Holtan Conducts His Last WP Concert

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(Above) The West Point Band performed the Independence Day concert at Trophy Point July 3. Lt. Col. Timothy Holtan con- ducted his last concert at West Point before Maj. James Keene took over command at a Change of Command ceremony during the concert. (Left) Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck, West Point Superintendent, hands the drum major mace to Keene during the Change of Command ceremony at the concert. Keene replaces Holtan as band commander. (Below) New cadets from the Class of 2014 render honors during the National Anthem at Trophy Point July 3. Ph o t o s b y Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV 2 July 8, 2010 Community Point of View Pointer View Remember prices paid for Independence Day celebrations Commentary and photo by Serving one’s country, however, should T. Anthony Bell be the principal reason to don a uniform. Fort Lee Traveller Simply put, the country and the freedoms it has earned provide the liberties to fulfill all On the Fourth of July, the nation that we desire. celebrated its 234th birthday. For Protecting those freedoms requires most of us, the weekend was filled military fighting men and women to submit with Family gatherings, festivals to more than a casual idea of service. and fireworks. While we enjoyed Fighting and winning wars absolutely our freedoms here in the states, demands your heart, something far greater U.S. military members around the than what may be required of a nine-to-five world are patrolling deserts, flying in job. darkness, navigating the high seas and Maybe you considered it when you risking their lives in far-off places like marched 10 miles up the side of a mountain Iraq and Afghanistan. The following only to walk into an ambush and subsequent commentary is an attempt to put that firefight that lasted three days. aspect of America’s independence into Perhaps you pondered it when you and perspective and offer an expression your unit brought food to starving villagers. of gratitude for all that American Or you came to grips with it when you warfighters have done and continue held your battle buddy as he muttered his to do. last words. However horrific or gratifying, episodes To the warfighter: like those may help to clarify your purpose. It You may be taking cover in some becomes clear that all that talk about freedom abandoned building in Iraq or the occupant isn’t just talk. It’s real. You’ve seen lives Fighting men and women have contributed significantly to American ideals, of a tent in the mountains of Afghanistan. and places without it, and it’s disconcerting. prosperity and might. Because you are there and not here, you may You’re grateful that you are an American. You could dismiss the notion that they did You’ll eventually arrive at this truth, if be oblivious to the Fourth of July celebrations Such experiences also bring to light how it for any kind of material gain. No amount you haven’t already. that took place in the states. we achieved our freedom. Who was it that of money could ever be enough to pay for Sadly, some never will. They’ll celebrate Parades, barbecues and baseball sacrificed so much to get us where we are? the mountain of deeds they performed or the the Fourth and never give a second thought games dominated the day—one in which And where do I fit in that equation? risk to life and limb they incurred. No, there to you or your battle buddies. They’ll be people celebrated the nation’s birth and Your service is intertwined with the was something bigger at stake than their oblivious to the purpose of the celebration in simultaneously exercised their freedoms. growth and success of this nation. To personal lives. the first place. For the time being, your freedom has understand it, you’ll have to summon the We like to think the United States is the That’s OK. You’ve allowed them the been put on hold. You’re on watch, on patrol suffering of George Washington’s ragtag, greatest country on earth. Maybe it is, but freedom to exercise ignorance. or in the midst of a dangerous mission. You frostbitten Army at Valley Forge and how it that’s not to say that it is perfect. No country You won’t forget, however, nor will have been pushed to the far reaches of your survived the winter of 1777-78. is. However, it is one full of potential, one others. You’ll carry the precious experiences physical and mental capacities. More than How black Soldiers risked their lives constantly evolving to become a more perfect of battle with you for the rest of your life. once, you’ve questioned your place and during World War II despite being treated as union, worth fighting for, worth dying for. Your efforts will become a conglomeration purpose. second-class citizens at home. How during These are ideas you have to carry with you of those who came before you, part of That’s OK. It’s part of your evolution as the Vietnam War, a wounded Sgt. 1st Class into battle. You have to embrace it, live it and the single most important force in the a Soldier. Robert L. Howard crawled under enemy fire breathe it. Let it be your inspiration and your perpetuation of American ideals and the most Our nation’s finest raise their hands to join to aid his wounded platoon leader then took mantra to endure, your reason to serve. important element in American prosperity. the military for many reasons—to provide over as commander and repulsed an attack. Your sacrifice, your unselfish ambition to That’s cause to tuck in your underbelly, for their Families, get money for college, Why did they fight? Where did they get hoist the ideas of freedom above your own expand your chest and walk with reverence. gain financial security or get job training, to the power and inspiration to stand valiantly personal desires makes a day of parades, You have earned the right to say, “Happy name a few. against the odds? barbecues and baseball possible. Birthday, America.”

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Jason Dempsey, a Jefferson City, comprehensive study of the Army during his Mo., native and 1993 West Point graduate, doctoral dissertation, said. was chosen alongside 12 doctors, lawyers and His findings revealed that looking at other professionals for a yearlong fellowship the whole Army, political persuasions are to work for senior White House staff, Cabinet not far removed from that of the general Secretaries or other top-ranking government population. officials. “The Army mirrors the American public Dempsey, who holds a doctorate in almost exactly in terms of ideological self- political science, said it was a “tremendous identification,” Dempsey said. “One primary honor” to be chosen. purpose of the book was to show the public, “The process was much more difficult ‘this is who your Army is, and they are not than I thought it would be, but also much more as divorced or different from you as you may rewarding,” Dempsey said of the fellowship’s have been led to believe.’” competitive application process. He also said he wrote the book as a Throughout the six-to-nine month touchstone for senior officers. selection process, Dempsey said he was “It’s a call for officers to balance their required to write five or six essays, a personal lives with their obligations as recommendation for government action and commissioned officers,” he explained. participate in a series of interviews. Dempsey said he doesn’t know where “Had I not been included in that final exactly in the White House he’ll be working 13, I would not have felt bad ... it was just a yet, but he said the idea is to ‘get you out of phenomenal group of people,” he said of the your comfort zone.’ Lt. Col. Jason Dempsey, right, with his Afghan counterpart scouting an other candidates. Dempsey hopes to gain knowledge from observation post near the Pakistani border in Afghanistan in 2009. Dempsey, Dempsey, a published author, said he the fellows program that will help Army a 1993 West Point graduate, was selected as one of 13 out of more than 700 wrote “Soldiers, Politics and American Civil- leadership face future decisions. candidates for the 2010-11 White House Fellows program. Military Relations,” to dispel some common “The Army is faced with some tremendous Ph o t o p r o v i d e d b y Lt. Co l . Ja s o n De m p s e y stereotypes about the Army. challenges ... we are going to need more than them,” he said. children will be joining him in Washington The book is aimed at both the American the traditional Army skill set to deal with Dempsey’s wife, Laura, and their two when the program begins in September. MEDDAC COC, Land replaces Deaton M a j o r G e n . C a r l a Hawley-Bowland (front with back to camera), the reviewing officer, hands the Medical Command guidon colors to incoming MEDDAC Commander Col. Beverly Land at the MEDDAC Change of Command Ceremony at Trophy Point June 29. Land replaces Col. Michael Deaton (far right), who was assigned to MEDDAC in 2008. Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV Pointer View Community Features and Photos July 8, 2010 5 Oluic lent guidance in border patrol issues Story and photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco Leadership within the United States African Command Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications asked Oluic earlier this year if he was willing to lend his assistance in Mauritania and Algeria. He agreed and then Thousands of years ago, the Great Wall of China served as partnered again with Hitchcock to bring their lessons an impenetrable border against invading forces. However, in learned from Iraq to Africa. today’s world, most countries are surrounded by much weaker For about two-and-one-half weeks, Oluic and or nonexistent forms of border security. Hitchcock gave presentations and held discussion groups To curb the proliferation of violence and smuggling on border control and border operations. They presented amongst unstable nations, the U.S. Army has lent support their successes in Iraq, advised the leadership on how that and guidance to countries wanting to strengthen their borders. success can apply to their countries and brought feedback One of its own emissaries, Lt. Col. Steven Oluic, the assistant to AFRICOM. dean for strategy and policy at West Point, visited leadership “Hopefully, they’ll present some unique problems and in Algeria and Mauritania to discuss those matters. challenges they have, and we’ll propose some of the things He last served as a border control consultant from July we do,” Oluic said in an interview before his trip. 2008-09, when he served as the borders staff officer for the Although Iraq and Algeria are hundreds of miles apart, Multi-National Security Transition Command in Iraq. It was they have similar issues in border security, Oluic said. there when he started working with William Hitchcock, a For instance, both countries have a frontier-like physical former Marine currently serving as the assistant chief patrol geography in some areas, which can make it difficult to agent on the New Orleans sector border patrol, on the task of mark and control borders. strengthening Iraq’s borders. Also, Algeria and Mauritania lie in a vast region where Oluic was responsible for developing power and drugs and contraband are trafficked regularly. In Iraq, competence within the Iraqi ministries of defense and interior Oluic worked with local governments to try and break —the latter of which included the department of border the vicious cycles of corruption by identifying how illegal enforcement and ports of entry directorate. He also oversaw goods entered and exited the country through weaknesses the United States and NATO funding for infrastructure in border enforcement. development and training and was part of a collective agency Because Algeria and Mauritania share a border, Oluic effort in developing leadership within those areas. believes that border security is strongest when both Assistant Dean for Strategy and Policy Lt. Col. Steven countries work together to stop illegal trade. Oluic helped the countries of Mauritania and Algeria to “A border has two sides,” Oluic said. “The discussion of curb the proliferation of violence and smuggling in their inter-operation between the two countries and controlling nations. the border is one of the aspects of it (the visit).” When his visit was done, he brought back firsthand established, Oluic said. There are a number of insights to information about Algeria and Mauritania that he intended to be gained about the region from this and future military share with the academic departments here. This information assistance visits. can be included in current instruction to further educate cadets “My gut feeling is that most Soldiers and officers that go on African government and policy. into the Army in the next several years may find themselves AFRICOM is the newest of the combat commands in Africa at one time or another,” Oluic said. This and future visits to Africa will highlight intellectual resources available within the academy faculty. The interest generated can also open up the possibility of creating new international experiences for cadets here, such as Academic Individual Advanced Development trips and research projects. “I think it makes us (faculty) very relevant,” Oluic said. “It also shows the leadership outside West Point that there are assets they can draw on at the academy which are useful, competent, timely and knowledgeable on those areas.” 6 July 8, 2010 Community Features and Photos Pointer View SGR commander provides wide array of summer support By Mike Strasser support cadet operations. myself.” Assistant Editor/Copy “We don’t ever want to have to Grasping the skills of delegating say ‘no, we can’t support you’ or we and maintaining command and As the Summer Garrison can’t handle that task right now,” control over a staff is a rewarding Regimental Commander at West Witkowski said. experience, he said, and one Point, Firstie Thomas Witkowski Like most Army officers Witkowski shares with a select is determined to do “whatever it and noncommissioned officers, group of classmates chosen to takes” to accomplish the mission. Witkowski has grown accustomed either lead, instruct or serve in During this four-week summer to carrying with him, at all times, staff positions during the summer leadership detail, Witkowski leads the green hardcover notebook, leader detail. The major task at a staff of 27 who are responsible which he refers to as the “green hand was the training of nearly for providing support functions for book of power.” Inside are various 1,400 new cadets entering West the Corps of Cadets. The staff does contact names and phone numbers, Point for the first time June 28 for everything from securing lodging meeting notes, lists of tasks Reception Day, followed by several for transient cadets to tracking pending and many more that are weeks of Cadet Basic Training, also the hundreds of cadets worldwide crossed out, having already been known as Beast Barracks. While the who are graduating from training accomplished. Summer Garrison Regiment is not sessions like Airborne or Air Assault “Regularly I’m in contact with actively involved in cadet training School, overseas on humanitarian the regimental tactical officer and details, Witkowski said his staff was aid projects, or are involved with his executive officer, and I’ll write prepared for support assignments Cadet Troop Leadership Training down a list of what they need done when that initial flood of new cadets where they are embedded with so I can then task it out to the right comes through the gates. active duty units. people,” Witkowski said. “R-Day is all about supporting “We know where every cadet is, In an institution where every and training the new cadets coming how they’re doing in school, when course, event and detail has some in,” Witkowski said. “There’s a they expect to graduate and their ramifications toward leadership lot of rehearsal and preparations plans after graduation,” Witkowski development, Witkowski said he involved, and everybody will be said. “We can track the cadets across appreciates the learning aspect of focused on getting things squared the globe, and those who are here his current position. away.” in summer school. So there’s a lot “This has taught me a lot about When that incoming class Summer Garrison Regimental Commander Firstie Thomas of moving parts and we operate working with people,” Witkowski of cadets meets head-on with a Witkowski is responsible for many things during his four-week concurrently with the Cadet Field said. “Last semester was good flurry of activity for the first time, leadership detail. Training and Cadet Basic Training, because as a cadet first sergeant I Witkowski said that transition from Witkowski got to share that advice them not to worry too much ahead constantly communicating with started to really learn how to use civilian to cadet as they begin to to a few cadet candidates when of time, and just relax. If you stress them if we need help or if we can people skills, but this detail has develop soldiering skills can be he attended a West Point Parents out too much, you’re just going to help them.” gone further to show me how to challenging. If he was to offer these Club picnic for the incoming cadet make more mistakes. If you calm So when transitioning into rely on certain people to get certain new cadets some guidance to get class. down and relax, you’ll make fewer this command position, the Troy, jobs done. I’ve learned a lot about through the first few weeks it would “Of course, they were asking mistakes; and the mistakes you do N.Y., native, established the motto how, as a commander, to establish be, “Believe it or not, the advice I’d me a whole bunch of questions, make, you’ll be able to react better “Whatever it Takes” as a way of my intent on an operation, but give is to relax.” kind of awestruck a Firstie was to. And everything else, you’re communicating their willingness to not exactly execute the operation Recently back home for a visit, there,” Witkowski said. “I just told going to learn as you go.” Pointer View Community Features and Photos July 8, 2010 7 Patton Challenge offers unique experience for new cadets By Mike Strasser annual Sandhurst Competition. location,” Beaudoin said. a new Beast Barracks tradition. action, Firstie Jordan Trimble, CBT Assistant Editor/Copy Scheduled for July 17 at the To set the scene on what “Basically, what we want to Regimental Executive Officer, end of the first phase of CBT, the spectators can expect, Beaudoin do is reinforce everything the new recommends they stop at any of As the class of nearly 1,400 Patton Challenge has 128 teams illustrated the experience of a team cadets will have learned up to the sites listed below, and bring new cadets tackles the rigors of running through one of four land of new cadets entering Michie this point,” Beaudoin said. “For refreshments to stay hydrated. The Cadet Basic Training, known more navigation courses to find 21 Stadium for the first time and seeing land navigation, each individual event begins around 5 a.m. and descriptively at West Point as historic sites around West Point. At the home of Army Football in all will need to be able to plot grid should end by 3:30 p.m. Beast Barracks, they’ll soon have each site, teams will be required to its glory. coordinates on a map, and each “I’m excited to see how this something new to write home recite relatable material from their “We’re going to have the cadet will take turns on point to Patton Challenge will go,” Trimble about. Knowledge Book. Spectators are Jumbotron playing with a video reinforce leadership skills.” said. “It will be fun, competitive and The cadet cadre in charge of invited to cheer the teams on at about all the cadet football players,” Physical stamina will also be a lasting memory for all the cadets summer training for the new class any number of locations, such as Beaudoin said. “We’ll have some tested as the first team to finish who participate in it. It’s a great has created a unique challenge for the Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, score when Army beat Navy on will earn more than just bragging way for the new cadets to bond as them and the West Point community Buffalo Soldier Field, Michie the scoreboard, and introduce the rights. a team and work together, which is invited to watch. Stadium or Lusk Reservoir. tradition where Plebes do pushups “It’s going to be something is critical for future lieutenants in After countless hours spent “For example, if a team is corresponding to the number of fun and challenging, but it’s also a the U.S. Army. I only wish I had planning, training and rehearsing, given a grid coordinate which points on the board.” competition,” Beaudoin said. “We’ll the opportunity to compete in an Firstie Marc Beaudoin, the Cadet led to Thayer Monument, then in After correctly answering a have a streamer and award for the event like this three years ago as a Basic Training commander, and unison they have to respond, ‘Sir,’ question related to the stadium, best company. Individual squad new cadet.” his staff are excited to introduce the or ‘sergeant,’ ‘the father of the U.S. the teams will race to the top of leaders will be recognized and Event: Patton Challenge Patton Challenge. Military Academy is Col. Sylvanus the bleachers to get their next grid receive commandant’s coins. That Date: July 17 The three components of this Thayer, Class of 1808.’ Once they coordinate. night, we’ll also have an Army- Time: First team starts around field exercise are land navigation, successfully do that, a history card Without giving away too much, Navy Spirit Rally to introduce them 5 a.m. physical training and West Point will be read by their squad leader, Beaudoin guaranteed it will be a to sports at West Point, so that will Best Locations to watch: Trophy history, which Beaudoin said could giving the significance or history of challenging and thorough test of be fun for them, too.” Point, Cadet Chapel, Michie be comparable to an episode of “The that individual or building. On the the new cadets’ knowledge base of For those West Point community Stadium, Buffalo Soldier Field Amazing Race” and West Point’s back of that card will be their next West Point, and perhaps, the start of members interested in watching the and Lusk Reservoir. 8 July 8, 2010 Community Features and Photos—Cadet Basic Training July 8, 2010 9 CCBTBT WWEEKEEK 11:: CCOMPLetedOMPLeted

(Above) Maj. Adam Hodges, an instructor in the Department of Physical Education, watches four new cadets during their initial swim test during the first week (Above, below and middle at the top) The Class of 2014 conducts physical training of Cadet Basic Training exercises in the morning during Cadet Basic Training, or “Beast Barracks.” July 1. (Middle) A new PHOTOS BY MIKE STRASSER cadet assigned to Delta Company, swims the second lap during his 150-meter swim test in Crandall Pool July 1. (Left) A new cadet from Alpha company marches with his M-14 rifle at Port Arms in front of Washington Hall. PHOTOS BY TOMMY GILLIGAN/PV

Cow Brian Louie, a member of Alpha Company's cadre staff, inspects how new cadets are presenting their rifles during drill practice in front of Washington Hall July 1. TOMMY GILLIGAN/PV 10 July 8, 2010 At Your Leisure Pointer View Access to the Central Cadet Areas Recently, there has been a large number of unauthorized pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the Central Cadet Areas. The areas in yellow on the map are considered the Central Cadet Areas. Please note that only cadets and others on official business are allowed in the Ca- det Areas, to include crossing the Apron in front of Washington Hall. All personnel not on official business should use Diagonal Walk to cross the Plain. Grant Hall dining area is also available to the public. Family members and members of the general public not on official business are not authorized in the Cadet Areas. If they have business in these areas, they need to be escorted by authorized personnel. See SUDOKU SOLUTION, Page 2 NOW SHOWING in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—Robin Hood, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—Iron Man 2, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. July 16—Letters to Juliet, PG, 7:30 p.m. July 17—Shrek Forever After, PG, 7:30 p.m. July 23—Shrek Forever After, PG, 7:30 p.m. Th e t h e at e r s c h e d u l e a l s o c a n b e f o u n d a t w w w .a a f e s .c o m . BBC LifeWorks events Bal-4 Coloring Contest Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop to pick up the July Bal-4 coloring page. Children can be creative while coloring their pages. Submit your entry by July 30. Winners will be chosen by age category and prizes are awarded.

Teen Scavenger Hunt Join Balfour Beatty Communities for a wild goose chase. Meet at 132 Bartlett Loop at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for Teen Scavenger Hunt. At that time, participants will receive a list of items to find and bring back in a specified time period. Teens will be divided into teams and the team with the most items found on its list wins. Following the hunt will be a pizza party. The hunt is for teens ages 13 and older. Register by Monday for this event.

Kids Craft Day Join BBC for Sand Art from 10:30 a.m.-noon July 19 at 126 Washington Road. It’s a time for parents and children to come out, make a memory, a craft and meet new friends. Register by Wednesday for this event. Call Jodi Gellman at (845) 446-6407 to makes reservations to all events above.

Mine Torne Road and lake closures In support of Cadet Summer Training, Mine Torne Road and Stilwell Lake will be closed during the Fire Support (Range 2) portion of cadet training. Gates to these locations will be opened for access once firing is complete. Access to Mine Torne Road and Stilwell Lake is not authorized during the following days and times: • Today-Sunday—6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; • Tuesday—6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Due to the requirements of Cadet Summer Training at Camp Buckner, Popolopen Lake is not authorized for public swimming use through July 23 and Aug. 6-9. Boating activites should be coordinated through Round Pond. The above information is subject to change. For more information, call Alec Lazore at 938-3007 or 938-3930. Pointer View At Your Leisure July 8, 2010 11 FMWR Blurbs Father and Son Picnic Barbecue junior For more information, call 938-2985. West Point Community Fair can improve quality of life at West Point, we membership event Army Community Service will host the want to hear about it. There is a Father and Son Picnic Barbecue Delafield and Round Pond swim annual West Point Community Fair from 6-8 For more information about AFAP or to junior membership event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. passes on sale now p.m. Aug. 5. submit an issue, visit www.westpointmwr. Sunday at the West Point Club’s Hudson Delafield and Round Pond swim punch The community fair provides all newly com/afap.htm or call 938-3655. Room and Patio Deck. cards can be purchased at the FMWR Fitness assigned military and civilian personnel The club is firing up its grill for Center and Round Pond. and their Families a central location to Horseback Riding Camps hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken and The cards are available for purchase at gather information on the local businesses, Register now for one of Morgan Farm’s all the fixings for a great time. Delafield Pond. organizations and services that support three- or five-day summer riding camps. Don’t miss out on a special feature movie Punch cards are valid for use at Round the West Point community, either on the Dates are available in July and August. for the guys. Pond and Delafield swim areas. Each punch installation or in the local Highland Falls and For more information, call 938-3926. For more information, call 938-5120. card is good for 12 visits. Fort Montgomery communities. Daily swim passes are available at a Point of contacts for this event are Army Volunteer Corps Adventure EDGE! Introduction to minimal cost for cadets, children (ages 3-13) William Luna at 938-3487 or william.luna@ Are you interested in volunteering at Canoe/Kayak classes and adults. usma.edu, or Jenna Marvin at jenna.marvin@ West Point? Classes for CYSS’ Adventure EDGE! Children under age 14 must pass an usma.edu. There are many opportunities for you to Introduction to Canoe/Kayak classes administered swim test to be allowed in the get involved. are available Wednesday mornings from deep area of both ponds. (New Info) West Point Military For more information, please visit www. Wednesday through Aug. 4. Children ages 13 and below must be Appreciation Day westpointmwr.com/ACTIVITY/IVC/ The classes are free to children in grades accompanied by an adult. Come out to Lake Frederick from 11 a.m.- index.HTM or call 938-3655. 3 and up with a CYSS membership. Register Round Pond Beach hours of operation 4 p.m. Aug. 12 for a fun filled day of events at at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. are: the West Point Military Appreciation Day. The U.S. Army Soldier Show 2010 For more information, call 938-0829. • Mon.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. The day is open to all active duty officers, SHARP-FMWR Sweepstakes Delafield Pond Hours of Operation are: enlisted Soldiers and their Families. Food will This year, one of the proud sponsors of the CYSS EDGE! PGA sponsored “First • Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show is the Army’s Tee” golf classes Commanders Cup competitions to include G-1, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response The CYSS EDGE! is offering PGA AFTB instructors and trainers needed volleyball and basketball tournaments, tug-of- and Prevention Program, or SHARP. sponsored “First Tee” golf classes every Army Family Team Building volunteer war, open combatives, cardboard boat regatta The three main tenants of this program’s Tuesday and Thursday afternoon through instructors and master trainers are needed. and much more will take place. Unit teams prevention campaign are found in the letters Aug. 12. For more information, call 938-5654. are now forming. “I,” “A,” “M”: Intervene, Act, Motivate. Free to children ages 7 and older with The event will be held rain or shine. Just a reminder—when you come to the a CYSS membership. Please register at the Burn Your Own Steak Night For more information, call 938-6497. performance, take a look inside your Soldier Youth Center, Bldg. 500. Burn Your Own Steak Night takes place Show Program. You’ll find a tear-out card For more information, call 938-0829. from 5-9 p.m. July 16 at the West Point Club’s (New Info) Win Zumba gift —containing a special Access Code—and Hudson Room and Patio Deck. certificates and prizes at the FMWR information about the “SHARP-FMWR Family Child Care Training Although called Burn Your Own Steak Fitness Center Sweepstakes.” The Family Child Care program will be Night, the club will have a cook available to Each time a member attends a Zumba The Grand Prize is a $5,000 trip to the offering training for individuals interested prepare what you select. class at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays or 10 a.m. Shades of Green at the Walt Disney World in providing child care services from the Choose from Rib Eyes, N.Y. Strip Thursdays, you will earn one raffle ticket. Resort. comfort of their homes. and T-Bone steaks offered by the ounce. The contest runs through August with a Also, one lucky winner at each garrison You can choose whether to work with Also available will be half-grilled chicken raffle draw at the end of each month. will win a $200 prepaid gift card. children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, for breasts. For more information, call 938-6490. Just come to the Soldier Show at 7 hourly, full/part time and weekend/evening A salad and potato bar will be available, p.m. Nov. 2 at Eisenhower Hall, find the care. as well as dessert. CYSS Technology Camps tear-out card and special Sweepstakes Training takes place through July 16. For more information, call 938-5120. The CYSS Summer Technology Camps Access Code inside your program, and go to To sign up, or for more information, are ongoing. www.PreventSexualAssault.army.mil for contact Elizabeth Peralta at 938-6170 or WFSG Hearts Apart Support Group Sign up now for four-day classes in Lego complete details. [email protected]. The WFSG Hearts Apart Support Group Robotics, Stop Motion Animation or Anime is presented by ACS’ Mobilization and Studio. Indoor Swimming Deployment Program. Class dates are in July and August at the Command Channel The Family and Morale, Welfare and The support group is for the Families of Youth Center, Bldg. 500. Recreation Community Swim program deployed Soldiers. For more information, call 938-3727. 8/23 summer session is ongoing through Sept. Group meetings will be held from 5:30- July 8-15 3, operating from noon-1:30 p.m. Monday- 7:30 p.m. July 17 and Aug. 21. AFAP Issues Friday in Crandall Pool at the Arvin Cadet Dinner and special activities will be Got issues you would like to see Army Newswatch Physical Development Center. provided for the entire Family. resolved? (broadcast times) The program is free of charge. Group meetings will take place at Youth The Army Family Action Plan is your Thursday, Friday and Monday All participants must have a valid military Services, Bldg. 500. avenue for results. through July 15 ID or CAC card for entry into the facility. For more information, call 938-5658. If you have a suggestion for how the Army 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Point (broadcast times) Thursday, Friday and Monday through July 15 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. 12 July 8, 2010 At Your Leisure Pointer View What’s Happening West Point Summer Gymnastics Wednesday at the Five Star Inn. Other www.goarmysports.com. Office plans to integrate antiterrorism Camp playground dates throughout the summer For more information or to inquire about awareness with the NNO to promote There will be two sessions of the 2010 include: a brochure, call 938-7671 or e-mail ryan. community spirit and vigilance in fighting West Point Summer Gymnastics Camp from • July 21 at WP Elementary School; [email protected] or rafael.vega@usma. and preventing both crime and terrorism. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-July 16 and 19-23 • July 28 at Grey Ghost; edu. For more information about NNO, at the Lou Gross Sports Center. • Aug. 4 at Post Chapel (Biddle Loop). contact Jody Gellman at 446-6407 or e-mail These are developmental camps offering All playground times are 9:30-11 a.m. The Great West Point Giveaway [email protected]. skills training for beginners through advanced Please bring water and sun block for the The Great West Point Giveaway is a free levels on all gymnastics events. children. ‘swap’ open to all West Point residents. (New Info) Back-to-School Luau Registration is based on a first come, first For more information, contact Teki Snel at The Post Chapel basement will be open to The West Point 12:30 p.m. Protestant served basis. The day camps are offered to 446-5920 or e-mail her to twc8454465920@ allow you to give away or take useful goods Service (Gospel) members are hosting a boys and girls ages 7 and up. earthlink.net. from 9-11:30 a.m. July 21. Back-to-School Luau from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7 at The camps are taught by Army gymnastics All items leftover or not swapped by 11:30 the Wood-E-Lo-Hi Pavilion at Round Pond. head coach Doug Van Everen and assistant (New Info) Junior Black Knights a.m., must be picked up by the original owner. Elementary and middle school children coach Carmine Giglio. Youth Football and Cheerleading For more information, e-mail teamfreds25@ and their parents are invited to the event. For more information on fees and the Registration for Junior Black Knights yahoo.com. Admission and food are free. The event camp, call 938-2880. Youth Football and Cheerleading is at the offers many fun activities for the whole Highland Falls Fire House on Mountain (New Info) No authorized public Family to enjoy. American Red Cross Training Avenue in Highland Falls from 3-6 p.m. swimming at Lake Popolopen For more information, contact Claire The American Red Cross is providing Wednesday. Due to the requirements of Cadet Summer Bader or Spc. Bonett, Chaplain’s Assistant, training classes throughout the summer. Registration is open to girls and boys Training at Camp Buckner, Lake Popolopen at 938-2003. The ARC Training Summer Health and from ages 5-14. Registration forms and is not authorized for public swimming use Safety schedule includes: fee schedule are available online at www. through July 23 and Aug. 6-9. Post Chapel • Adult CPR/AED—5-9 p.m., Tuesday; jrblackknights.com. Boating activities should be coordinated The Post Chapel is in need of watch care • Babysitter Training—9 a.m.-4 p.m., For more information, call Ben Liotta at through Round Pond. providers for Sunday mornings and Protestant Aug. 4; (845) 558-5406. Women of the Chapel Wednesdays. • Adult CPR/AED and First Aid—8:30 (New Info) National Night Out For more information, call Andrianne a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 7. Wrestling Camps Balfour Beatty Communities will be Stiff-Adams at (914) 382-2392. All classes are held at ARC West Point There are three wrestling camps offered hosting its 2nd National Night Out at West office next to the Visitor’s Center. Pre- this summer at West Point. The dates are: Point from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 3. Sales Associates needed registration is necessary. Go to www.arcgny. • July 18-22, Competition/technique The National Night Out involves more Two part-time and two Special Events org to register. Camp; than 15,000 communities throughout the Sales Associates are needed at the Daughters For more information, call 938-4100. • July 18-22, Kids Camp. U.S., Canada and military bases around the of the U.S. Army Gift Shop. It is an intense training environment for world. This is a night for America to stand If interested, pick up an application at the Summer playground fun ages 12-18 at the regular camps and for ages together and promote awareness, safety and shop located inside the West Point Museum or Summer playground fun continues 9-12 at the Kids Camp. Register online at neighborhood unity. contact Tanisha McInerney at 446-0566. NNO is of vital importance to police- community partnerships and citizen Motorcycle Training involvement in the fight to build a safer The Basic Motorcycle Training course Keller Corner community. scheduled for July 26-28 is cancelled. The National Night Out is intertwined The Basic Motorcycle Training course School and sports physicals appointment outside the access standards to with Army’s Antiterrorism Awareness Month, will take place Aug. 10-12. Register at Appointments are now available for meet your scheduling needs. which is in August. https://airs.lmi.org/Default.aspx. school and sports physicals. Make an appointment by calling the Keller The Directorate of Plans, Training, For more information, call Sandy at 938- Beat the summer rush and schedule your Appointment Center at 938-7992 or 800-552- Mobilization and Security’s Force Protection 3717. appointments now. 2907 or book online at www.tricareonline. Call 938-7992 to schedule an com. appointment. DPW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE TRICARE Behavioral Health • Masonry repairs/upgrades to Lee Barracks, Bldg. 740, are continuing with work Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Did you know if you are enrolled in beginning on sides of the building. For safety, the south side of the building, adjacent to Prime are guaranteed Prime Access TRICARE Prime (non-active duty), you may Bldg. 606, will be open for vehicle traffic only. The north side of the building, adjacent to Standards receive the first eight behavioral health care Grant Hall, will be open for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic; • Emergency care— if you need emergency outpatient visits from a TRICARE network • The paving project for Bldgs. 685 (Band Building) and Building 687 (Cadet Uniform care, go to the nearest emergency room; provider without a referral from your PCM Factory) is ongoing. Temporary restriction for government vehicle parking in vicinity of • Acute/Urgent Primary Care—seen or prior authorization from your regional Bldgs. 667, 681, 685, 687 and Eisenhower Hall is in effect, except for designated government within 24 hours (earaches, high fever, etc.); contractor. vehicle parking areas; • Routine Primary Care—seen within 7 After the first eight visits, starting with • Due to extensive steam line renovations, Brewerton Road (Scott Place to Thayer days (colds, allergies, check-ups); the ninth visit, your behavioral health care Walk) will be closed from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and at • Wellness Care—seen within 28 days provider must receive prior authorization 10 a.m. Thursday until 10 p.m. Sunday for the entire month of July. Pedestrian traffic will (Well Child, pap, mammo, etc.); from your regional contractor. still be allowed during the road closure. •Specialty Care—seen within 28 days Behavioral health care providers include • A ramp closure to the basement of Bldg. 600 from Cullum Road previously scheduled (ortho, podiatry, PT, etc.). psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, certified for June 29 has been delayed until mid-July. Additional information will be published. Beginning with the next available psychiatric nurse specialists and clinical • Replacement of sidewalks on Merritt Road between the intersection with Stony appointment, the appointment center clerk social workers. Lonesome Road and the parking lot above the Catholic Chapel will begin about July 12. will offer you appointments within the For more health benefit information, Work is weather permitting and is expected to take 60 days to complete. To allow a safety standards. contact the Health Benefit Advisors at 938- margin for the work, one lane of traffic will be restricted with a flag person directing However, you can choose to select an 4838. traffic. Pointer View Army and Community Sports July 8, 2010 13 Golan speaks highly of women’s soccer recruits By Tracy Nelson “(Bennett) is a gritty, determined “We saw Marissa (Malta) Athletic Communications player who wants to win,” Golan compete as an outside defender, but commented. “She is competent on we think she will also draw playing Army head women’s soccer the ball, and her service into the box time up top,” Golan said. “She coach Stefanie Golan was on hand is excellent. is strong, tough, tackles hard, Reception Day to welcome 12 “She will compete to play up gets forward well and she has a cadet-athletes into her program with top or in the midfield,” she added. ridiculous work rate. Our work rate the arrival of the Class of 2014. “Donna has worked extremely hard as a team goes up with Marissa here Several of this elite class of recruits to get here, and we know she will every day.” earned all-conference or all-district work extremely hard to be a positive McGuigan is a two-time all-state honors, along with three who were member of our team.” and four-time first team all-league tabbed as all-state selections. Chamberlin, a two-time all- player who starred at Fairview “We are very excited to welcome conference performer at Catholic High. The three-time all-regional this large group into our Army Memorial High, led her team to selection led Fairfield to its first- women’s soccer Family,” Golan, the state title in 2007 and runner- ever state title in 2010 after reaching who heads into her second season up honors the next two years. the semifinals the previous year. at the helm, said. “We firmly believe She was a member of the FC The five-time team MVP played that we have the right group to Milwaukee U17-U18 travel squads travel ball for the Boulder County help us take a step forward as a that captured a pair of Wisconsin Force that reached the State Cup program. Not only do we have very state titles. semifinals in 2009. good players in this class, but these “(Chamberlin) is a strong “Molly (McGuigan) is everything are amazing young women with physical presence who is pretty we want in a center back,” Golan tremendous values. athletic,” Golan said. “We love said. “She is athletic, closes well, “On the field and off the field, her grittiness and aggressiveness, confident and composed with the this group will make an immediate but she is also pretty composed on ball, is technically excellent, and positive impact on our program,” the ball. Ellen has some versatility, she organizes everyone around she added. but her initial look with us will be her. Molly is a fantastic individual Joining the Black Knights are up top.” defender who understands the Kim An (Oak Ridge, N.J.), Donna Gower, out of La Miranda, bigger picture, and she truly leads Bennett (Arcadia, Calif.), Ellen Calif., starred on the pitch at Troy from the back.” Chamberlin (Elm Grove, Wis.), High along with playing club soccer Molacek is a four-time first team Stephanie Gower (La Miranda, for Beach FC. all-league and all-valley attacker Calif.), Jaclyn Kalik (Riverview, “(Gower) could see time for from Saugus High in Saugus, Calif., Fla.), Marisa Malta (Whitehouse us as either as a central defender, who was the team leader in goals. Station, N.J.), Molly McGuigan outside defender or holding The two-time captain helped her (Boulder, Colo.), Joey Molacek midfielder,” Golan said. “She is team to a pair of league titles along (Saugus, Calif.), Kaley Mosher a pretty good athlete who knows with capturing the CIF crown in (Herndon, Va.), Ruthie Rosenberger how to maximize her strengths and 2009. She played club ball the (Lancaster, Pa.), Chelsea Sapirman minimize her weaknesses.” past 10 years for the Valley United Firstie goaltender Alex Lostetter will be joined by new cadet (Bethlehem, Pa.) and Katie Wacker Kalik is all-conference defender Stars. Chelsea Sapirman in the nets during the 2010 Army women’s (Carmel, Ind.). who starred at C. Leon King High, “Plain and simple, (Molacek) soccer season. Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV An all-state player from New along with playing club ball with is a goal scorer,” Golan said. “She the team to league and district titles “Chelsea joins a strong Jersey, An led Jefferson Township the Brandon FC Flames. She was is a dynamic one-on-one attacker along with advancing to the state contingency of goalkeepers in High in scoring all four years and a member of the Maccabi USA who excels in the attacking third, quarterfinals. She played travel ball (Cow) Monica Lee and (Firstie) played travel ball for PDA Fire team Junior Girls’ team that captured a has great pace and a nose for goal. for the PA Classics 90 for seven Alex Lostetter as the keeper position that ranked No. 2 in the nation after silver medal at the 2009 Maccabiah If there is a way to get to the goal years prior to attending the USMA continues to be one of our deepest,” finishing runner-up at the nationals Games in Tel Aviv. and score, Joey finds it. Prep School where she was an Golan said. “She is a tireless worker in 2009. “(Kalik) is a strong outside “She will make an impact in honors graduate. who has a great attitude. She is “(An) is the total package and defender who will continue to the final third, whether it is playing “Ruthie has tremendous a tremendous shot stopper and will make an impact out of the improve technically over the course up top or in the midfield,” she versatility and she will compete fearless, which are two excellent midfield or up top for us,” Golan of time,” Golan explained. “She added. “Joey works to excel in for time in the center of the midfield, characteristics for a goalkeeper.” said. “She is quick, smooth on the will compete for time in the back every aspect of life.” but could also get a look up top or in Wacker earned a pair of all-state ball, has tremendous composure, for us. Jaclyn has an older brother Mosher, who starred at Herndon the back,” Golan noted. “Ruthie will honors at Cathedral High where she can dictate the tempo of the game, here, but it wasn’t until she visited High, played for the Loudoun always be one of the fittest players led the team to a pair of Indiana state solves pressure, has excellent when he was studying abroad that Hotshots before attending the on the team and always puts the titles. Her travel team, the Carmel distribution and knows where the the decision for her to come was USMA Prep School last year. team first.” United Fire, captured a pair of State goal is and the most efficient way clear.” “Kaley will compete for time Sapirman is an all-conference Cup titles and were finalists two to get there.” Malta is a first team all- as both an outside defender and goalkeeper who led Liberty High other times. Bennett, one of three recruits conference player who played outside midfielder,” Golan stated. to its second district playoff “Katie will compete for time from California, was a three-time at Hunterdon Central Regional “She is a hard-nosed, gritty defender appearance in school history as as an outside defender,” Golan league all-star at Arcadia High who where she led her team to a pair who makes simple choices on the the team captain. She played five said. “She is physical, strong played club soccer for Real SoCal of county tournament titles. She ball. She is a fierce competitor who years of travel ball with the Lehigh and aggressive getting forward prior to attending New Mexico was a member of the Parsippany will push others around her to be Valley Extreme where she led the out of the back and has a solid Military Institute, then followed by Hurricanes travel squad that reached better.” U16 team to an undefeated season. understanding of the game. Her the USMA Prep School where she the State Cup semifinals twice along Rosenberger is a two-time Sapirman was a member of the distribution is usually on point, she was named the top varsity female with qualifying for the national all-league player who starred at Regional Development New York is a tremendous competitor and she athlete. finals in 2008. Manheim Township where she led Red Bulls team for three years. knows how to win.” 14 July 8, 2010 Army and Community Sports Pointer View Systems Engineering wins 12-9, Marines beat IETD

Scott Greco recorded the first hit for Systems Engineering June Stewart Marines Jason Matzkanin dives into home for a solo home run in the fifth inning during 30 as they defeated the Stewart Marines 12-9. a Marine Corps comeback as they tied the score 8-8. Systems Engineering eventually came out Ph o t o s b y Mi k e St r a s s e r /PV on top with a 12-9 victory June 30 at the FMWR Softball Complex.

Intramural Softball Standings as of Tuesday’s games SOUTH DIVISION TEAMS W - L 1. ODIA 10 - 1 2. DPW 9 - 4 3. STEWART MARINES 7 - 6 4. MEDDAC 2 - 3 5. USMA BAND 2 - 11 6. 411 ENG BDE/AFRC 3 - 10 7. MPs 1 - 8 NORTH DIVISION TEAMS W - L 1. MATH 11 - 3 2. SE/CME 8 - 3 3. CHEM/PANE 11 - 6 Information and Educational 4. DPE/EECS 9 - 5 Technology Division pitcher Joe 5. SOSH/HIST 7 - 5 Landry makes a pitch against the 6. BS&L/BTD 5 - 4 Stewart Marines. The Marines 7. IETD 3 - 7 Anthony Bianchi puts a run on the board for Systems Engineering as they defeated scratched out a win against IETD 8. DMI 0 - 12 the Stewart Marines 12-9. 13-11 June 30.