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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 1 THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 VOL. 75, NO. 35 ® UTY ONOR OUNTRY OINTER IEW D , H , C PSERVING THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AND THE COMMUNITY V OF WEST POINT ® Celebrating military, Arthur Ashe at U.S. Open (Above) U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams presents a fl ag to Johnnie Ashe, brother of Arthur Ashe, tennis legend, former West Point Men’s Tennis coach and Army lieutenant, Monday in Flushing, New York. In 1968, Johnnie volunteered for a second tour of duty in Vietnam so Arthur could stay at West Point and continue his storied tennis career. (Right) Williams meets with wounded warriors—(left to right) Buddy Mayes, Bill Hannigan and David Christopher—from the Wounded Warrior Project during the U.S. Open’s seventh annual Military Appreciation Day Monday. See Page 3 for story and photos from the event. Photos by Matt Moeller/USMA PAO 2 SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 NEWS & FEATURES POINTER VIEW Giving blood, saving lives at NYBC blood drive The New York Blood Center held a blood drive at West Point in Eisenhower Free Disaster Preparedness Kit— Hall from Aug. 27-30. As of Aug. 29, NYBC had collected 1,025 pints of blood (below). (Above) Class of 2019 Cadet Mimi Mejia, company B-2, and other cadets (above right) take time out of their busy schedules to donate blood Aug. 29 at Don’t procrastinate, participate Eisenhower Hall. Last year, the NYBC collected 1,490 pints and the goal was By Christopher Hennen 27, he has invited officials from the New York to beat last year’s collection. West Point holds three blood drives each year. West Point Emergency Manager State Citizen Preparedness Corps to present Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV a highly informative emergency preparedness What if tomorrow happened today? Are seminar from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Eisenhower you prepared for a blizzard, a hurricane, a Hall Theatre. flood or an active shooter? The threats we face Those who register for and attend this have increased in scope, scale and frequency event (https://prepare.ny.gov/training- across New York State, our Nation and the events) will receive a free CPC Response world. Starter Kit, and qualify for a free multi- The likelihood that you and those you function emergency radio. care for will be involved in a potentially life- To encourage attendance at this important threatening incident is 100 percent, but you event, the garrison commander has authorized can control the likelihood that the incident administrative leave of two hours to all USAG will cause you and others great harm. The employees who attend this seminar. Every choice is yours. citizen in this country has an important role to September is National Preparedness play in the national emergency management Month with the 2018 theme, “Disasters system. Happen— Prepare Now; Learn How.” A ready “Hope is not a method” and doesn’t keep and resilient community is embedded within you safe in the storms of life—preparedness Army culture, and forms our best defense does. We look forward to seeing you at this against a range of threats that might affect presentation. West Point. Preparedness is a team effort and Contact Christopher Hennen at 845-938- a key to mission readiness. 7092 or email [email protected]; Preceding the garrison commander’s or Robert Brown at 845-938-0367 or email address to the workforce at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 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[email protected] POINTER VIEW IN FOCUS: USTA CELEBRATES U.S. MILITARY SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 3 USTA celebrates the U.S. Military during 50th U.S. Open By Lt. Col. Chevelle Thomas USMA Public Affairs Officer The United States Tennis Association hosted the seventh annual U.S. Open Military Appreciation Day Monday at the 2018 U.S. Open in Flushing, New York. Department of Defense service members and veterans were honored and recognized for their sacrifice, bravery and courage in the line of duty, throughout the day's festivities. However, it was a mutual exchange of service and recognition as the U.S. Military Academy’s Tennis team hosted a youth camp for several children throughout the community Aug. 25. Army West Point Men’s Tennis team Head Coach James Poling and the USMA Men’s Tennis team put on several drills for the children to emphasize the importance of the moral and physical lessons learned through sports. “Learning to perform under stressful conditions, tolerating pain and discomfort to work toward common goals, learning to work together as a team, learning to be objective in identifying weakness in your game and improving them,” Poling said of what he hoped children learned from the camp. This occasion was only the beginning, as a full military tribute took place on Labor Day during the official opening ceremonies at Members of the U.S. Military Academy contigent—Superintendent Darryl A. Williams, Army West Point Men’s Tennis Arthur Ashe Stadium. Master Sgt. Mary Kay Head Coach James Poling and First Captain David Bindon—stand with Maria Sharapova (far left) and Carla Suárez Messenger, a soloist from the USMA Band, Navarro (far right) and Chairman of the Board and President of the United States Tennis Association Katrina Adams sang the National Anthem while the USMA (third from right) and Johnnie Ashe, Arthur Ashe’s brother, prior to the match during the U.S. Open’s seventh annual Color Guard led by Staff Sgt. Rodney Bevard Military Appreciation Day Monday. Photos by Matthew Moeller/USMA PAO presented our nation’s flag to a crowd of awareness for a number of topics throughout brothers to country is one that requires physical It is events like this one that allow the U.S. approximately 24,000 spectators. his life—racial integration in tennis, which he and emotional courage. Military to stay connected with the American USMA First Captain David Bindon said he continued to bring awareness for as a coach at “He (Arthur Ashe) was a champion for the public. According to the Pew Research Center was grateful for the opportunity and that it was West Point during his tenure in the Army, as civil rights movement both at home and abroad,” analysis of DOD data, less than 1 percent of a humbling experience. well as the battle against (acquired immune Poling said. Americans actually serve in the active-duty “I am thankful for the U.S. Tennis deficiency syndrome),” he said. “Through his These are attributes that embody most military. Association for hosting us, and allowing us to well-known athletic ability, Arthur Ashe became troops, especially our wounded warriors. The activities will wrap up Saturday and participate in celebrating the world’s greatest an impactful leader and humanitarian because In conjunction with the Wounded Warrior Sunday when the U.S. Corps of Cadets will team, the United States Military, and the life of he gave a voice to those who did not have a Project, the U.S. Open also honored three present a garrison size U.S. flag to the crowd a great leader and human, Arthur Ashe,” Bindon strong one.” Wounded Warriors from the U.S. Army: Buddy in honor of the Men’s and Women’s U.S. Open said. “Arthur Ashe is a model for all leaders, Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, the 60th Mayes, Bill Hannigan and David Christopher. finals. military and civilians alike. He led by example, Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy breaking barriers in every facet of his life during at West Point, and Poling watched on as some very trying times in U.S. history. Bindon flipped the ceremonial coin toss for “Through his example, he brought the Round of 16. The match between No. 22 seed Maria Sharapova and No. 24 seed Carla Suarez Navarro ended as Navarro took a 6-4, 6-3 straight sets victory over Sharapova to move into the quarterfinals.