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for Army’s Hockey players at www.hobeybaker. ® com/ballott VOL. 65, NO. 6 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT FEBRUARY 15, 2008 Retired Gen. Abizaid new chair of CTC Story and photo by spheres of influence for the center. Eric S. Bartelt “(I have) the ability to talk to Sports Editor people who are decision makers, political leaders and military leaders Born out of necessity due to that can help expand the influence the 9/11 attacks, the Combating of the center,” Abizaid explained. Terrorism Center at West Point “I’ll talk to people about the center contributes relevant scholarly and how it works and show them perspectives through education, it’s valuable and important to the research and policy analysis to security of the country and the combat terrorist threats to the advancement of learning.” United States. Abizaid’s ultimate goal is to Retired Gen. John P. Abizaid make the CTC one of the most has been in the thick of things with respected places in the United the Global War on Terrorism since States -- a place where people taking commander of United States can come to study and understand Central Command in 2003 until his the dynamics of international retirement in May 2007. terrorism. Five years after the CTC was “It’s clear the center has KACH wins award established in February 2003, done a wonderful job in focusing MEDCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Athea Dixon, Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, through the generosity of Vincent people’s attention on the problem Keller Army Community Hospital Deputy Commander for Clninical Services Col. Andrew Viola (USMA class of 1977) who of international terrorism,” Friedman, and Keller Command Sgt. Maj. Clayton Crooks, pose for a group photo after was committed to addressing the Abizaid stated. “Based on my Friedman accepts the Military Health System award for the hospital that is #1 in Patient threat of terrorism after witnessing own experiences -- having been a Satisfaction in the medium-sized treatment facility category in the Department of Defense it first hand on 9/11 in Manhattan, commander in the field of forces at the MHS Conference held in Washington Jan. 27-31. The award is based on scores Abizaid takes over as the CTC’s that were fighting terrorists in on the DOD patient satisfaction surveys that patients fill out after visits for medical care. distinguished chair, replacing Gen. Afghanistan and Iraq -- it’s clear Keller has routinely averaged 94 percent for all of 2007 and has maintained that average (Ret.) Wayne A. Downing, who to me it’s going to be a long war during the first part of 2008. PHOTO P ROVIDED passed away unexpectedly in July. … a persistent conflict that we’re The most important thing going to be in. The more we can Abizaid plans to do is continue to increase our expertise and study the build on the work and the direction problem, the better we’ll be. that Downing had for the CTC “I think my experience in the USCC selects cadet and help advance the expertise field,” he added, “coupled with the of the center’s primary areas theoretical and practical experience key summer leaders of terrorism, counterterrorism, See ABIZAID, page 4 WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Thirty- from each regiment were then homeland security and weapons of seven members of the Class of 2009 selected by a committee led by mass destruction. were notified Tuesday that they had the Brigade Tactical Officer that “I think (Downing’s) vision, been selected as key leaders for included the USCC Command leadership and direction for the Cadet Summer Training beginning Sergeant Major, regimental tactical center as the distinguished chair is in June. officers, and the cadet brigade work that’s not yet complete,” said “These cadets are exemplary commander and command sergeant Abizaid of his former boss, who in all three developmental pillars,” major. The Commandant and promoted him from first lieutenant said Maj. Mark Mayoras, Chief Superintendent approved the final to captain as a member of the 2nd of USCC’s Leader Development slate. Ranger Battalion. “I’m a great fan Branch. “They’ve excelled in According to Mayoras, the key of his and I’ve always considered positions that have stretched their summer leaders will soon begin him one of the greatest Soldiers in leadership abilities.” their team building process in the U.S. Army. Being able to help in The selection process began preparation for summer training. his work and help realize his dream at the cadet company level, with They will gather in early April for is a great thing for me.” nominees progressing through a leader development conference As the distinguished chair, boards at the company, battalion, where they identify goals and Abizaid will provide the vision and and regimental levels. The finalists the ability to help create greater Retired Gen. John P. Abizaid See KSL, page 4 See 100th NIGHT, pages 8-9 2 February 15, 2008 PAO NCOIC will be missed by Family, friends, co-workers, Army Submitted by On February 5, the Jones family way to do things. every member of the Public Affairs his Army career. Public Affairs Office and the entire West Point community Roger was a college football Office team. He served as the Roger touched the lives of so lost a loving father, tireless and baseball player and supported USMA Public Affairs NCOIC for many people here and throughout leader, genuine great man the Army team wholeheartedly. He more than four years, teaching and the world, having been stationed and a Soldier’s Soldier. was also a die-hard Dallas Cowboys mentoring hundreds of cadets and in Japan, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kansas Sgt. 1st Class Roger Jones fan, which was sometimes tough fellow staff members. and Fort Meade, Md. He will be passed away after suffering here in Giants territory. Roger lived the NCO creed -- sorely missed by all, but we were a massive stroke Jan. 25. He loved to cook, especially on there was no one more professional privileged to have shared time While we all knew the barbeque, and always wanted than he. His Soldiers all found him with him -- and learned from his Roger was a consummate to make sure his meals had “zest,’ to be a great NCO, mentor and example. professional in every way, just like he did, so he used lots of positive role model, always taking (Editor’s Note: Jones’ funeral he was most proud of one spices. care of their needs. They looked is today at 1:30 p.m., at the Old role -- being the father Roger always had a kind word up to him. Cadet Chapel with a graveside of five. He was involved for everyone and was willing One of his junior NCOs said he service following immediately with all of his children’s to help wherever he could. As plans to model himself after Roger afterward in the West Point activities, was the “enforcer” one acquaintance said, “When he in all his dealings as he continues Cemetery.) with homework, and even smiled, he didn’t just smile with showcased his skill in his face, he smiled with his whole “Dance Dance Revolution,” body.” DPW’s Nichols, 53, passes earning laughs from his His hearty laugh was infectious, daughters. Of course, he and his positive leadership and WEST POINT, N.Y. -- John E. Nichols, a custodial worker in the was a loving father, and yet work ethic were an example to Department of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division, his children knew that there passed away unexpectedly on or about February 6 in Highland Falls, Sgt. 1st Class Roger Jones was Dad’s way or the wrong N.Y. He was 53 years of age. U.S. ARMY PHOTO Delivery problems? 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