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Class of 2016 unveils new crest Construction Alert On Monday, excavation along Washington/Cullum Road The unveiling of the Class of 2016 class crest highlighted the Plebe-Parent Weekend Banquet March 9. between the front of Lincoln Hall and the intersections of See Page 3 for photo and story. Mike Strasser/PV Washington and Ruger roads will commence to install new telecommunications manholes and underground duct systems. No road closures are anticipated but extreme caution is urged. 2 March 21, 2013 News & Features Pointer View Dempsey vows he, JCOS will ‘lead through’ sequester

By Karen Parrish the-board spending cut that took effect March though, in the midst of this fiscal American Forces Press Service 1, is “quite simply the most irresponsible way crisis,” he said. “We need to seize possible to manage the nation’s defense.” the moment … to think differently The nation’s top military officer told a think “It is actually the antithesis of what we and to be different.” tank audience in Washington D.C. Monday need,” he added. “We need budget certainty, The nation’s military services that while U.S. forces face rising security and time and flexibility. Sequestration compromises need “the help of our elected financial risk, he offers “a little peace of mind our readiness, and it compounds risk.” officials to give us the certainty, in the context of uncertainty.” Sequestration could lead to a security gap, the flexibility, and the time to make Speaking as part of a recurring Persian Gulf Dempsey said, and it’s also the law. change,” the chairman said. forum hosted by the Center for Strategic and “I am hopeful—but not all that optimistic— “If we can get the reforms International Studies, Army Gen. Martin E. that both its magnitude and its mechanism will to pay and compensation we Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, be defused in some future budget deal,” he said. need—and we need them—and discussed how budget pressures and a force “But in the meantime, we have no choice but to if we can get rid of weapons and drawdown will affect U.S. military actions in prepare for its full effect—which is, of course, infrastructure that we don’t need, the Gulf region and elsewhere. our worst-case scenario.” then we can begin to restore the The United States faces real danger at a time Likening national security to insurance versatility of the joint force at an when resources are in decline, he said. coverage, Dempsey said what the U.S. military affordable and sustainable cost.” “At the same time, we are not a nation or a currently offers “may be a little less than what Meanwhile, budget pressures military in decline,” the chairman added. “We you were used to, but it’s still the best available.” indicate the defense strategy will have it within us to stay strong—to remain a “And it’s going to get better in time,” need to change, the chairman global leader and more important, a reliable the general added. “Here’s where I hope my said. “We’ll need to relook our partner.” confidence brings some comfort.” assumptions and we’ll need to Global risk is on the rise despite an overall The chairman said he called the service adjust our ambitions to match our decline in violence, Dempsey said. He added the chiefs and combatant commanders together abilities,” he added. “That means “probability and consequences of aggression” last week to discuss how to “lead through” the doing less, but not doing less well.” are going up as a result of two trends: a shift of effects of current and future cuts. Diplomacy and development Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin power to nonstate actors and the proliferation Dempsey said the chiefs and combatant will play a bigger role in U.S. E. Dempsey Courtesy Photo of advanced technologies. commanders, like the troops they lead, are “a engagement, and partner militaries will need to Conditions aren’t easy, he acknowledged, “Middleweight militaries now have resolute bunch.” They know, Dempsey said, increase their security responsibilities, Dempsey but nobody who serves in the military or in intercontinental ballistic missiles,” he said. that “eventually, we come through these periods said. government ever signed up for anything easy, “Cyber has reached a point where bits and bytes stronger as a military and as a nation.” “Our partners will have to work with us and he said. can be as destructive as bullets and bombs. Our With an all-volunteer force, there will collaborate with us on accepting a greater share “Easy wasn’t part of the job description,” homeland is not the sanctuary it once was.” be no mass demobilization when the war in of the risk,” he added. he added. At the same time, defense leaders must Afghanistan ends, he said. The military also is Today’s competing realities bring the “We’ll get through this,” the chairman recognize that decreasing the national deficit “is, managing an aging inventory, and there will be challenge of “staying strong in the face of pledged, “but we’ll get through it mostly in fact, a national security imperative” and that no “peace dividend” of war funds that can be danger with fewer dollars,” the chairman because of the application of leadership, defense spending will fall, the chairman said. diverted into other uses. summed up. thinking, creativity and a commitment to each Dempsey said sequestration, an across- “We are going to have to find opportunity, “We will lead our way through this,” he said. other.” Hagel notes sequester’s ‘particular pain’ for civilians By Karen Parrish the fiscal year. “So they’re dedicated to the mission, too,” he said. “And American Forces Press Service “Our number one concern is our people, military and civilian, as the year goes on, many of them will be subject to furlough.” the millions of men and women of this department who work very Civilians make important contributions to the nation’s Defense Department civilian employees will “particularly” hard every day to ensure America’s security,” the secretary said. defense, Carter said. “They do real things that are really important feel the pain sequester will bring to the entire defense workforce, “I know that these budget cuts will cause pain, particularly among to us. And they’ve had their pay frozen for years; now they’re Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said earlier this month. our civilian workforce and their families. I’m also concerned, subject to furlough.” In his first Pentagon press briefing, Hagel outlined the steps as we all are, about the impact on readiness that these cuts will The deputy secretary said the reason civilians join the the Pentagon and the services will take as the budget mechanism have across our force.” department, and the reason “I hope they’ll stick with us,” is known as sequester trims roughly half a trillion dollars from Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter joined Hagel for the because of mission. defense spending over the next 10 years. conference and shared his views about defense civilian workers. “They’re committed to what we do, which is defend the Along with cost-cutting actions by the services to curtail “As you know, our civilian workforce is about 800,000 country and hope to make a better world,” he said. “That’s why training and maintenance, the department has already announced strong,” Carter said. “Those people, too, are dedicated to the they do it.” it will furlough civilian employees beginning in late April, defense mission.” Nearly 90 percent of DOD civilians live outside (Editor’s note: For the latest news on the sequestration, visit cutting their work hours and pay by 20 percent for the rest of of Washington, he noted, and nearly half of them are veterans. www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0213_sequestration/.)

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Story and photo by Mike Strasser six stripes and six stars to forever link the Assistant Editor Class of 2016 with its 50-year affiliation class. Two graduates from the Class of “We have come a long way in just 1966, Dr. Alan Nason and retired Lt. Col. a short amount of time,” Class of 2016 Cooper Wright, were in attendance to Cadet Eugene Coleman said to his share this moment with the plebe class. classmates gathered with their families “This serves as a reminder for us inside Washington Hall March 9. not to forget those who have assisted The occasion for this address by the us in getting where we are today, and class president was the Plebe-Parent to remember where we all come from,” Weekend Banquet and it marked the first Greene said. formal class function for the cadets to Speaking on behalf of the committee, celebrate their accomplishments so far he said it was their honor to have at West Point. worked the past five months in creating “But this journey is not ours alone,” something that will forever represent the he continued. “Words cannot express Class of 2016. how integral our family and friends Looking up at the crest and reading have been to our continued success at the class motto, Commandant of Cadets the academy.” Brig. Gen. Richard Clarke said it is a And for this reason family and powerful representation of the Class friends were invited for a weekend inside of 2016. West Point to see exactly how the cadets “And it captures so much of what we have adjusted to the rigors of the U.S. expect of all of our graduates,” Clarke Military Academy. said. “They epitomize the very essence The highlight of the banquet was of our Army values. I challenge you to let the crest unveiling—the first time this these four words define your class and its presentation was conducted during professional reputation. I am confident Plebe-Parent Weekend. your class will live up to them.” Class of 2016 Cadet Nicholas Clarke, a USMA Class of 1984 Greene, the ring and crest committee graduate, said many of the experiences chairman, explained the significance of and lessons learned during his time at each element within the crest. West Point are fundamentally the same The Soldier in the crest’s center today, and one of the most rewarding is represents each member of the Class the lifelong friendships that are fostered of 2016 and is placed between the within the Corps of Cadets. cadet saber and the officer saber to “The friendships that I made at West represent their transition from cadetship Point have enriched my life beyond my to officership. wildest imagination,” Clarke said. “Those “With our motto, ‘With Honor We friendships started at Beast Barracks and Lead,’ this Soldier represents a warrior during our first year together when we leading from the front as he or she shared the challenge of merely being a rallies his or her Soldiers and calls them plebe while at the same time carrying a forward,” Greene said. bone-crushing academic load.” An eagle’s wings wrap around the Clarke congratulated the cadets on Soldier to symbolize protection. The their accomplishments thus far at the downward appearance of the wings academy and for making the choice to represents flight and the drive to reach serve their country as Army officers. new heights. On the left of the USMA “This room is filled with young acronym are oak leaves, which represent men and women who have exceptional the endurance and strength of the class. academic, athletic and leadership On the right are olive leaves which credentials,” Clarke said. “But you represent peace and victory. choose to serve our nation and the Above the Soldier is a compass, a American people. That says a great deal reference to the direction that leaders about you, about your parents and your must provide their troops. The class loved ones.” motto appears on the bottom of the crest (Editor’s Note: The Class of 2016 Class of 2016 Cadet Nicholas Greene, crest committee chairman, explains the significance to signify its position as the foundation Plebe-Parent Weekend photo set is of each element on the class crest at the Plebe-Parent Banquet March 9 at Washington and bedrock for the Class of 2016. available at www.flickr.com/photos/ Hall. The American flag is adorned with west_point/.) Town Hall to address furlough; CPAC establishes Q&A email The U.S. Military Academy will host two town hall meetings Thursday to discuss the shuttle bus will be available for employees coming from the South Post/Buffalo Soldier Field furlough. The identical meetings are scheduled for noon and 4 p.m. inside Thayer Hall’s for the noon town hall. Robinson Auditorium. CPAC has established an email account specifically for questions from employees and Representatives from the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will be available after both supervisors about the 2013 Furlough. Questions can be emailed to FurloughQA2013@usma. town halls, in three classrooms (Thayer 308, 311 and 312), to answer questions individually. A edu and will be answered as soon as possible. 4 March 21, 2013 Pointer View

(Above) First Captain Brandon Whittington addresses the Corps of Cadets during the Founders Day luncheon March 7. (Right) Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Richard Clarke explains the significance of Founders Day during the luncheon at the Cadet Mess. Cadets participate in Founders Day luncheon Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood gained popularity (since 1902),” Clarke said. generation,” he said. “A generation that saw Someday, these future officers will be called Staff Writer “In 1914, the first Founders Day celebration our country attacked and since 9/11, have on to lead Soldiers in some other place in an was held in New York City. Since then, internalized the fact that our very way of life is uncertain and unknowing future. ounders Day celebrations typically President Eisenhower, Gen. Maxwell Taylor, now threatened in ways Americans had never “Because of that, you have no idea of the consist of a formal dinner, speeches Gen. Creighton Abrams Jr., Gen. H. Norman known before.” honor it is for an old graduate like me to be Fby distinguished West Point graduates Schwarzkopf and many other celebrities Clarke realized that most of the cadets were able to stand amongst your ranks and consider or representatives of the U.S. Military Academy, have come to New York and West Point to in kindergarten to 6th grade when this attack all of you brothers and sisters at arms. I salute the singing of “The Corps” and the “Alma speak about the ideals and foundations of this happened, but all of them came to West Point each and every one of you.” Clarke said. “At Mater.” academy.” knowing full well they joined an Army at war. the end of the day, when the policy makers are There was a change in the venue for the Clarke, Class of 1984 USMA graduate, “It’s true while many of you have been finished talking, the debates have ceased, the Founders Day celebration. A luncheon was spoke how the academy keeps track of every studying at West Point, combat actions in Iraq negotiations have failed and the orders given, it held at the Cadet Mess March 7 with the 74th single graduate since 1802 with the Cullum have ceased and combat actions in Afghanistan will be your mission to lead the young men and Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Richard Number initiated by Brevet Major General are coming to a close, but the global war on women assigned to your care to execute national Clarke as speaker. George Cullum, Class of 1833, who started terrorism is not over and will not go away policy and to charge that last 500 meters in any The change in venue was to allow cadets to chronicling the careers of every member of the anytime soon,” Clarke said. given objective.” attend the Women’s Patriot League first round Long Gray Line in 1850. playoff basketball game between the Army “We keep track of every graduate,” Clarke Black Knights and the Colgate Raiders. said. “Today, we have 69,237 graduates, of “Normally at this time of year, the which 49,197 are still living today. You will superintendent, dean and I would travel all over be issued a Cullum number, which equates to the United States and the world to provide our the year you graduated and registers your class alumni, old and young, insights on the state of rank. My personal Cullum number is 40,986. the military academy,” Clarke said. “(It’s about) Our oldest living graduate today is 101 years sharing the unique sense of pride and lasting old from the class of 1935. His Cullum number camaraderie that comes with being a member is 10,404, and the most recent December 2012 of the Long Gray Line. graduate has a Cullum number of 69,203. An “At camps, posts and stations all around the interesting piece of trivia that all of you will be world, the youngest graduate usually presents assigned one day as you matriculate through remarks, and then the oldest graduate will talk this institution.” for a few minutes about (his) time at West In speaking to the cadets, Clarke talked Point,” he added. about the pride he feels for each cadet, and Clarke spoke about the first Founders Day the fact they are here at West Point and made in 1902 when a group of graduates decided to a commitment to the nation speaks volumes celebrate in the Philippines. about their character. “History records indicate Founders Day “All of you are members of the 9/11 Pointer View March 21, 2013 5

Cadet Activities Update West Point Judo collects 62 wins; Water Polo: The West Point Water Polo team hosted its largest invitational tournament ever on the weekend of remains novice national champs March 1. Seventeen teams competed in more than 40 matches Staff Reports of 2015 Cadet Kyle Underwood, Gold; Class of 2014 Cadet using three pools in the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Richard Mendoza, Gold; Class of 2015 Cadet Chase Snow, Center as part of the 4th annual Capt. John Hallett Memorial The West Point Judo team retained the Men’s and Women’s Silver; Class of 2015 Cadet Josh Pennell, Silver; Class of 2013 Tournament. The water polo team hosts this tournament in Novice National Championship March 15-16 at the 2013 Cadet Debraj Mookerjee, Silver; and Class of 2016 Cadet Pat honor of John Hallett, the former captain of the West Point Collegiate Nationals and finished a close second in the advanced Hogan, Bronze. Water Polo team, who was killed in action in southern divisions at the competition held at Iowa State University. Advanced Women: Class of 2014 Cadet Juliet Talavera, Afghanistan in 2009. Celebrating its 52nd year, the National Collegiate Judo Silver Medal; Class of 2013 Cadet Larisa Tudor, Silver; Class Teams competing in the tournament are allowed to Association championships was considered one of the most of 2013 Cadet Catherine Clarke-Pounder, Silver; Class of 2014 submit a donation in lieu of their entry fees to Wear Blue: highly-attended and strongest events this past decade. Cadet Melissa Vargas, Bronze; Class of 2015 Cadet Sarah Run to Remember, a charitable organization founded On the back end of spring break, the West Point Judo athletes Roberts, Bronze; and Class of 2015 Cadet Shervon Dixon, by Lisa Hallett, John’s wife, who began the running faced more than 150 competitors to fight for the four National Bronze. organization as a means of coping with the loss of her Collegiate Judo Divisions: Men’s and Women’s Novice; and Advanced Men: Class of 2015 Cadet Richard Mendoza, husband. Men and Women’s Advanced. Combined, West Point won 62 Gold Medal; Class of 2013 Cadet John Barnes, Silver; Class of John Hallett’s mother and brother, Wendy and Chris, individual matches. 2016 Cadet Peter Stanley, Bronze; Class of 2014 Cadet Carson joined the team for the weekend, starting several of the Below are the athletes that contributed to the National Giammaria, Bronze; Class of 2013 Cadet Patrick Cronin, games and speaking to the tourney participants. Chris even Championships and their performance in this event: Bronze; Class of 2013 Cadet Joseph McKenna, 4th Place; Class shared a special moment with the team as he suited up and Women’s Novice: Class of 2016 Cadet Soderia Kakoulakis, of 2014 Cadet Steven Patten, 4th Place; Class of 2013 Cadet played alongside West Point in one of their games. Gold Medal; Class of 2015 Cadet Rachel Oliver, Gold; Class of Carson Reed, 4th Place. Despite organizing the tournament, lifeguarding and 2015 Cadet Shervon Dixon, Silver; Class of 2014 Cadet Emily Before the competition, selected West Point Judo athletes running the score clocks simultaneously, the West Point Lewis, Silver; Class of 2014 Cadet Melissa Vargas, Silver; Class attended training at the University of Puerto Rico March 8-14 Water Polo team still competed in the tournament, playing of 2015 Cadet Sarah Roberts, Silver; and Class of 2016 Cadet where they trained with Olympic Coach Hiromi Tomita and his six games and finishing fourth overall. Britney Redmond, Bronze. athletes. West Point Judo athletes will participate in one more Two noteworthy victories were the 20-7 victory over the Men’s Novice: Class of 2016 Cadet Peter Stanley, Gold collegiate-level event and the placers in the advanced division Coast Guard Academy and the 15-9 victory over the U.S. Medal; Class of 2013 Cadet Anthony Sciuva, Gold; Class will get to fight at the USA Judo Senior Nationals. Naval Academy club team, marking the fifth consecutive win of Army Water Polo over Navy Water Polo. The tournament was won by the New York Athletic Club, who bested the USNA varsity team in the finals to receive first-place honors. An age-group select team from Greenwich, Conn., was also undefeated in the tournament.

Orienteering: Select members of the West Point Orienteering team began their spring break by traveling to Shawnee, Kan., for the U.S. Intercollegiate Championships, March 9-10 and secured their 11th consecutive and 35th Intercollegiate national title. Racing on unfamiliar and relatively open terrain in cold conditions, the West Point athletes swept the men’s varsity category, with Class of 2013 Cadet Nolan Miles placing first, Class of 2014 Cadet Zach Schroeder finishing second and Class of 2013 Cadet Andrew Eck coming in third. Class of 2015 Cadet Judelyn Farrow placed third in the women’s varsity category. Newcomer to the team, Class of 2016 Cadet Patrick Richardson navigated to an impressive race in the Junior Category.

Fencing: The North America Cup Championship in Sabre was held in Reno, Nev., from March 16-Monday and Class of 2014 Cadet Domenic Casinelli competed. In a field of 255 qualifiers in the Division II event, Casinelli finished 24th, and with a pool of 331 qualifiers in Division III he improved to 14th place. Casinelli now has an opportunity to qualify for the USFA Summer National Championships. 6 March 21, 2013 Pointer View Deppe earns bronze, All-America honors

Staff Reports North Dakota State, 6,108; Coast Guard, 5,961; MIT, 5,934; Texas A&M, 5,886; Merchant Marine Academy, 5,531; and Yale, 4,574. Class of 2013 Cadet Heather Deppe shot the team-high score While the three Open events are extended to male and female three times and earned the individual bronze medal at the National shooters, there are also two women-only events. Intercollegiate Pistol Championships March 11-14 at Ft. Benning, Army qualifi ed second in Women’s Air Pistol behind Navy and Ga. fi rst in Women’s Sport Pistol. In Women’s Air Pistol, Deppe shot a The top 10 teams and top 30 individuals, based on Sectional 374 out of a possible 400 for fi rst place. Class of 2015 Cadet Melody qualifying scores, were invited to attend the championships. Yap shot a 359 and Class of 2014 Cadet Morgan White shot a 352 The West Point Pistol team qualifi ed third in both Free Pistol giving Army a three-person team score of 1,085. Navy fi nished and Standard Pistol behind Navy and Ohio State, and qualifi ed fi rst second with a 1,084 and MIT was third with a 1,078. in Air Pistol. With a single-point lead going into Sport Pistol, the pressure was The fi rst event was Free Pistol, which is the strongest for the U.S. on both Army and Navy. Deppe again led the scoring with a 564 Naval Academy team and weakest for the U.S. Military Academy. out of a possible 600. Class of 2013 Cadet Victoria Joye shot a 542. Navy won the event with a four-person team score of 2,006. Yap had an excellent match going but had a miss fi re in her next Army placed second, scoring only two points behind the to last fi ve-shot series. She regained her composure on the last series Midshipmen. Class of 2013 Cadet Michael Cheney shot the team- but ended up with a 527. high score of 510 out of a possible 600. Class of 2014 Cadets Jacob Navy shot a team score of 1,640 to Army’s 1,633. Navy won the Hayes and Shane Greene shot a 502 and 498, respectively. Class of event and their two-event aggregate score of 2,724 gave them the 2013 Cadet Steve Halsmer shot a 494. overall Women’s Intercollegiate Pistol Championship. Standard Pistol was the second event and normally West Point’s Army was six points behind with a 2,718. Ohio State placed strongest. Class of 2013 Cadet Heather Deppe shot the team-high third with a 2,640; MIT recorded a 2,625 for fourth place; and The score of 546 behind Ethan Morrison of Oregon State at 547 and Joe Citadel was fi fth with a 2,611. Totts of Ohio State at 548. Individually, Deppe won both the Women’s Air Pistol and Greene shot a 541 and Class of 2014 Cadet Garrett Kennedy shot Women’s Sport Pistol events with an aggregate score of 938, making a 524. Cheney struggled in this event and shot a 503, well below his her the top female collegiate pistol shooter in the country. Courtney average. Army’s score of 2,114 was enough to place second behind Anthony of the University of Nebraska was second with a 935 and The Citadel’s 2,132. Navy scored a 2,102 for third place. Kimberly Hullings of Ohio State was third with a 930. Going into the fi nal event, Army held a slim 10-point lead over Eight Army Pistol Team members earned 14 All-America honors. Navy and a 28-point lead over The Citadel. Deppe received 1st Team All-America in Standard Pistol, Air Pistol Class of 2013 Cadet Heather Deppe is Deppe again shot the team high score of 561 out of a possible and Women’s Sport Pistol. Halsmer got 1st Team All-America in photographed in 2011 competing at the 600. Halsmer recovered from his Free Pistol showing and shot a Free Pistol and Air Pistol. Cheney received 2nd Team All-America Tronsrue Marksmanship Center. During 560. Army recorded a team score of 2,208 with Greene shooting a in Standard Pistol and Honorable Mention in Free Pistol. the recent National Intercollegiate Pistol 548 and Hayes a 539. Kennedy earned 2nd Team All-America in Standard Pistol. Championships, she earned a bronze medal, North Dakota State University came out of nowhere to shoot a Greene got Honorable Mention in Free Pistol and Air Pistol. Joye shot the team-high score and was among 2,203 for second place while Navy recorded a 2,180 for third. received Honorable Mention in Air Pistol and Women’s Sport Pistol. eight on the Army Pistol Team to earn All- Army’s three-event aggregate score was 6,326; Navy, 6,288; Hayes earned Honorable Mention in Standard Pistol and Yap got America honors. Mike StraSSer/PV (file Photo) The Citadel, 6,263; Ohio State, 6,209; University of Utah, 6,173; Honorable Mention in Women’s Sport Pistol.

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If you have any opinions or suggestions, contact Managing Editor Eric S. Bartelt at 938-2015 or email at [email protected]. Pointer View March 21, 2013 7 Nearly 6,000 participate in In Memoriam Capt. Andrew Michael Pedersen- Bataan Memorial Death March Keel, 28, of Madison, Conn., died March 11, of wounds received from By Adriana Salas suffocated to death. small-arms fire in Wardak Province, and Miriam U. Rodriguez The local New Mexico State University Afghanistan. Missile Ranger Staff Writers ROTC Bataan Battalion also presented a He was assigned to Company slideshow of the history of the events, and B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Nearly 6,000 marchers braved the a film titled “Forgotten Soldiers,” about the Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., 35-mile-per-hour winds during the 24th suffering the prisoner’s endured was also and was deployed in support of annual Bataan Memorial Death March held presented. Operation Enduring Freedom. March 17 at White Sands Missile Range in This year, a documentary was shown Pedersen-Keel was commissioned New Mexico. after the film called, “Bataan: The Making as an infantry officer after graduating Prior to beginning their 26.2-mile of a Memory” that presents the history of from the U.S. Military Academy in march, or the honorary 14.2-mile course, a Bataan statue now displayed at Veteran’s 2006. the marchers were able to shake hands with Park in Las Cruces, N.M. After completing Infantry Officer the 12 survivors who are well into their 80s “Last night I saw the film, “Forgotten Basic Course and the U.S. Army and 90s. Soldiers,” and it made me believe in and Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga., “Be safe and enjoy it but just remember know why I joined the Army 21 years ago,” he was assigned to the 3rd Brigade the reason for which we are joined here Bingham said. “We want to say a mighty Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division today, for our Bataan survivors. We do care, ‘thank you’ to those who have served and (Light) at Fort Hood, Texas. your life matters and it meant much then and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.” In June 2008, Pedersen-Keel it will continue to mean much to us,” Brig. The survivors who attended this year’s deployed to Afghanistan for 12 Gen. Gwen Bingham, White Sands Missile events include: Julio Barela, Harold A. months with the 3rd BCT where he Capt. Andrew Michael Pedersen-Keel Range commander, said prior to the start of Bergbower, Valdemar “Val” DeHerrera, served as a company executive officer and the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and the race. William Lyle “Bill” Eldridge, Glenn D. platoon leader. Escape Course; and the Special Forces The memorial march honors the lives Frazier, William C. “Bill” Overmier, Oscar Upon completion of the deployment, Detachment Officer Qualification Course. of World War II Soldiers who endured the L. Leonard, John L. Mims, Eugene William he volunteered for the Special Forces Pedersen-Keel’s awards and decorations Bataan Death March, April 9, 1942. “Gene” Schmitz, Ben Skardon, Henry G. Assessment and Selection Course. After include the Bronze Star Medal (2), the The grueling march occurred as a result “Grady” Stanley and Richard Allen Trask. completing the Special Forces Qualification Army Commendation Medal, the National of thousands of American and Filipino For the sixth year in a row, 95-year-old Course and language training, he was Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan servicemembers surrendering to the Japanese Bataan Death March survivor Ben Skardon assigned to the 1st Bn., 3rd SFG (A) as a Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, forces. and his team, affectionately known as “Ben’s detachment commander in August 2012. the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, The men were forced to walk through an Brigade,” walked a portion of the march. He deployed with the unit to Afghanistan the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas 80-mile stretch of land without being able to After finishing the march, Skardon sat down later that year. Service Ribbon and the NATO Medal. stop for a drink of water or rest. to sign autographs for local supporters. His military education includes In addition, he earned the Air Assault Those who survived endured much more “It served the purpose. I dragged 57 years U.S. Army Airborne School; U.S. Army Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the suffering as prisoners of war. The men who ago and I dragged the last five miles today,” Ranger School; Combat Lifesaver Course; Parachutist Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, survived the POW camps were then placed Skardon said after finishing the eight and a Combatives Level I Course; Sniper the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Ranger on ships that were so compacted many half miles. Employment Leaders Course; Pathfinder Tab and the Special Forces Tab. Course; Maneuver Captain’s Career Course; He is survived by his parents and sister.

Capt. Sara (Cullen) Knutson died March 11, during a training mission aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk near Kandahar in Afghanistan. The cause of the crash, which took the lives of five Soldiers, is under investigation. She was a graduate of Liberty High School in 2003 and a U.S. Military Academy Class of 2007 graduate. At West Point, she studied law, and was a member of the Judo team. She was previously stationed at Fort Wainwright in Alaska and had one other deployment to Pakistan on a humanitarian mission. She married her husband (a former Black Hawk pilot) on Nov. 17, 2012, and was deployed to Afghanistan in January of this year. Her husband deployed with a private contracting company in February to Capt. Sara Knutson Afghanistan. He accompanied her her country. body back to Dover Air Force Base. She is survived by her husband, parents, Her mother remembers her as an brother, sister (an Army officer), her adventurous, fun-loving young woman brother-in-law and her nieces. with a smile and a laugh that would light up (Editor’s note: Information culled from a room. She loved to fly and proudly served www.west-point.org.) 8 March 21, 2013 Pointer View Jazz Knights hosts Young Persons Concert As part of education outreach, the Jazz Knights welcomed more than 1,000 students from area schools to their interactive class at West Point’s Eisenhower Hall Theatre March 13. Before the performance, members of the band gave students an upclose and personal look at their instruments and answered their questions about music and the military. Photo by Staff Sgt. Chrissy Clark/USMA Band Army outreach cut by sequestration By Lisa Ferdinando Army News Service

Aerial demonstrations have been halted. Army band performances and the Army Birthday Ball are canceled. Communities across America are seeing less of the United States Army because of sequestration. The across-the-board budget cuts are drastically impacting a very visible mission of the Army, engaging and interacting with the American people. The Army has a wide range of community outreach activities that support recruiting goals and tell the service’s story to the nation, from showcasing aerial precision with spectacular flyovers and parachute jumps to the world-class musical performances of the United States Army Field Band. For the most part, these activities are being put on hold, although officials said some public performances and outreach events may be approved by special exceptions, depending on circumstances. Aerial demonstrations, including flyovers, jump team demonstrations, participation in civilian airshows and military open houses, will cease as of April 1. The Golden Knights, the Army Parachute Team that has been thrilling crowds for decades, will not be performing public demonstrations for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Knights were scheduled to perform 70 shows before a projected audience of 3.5 million people across the United The Golden Knights perform at an airshow in Rifle, Colo., July 10, 2011. Such performances are canceled States, Matt Leas, the chief of Marketing Integration with the through September due to sequestration. Photo by U.S. Army Parachute Team Army Marketing and Research Group, said. and involves sponsors in the local communities who have It's a pretty big event for a lot of people and the disappointment “While it is unclear when the demonstrations will resume, already spent money for advertising and to secure venues. has been running deep.” the Golden Knights will continue training to maintain required “The response has been a mix of understanding, most people The Army’s Birthday, which is celebrated throughout the credentials and certification to ensure the team is ready for are aware of the sequestration measures that are in place right country each year with a series of events in June, has seen future opportunities to showcase their capabilities to the now, and extreme disappointment because the communities funding for the festivities slashed. Department of the Army American people,” he said in a statement. look forward to this,” Agee said. headquarters has canceled its much-anticipated Army Birthday "The Golden Knights mission is to maintain the Army’s He said Soldiers are seeking other ways to fulfill their Ball for this year. In previous years, the ball has brought connection with the American people and they look forward musical mission. The Army Field Band, based at Fort Meade, together Army leadership, Soldiers, wounded warriors, veterans to resuming that role in the future," Leas said. Md., can still perform in the commuting area and is looking to and military supporters for an evening of dining, music and The Army Field Band, the musical ambassadors and the increase its local outreach. socializing. premier touring musical representative of the Army, was forced The musicians are also considering doing virtual clinics Other birthday events will continue, such as cake-cutting at to cancel its spring tour that would have taken it to communities for schools, which would allow them to interact with the the Pentagon and a Twilight Tattoo ceremony the evening before. throughout the southeast United States for 139 performances public without incurring any costs. Agee said they are hopeful There will still be an Army run at Joint Base Myer-Henderson in April and May. Congress will reach a deal, allowing the band to go on its Hall, Va., and a wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery. The cancellation is a big disappointment for the Soldiers who summer tour, which would begin in late June. Other areas impacted by the sequester include military have practiced for months and the communities that were preparing “We not only are out there telling the Army story to the participation in events abroad and civilian monetary awards. for and excited about the concerts, Army Field Band spokesman American public, but we're also engaging schools,” Agee said. The Army has suspended tuition assistance for Soldiers, and Jonathan Agee said. “Most concerts we invite the top bands people in the area from Army civilian employees are set to be furloughed one day a He said planning for the tour began about a year in advance the local high schools up on stage to perform a piece with us. week beginning the last week of April. Pointer View March 21, 2013 9 Flying Team earns first regional title Within West Point’s Aviation Club, cadets claim eight trophies in competition Story and photos by Mike Strasser Assistant Editor First in Two-Part Series

The sky’s the limit for the West Point Aviation Club as members of its Flying Team recently returned from spring break with eight trophies, having won their fi rst regional competition in only three tries. Since its establishment in 2010, the Flying Team has gone from competing on its own dime to being a fully-funded military club under the Directorate up at the sky, see a plane and imagine how cool of Cadet Activities and sponsored by the Department of Military it would be to fl y. It’s another thing entirely to Instruction. The result of which enabled the team to claim the make that a reality. title of Northeast Collegiate Regional Flying Team champions Arnold enlisted in the Army National Guard during the competition March 9-11 in New Bedford, Mass. and served as a Black Hawk crew chief. His The win earns them an automatic invitation to the national plan was to become a warrant officer and competition in May where they have the opportunity to fly helicopters, but while deployed, Arnold compete for the fi rst time at the National Intercollegiate Flying discovered the opportunity to attend the U.S. The Flying Team circulates through a series of photos to identify Association’s annual Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference. Military Academy and chose a different path. the make and model of different aircraft in preparation for the The Pointer View was invited to attend fl ight training and Before entering the Preparatory School, regional competition. other club activities earlier this year as the Flying Team prepared Arnold earned his helicopter pilot license. When for regionals and to learn more about the activities within the he joined the West Point Aviation Club, he could only compete The club has three levels of membership—gray, black Aviation Club. This is the fi rst of a two-part series. in the ground events as a non-fl ying member until he acquired and gold—as cadets advance from Ground School to Flying the fi xed wing add-on to his license. Team non-fl ying and fl ying members. Class of 2015 Cadet Dan One evening in January, hours after the Corps of Cadets was “When I fi rst joined there were only three members on the Hawbaker, a Ground School graduate, is one of the Flying Team’s dismissed from another academic day at West Point, a couple Flying Team, so we all did each event but I just couldn’t fl y the newest members, still without fl ight experience but was able to dozen cadets returned to the classroom. plane,” Arnold said. compete in the written examination with another new non-fl ying The cadets meeting that evening were all part of the West Currently the Flying Team has seven members, the largest its member, Class of 2016 Cadet Will Watson. Point Aviation Club, but separated by two entirely different roster has been since its formation three years ago. The team’s “Being a ground member on the Flying Team still gets you a pursuits. At one end of the hallway on the fifth floor of primary mission is to compete, but as with all clubs and teams lot of exposure, and you still get to fl y, but not competitively or Washington Hall there was a group of cadets, new to the fi eld at West Point, there are strong leader development implications on your own until you get the pilot license,” Arnold said. “You of aviation, studying the basic concepts of fl ight. to being a club member. can still fl y with us, and that’s something we’re trying to work On the other end of the hallway was the Flying Team, testing “We try to run the club like a military unit. That can be seen on more.” their knowledge in a DMI conference room in preparation for in the briefi ngs that start each meeting, or in the precision with Arnold said to get the training and experience required for regional competition (See Page 10 for results). which we practice our landings,” Arnold, the club’s cadet-in- a license, there’s no better person at West Point to provide that charge, said. than Air Force Lt. Col. Ronald Whittle. The Flying Team There’s also an organizational structure that includes the “He has a huge amount of experience as an aviator and time It was just one of those childhood dreams, Class of 2014 normal OICs and CICs but also cadets selected as safety, training in as an instructor,” Arnold said. “He knows a lot about fl ying Cadet Frank Arnold said. When you’re a kid, you can just look and supply offi cers. large aircraft and instructing on different aircraft.” Assisting Whittle in both Flying Team training and Ground School is Lt. Col. Tanya Markow. “She was an Apache fl ight instructor and her experience is in rotary-winged aircraft,” Arnold said. “But she also has the experience of a fl ight instructor as a civilian airplane pilot.” Markow, a West Point Class of 1995 graduate, was one of the fi rst female Apache pilots in the Army, and is now an instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Whittle is a 1988 graduate of the Air Force Academy and serves as West Point’s Accession Division chief and Air Force liaison at DMI. “Any questions you can think of about aviation, they can answer,” Arnold said. The obvious goal for any competitive team is to enter nationals, and the Flying Team is no exception. Given the chance, they’re eager to see how they’d fare against another service academy. But ask the current roster and they’ll always place safety as the top priority, then developing as aviators and leaders. “The club is all about learning more about aviation and becoming a better pilot,” Arnold said. “It’s also a way we can gain more leadership experience and exposure to the military side of fl ying which is a lot different from how we all learned to fl y in civilian schools.” Class of 2013 Cadet Bryan Wilson stepped down as the club’s cadet-in-charge but still serves as the assistant CIC for Arnold. Class of 2015 Cadet Peter Scherer (right) conducts pre-fl ight inspections on the aircraft prior to a training It’s a common practice among clubs to allow non-fi rsties the sortie with Air Force Lt. Col. Ronald Whittle, the Aviation Club offi cer-in-charge. See AVIATION CLUB, Pages 10-11 10 MARCH 21, 2013 FEATURE SERIES—WEST POINT AVIATION CLUB MARCH 21, 2013 11

(Above) Class of 2015 Cadet Joseph Scherer reviews fl ight plans with Lt. Col. Tanya Markow at Richmor Aviation in January. He piloted solo that day and practiced short fi eld landings and power off landings in preparation for the regional competition. (Right) Using the tools of the trade, cadets will prepare a navigation plan prior to a fl ying operation. The sectional aeronautical chart is like a road map for aviators, with congested areas colored yellow. When planning a route, cadets will use The 2012-13 West Point Flying Team is Class of 2013 Cadet Nevada Shelton, Class of 2014 Cadet Frank Arnold, Class of 2015 Cadets Dan Hawbaker, points on the ground that are easily identifi able from 3,000 feet above like Pete and Joe Scherer, Class of 2013 Cadet Bryan Wilson and Class of 2016 Cadet Will Watson. On the left and right are the team’s offi cers-in- high-tension wires and railroads. Class of 2015 Cadet Peter Scherer said fl ight calculator, otherwise known as the whiz wheel, which is basically an algorithmic calculator on charge, Lt. Col. Tanya Markow and Air Force Lt. Col. Ronald Whittle. In front of the them are the eight trophies they earned while competing in it is similar but more complicated to the navigation courses conducted a circular scale. On the map to the left is a fi xed plotter, another instrument used for fl ight navigation the 2013 Northeast Collegiate Regional Flying Team Competition March 9-11. during summer training where terrain features are used to plot points on planning. In competition, all the pilots are given 60 minutes to plan a cross-country fl ight given a map. “The cadets doing this in the Aviation Club are going to use these specifi c latitude and longitude coordinates using these tools. They are required to plot the course, took second, third, fourth, seventh and 11th in power-off organizers were shocked with the team’s results. skills constantly during summer training,” he said. In his hand is the E6B estimate the time and the fuel burn. Later, the accuracy is graded on the actual fl ight. COMPETITION RESULTS landing; third, fi fth, eighth, 12th and 24th in power-on “Moreover, they were especially impressed with landing. In the simulated bomb drop, West Point placed how well every member of our small team performed,” license. The private pilot license would soon follow, while still in high how to fl y. Sometimes you just fi nd pilots who can teach you something “This used to be Stewart Army Air Field and during World War II a The team placed fi rst overall with a score of 548 at the fi rst, sixth, eighth, ninth and 13th. In the aircraft pre- Whittle said. “No one’s individual performance school and a year before entering West Point. without charge.” sizeable portion of the Corps of Cadets would do fl ight training here,” Northeast Collegiate Regional Flying Team Competition fl ight inspection, West Point placed second and third resulted in this win. It was the team’s combined efforts, “I was sort of engrossed in aviation all along just being with my dad Two young pilots from Boulder, Colo., choosing to serve their country Whittle said. “In fact, it was the Army Air Corps back then, so I think it’s in New Bedford, Mass., March 9-11. among 10 competitors. preparation and disciplined execution that led to their and grandfather, seeing the aircraft fi rsthand and then picking up books in the military might have seemed better suited for that “other” service kind of neat that we are reliving that history of cadet training.” The competition featured fi ve schools and more than Top Pilot Award: win.” on different types of aircraft,” Shelton said. “Then it was looking at academy closer to home. Instead, West Point beckoned. At full strength, the team would train on two single engine Cessna 40 pilots participating. 2nd Place: Frank Arnold Along with placing second in the Top Pilot Award, aircraft pictures online … I don’t know, I just picked up the knowledge “Joe was the one who got me interested in coming to West Point,” planes, with one in the air at all times while others conduct non-fl ight The team placed fi rst in fl ight events, which includes 3rd Place: Nevada Shelton Arnold—who earned his pilot’s license nearly a year and asked lots of questions. It’s kind of a nerd thing. There are people Peter, a mechanical engineering major with an aeronautical track, said. training, like navigational sorties. accuracy power-off and power-on landings, precision 4th Place: Bryan Wilson ago—also placed second in Power-Off Landing and who like baseball cards and I like to look at aircraft.” “Initially, we got recruited to play football, and I always wanted to join “That requires a lot more planning,” Whittle said. “The cadets will navigation and message drops. 8th Place: Pete Scherer Aircraft Prefl ight Inspection, third in Power-On Landing, Within the Flying Team, he is not alone. The Scherer brothers, Joe the military so I thought this would be a cool thing to do.” fi gure out the route, the speed and altitude, the fuel used and the timing They placed third in ground events, to include three The Flying Team is now invited to the national and fourth in the Simulator Event. and Peter, both in the Class of 2015, have similar interests in fl ying and He played football at the Preparatory School but focused his attention of the whole fl ight. In the competition, when you build that plan, you’re exams on aviation knowledge, and placed second in competition scheduled in May at Ohio State University. “His consistent top performance across all these aircraft trivia. on fl ying when he entered the academy. Peter scouted the Directorate of expected to fl y it precisely. If you deviate from it, there will be points lost.” Safety. Air Force Lt. Col. Ronald Whittle, the team offi cer events is phenomenal given his short time as a pilot and Peter joined the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary’s Civil Air Patrol at the Cadet Activities website to fi nd the club that matched his interests. Accuracy in planning, as well as fl ying, is practiced during each In addition: in charge, said he couldn’t have been more impressed the much higher experience levels of the competition age of 13. Joe, a systems engineering major, said he examined West Point, Air session at the airport. Out of 25 contestants, the West Point Flying Team by the cadets’ performances and said that even the event pilots,” Whittle said. “I got an orientation ride in a glider at the local airport which was 10 Force and Navy and ultimately was attracted to the prestige of the U.S. “When time permits they also train on the ground events and the minutes away from my house,” Peter said. Military Academy. knowledge portion,” Whittle said. “That’s not the priority when they’re is maintained at the academy. He spoke to the fi xed base operator there and later found himself a “I was looking specifi cally for the military experience, and yes, I love at the airport because that mostly happens during club meetings at AVIATION CLUB, cont’d from Page 9 While preparing for the written examination required for regional competition, the summer job at the Boulder Airport. fl ying, but there is aviation in every branch of service, not just the Air Washington Hall. cadets would hold court at the Department of Military Instruction conference room “I ended up getting enough fl ight credit to get my glider rating Force,” Joe said. “West Point offered a lot of opportunities for me and I “The question we get a lot is how will fi xed-wing fl ying prepare cadets on the fi fth fl oor of Washington Hall. They’d look at a seemingly endless slideshow when I was 16,” he said. “Then I moved right into powered aircraft. It’s see how Lt. Col. Markow graduated and pursued an aviation career. So for rotary wing fl ying later on. By far, most of the skills they learn and the opportunity to lead, and as a mechanical engineer major, Wilson was glad to have some extra of aircraft projected onto the screen and call out each make and model with surprising something I’ve always wanted to do, always been interested in it and it’s if I could do something similar that would be sweet.” value they get from the club has nothing to do with physically fl ying the time to concentrate on academics. accuracy. been awesome.” During one frigid Saturday morning in January, with the rest of the airplane,” Whittle added. “It’s the judgment you develop, which applies “My time has been heavily consumed in my major right now, where as Frank has a little more The names of some aircraft, which eluded them, would become subject of closer Joe also worked there and earned his glider pilot license at age 14. team absent due to illness or other academy obligations, the twins had to any aircraft. With time control and even precision landings you’re time than I do; not much, but a little bit more,” Wilson said. examination as the cadets picked out features that might offer hints. He also worked at a grocery store to earn money toward his private pilot the runway all to themselves. learning dynamics of fl ying.” Wilson grew up near Kirtland Air Force Base, near Albuquerque, N.M., where he participated “We built that knowledge base here and Nevada is our expert,” Wilson said. license. He knew someone who owned a hangar and grass strip where The training is conducted at Stewart Airport and based out of The leadership value of a club activity is also a draw. on a swim team there. Class of 2013 Cadet Nevada (Jacob) Shelton, a third generation pilot, grew up the brothers would learn from instructors and gained suffi cient fl ight time Richmor Aviation, the fi xed-based operator where the team does all of “They have the opportunity to manage a training program as well as “My sister and I were around the military a lot and whatever she got interested in—me, being with an interest in aviation and would use his father as a subject matter expert to all toward their licenses. its fl ying, fueling and planning. Nassau Flyers, out of Republic Airport a safe fl ying operation,” Whittle said. “How they prepare and train for the impressionable little brother—I got interested in, too,” Wilson said. his questions about aircraft. Markow said many pilots have similar “fl ights of passage” stories. For in Farmingdale, N.Y., provides all their rental aircraft. a competition, how they conduct safety briefi ngs, the interactions with He said he’s been fl ying since the age of 13, shortly after his father earned his own pilot license. “My grandfather became a civilian instructor and now works for the FAA still, at her, it was work in a Chinese restaurant, Radio Shack, an airport and an “The reason we chose them is because they’re a fl ight school and so instructors … those are all skills they will have to know as a platoon Wilson got his just days before entering Cadet Basic Training. 84, as a fl ight examiner,” Shelton said. “My dad fl ies for the airlines and was hired Italian tailor shop ... all to pay for the expenses of fl ight training. they maintain their aircraft to a higher level as required by the FAA,” leader.” “I took my time with it … and enjoyed it,” Wilson said. “I went from sail planes to powered straight out of college at 21, so it was only natural for me to become a pilot.” “If you really, really love it, you fi nd a way,” Markow said. “My Whittle said. “We can be assured that the airplanes we get are very well- (Editor’s Note: See next week’s Pointer View for more details about planes.” Shelton learned a lot from his father while sitting next to him in the co-pilot seat. family didn’t have a lot of money so I had to work hard for it, sometimes maintained and suitable for training.” the regional competition, some history on the Aviation Club and what the They might have learned to fl y before entering West Point, but a lot of the aviation knowledge At age 16 and before receiving his driver’s license, Shelton earned his student pilot’s earning $4 an hour. You can get really creative when you want to learn Whittle also likes the historical signifi cance of where they train. Ground School has to offer cadets interested in aviation.) 12 March 21, 2013 Community Pointer View

such as “Managing Calendars” and “Scheduling Events and Lessons are offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday FEATURED EVENTS Meetings” in Outlook 2007. and from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday. The courses are open to anyone working at or affiliated with There are also noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Saturday lessons Women’s History Month Observance Luncheon the U.S. Military Academy such as cadets, USMA staff and when available. The Women’s History Month Observance Luncheon is faculty, USMA spouses, participants of the Wounded Warrior For details, contact diving coach Ron Kontura at ron. scheduled from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at the West Point Club program and USMA volunteers. [email protected] or 938-4207. Ballroom. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. The class schedule is available on the USMA Portal Purchase tickets online at bit.lyWHM2013. SharePoint Calendar. The event guest speaker is Shirley Ann Jackson, president Contact Thomas A. Gorman for details at 845-417-1186 or of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. [email protected]. For more information, call Sgt. 1st Class John Walker, USCC EO advisor, at 938-8456, or Master Sgt. Joseph Willis, Academic skills training at the Education Center USMA EO advisor, at 938-7082. The Army Education Center at West Point is offering a Functional Academic Skills Training class to strengthen skills Engineer Dinner measured in the General Technical score from the Armed Forces There will be a West Point Engineer Dinner and social Classification Test. event in honor of the Class of 2013 from 6-9 p.m. March 28 The class will meet 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, May in Crest Hall of Eisenhower Hall. 1-20. A diagnostic TABE is required for attendance (8:30 a.m. The guest speaker for the event will be Lt. Gen. Thomas April 2 and 22 or 11 a.m. April 25). P. Bostick, chief of engineers and commanding general of the For details and enrollment, call 938-3464. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. For more information, contact Maj. Matt Chase, Engineer ANNOUNCEMENTS Dinner OIC, at 938-8726. RSVP for the event no later than Friday. West Point ID Card Office closure The West Point ID Card Office will be closed Thursday for RECREATION West Point Spring Yard Sale software upgrade. No ID Cards to include CAC, DEERS updates or pin resets can be processed during this time. The West Point Spring Yard Sale is scheduled from 8:30 Line dancing at Thayer Hotel a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, rain or shine. West Point badge issuance will be closed Friday for software upgrade. Move over mom and dad, line dancing isn’t what it used to For information on alternate ID Card issuing sites, call 938- be. Try this fun, modern line dancing class and experience the EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS 4736 or 938-3746. hottest moves happening on the dance floors. For details, call Earl Vass at 938-8474 or email Earl.Vass@ The event is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. March 29 at Thayer Transition Assistance Program workshops usma.edu. Hotel, and includes professional dance instruction, a DJ, a Transition Assistance Program workshops are four- or five-day barbecue buffet and open dancing. There is a cost. events designed to assist separating or retiring servicemembers Notre Dame Club of the Mid-Hudson membership For details and reservations, call 446-4731, ext. 7914 or email in preparing for a smooth transition to civilian life. drive [email protected]. The workshops provide information on entitlements and Anyone, Notre Dame alums and subway alums, interested OUTSIDE THE GATES services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs in learning more about the Notre Dame Club of the Mid- Veterans’ Benefits Briefing. Hudson—what the club does and possibly joining—should The N.Y. Department of Labor also conducts an extensive contact Co-Presidents Linda Legault Quinn at llquinn@ Fish Fry Fridays Job Assistance Workshop. For ACAP eligibility information, visit earthlink.net or Matt Wopperer at matthewopperer@gmail. Holy Innocents Church at 401 Main Street, Highland Falls, www.acap.army.mil/eligibility.aspx.htm. com. invites the West Point community to a fish fry from 5-8 p.m. Upcoming dates for the TAP workshops are: For details, visit www.mhv.undclub.org. Friday to sit down and eat. Take-out orders start at 5 p.m. • Monday-March 29; The food menu includes fried fish, chicken tenders, macaroni • May 28-31; West Point History Virtual Walking Tour and cheese, coleslaw, rolls and beverage. • June 10-14; There is a cost for the meal while children under the age of The Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of the Military Officers • *June 24-28. 3 eat for free. Association of America is privileged to have Lt. Col. Craig (Note: *Executive/Retirement TAP Workshops include a There is also a free children’s movie shown from 6-8 p.m. Morrow present some of the more interesting historical aspects full-day of retirement-specific presentations.) of West Point. Registration is required. Contact the ACAP Office at 938- Rabbits are coming to the Nature Museum in Cornwall Morrow received his degree in military history from West 0634. Visit the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Point in 1991. Morrow will speak at the Pershing Room of Discovery Center at 10 a.m. March 30 to learn about some Cullum Hall from noon-2:30 p.m. April 21. Managing Engineering Projects lecture funny bunnies. The event is catered and for a cost includes hors d’oeuvres, Tim Pillsworth of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Participants will join environmental educator Megan soda, beer or wine for all who wish to attend. Point Area Office, will present a lecture to cadets enrolled Hoffman to learn answers to questions such as: what do rabbits For details, contact Lt. Col. Matt Clark at mgclarkphd@ in EV490, Advanced Environmental Process Design, titled eat, how do they protect themselves and where do they nest? gmail.com or call 301-613-2416 no later than April 15. “Managing Engineering Projects at West Point,” from 9:50-11:55 The center is located on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola a.m. April 10 in Washington Hall, Room 5327. Road in Cornwall. Cadets, staff and faculty are invited to attend. SPORTS Members of the Warwick Valley Chapter of the Future The event POC is Dr. Michael Butkus, Environmental Farmers of America will be at the program with their pet rabbits Engineering professor, at 938-2820. Youth Wrestling sign-up for participants to meet and touch. The West Point youth wrestling season continues. For details, visit hhnaturemuseum.org or call 845-534- Army Education Center Practices are 6:15-7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in 5506, ext. 204. John Jay College Master of Public Administration Program at the wrestling room on the second floor of Arvin Cadet Physical West Point is now accepting new students for the Spring sessions. Development Center. RiverFest offers food, music and fun For details, contact Jennifer Heiney, onsite administrator, at If interested, contact Youth Services at 938-3550 or Coach The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 16th annual 446-5959 or email [email protected]. Enock Francois at 561-319-6717. RiverFest from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 1 at Donahue Park on the shores of the Hudson River. Free computer training at Jefferson Hall West Point Community Diving Club The event features a full day of music and entertainment, The IETD Computer Training Program, in its fourth year, is The West Point Community Diving Club is offering learn- children’s activities and a large craft and food fair. There is no offering free basic computer courses on Word 2007, Excel 2007, to-dive lessons at Crandall Pool in the Arvin Cadet Physical charge to attend RiverFest and visitors are invited to bring a PowerPoint 2007, Outlook 2007, SharePoint 2010, Windows 7, Development Center. blanket or lawn chair. RiverFest will accept vendor applications “How to Use an IPad” and “Basic Computer Skills.” All ages and experience levels are welcome. The ability to until May 15. Also offered is short “How To” courses on specific features swim is a prerequisite. For details, visit www.river-fest.com. Pointer View March 21, 2013 13

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The West Point Club Membership Appreciation Dinner and children ages 3-5. Membership Drive scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday in the Club’s Pre-registration is required since space is limited. Hudson Room. Children must be signed up each week, prior to that week’s Everyone is invited to bring in a new member and receive story hour. JUST ANNOUNCED a gift. For details, call 938-2974. Not a member? No problem, become a member and your Family Night Out at the West Point Club dinner is free. ONGOING Did you owe Uncle Sam taxes? If so, come to the Club for For details, call 938-5120. Poor Man’s Dinner Family Night Out. This specially-priced Kennel Program dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. April 12. Parent’s Night Out Morgan Farm is offering multi-pet discounts. Board your Dine on our traditional American buffet featuring a magic Drop your child off at Stony Child Development Center fi rst dog at its regular price per night, while each additional show, clown and face painting. Children 12 and younger are at 6 p.m. April 5 and enjoy a night out on the town. dog boards for half price. half price. Childcare will be provided for a minimal fee no later than For cat owners, board your fi rst cat at regular price per For details, call 938-5120. 11 p.m., and reservations are due by Wednesday. night, then each additional cat boards are for half price. For details, call Kim Tague at 938-3921. These rates are available to active duty, retired military Country, Karaoke and ‘80s Nights and DOD employees only. Come out for Country Night from 7-11 p.m. April 19 at 2013 Bull Pond Lottery Also premiering is Morgan Farm’s new “Kennel Buddies” Benny Haven Lounge at the West Point Club. Bring your hats If you’re looking for an affordable family vacation close program. and boots for a night of country music. to home, we have just the place for you. This program is a thank you for customers who use the Try the Club’s Karaoke Night from 7-11 p.m. April 25. The Bull Pond recreation area, located off Rt. 293 on the kennel frequently. There will be prizes for the best and worst voices. West Point Reservation, offers fully equipped cottages for rent For every 10 days that your pet stays, you will receive one Slip back to the past with ‘80s Night from 7- 11 p.m. May and is available through a lottery. free day of boarding on your next stay. 10 with ‘80s music and dancing. The Bull Pond Lottery is scheduled at the Victor Constant For details, call 938-3926. For details, call 938-5120. Ski Slope Lodge at 9 a.m. April 6 for active duty military. Any remaining dates will be open to other eligible 2013 AER Campaign Mother’s Day Brunch personnel at 8 a.m. April 8 at the Round Pond Offi ce. This year, ACS is hoping to reach an Army Emergency Enjoy our traditional Mother’s Day Brunch at the West To register, call 938-2503 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Relief Campaign goal of $75,000 as a community total Point Club from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12 in its Grand For details, visit www.westpointmwr.com/outdoor. contribution. Ballroom. Consider donating to the AER Campaign which runs Children 5 years old and younger always eat free. Members Earth Day Hudson River clean up through May 15. receive a 15 percent discount. Reservations are required. In honor of Earth day, the West Point Better Opportunities For details, call Amy Weyhrauch at 845-938-5839 or email For details, call 938-5120. for Single Soldiers is teaming up with the Directorate of Public [email protected]. Works for a Hudson River cleanup project. FOR THE FAMILIES This annual event is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. April 18 Volunteering at West Point at North Dock. Refreshments will be provided at the North Do you volunteer at West Point? If so, did you know you Easter Brunch Dock picnic area. should be registered and logging hours in the Army’s online Everyone is welcome to participate. Please join the West Point Club on March 31 for its Volunteer Management Information System? For details and to volunteer, call Courtney Chidgey at traditional Easter Brunch. Two seatings are available, from There are numerous benefi ts to tracking your hours, both 938-6497. 11 a.m. -1 p.m. in the Pierce Dining Room, and from 2-4 p.m. for you and for our community. in the Grand Ballroom. In addition, registration in VMIS is an eligibility ACS Yarn Club Reservations are required, call 938-5120. requirement for installation-level volunteer recognition, Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Would you like including Black and Gold Awards and attendance at the annual Morgan Farm Summer Riding Camps to learn? Are you a seasoned knitter or crocheter with lots of Volunteer Recognition event during National Volunteer Week. experience to lend? The Morgan Farm Summer Riding Camps offer either Step-by-step instructions for registering and logging ACS is hosting a brand new yarn group called “ACS English or Western style riding for beginners and one class hours can be found online at www.westpointmwr.com/avc/ Yarn Club.” for intermediate riders. volunteers_how_to_guide.pdf. The group will meet from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every The camps are scheduled June 28-Aug. 23 for a total of For details, call 938-3655 or email christina.overstreet@ Wednesday at ACS, Bldg. 622 for fellowship, knitting and seven weeks. Morgan Farm offers three-day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., usma.edu. crocheting. Monday-Friday; or fi ve-day riding camps, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., You may also bring a brown bag lunch and eat while you Wednesday-Friday. Selected moulding sale knit or crochet. There is a 40 percent off selected moulding sale at the West To join the group, call Monica Orecchio at 938-3487 or Point Arts & Crafts Shop. FOR THE ADULTS email [email protected]. The offer is not valid toward ready-made frames and packages. Arts and Crafts Shop March classes Private Yoga at the Fitness Center The limit is three custom frames per customer, and the offer The West Point Arts and Crafts Shop offers a sewing class Give yourself the gift of better health and mental fi tness is not valid with any other offers or discounts. with Jana every Tuesday evening in March from 5-7 p.m. by scheduling private yoga lessons with Angie. For details, call 938-4812. During the month of March, arts and crafts classes also For details, call 938-6490. include: CYSS Hired! Program • Free jewelry making class with Jamie, 5-7 p.m. Thursday FOR THE YOUTHS The CYSS Hired! Program is for teens 15-18 years of age (bring your own supplies). to work 12 weeks, 15 hours a week and get paid. Registration and payment required. Post Library Spring Story Hour Available Hired! placement sites include the West Point For details, call 938-4812. The West Point Library Spring Story Hour is scheduled Bowling Center, Post Library, Arts and Crafts Shop and School on Tuesdays through April 30. Two story hours are available Age Center. Club Appreciation Dinner and Drive at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For details, contact Marion DeClemente at 938-8889 or The West Point Club wants to thank its members with a This program is opened to all West Point community email [email protected]. 14 March 21, 2013 Pointer View

MOVIES at MAHAN Keller Corner Theatre schedule at American Red Cross Blood Drive state laws, Controlled II medications are Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. The American Red Cross Blood Program not authorized refi lls, and the prescription Friday—Beautiful Creatures, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. will be conducting a Blood Drive from noon-5 numbers for tramadol and hydrocodone will Saturday—Warm Bodies, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. p.m.Thursday at Eisenhower Hall, 2nd Floor be changing in our system to meet the law. Saturday—Identity Thief, R, 9:30 p.m. Cafe. For patients who received a prescription Walk-ins are always welcome, however from a West Point Military Treatment March 29—Warm Bodies, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. for convenience purposes appointments to Facility Pharmacy for a hydrocodone March 30—The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, donate whole blood can be made by calling product to include combination products PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Mary Mandia at 938-2583. with acetaminophen or ibuprofen (Vicodin®, Individuals who wish to register with the Lortab®, Tussionex®) or tramadol to include C.W. Bill Young/DOD Bone Marrow donor combination products containing tramadol Program will be able to do so at the time of (Ultram®, Ultacet®, Ryzolt™), you will the drive. need to obtain a new prescription from your Provider. USMA Command Channel New York State Law Hydrocodone and Old prescriptions written with refills Tramadol prescription refill changes remaining for hydrocodone or tramadol Channels 8/23 Recently, New York State Law changed products will be canceled. the controlled status of hydrocodone products MTF Pharmacies affected by the to a Controlled II status (hydrocodone was changes in N.Y. State Law are Keller For the week of March 21-28 previously a Controlled III medication) Army Community Hospital, Ainsworth Army Newswatch and tramadol will be assigned a Controlled Occupational Health Clinic, and the Mologne Thursday, Friday and Monday IV status (tramadol was previously a non- Cadet Health Clinic. controlled medication). For any questions or concerns, contact the through March 28 In accordance with federal and N.Y. Main Keller Pharmacy at 938-2271. 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The African Children’s Choir LifeWorks is coming to West Point at Balfour Beatty The African Children’s Choir is performing at Communities 10:30 a.m. April 7 at Robinson Auditorium. The program features well-loved children’s songs, Teen Crafts and Pizza— • traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Calling all teens (grades 9-12), looking for something to do on spring break? The concert is free and open to all. A free- Join BBC for fun teen crafts and will offering is taken at the performance to pizza from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday support African Children’s Choir programs, at CYSS. such as education, care and relief and Parents register for this event via development programs. Music for Life (The email at [email protected] before parent organization for The African Children’s Saturday. Choir) works in seven African countries such Registration is required, as supplies as Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, are limited. Ghana and South Africa. CourteSy PhotoS Shuttle service changes on post

Submitted by the Directorate of Logistics or meeting. Dial the West Point Transportation Motor Pool Dispatch Funding reductions have caused the Directorate of Logistics Offi ce at 938-4486 for the Post Taxi. to cease operation of the Post Shuttle. The DOL has introduced a Central Parking Area Weekday The shuttle costs more than $200,000 per year and almost Service that commenced Monday. The service will make one $7 per one way ride to support. run in the morning and afternoon. Start times are 6:30 a.m. and We regret that we cannot continue the service during the 4:30 p.m. current severe fi nancial crisis. Service in the morning will be provided from Spellman Hall In an effort to conserve valuable government resources for to Buffalo Soldier Field to the Central Parking Area (Library essential functions, West Point is cancelling its regular weekday Corner) to K Lot and return. post shuttle service that runs from 6:15 a.m.-4 p.m. and the Service in the afternoon will start at the Library Corner and weekend shuttle service that runs from noon-4 p.m.. proceed to K Lot, back to Library Corner and then to Buffalo The Post Taxi will continue to operate. Service will be from Soldier Field and end at Spellman Hall. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays. The service that runs at 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. will drop The Post Taxi is restricted for business use. This does include off any passenger at any area on the route. Please inform the transporting from an on-post parking location to your work site driver when you get on where you need to get off. Pointer View Sports March 21, 2013 15 Army women’s basketball faces Fordham in WNIT By Pam Flenke Army Athletic Communications

With the Patriot League’s automatic berth in hand, Army women’s basketball was dealt a WNIT first-round game with Fordham. The Black Knights are making their first WNIT trip in program history and will face the Rams, who are also making their WNIT debut, in Rose Hill Gym at Fordham Thursday. Tipoff time is set for 7 p.m. Army finished atop the Patriot League regular-season standings with an 11-3 record alongside academy-rival Navy, but gained the head-to-head advantage thanks to a regular-season sweep of the Midshipmen. The Black Knights’ top seed in the conference tournament guaranteed them the WNIT invite. Army last played March 7 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals when the Black Knights were upset by No. 8 Colgate, 48-40. Army enters the WNIT with a 22-8 record. Fordham received an at-large bid after posting a 24-8 record overall, including 12-2 in Atlantic-10 contests. The Rams are coming off a heartbreaking 47-46 loss to St. Joseph’s in the A-10 Championship March 16 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Army and Fordham have met 23 times in program history with the Rams having the 15-8 advantage. The two regional foes have not met since 1994-95, back when Fordham was a member of the Patriot League. The WNIT first round is scheduled from Wednesday-Friday. The Junior guard Jen Hazlett and the Army women’s basketball team dive into postseason play as they go winner of the Army-Fordham contest will face the winner of Boston to Fordham to face the Rams Thursday in the WNIT. Tommy Gilligan/USMA PAO (File Photo) University and Sacred Heart in the second round Saturday-Monday. 16 March 21, 2013 Pointer View Brigade Boxing Open shows off cadet pugilistic skills BBO Results 112: Kyle Kiriyama over Tyler Croft. 119: Ceon Harris over Alan Alvarado. 125: Jeramias Ortiz over Matt Rowe. 132: Kevin Jones over Anthony Ross. Women’s 125: Jocelyn Lewis over Jessica Jordan. 139: Emmanuel Osei over Gavin Chapman. 147: Sebastian Mims over Morgan Dennison. 156: Zach Hildebrandt over Jackson Matheson. 165: Jonathan Mejia over Shawn Gray. Women’s 150: Melissa Box over Kelsey Smith. 175: Josh Quintana over Sean Monsees. 185: Jacob Conley over Sam Crockett. 195: Kevin Rose over John Maddux. In the heavyweight bout, senior Mikus Igaunis (left) nails sophomore Isaac Lewis with a left in the chin and would walk HVY: Mikus Igaunis over Isaac away victorious during the 2013 Brigade Boxing Open March 7 at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. Lewis. Photos by John Pellino/DPTMS Army Sports home schedule March 21-28 Thursday—Women’s Basketball Saturday—Women’s Tennis at Fordham in the first round of vs. Holy Cross and Lafayette, the WNIT, 7 p.m. Lichtenberg Tennis Center, 4 p.m. Friday—Men’s Tennis vs. Lafayette, Lichtenberg Tennis Sunday—Men’s Tennis vs. Center, noon. Lehigh, Lichtenberg Tennis Center, 9 a.m. Friday—Women’s Tennis vs. Rhode Island, Lichtenberg Sunday—Softball vs. Rider (DH), Tennis Center, 4 p.m. Army Softball Complex, 1 p.m.

Friday—Men’s Tennis vs. Holy Sunday—Women’s Tennis vs. Cross, Lichtenberg Tennis Lehigh, Lichtenberg Tennis Center, 8 p.m. Center, 1 p.m.

Saturday—Baseball vs. NYIT, Sunday—Baseball vs. NYIT, Doubleday Field, 11 a.m. Doubleday Field, 1 p.m.

Saturday—Lacrosse vs. Tuesday—Baseball vs. Siena, Lafayette, Michie Stadium, noon. Doubleday Field, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday—Baseball vs. Wednesday—Softball vs. Marist Columbia, Doubleday Field, 2 (DH), Army Softball Complex, 4 Sophomore Jacob Conley (right) catches junior Sam Crockett with a right hook p.m. p.m. during the 185-pound bout at the 2013 Brigade Boxing Open March 7 at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. Conley went on to win the fight.