used then: areas should be reported to Balfour Beatty internet. Relations at 938-4407. 40 watts divided by 1000 = .04 kilowatts Maintenance at 446- 3570. However, anyone can access the site to .04 kilowatts X 6984 hrs/yr = 279.36Kwh/ During non-duty hours, including check the status of a repair. Energy approvals yr @ .12 Kwh = $33.53 yr per computer X weekends, nights, holidays and when the All service orders submitted via the Web Energy approvals are required for all 9,000 computers = $301,708.80 that could post is closed (Code Red), contact the Service are Priority #3. For information on the Web energy consuming products purchased by be saved if these items were turned off when Desk for public area emergency issues only, site functionality, call 938-6330/6329. USMA 11-27. not in use. using the same phone number. Energy approval forms may be obtained During non-duty hours, it might take DPW work requests by calling 938-4776. Drinking water quality report time to call in the appropriate maintenance Work requests (DA Form 4283) are DPW uses this process to help ensure that DPW issues the West Point annual drinking personnel, and for them to arrive on post, to required for all projects affecting buildings, energy efficient equipment is being purchased water quality report to inform community address the problem. roads, grounds or any other West Point and to check that the correct electric, gas or members of drinking water quality and to raise Routine service requests will not be facilities, whether or not materials are provided other services are available to support the community awareness of the need to conserve addressed by emergency maintenance by non-DPW individuals or organizations. equipment. drinking water sources. personnel during non-duty hours and will Submit them to the Work Reception The tap water at West Point continues to be referred to the Service Desk on the next Office located in the Business Operations Recycling meet all Federal and New York State drinking business day. and Integration Division on the third floor of Recycling is mandatory in all West Point water health standards. The quickest way to get routine issues Bldg. 667. public buildings. The report provides an overview of water handled is to call the Service Desk during For additional information, contacts Everyone must collect recyclables in the quality for 2008 and includes information normal duty hours. This will ensure that a Nancy Crow-Baden at 938-8288. containers provided: about the source for West Point’s drinking service order is entered into the system and • Blue is for all types of paper; water, what the water contains and how it is sent to the shop for scheduling and needed Energy Star policy • Maroon is for comingled cans, bottles, compares to Federal and New York State action quickly. Army policy is that all new and replacement and plastics; standards. For information, contact DPW Customer appliances must be Energy Star rated. • Gray or black container is for printer Hard copies of the report are available at Relations at 938-4407. DPW requires that all equipment installed cartridges; the Environmental Management Division, in public buildings purchased through the • Brown in cadet areas is for newspaper. Bldg. 667, and the Housing Division, Bldg. Notification of DPW activities Directorate of Contracting must be Energy Do not relocate the containers with 626, for public viewing. Whenpossible, DPW will notify members Star rated. the permission of the recycling program The report can also be viewed online of the community of pending utility outages and The program rates a large assortment of coordinator. at www.usma.edu.dhpw by clicking on other DPW information. Because emergency products, including electronics, lighting, air Questions or comments on the West Point Announcements. situations arise, pre-coordination of road and conditioners, computers, office products and program should be addressed to John Dopler parking lot closures, utility outages and other commercial food products. at 938-4281. Fund raising car washes DPW activities is not always possible. A list Energy Star approved products can To more closely monitor West Point’s Notification is made by public media be found at their Web site—www.energystar. Energy use offices storm water output and to conform with sources within the timeframe required, to gov. Did you know that your computer monitor environmental regulations, all organizations include “All organization” e-mail distributions and speakers use energy even in “sleep” mode planning a fund raising car wash on-post must and postings on the DPW Web site, Channel Mechnical room access —actually up to 40 watts of electricity? contact DPW’s Environmental Management 23, the Daily Bulletin and the Pointer View. Access to mechanical rooms in public There are about 9,000 computers at West Branch for guidance. E-mail notifications are also sent to buildings is limited to authorized personnel Point. They also are required to get permission building commandants, Balfour Beatty only. Think about the electricity and the money for and coordinate the event with the garrison Communities and community mayors for Storage of files and other property in being wasted when these peripherals are left commander’s office at 938-2022. notices to residents. mechanical rooms is prohibited. on when not in use—of the 8,760 hours in a For information on West Point’s Community members are urged to Mechanics and telephone personnel need year, an average office computer is used only Stormwater Management Program, contact regularly check these sources for messages. clear access to the equipment in those areas. 1,776 hours, leaving 6,984 non-use hours Gerald Macri, Ph.D., at 938-3224.

Shoppette Bldg. 1202 Quick Reference - Key Hours and Phone numbers 446-3666 Hours Mon.-Sat.—7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.—8 a.m.-8 p.m. Keller Army Community Hospital (Bldg. 900) West Point Claims Office Emergency Room—938-4004/4005/4006 Bldg. 626 Class 6 Hours: Hours: Bldg. 1202 Active Duty Sick Call—Mon.-Fri. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Mon.-Thurs.—8 a.m. to noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Service Station (Closed training and federal holidays), 938-4004 Fri.—8-11 a.m. Bldg. 1202 Questions? Call 938-2016. 446-5692 Appointments—Mon.-Fri.—6 a.m.-7 p.m. Hours for both: 938-7992 Mon.-Sat.—9 a.m.-10 p.m. Outside of area: 800-552-2907 Sun.—8 a.m.-8 p.m. Legal Assistance Office Staff Judge Advocate Bldg. 606, Fourth Floor 938-4541 Post Exchange Hours: Bldg. 1204 8 a.m. to noon 446-5404/05/06 1-4:30 p.m. weekdays West Point Commissary (Bldg. 1200) Wednesday mornings - Military Walk-ins Hours: New hours effective Aug. 1 Services: Notaries and powers of attorney Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.—10 a.m.-7 p.m. To arrange to see a legal assistance Hours: Tues.-Sun.—9 a.m.-7 p.m. attorney, call for an appointment. Thurs.—10 a.m.-8 p.m. CLOSED—Monday Sat.—9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun.—10 a.m.-6 p.m. Pointer View At Your Leisure July 23, 2009 13 July is UV NOW SHOWING in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 Friday -- Land of the Lost, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday -- Up, PG, 7:30 p.m. Safety Month July 31 -- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, PG, 7:30 p.m. Submitted by the Preventive Choose a water-resistant or Aug. 1 -- The Proposal, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Medicine Clinic waterproof sunscreen for children Th e t h e at e r s c h e d u l e a l s o c a n b e f o u n d a t playing in the water. We all have different ways 3. Wear a wide-brimmed w w w .a a f e s .c o m to enjoy the summer sun, but we hat, protective clothing and should all have at least one thing sunglasses in common—sun safety. Whether If you have to be out in the sun, it’s a vigorous day of bicycling cover up your skin. A wide-brimmed Command Channel 8/23 or a relaxing day reading in the hat will help protect you especially July 23-30 backyard, we should be aware if it has a 6” brim all around. of the power of the sun and take This will help shade your Army Newswatch precautions to limit exposure. face, scalp, neck and ears. Wear (broadcast times) Here are four “Safe Sun” sunglasses that are rated to block Thursday-Friday, Monday-Wednesday, July 30 guidelines to protect your skin and close to 100 percent of the sun’s 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and reduce your risk of skin cancer: UV-A and UV-B rays. 7 p.m. 1. Avoid the sun Wear protective clothing, such Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Sunlight damages your skin. as long sleeved shirts and long pants Explosive Video The sun is strongest during the made of tightly woven fabrics. middle of the day, between 10 a.m. 4. Don’t try to get a tan (broadcast times) and 4 p.m. Don’t use tanning salons. Thursday-Friday During these hours, the sun can Tanning booths damage your skin 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. do the most damage to your skin. just like real sunlight. Monday Sunburns and suntans are signs that Keller Army Community 10 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. your skin has been damaged. Hospital wants to remind everyone Tuesday The more damage the sun does to speak with your doctor regarding 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to your skin, the more likely you are the importance of conducting Wednesday to get early wrinkles, skin cancer monthly skin checks. 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and other skin problems. You should watch for the July 30 2. Put on sunscreen following skin changes: Noon and 4 p.m. Use a sunscreen or sun block • A mole that bleeds. with a sun protection factor (SPF) • A mole that grows fast. of at least 15. • A scaly or crusted growth on You should put the sunscreen the skin. on 30 minutes before you go into • A sore that won’t heal. BBC LifeWorks events the sun. • A mole that itches. Apply on all uncovered skin • A place on your skin that feels National Hot Dog Day including your ears and the back of rough, like sandpaper. Celebrate National Hot Dog Day at 132 Bartlett Loop from 11:30 your neck. Use a sunscreen stick or If you notice any of the above, line at (845) 938-7992 to make an a.m.-1:30 p.m. today. lip balm on sensitive areas, such as please call the Keller Army appointment for an evaluation by Stop by the BBC office for free hot dogs, chips and cool lips, nose, ears, hands and feet. Community Hospital appointment your physician. refreshments. National Night Out Programs develop relationships and faith More than 37 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out” Aug. 4. By Kathy Eastwood involved and taking a general volunteers.The majority of the West Point will join more than 15,000 communities in all 50 states Staff Writer interest in them to find a creative volunteers are cadets along with a and military bases around the world to stand together to promote way to share God, according to handful of civilians. awareness, safety and neighboorhood unity with its “National Night Teenagers and young children www.younglife.org. “We have a full adult committee Out.” can often get quite bored, especially Young Life and Wyldlife are of parents who oversee the programs Community members are welcome to come to 126 Biddle Loop during summer vacation. That isn’t community multicultural ministry and help us plan for the future and from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 4 to enjoy food, music, contests, face painting, necessarily true in the West Point youth programs for high school and fundraise,” Cox said. “We meet raffles and much more. and Highland Falls communities, middle school students, respectively, monthly to pray, plan and prepare For more information on all BBC LifeWorks events, call Jodi where there are a number of youth and have been active in the West for all upcoming events.” Gellman at 446-6407. activities to keep the teens and Point/Highland Falls area since There are various events and young ones busy. 1981. activities in the YL and Wyldlife A couple of community programs “The program(s) (were) programs including a weeklong here that strive to make an impact started by caring parents from the summer camp that enables children on children’s lives are the Young community on a purely volunteer and teens to develop and deepen Life and Wyldlife programs. Young basis,” Nathan Cox, military friendships, go on adventures and Life and Wyldlife are international community youth ministries (West learn new skills. programs that not only take care of Point Chaplain’s Office) and YL The Wyldlife club allows youths’ excess energy, but care for and Wyldlife area program director, children to play games or just hang the soul as well. said. “We have a full program at out. They do this by spending time the West Point Middle School and For more information on the with children and young adults O’Neill High School.” programs or to volunteer, call 938- by going where they go, getting The programs have 20 5386. 14 July 23, 2009 At Your Leisure Pointer View What’s Happening Boundless Playground ribbon Day or registration requirements, there is a barbeque dinner and Catechists still are needed. Lake Popolopen will remain cutting call Ben Liotta at 558-5406. awards reception. For more information, contact open for fishing. The West Point Community To sign-up, go to the Pro Shop Cindy Ragsdale at 938-8761 or For more information, call Alec is invited to the ribbon cutting/ Town of Highlands farmers’ or call at 938-2435. [email protected]. Lazore, Range Control manager, at grand opening of the Boundless market For more information, contact 938-3007. Playground from 12:30-2 p.m. The West Point-Town of Rob Kewley at 598-3010 or Rob. Protestant Religious Monday located next to Bldg. 126 Highlands farmers’ market will [email protected] or Nate Cox at Education Bible study Biddle Loop hosted by Balfour open for the season 9 a.m.-2:30 938-5386 or Nathan.Cox@usma. All are welcome to attend The Protestant Women of the Beatty Communities. p.m. Sunday and remain open daily edu. Sunday morning religious education, Chapel summer Bible study takes In case of inclement weather, through October. starting Sept. 13 at Thayer Hall (3rd place at 7 p.m. Thursday nights at the ceremony will move to the Post The market is located in the Purple Heart Day at Floor, River Side). the Post Chapel on Biddle Loop. Chapel Activity Room. village parking lot across from Renegades game Children’s classes (nursery The group will study “Believing Light refreshments will be Sacred Heart Church. The Hudson Valley Renegades through high school) are taught by God” by Beth Moore. served after the ribbon cutting. will honor Purple Heart recipients at a select group of highly-motivated For more information or to Girl Scout volunteers needed 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at their game against cadets. Adult classes are also receive a book for the study, Antiterrorism exercise needs Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson the State College Spikers. available. contact Robin Meyer at 446-8798 volunteers at West Point is currently seeking Tickets are available on-line at The group is also looking for a or [email protected]. The Antiterrorism Exercise adult volunteers to support the girls www.gadesgroups.com or call Rick new officer-in-charge this year. needs 20-30 volunteers to participate and their troop leaders. Kubitschek at 838-0094. Contact Eric Bryan at 938- Eagle Scout project in the Family Assistance Center The scouts need a community If ordering online, use the 4369/3412 or eric.bryan@usma. An Eagle Scout project is drill from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday. team chairperson, a treasurer and a password purpleheart. A portion of edu for more information and to underway to salvage landscaping Anyone interested in secretary to continue as Girl Scouts the proceeds will benefit the National register. materials from Stony Lonesome I volunteering can contact Chris within the West Point Community Purple Heart Hall of Honor. housing area after current residents Remillard at 938-3620 or Contact Linda Moser, Field The Renegades play at Dutchess Military Community Youth move out. [email protected]. Manager for West Point, at GSHH Stadium, Route 9D in Wappingers Ministries (Young Life) Adult West Point residents who would call (845)361-2898 ext. 28 or via Falls. There will be fireworks after Committee like landscaping timbers, fencing, Free tickets for Yankees and e-mail at [email protected] the game. Join our group of adults who patio pavers or plants or who would Mets games if you are interested in volunteering gather to pray and plan for our like to help with the project can The New York Yankees and or need more information. Volunteer facilitators needed Chapel’s ministry to junior high/ contact Dax Gerber at eagledax1@ the New York Mets are offering The Professional Military Ethic high school teenagers and local hotmail.com. complimentary tickets to active duty Monroe farmers’ market Education program of the Simon staff. servicemembers during the 2009 The Monroe farmers’ market is Center for the Professional Military Contact Eric Bryan for more Arvin special hours Major League Baseball season. held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays Ethic is looking for volunteer information at 938-4369/3412 or Arvin Cadet Physical A servicemember can see the through October at Museum Village facilitators. [email protected]. Development Center will be open Yankees play, Monday through on Route 17M in Monroe. Currently Lesson plans and resources 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 5:30 a.m.-6 Thursday, by presenting an active you can enjoy the newest items such are provided for each class, and Neighborhood Bible Studies p.m. Friday and closed Sunday. military ID card on the day of the as baby greens and lettuces, radishes, preparatory sessions for facilitators An organizational meeting is game at designated Yankee Stadium spinach, herbs, fruit, flowers and are conducted one week before scheduled at 4 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Blood drive kick-off campaign ticket windows. other great farm products. each class. Post Chapel Annex for all interested meeting Tickets are good for a seat All of the produce vendors Classes take place one-three in starting or joining an existing There will be a kick-off campaign in the grandstand level or the accept Farm Market Nutrition times per month during the home group study. meeting from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. bleachers. A servicemember can Program Coupons for WIC Families Commandant’s Hour, 12:50-1:45 Contact Eric Bryan, Director 4 in the Army Education Center, also purchase a ticket, at half-price, and low-income seniors. p.m. of Religious Education (Protestant Bldg. 683, Training Room #10, in other available non-premium seat For more information, contact Chapels), for more information at in preparation for the up-coming locations. Summer Playground Fun Maj. Chad DeBos at 938-3028 or [email protected]. Hudson Valley Blood Services Aug. Servicemembers visiting Citi Protestant Women of the Chapel [email protected]. 24-27 Blood Drive. Field can show their active military is hosting Summer Playground Bookstore Sale and hours Request that appointed key ID card on the day of the game at the Fun at 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays Religious education The USMA Bookstore is hosting personnel from each activity attend ticket office in the Jackie Robinson throughout the summer. The West Point community is a clearance sale. this meeting. Rotunda. West Point children are invited invited to attend religious education An assortment of books are on Please provide the names of If the game is sold out or has the to attend. classes at the Catholic Chapel. sale. those attending to Mary Mandia at potential to be sold out, the Mets The group will meet at Classes are available for 4-year-olds Summer hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 938-2583 (BLUD) or via email at may provide a standing room only West Point Elementary School through adults and begin Sept. 13. weekdays. [email protected] on ticket to the servicemember. playground Wednesday and Biddle Most classes will be held 9-10:30 The store is located on the fourth or before Aug. 4. Loop playground Aug. 5. a.m. Sundays on the third floor of floor of Thayer Hall. Junior Black Knights Football For more information, Thayer Hall. For more information, call 938- Credit union summer hours Day and Final Registration call Teki Snel at 446-5920 or The pre-K class will meet 9-10 5356. The cadet branch of Pentagon The Junior Black Knights Youth [email protected]. a.m. Sundays in the chapel’s Cloister Federal Credit Union in Taylor Hall Football League is hosting a pre- Room. Closures will observe summer hours through season conditioning/skills day and Motorcycle Safety training Registration is underway at the Mine Torne Road is scheduled Aug. 10. final team registration from 5-7 p.m. There are openings in the Religious Education Office in the to be closed to accommodate Cadet The branch will be open 8:30 Monday at Fickens Field across upcoming Basic Motorcycle Rider Cloister Room. Summer Training 3-7 a.m. Sunday. a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays. from Roe Park baseball field in Courses schedule for Aug. 12-14 and Highland Falls. 14-16. Registration is required. JBK Day is open to all registered To register, go to https://airs. players. lmi.org. Those still wishing to join JBK To register and ride your football can register at the event motorcycle on West Point, you and are eligible to participate. must have taken this class or its Players will go through various equivalent and show proof of that conditioning and skills drills. when registering the vehicle. This is a non-competitive event and is sure to be a fun day for Young Life Charity Golf players and coaches. Classic The Junior Black Knights have The inaugural Young Life five teams in four age categories— Charity Golf Classic takes place Mighty Mites, ages 5, 6 and 7; Aug. 11 at the West Point Golf Division 1, ages 8 and 9; Division Course. 2, ages 10 and 11 and Division 3, It is a four-person best-ball ages 12-14 (up to 8th grade). tournament with tee times from 10 For more information about JBK a.m.-2 p.m. After the golf outing, Pointer View At Your Leisure July 23, 2009 15 FMWR Blurbs West Point Community and Wellness 2009—Year of the NCO Concert Celebration passes are on sale now at Delafield Pond, Morgan Farm Fair with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, 7:30 Round Pond (administration office) and the Morgan Farm Kennels and Stables, which The West Point Community and Wellness p.m. Aug. 2. ITR office. offers many different services for West Point Fair will take place at 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at The concert will be held at Eisenhower Delafield Pond is open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and and the surrounding communities, are open the Eisenhower Hall Ballroom. Hall and is free and open to the public. Doors Round Pond noon-6 p.m. to the general public and offer pet kenneling Come meet with representatives from open at 6:30 p.m. The ponds are open 7 days a week. for the four-legged members of the Family— community agencies, organizations and local For more information, call 938-2617. For more information call, 938-5158. dogs, cats and other pets. businesses. Morgan Farm has reasonable rates, a The superintendent and the garrison Quarterback Luncheons Youth Center Summer Saturdays convenient location and dog grooming and commander require all newly assigned Quarterback Luncheon tickets go on sale The Youth Center is open to grades 1-4 still has openings available in the summer personnel to attend the Superintendent and Aug. 3 at the West Point Club. Saturdays, noon-3 p.m., through Aug. 15. camps riding programs––both 3- and 5-day Garrison Commander’s Welcome Address For more information call, 938-5120. For more information, call 938-3727. camps. in Eisenhower Hall Theatre immediately Riding lessons are also offered on a weekly following the fair from 7-8:30 p.m. Family Child Care West Point Military Appreciation Day basis and 10 percent deployed Family member Free child care and youth services are The Family Child Care Program is West Point Military Appreciation Day discounts offered on riding programs. available from 4:45-8:45 p.m. offering care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 takes place from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. All services by appointment only. Registration for child care is required no years old. 28 at Round Pond. For more information, call 938-3926. later than Monday. Many childcare options are available. Enjoy a barbeque from 11:30 a.m.- Call 938-4458 to register at the Child For more information, call Elizabeth 1 p.m. and other activities including Crisis line Development Center (children 6 weeks-5 Peralta at 938-6170. basketball, volleyball and a paintball (reball) Soldiers and their Families can be years). tournament. provided up to 12 free, face-to-face, short- To register for child care at Youth Services West Point Club Summer Hours For more information, call 938-6947. term counseling sessions through the Military (children 6 years and up), call 938-3727. The Pierce Dining Room at the West Point One Source Crisis Line. Proof of current immunization required. Club is closed for dinner now through Aug. Kids’ Photo Contest For more information, call 800-342-9647. For more information on the Community 14. Dinner will resume Aug. 21. ACS is sponsoring a Kids’ Photo Contest A Spanish line is available at 877-888-0727. Fair, call ACS at 938-4621. Lunch will now be served 11 a.m.-1:30 in honor of Family Fun Month. For more information, visit www. p.m. in the Hudson Room and outside deck It is open to military and civilian dependent militaryonesource.com. ACS Employment Readiness Program through July 31. children under 18 years of age. • Facebook for Professionals: 11:30 a.m-1 Sunday Breakfast is closed until Aug. 16. Children are asked to submit favorite Running group p.m., Wednesday. Benny Haven Lounge is closed on Thursday photos of their Families having fun together. A beginner’s running group meets at 8 The above class will be held at the evenings now through Aug. 6. Thursday bar The deadline for submission is July 31. a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Education Center, Bldg. 683. will re-open Aug. 13. Photos will be on display at ACS until the South Dock. Strollers are welcome. • Facebook for Parents: 10-11:30 a.m., Friday bar service will remain open winners are announced in mid-August. Sign-up at the MWR Fitness Center or call July 30 at the ACS Bldg. 622. throughout the summer offering a limited Check out the ACS Web site at www. Kristine Hays at 859-4965. Registration is required. bar menu. westpointmwr.com for more information, For more information, call 938-5658. For more information, call 938-5120. including rules and submission form/ Triathlon training group instructions. A women’s triathlon training group Year of the NCO Concert Summer swimming For more information, call 938-0233. will meet through Aug. 30 to prepare for The West Point Band and FMWR present Delafield and Round Pond summer swim the Diamond Girl New York All-Women’s ACS Employment Readiness Summer Sprint Triathlon at Harriman State Park/Lake Class Schedule Sebago. • Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m.-noon—Interviews The group is led by Certified Personal Keller Corner hosted at ACS for employment with Trainer Dana White. School and sports physicals available from your regional contractor. Occupations Inc. & Family Empowerment; For more information, including fee to The Primary Care Department is opening Starting with the ninth visit, your • Aug. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.—Medical participate, e-mail teamwhitefitness@gmail. a dedicated clinic Aug. 13 to ensure that behavioral health care provider must receive Transcription Information Session. com or call the FMWR Fitness Center at incoming children and those unable to make prior authorization from your regional All classes will be held at ACS, Bldg. 938-6490. an appointment earlier in the summer have contractor. 622. their physicals before the start of the school Behavioral health care providers include To register, call 938-5658. SKIES Instructional Program year. psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, certified CYSS SKIES Instructional Program This clinic will offer group appointments psychiatric nurse specialists and clinical social Auto Safety Training sessions are ongoing. at four designated times. workers. Auto Safety Training is now mandatory For more information, visit www. There is no guarantee children will see For more health benefit information, for all self help patrons at West Point Auto. westpointmwr.com or call 938-3727/8893. the provider of choice and they may have to contact the health benefit advisors at 938- Training sessions will be held Wednesday wait to be seen. 4838. through Saturday 30 minutes after opening. Instructors needed Individual appointments will continue to This training is free and will cover lift Certified Spinning and Body Pump be offered through September. Limited parking safety, shop safety, proper disposal of fluids instructors are needed at the FMWR Fitness To make an appointment for a physical, There will be limited parking Aug. 30 and include a tour of the shop and over view Center. Hours are flexible. Contact Rita Tenuta call 938-7992 or 800-552-2907. because of the Mass Casualty Exercise. Plan of shop rules. 845-446-3630 or [email protected]. accordingly. For more information, call 938-2074. Breastfeeding class A breastfeeding class is now open to all Do we have your correct address and Discount oil change new or expecting mothers who want to learn telephone number? Oil changes are available while you wait more about successful breastfeeding. Please report any address changes or new that include up to five quarts of conventional JULY share prices The class will be held 6-8 p.m. July 30 in telephone numbers to the outpatient records 5W/30 or 10W/30 motor oil and most standard the KACH second floor classroom. office located on the first floor or call 938- filters. (as of 7/20) Call 938-3210 to register. 2561. Special oils and filters are available at an C Fund — + 0.59 (11.1625) additional cost. S Fund — + 0.86 (13.6204) TRICARE behavioral health KACH August closures Call the Auto Shop for details and pricing I Fund — + 0.96 (15.7698) If you are enrolled in TRICARE Prime All outpatient clinics, laboratory, pharmacy at 938-2074. (non-active duty), you may receive the first and radiology will be closed Aug. 7 for KACH eight behavioral health care outpatient visits organization day and Aug. 14 for a training from a TRICARE network provider without a holiday. referral from your PCM or prior authorization The emergency room will remain open. 16 July 23, 2009 Army and Community Sports Pointer View Army-Notre Dame rivalry renews at new Yankee Stadium By Bob Beretta Athletic Communications

BRONX, N.Y.—Army and Notre Dame—two staples of the national sports scene when they met 21 times between 1925 and 1946 at the original Yankee Stadium, the home of the New York Yankees— will renew that historic collegiate rivalry for the 50th time Nov. 20, 2010, when the Black Knights and the Fighting Irish battle in the first football game to be played at the new Yankee Stadium. The announcement was made Monday at a Yankee Stadium press conference hosted by New York Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner, New York Yankees President Randy Levine and New York Yankees Chief Operating Officer Lonn Trost. Army head football coach Rich Ellerson and Notre Dame head football coach Charlie Weis also participated in the historical press gathering. “The Yankees are proud to host two of the nation’s premier college football programs, and excited to bring college football to Yankee Stadium,” Steinbrenner said. “We look forward to carrying the great (From left to right) New York Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner, Army head football coach Rich Ellerson, Notre tradition of the Notre Dame-Army Dame head football coach Charlie Weis and New York Yankees President Randy Levine pose for photos after the announcement game from the original Stadium into Monday of Army and Notre Dame’s meeting Nov. 20, 2010, at the new Yankee Stadium. It will be the first college football game to our new home.” be played at the new stadium. Army and Notre Dame faced each other 22 times at the old Yankee Stadium with the Fighting Irish “We could not be more excited leading the series 14-5-3 in those games. Ph o t o s By Ma d y Sa l v a n i /At h l e t i c Co mm u n i c a t i o n s about bringing ‘big-time’ college While Notre Dame and Army One year later, the teams collided anniversary of college football). Yankee Stadium on 22 occasions, football back to Yankee Stadium,” have met on 49 previous occasions, in what would become one of the The teams first met in a historic Army stood 2-0 against both Army Director of Athletics Kevin the “golden era” of the rivalry came most chronicled games in college 35-13 Irish victory in 1913 at West Michigan and Navy; 1-0-1 versus Anderson said. “I’d like to thank the in the mid-1940s. football history. Top-ranked Army Point. That game was credited for Illinois; 1-1 against Stanford and Steinbrenner Family and the entire Over four straight seasons from and No. 2 Notre Dame played to popularizing the use of the forward Syracuse; 1-0 versus Columbia and New York Yankees organization for 1943 through 1946, both Notre a gut-wrenching 0-0 tie in 1946, pass. Princeton; 0-0-1 opposite Air Force; giving us the opportunity to play the Dame and Army entered their a game made legendary by John Other series highlights have and 0-1 against Southern California, first college football game at the Yankee Stadium matchup ranked Lujack’s celebrated game-saving included Notre Dame’s 1924 victory Oklahoma and Pittsburgh. new Yankee Stadium. fifth or higher nationally in that tackle of Army star running back that prompted Grantland Rice to The 2010 Army-Notre Dame “I think it’s very fitting that one week’s Associated Press poll. Felix “Doc” Blanchard late in the write about the “Four Horsemen,” matchup will mark the first college of the most historically significant The Irish headed into the 1943 contest. and the famous “Win One of the football game at the home of the rivalries in the history of college contest ranked No. 1, then Army From 1943 through 1947, the Gipper” speech delivered by Notre Yankees since Grambling hosted football ushers the sport back to brought the top ranking into the Cadets and Irish captured successive Dame head coach Knute Rockne in Central State in the Whitney M. Yankee Stadium,” he added. “At contest in 1944, 1945 and 1946. national titles with Notre Dame the Fighting Irish’s 1928 triumph. Young Urban Classic Sept. 12, 1987, one time, the Army-Notre Dame Top-ranked Notre Dame claiming consensus national titles in That game was scoreless at at the original Yankee Stadium. game at Yankee Stadium was one defeated No. 3 Army 26-0 in 1943. 1943 and 1947, and Army winning halftime, when Rockne gave his The stadium also hosted college of the most anticipated matchups Top-rated Army vanquished No. 5 outright crowns in 1944 and 1945. now-famous speech in the locker football games for Fordham and in every college football season. Notre Dame, 59-0, in 1944, then The teams shared the national room. Notre Dame went on to win NYU from 1923-48. We think this event will create the hammered the second-ranked Irish championship in 1946 as Notre 12-6. As one of the world’s most same type of excitement in college once again in 1945, dealing Notre Dame was named national champion Notre Dame holds an 8-1 edge prestigious addresses, the original football circles.” Dame a 48-0 shutout loss. in five polls that year (including in meetings at Notre Dame Stadium, Yankee Stadium was also the Associated Press) and Army in the most recent in 2006. home for scores of other sports, two. The Notre Dame-Army rivalry entertainment and cultural events, The teams were listed as “co- has also featured one game each at including boxing, professional champions” in two others. Ebbetts Field (a 13-0 Notre Dame football, soccer, political assemblies, The decade of the 1940s also win in 1923), the Polo Grounds (a three Papal masses, religious saw the teams combine to produce 13-7 Irish victory in 1924), Soldier conventions, concerts, NYU five Heisman Trophy winners led by Field in Chicago (a 7-6 Notre Dame commencement and the circus. Army’s Blanchard and Glenn Davis win in 1930), John F. Kennedy NBC Sports is expected to winning in successive years (1945 Stadium in Philadelphia (a 23-21 televise the Army-Notre Dame and 1946, respectively). Angelo Notre Dame win in 1957), and Shea game on a national basis in prime Bertelli (1943), Lujack (1947) and Stadium in New York (a 17-0 Notre time. Leon Hart (1949) claimed the award Dame win in1965); and three at The Yankees will have during that span for the Fighting Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, an announcement in the future Irish. N.J., all of which resulted in Notre regarding ticket availability for the Notre Dame leads the all- Dame wins (24-0 in 1977; 42-0 in general public. time series with Army 37-8-4 1983; and 28-27 in 1995). Notre Dame expects to make —including a 14-5-3 record at the In all, Army played 38 games tickets available to its contributing original Yankee Stadium. at the original Yankee Stadium, alumni and fans through its alumni Previous Yankee Stadium posting a 14-19-5 overall mark at lottery as it does with all other Army head football coach Rich Ellerson (left) and New York games between the Irish and Black the “House That Ruth Built.” football games. Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner pose Knights took place from 1925-1929, In addition to squaring off Army will receive an allotment with Ellerson’s Yankee #10 jersey. 1931-1946 and in 1969 (the 100th against Notre Dame at the original of tickets as the visiting team. Pointer View Army and Community Sports July 23, 2009 17 USAA becomes presenting sponsor of Army-Navy Game By Bob Beretta Robles, USAA president and CEO, Athletic Communications said. “Our company was founded by military members for military The U.S. Military Academy and members, so it’s an honor for us to U.S. Naval Academy announced work with the academies to secure Monday that financial services the long-term success and visibility leader USAA has signed a 10-year of America’s Game.” agreement to be the presenting “We are proud to be able to sponsor of the annual Army-Navy team up with USAA for sponsorship football game. of this cherished and respected USAA is among the premier event,” Naval Academy Director providers of banking products, of Athletics Chet Gladchuk said. insurance, investments and financial “Army, Navy and USAA will planning to current and former become synonymous over the members of the U.S. military and next few years as we collectively their Families—including the cadets accentuate the history, tradition and and midshipmen from the two competitive spirit of this national academies. treasure. We are ecstatic that USAA “USAA has proven time and and its 6.8 million members have again to be a tremendous supporter joined our team.” of the intercollegiate athletic The sponsorship will help programs at both Army and Navy,” support the two athletic departments Army Director of Athletics Kevin and follows the 10-year CBS Anderson said. “We displayed great television network broadcast care in choosing the appropriate coverage agreement of the last partner for this endeavor and we feel regular-season college football we selected the perfect organization game, now scheduled for the second to properly represent America’s Saturday in December. Game.” This year’s game is scheduled for “I know USAA’s employees 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Philadelphia’s The new logo for the Army-Navy Game that shows off USAA as the primary sponsor. and members feel they have a Lincoln Financial Field. broadcast the game around the Philadelphia will also host the The rivalry moves to Washington, personal stake in the Army-Navy CBS Sports and American world. game in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 D.C., in 2011, while Baltimore plays game,” retired Army Maj. Gen. Joe Forces Radio & Television will In addition to this year’s game, and 2017. host in 2014 and 2016. ODIA wins, goes to 9-1 $99 Season Ticket Contest 9 weeks, 9 winners ... $99 Army Football Season Tickets Contest: Every Thursday for nine weeks a question will be posted here in the sports section of the Pointer View. It will also be on the command channels and the Army Black Knights Official Facebook page. To enter, contestants must send an e-mail to [email protected] that includes their name, address and phone number, plus the correct answer to the week’s question. Entries will be accepted until midnight on the Monday of the following week. Every contestant that answers correctly will be entered Stewart Marines shortstop Benny Huffman in the drawing for that week. (above) rips an RBI single against the Office of the Each week, one winner will be drawn to receive one Directorate of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday at pair of $99 season tickets for the 2009 Army Football the FMWR H Lot Athletic Complex. Huffman was home season. the driving force for his team as he hit a home The winner and new question will be posted in the run and a double in the Stewart Marines 17-13 Pointer View the next week. victory over Network Server Support Branch Limit one entry per person, per week. before his team played ODIA Monday. Answers to all questions can be found on www. goARMYsports.com. Office of the Directorate of Intercollegiate If you have any questions regarding the contest, call Athletics pitcher Tommy Mrazek (right) held the Stewart Marines to two runs in ODIA’s 15-2 win the Army Athletics Marketing Office at 845-938-0390. over the Marines Monday. ODIA scored six runs Week 3 Question ... in the top of the first inning and then added nine runs in the second to take a commanding lead In what historic stadium will Army and and the eventual win. The victory helped ODIA Notre Dame play each other in 2010? improve its record to 9-1 to date for the 2009 Intramural Summer Softball season. Week 2 Answer: Nov. 14—VMI Week 2 winner is: Eric Scholl from Fairfield, Conn.