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Projects Day: A day of innovation The U.S. Military Academy hosted Projects Day at various locations on West Point May 3. Projects Day highlights academic excellence across USMA showcasing leaders of character who think critically, internalize their professional identity and will employ their education to help build the Army and the nation’s future. Class of 2018 Cadets Amy Johnston (right) and Geoff rey Stoker (above) were two of four cadets who worked on an autonomous vehicle designed to be capable of winning the Intelligent Ground Vehicle competition. The vehicle is capable of navigating through an outdoor obstacle course that requires the robot to avoid obstacles, stay within the lanes of the course and reach multiple GPS waypoints. Photos by Kathy EastWood/PV and Michelle Eberhart/PAO VI 2 May 10, 2018 News & Features Pointer View Panetta announced as Thayer Award recipient By West Point Association of Graduates

The West Point Association of Graduates announced Monday that former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will receive the prestigious Thayer Award in a ceremony scheduled for Oct. 4. Panetta, the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Defense, also held positions as third director of the Central Intelligence Agency, 18th White House chief of staff and chairman of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy. Panetta currently serves on the boards of directors for Oracle and Blue Shield of California. He also serves as co-chair of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Defense Personnel Task Force and the Center for Strategic and International Studies Commission on Countering Violent Extremism. BRS: The breakdown The Thayer Award, established in honor of Leon Panetta Provided by Army G-1 Public Affairs This plan includes disseminating information Col. , “Father of the Military Past recipients of the Thayer Award about the leader course, which is available to Academy,” is presented to an outstanding include: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas What is The Blended Retirement Army leaders via the Joint Knowledge Online citizen whose service and accomplishments MacArthur, Bob Hope, Neil Armstrong, System? and ArmyOneSource websites. This and in the national interest exemplify the military Barbara Jordon, Walter Cronkite, Tom The Blended Retirement System (BRS) is a other courses are designed to explain the new academy’s motto, “Duty, Honor, Country.” Brokaw, Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright key step in modernizing the department’s ability retirement benefits and provide comparisons of The Association of Graduates has presented and Henry Kissinger. Last year’s recipient to recruit, retain and maintain the talent required the current and new systems. the award annually since 1958. was George W. Bush. of the future force. This is a new Department of The leaders in turn will ensure that the Defense enterprise-wide retirement system that training takes place at military locations around goes into effect, Jan. 1, 2018. the world. Training tools will include online West Point hosts Margaret The new retirement system is comprised of classes and benefits calculators as well as three components: classroom and distance learning for troops and (1.) A traditional defined-benefit plan like their families. Corbin monument rededication that current system, Story by Kathy Eastwood she was doing when he was killed in action. (2.) A 401K-type defined-contribution plan What continued efforts does the Staff Writer Corbin quickly took over firing the cannon. with a portable retirement account through the Army have planned for the future? Soldiers later started calling her “Captain Thrift Savings Plan, The Army will sustain and optimize its West Point honored Revolutionary War Molly” after the incident. (3.) A continuation pay at the mid-career communication strategies through Jan. 1, heroine, Margaret Cochran Corbin, also Margaret Corbin died in 1800 and was point. 2019, to ensure Soldiers are familiar with the referred to as “Captain Molly,” for her actions believed to have been buried in Highland All recruits will be automatically enrolled new system and knowledgeable of available during the Revolutionary War, May 1 at the Falls, , near West Point. The into the BRS. Service members currently serving resources to make informed decisions pertaining Old Cadet Chapel at the . Daughters of the American Revolution are grandfathered into the current military to their retirement plans. By this date, all At the age of 21, Margaret Cochran married received permission from West Point to have retirement system. Active duty members with Soldiers will have made their decisions to John Corbin, who joined the Pennsylvania Corbin’s remains reinterred at the West Point fewer than 12 years of service as of Dec. 31, remain permanently in the old system or have military three years later. Corbin wasn’t Cemetery in 1926. 2017, and those reserve component members permanently opted into the new system. interested in staying home and left with her This dedication ceremony included with less than 4,320 points will have until husband for the war, becoming—like many full military honors and the erection of a Dec. 31, 2018, to choose to remain in the Why is this important to the Army? other women—a camp follower who earned monument. A disturbance of the gravesite in current system or opt into the blended military Readiness is the Army’s number one money cooking, doing laundry and caring for the fall of 2016 during a West Point Cemetery retirement system. priority, and the department is committed to the sick and wounded Soldiers. crypt installation project revealed that the increasing force readiness and effectiveness On Nov. 16, 1776, Corbin dressed as a remains were not that of Margaret Corbin. What has the Army done? in part by implementing the new retirement man and joined her husband in the Battle of Thorough forensic studies conducted by The Army has developed an implementation system. This system is expected to enhance Fort Washington on Island. She the U.S. Army concluded that the remains plan that extends through 2018 for educating the Army’s ability to recruit and retain its all- helped him load the cannon, which is what See CORBIN, PAGE 4 the force about the new retirement system. volunteer force.

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[email protected] Pointer View IN FOCUS: INSPIRATION TO SERVE May 10, 2018 3 Class of 2020 cadets find inspiration at cemetery tour Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood as a cadet and a handball tournament is played Staff Writer each year to honor her memory. “I think the Inspiration to Serve cemetery The Class of 2020 respectfully filed past tour is very touching,” Class of 2020 Cadet the gravesites of the fallen at the West Point William Moorhead said. “It’s a good reminder Cemetery May 3 for the “Inspiration to Serve” of our purpose and it does give us a lot to think cemetery tour. about.” The “Inspiration to Serve” cemetery tour is The yearlings also heard the story, not of an annual tradition designed, as the final Cadet combat, but of one of the worst Army Ranger Character Development Program event of the training accidents, which involved two USMA cadets third-class year as they prepare to take Class of 1994 classmates, 2nd Lt. Spencer the Oath of Affirmation Aug. 19. Dodge, who was also the class president, and The “Inspiration to Serve” is designed to 2nd Lt. Curtis Sansoucie. help the yearlings reflect upon the concept of In addition, Capt. Milton Palmer, a 1990 selfless service, connect with family members, graduate from the Citadel, and Sgt. Norman classmates, friends and be inspired by the stories Tillman were killed in the tragedy. they tell of the character and personality of those Roughly 150 Ranger candidates were to they knew well, and who made the ultimate take a Zodiac up the Yellow River but weather sacrifice. conditions suddenly turned deadly. Capt. Duncan Walker, U.S. Military The river rose to about six feet, it was cold, Academy Class of 2008, was a rising yearling dark and thick fog began to surround the group. when his sister, 1st Lt. Laura Walker, USMA The Soldiers attempted to wade into the Maj. Ethan Olberding, instructor for the Department of Military Instruction, talks Class of 2003, was killed in action Aug. 18, water to tie off ropes to trees. The cold fog and 2005, in Delak, Afghanistan. freezing water placed the men in mortal danger. to yearlings about one of the Army Ranger training accidents that killed four “It was a challenge when I heard about her A team of men attempted to save those they men, including two USMA Class of 1994 classmates, 2nd Lt. Spencer Dodge death but dealing with that loss just made me could. A medevac helicopter was able to rescue and 2nd Lt. Curtis Sansoucie, in February 1995. The men were Army Ranger want to serve more,” Walker said. “The military most of the men, but because of the fog, they candidates and had less than a month to go before completing their training. is absolutely what I wanted.” couldn’t risk rescuing the others and four lives instituted and are still in effect more than 20 sacrifice of the Long Gray Line and the Army Laura was an engineer officer and served were lost due to hypothermia. years later as a result of the tragedy. Profession,” Capt. Michelle Shed, executive in the 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade “It was an accident,” Maj. Ethan Olberding, The “Inspiration to Serve” cemetery tour is officer of the SCPME, said. “Each cadet visited when she deployed to Iraq in support of the 4th who was presenting the four men to the hosted by the William E. Simon Center for the four gravesites and heard from family members, Infantry Division and later, served as executive yearlings, along with Master Sgt. John Pickett, Professional Military Ethic and began for the classmates and friends. The ‘Inspiration to officer in 864th Battalion Headquarters, instructors at the Department of Military yearlings in 2006. Serve’ cemetery tour provided the yearling class Headquarters Company in Afghanistan. Instruction, said. “This is a tremendous opportunity for the with an opportunity for structured reflection Laura was a member of the handball team There have been many safety procedures Class of 2020 to witness the selflessness and prior to affirmation.”

Maj. Sharon Denson, 2nd Lt. Emily Perez's roommate in Iraq, speaks to the yearlings about Emily's personality and character at the request of Perez's parents May 3 during the “Inspiration to Serve" cemetery tour. Perez, at the age of 23, was the first West Point graduate of the “Class of 9/11” to die in combat and both the first female graduate to die in the Iraq War, and African American officer to die in combat. Perez's faith, life and legacy is shared with teenage girls through an annual scholarship program, Capt. Duncan Walker speaks about his sister, 1st Lt. Laura Walker, USMA Class of 2003, who was killed in “Emily's Way,” a mentoring and enrichment action in Afghanistan Aug. 18, 2005. Laura has a Team Handball tournament named after her that is played program. during the spring at West Point. 4 May 10, 2018 Pointer View Coach K awardees honored at luncheon

“As you go forward, two of the key things to be successful and to sustain success are to have incredible adaptability and ownership: Where everybody in your unit is important,” said Duke Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1969. “The (Coach K) Award really signifies the importance of competing at every level ... whether it’s the intramural level, club level or corps squad level, everybody’s important.” The Mike Krzyzewski Teaching Character Through Sport Award is presented each year to cadets and coaches who embody outstanding commitment to the development of noble character through athletic participation and leadership. The 2018 “Coach K” Award recipients were cadets Class of 2018 Cadet Jacob Reynolds (Company Athletics), Class of 2018 Cadet Egbezien Obiomon (Competitive Club Athletics), Class of 2019 Cadet Abigail Halbrook (Intercollegiate Athletics) and coaches Paul Gannon (Company Athletics), Maj. Kelly Calway (Competitive Club Athletics) and Brian Riley (Intercollegiate Athletics). Photos by Bryan Ilyankoff/PAO VI CORBIN, cont’d from Page 2 were that of an unidentified man who likely was alive during National Military Cemeteries and West Point. the 18th or early 19th century. The rededication celebrates the history of Corbin, who The Daughters of the American Revolution, who requested was one of the first women to serve in battle in defense of our and fought in 1926 to have Corbin honored on the grounds nation as she took over her husband’s cannon when he was of West Point the first time, did so again by hosting the mortally wounded during the Battle of Fort Washington, in rededication ceremony May 1 in collaboration with the Army what is now known as Fort Tyron Park in Manhattan. “We should all take pride in patriots like Molly, who served in the past, thank those who serve today, and embrace the next generation to serve tomorrow,” Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director of Army National Military Cemeteries, said. Corbin was severely wounded during the battle and taken prisoner before being paroled and eventually assigned to the West Point Corps of Invalids. “Thank you to West Point for helping us to remember and celebrate Margaret Corbin and the contribution of women to the military,” Ann Turner Dillon, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, said. Dillon came from Colorado to be at this ceremony. “This is my very first visit to West Point and it is a pleasure to be at this historic site as we honor this very historic woman,” Dillon said. “Today, we have heard of Margaret Corbin and the efforts of people to honor her bravery. “Since hearing of the grave site disturbance and the forensic studies last December, the Daughters of the American Revolution started planning to see what we could do in hopes that one day, we will find Corbin’s burial site,” Dillon added. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution “Our motivation lies at the very core of our organization. and cadets unveil the monument during the rededication The Margaret Corbin story is important to the DAR because Ann Turner Dillon, president general, Daughters of of the Margarget Corbin Monument May 1 at the Old it is through Corbin that is the very reason our organization the American Revolution, speaks to those attending Cadet Chapel in the West Point Cemetery. was founded in 1890; to preserve the memories and the the monument rededication and 92nd Anniversary spirit of those who contributed to the spirit of American Ceremony for Margaret Cochran Corbin, Revolutionary independence.” War Hero, May 1 at the Old Cadet Chapel. Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES May 10, 2018 5 2017-18 cadet club activities

Triathlon: The Army West Point Triathlon team traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to compete in the USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships April 27-28. This year’s nationals had 109 schools represented by more than 1,500 athletes. Due to storms earlier in the week, the swim was cancelled and the event was changed to a duathlon (run-bike-run) format. The Army team had excellent results with Class of 2018 Winning the Peace in Jersey City Cadets Jacob Slife and Teresa Groton finishing in the top 10 for the Draft Legal races. Groton was also a top-10 finisher Now in its 14th year, the capstone trip for XH467: Winning the Peace, continued to educate, train in the Olympic race. and inspire the Army's future leadership as well as develop lasting ties with diverse communities in For the team events, Army finished fourth overall in Jersey City, New Jersey, April 20-22. The annual trip to Jersey City serves as a case study in effective the mixed-team relay (beating Air Force and Navy in that coordination between state and local institutions that are essential in bridging communities within event). Additionally, West Point finished as the eighth overall Jersey City and building relationships in a relatively small area. The cadets are able to see, first hand, women’s team, 11th overall men’s team and eighth overall various religious ceremonies (to include morning prayer at the Islamic Center where they sleep) and combined team. locations to gain an appreciation for customs that they might never otherwise experience. This event This is the third year in a row that Army has finished in has furthered cultural understanding, self-awareness, empathy, confidence and humility—all traits the top 10 overall for this event. we want in our future leaders. In short, this trip is a bedrock experience for developing the sort of adaptable and experienced leaders that this country demands of its rising lieutenants. Courtesy Photo 6 May 10, 2018 Pointer View Scouts enjoy 56th annual Camporee Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

Although the 56th annual West Point Scoutmasters’ Council Camporee was slightly cooler and a lot muddier than years past, nearly 6,000 Boy and Girl Scouts, Ventura Crews and the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, along with nearly 1,000 volunteers, had a productive weekend. Staff, faculty and cadets demonstrated Army weaponry, Taekwondo and taught scouts wilderness survival, litter carry/first aid, knot- tying, camouflage and how to march, April A scout learns how to carry an injured 27-29 at Lake Frederick. person during the 56th Boy Scout Scouts also flocked to the badge stations to Camporee April 27-29. Scouts also buy badges to trade and tried to collect as much learned teamwork with other troops, cadet brass as they could because it is good for leadership, and cadet drills by cadet bragging rights—or trading. Camouflage was volunteers. There were roughly 6,000 another favorite, was getting as muddy as you could, which wasn’t a problem. In the few places scouts attending with about 300 where it was dry, especially when involved in a cadet and other volunteers ensuring challenge like crawling under white cloth in a everyone had a great, safe time. grid formation and not touching any part of your “We were here last year, too,” Smart said. body to the cloth, cadets were more than happy “We just happened to meet someone who knew a to place a little—or a lot of water to ensure that cadet and the cadet ended up sponsoring us. We there was mud. love it here and have six kids that are enjoying Girl Scout Claire Eberstark-Olis, is 12 and their time here. It’s so nice to see how the cadets from Troop 60033 in Kingston, New York, had handle the scouts and teach them about sports a hard time thinking what the best challenges and teamwork.” she liked during the day. Scout Troops are graded on most of the “This is my first time here and it’s all fun,” challenges and the ones with the most points she said. “I think I like the camouflage the best will be recognized at the awards ceremony on but the boat (Zodiac challenge) was a lot of fun, the last day of the Camporee. too, even though I did get wet a couple of times. Troop 777 from New York received first I like scouting. It is hard work but it is worth place for the fire building site, Troop 41 it. I enjoy meeting new people and learning from Connecticut placed first for the tactical new things.” challenge and first place went to Troop 47 First Lt. Alisa Vural, squadron cadets from New Jersey for the Zodiac site. The commander, brought her cadet Civil Air Patrol award for best troops overall went to Troop from Fairfield, New Jersey, to again enjoy the 238 from Maryland in first place, Crew 41 from camporee–they attend every year. Connecticut in second and Crew 170, also from “These are brand new cadets,” Vural said. “I Connecticut for third place. love to see the Civil Air Patrol Cadets enjoying The annual camporee has evolved into a the challenges they have here and they are weekend-long event. Scout troops experience learning so much from the West Point cadets, a variety of military and scouting-based especially team work. The cadets here are such competitions and sites to include: land good role models and I see how the perspective navigation, weapons safety and maintenance, of our cadets change after they have been here fire building, and physical fitness. The Camporee for the weekend and interacted with the West also includes military equipment static displays, Point cadets.” mock demonstrations of military operations Lisa Smart and Jon Hall were at the such as air assault missions with helicopters, Camporee with their Scout Troop 9 from a large bonfire and a military review parade Northfield, Massachusetts. involving the academy leadership.

Cadet volunteers put scouts thourgh the paces to learn how to march, pivot, salute just like cadets had to learn at the 56th Annual West Point Boy Scout Camporee April 27-29. Pointer View May 10, 2018 7 The Hellcats performed at MDW Twilight Tattoo By U.S. Military Academy Public Affairs International Tattoo in Norfolk, Virginia, and the Swedish Army Tattoo in Stockholm. The U.S. Army Military District of The company also took part in the opening Washington welcomed two prestigious ceremony and medal ceremonies throughout organizations to its Twilight Tattoo performance the games during the Olympic Winter Games on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, at Lillehammer, Norway, in 1994. May 2. The Hellcats are comprised of bugles, Hosted by Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen, the 59th piccolos and drums. The Corps of Cadets gave superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at the Hellcats their name as a friendly jibe in West Point, the pre-show included performances response to the group’s early morning playing from His Majesty the King’s Guard of Norway of the wake-up call “Reveille” every day at and the ’s field music group, West Point. the Hellcats. As the Army’s first and only remaining field Founded in 1865 by King Oscar I, HMKG music group, the Hellcats trace their heritage is the military guard charged with ensuring the back to the American Revolution, when Gen. safety of the Norwegian Royal Family in times George Washington established the garrison of of peace, crisis and war. West Point and appointed a fifer and drummer HMKG is organized as a four-company for signaling in camp. infantry battalion, with two rifle companies, one The U.S. Army MDW Twilight Tattoo can escort company and a headquarters company trace its own history back to the years before based at Huseby, Oslo. World War II. At that time, on the grounds HMKG has represented the Norwegian of Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia, the 3rd Military Forces abroad on many occasions Cavalry Regiment held military shows during to include performances during the Nova the winter months. The Military District of Scotia International Tattoo in Halifax, Canada, Washington revived the traditional show in 1961 the Grand Place in Brüssels, the Virginia to showcase the talents of its ceremonial units.

The U.S. Army Military District of Washington welcomed His Majesty the King’s Guard of Norway (above) and the West Point Band’s field music group, the Hellcats (right), to its Twilight Tattoo performance on Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall, Va., May 2. The event was hosted by Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen, the 59th superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Photos by Emma Adams/ODIA 8 May 10, 2018 Pointer View Korpela named West Point’s first Carnegie Fellow By Maj. Ireka Sanders concepts such as the ethics of war, including Just War USMA Public Affairs Theory, as well as larger issues in human dignity, agency and responsibility. WEST POINT, N.Y.—Lt. Col. Christopher Korpela was “I was excited to bring this award to West Point and the named West Point’s firstAndrew Carnegie Fellow on April Robotics Research Center—it has really been a team effort,” 25—winning $200,000 to support his research in lethal Korpela said. “My co-collaborator, Dr. Mike Saxon, has autonomous weapons. shaped my views on the ethical dimensions in this field. My The prestigious award was created to invest in scholars Ph.D. adviser, program directors and department heads have researching major current issues in the social sciences always been supportive of my endeavors.” and humanities and to lead to the publication of a book or “Chris is a globally recognized pioneer in robotics and study. The winning proposals focus on a broad variety of one of its rising stars,” said Paul Oh, the University of complex political, economic, technological, humanistic and Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Endowed Lincy Professor of sociological matters. Unmanned Aerial Systems and Korpela’s Ph.D. adviser. “Lt. Col. Korpela is one of the foremost experts in the The Carnegie Corporation of New York awarded a total of immensely complex topic of lethal autonomous weapons,” $6.2 million to its fellowship winners. West Point’s director said Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr., West Point’s superintendent, of the Robotics Research Center and assistant professor in the who put forth the nomination, so it’s exciting to see him Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science recognized for his work. The entire West Point community was one of 31 to receive this honor. joins me in congratulating him for this prestigious Korpela is an academy professor at West Point with fellowship.” more than a decade of experience in robotics design. He is Supported by the Carnegie award, Korpela will continue currently deployed to Afghanistan serving in Headquarters, his research in teaching ethics of Lethal Autonomous Resolute Support. Weapons Systems that challenge students to successfully “I am thankful for my mom and my wife, Adriana, for integrate the engineering skills required to improve small, taking care of our six children while I am in Afghanistan, autonomous robots to perform on a simulated battlefield, Korpela continued. “I look forward to returning home to my Lt. Col. Christopher Korpela was named West Point’s first to bring out corresponding discussions of philosophical family and to continue my research.” Carnegie Fellow April 25.

over the last couple of months to prepare for Competition, however, is always about so much this competition. Coach Tom Falzone crafted more than the competition itself. This event and taught a flawless plan which our cadets allows us to connect with our sister academies executed to near perfection. Bringing our sister through our love for the sport and builds services together for fellowship and friendly relationships that will last a lifetime.” competition was by far the most rewarding part Both Navy and Air Force complemented the of the weekend. Taking home the trophy just Army club on being exceptional hosts and each made it that much better!” team mentioned the sharing of information and The head of the Department of Military lessons that is part of the competition. Instruction, Col. William Ostlund stated, “This Following the competition, Army hosted a was an outstanding competition. The consistent banquet in the Cadet Mess where all three teams performance of our parachute team represents and families received an insightful talk from the the academy exceptionally well and goes to the USCC BTO, Col. Brian Reed, and where the credibility needed when seeking U.S. Army winners and awardees were announced. Special Operations Military Freefall School Firsties were thanked for their leadership (MFF) allocations for the team’s members.” and were presented German Armed Forces The Military Freefall School teaches Parachutist badges by West Point’s German and certifies U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Army liaison, Sgt. Maj. Stephen Engel, who also From the Foxhole... personnel as high-altitude military parachute serves as an officer representative to the West specialists. Point Parachute team. Coaches and staff from all This summer, Military Freefall School is three parachute teams were publicly recognized available as a Military Individual Advanced and thanked for their support. “From the Rotors of West Development (MIAD) option to cadets. Currently, three cadet members of the West Point Parachute team Point’s LUH-72A Lakota!” will attend this challenging WEST POINT, N.Y.—In addition to Teams competed in three separate categories, and exhilarating course. inspections, parades, Cadet Summer Training with the Overall Inter-Service Academy The camaraderie rehearsals and athletics, the West Point Parachute Competition winner being the between the service Parachute team hosted the fifth annual Inter- Army West Point Parachute Team. The Naval academies was noted service Academy Parachute Competition on Academy placed first in the Individual Sport as teams applauded the April 29. Accuracy category, with Army second and Air recently invigorated Naval This competition was executed on the West Force third. Navy also placed first in Team Academy intercollegiate Point Plain and included participants from the Accuracy, with Army earning second and Air team. Military Academy, the Naval Force third. Army teamwork came through in West Point Parachute Academy and the Air Force Academy parachute the four-way and six-way formation jumps. In team Cadet in Charge teams. both formations, Army placed first, Air Force Thomas Rounds said, Despite threats of bad weather, the clouds second and Navy third. “Every time I compete in parted and winds subsided enough for the West Point Parachute team Non- skydiving I am honored competition to take off without a hitch. The Commissioned Officer in Charge Ian McGlynn to wear our jumpsuit and competition was replete with outstanding was proud of his team’s performance stating, represent West Point. The performances from all academies. “Our cadets and coach have worked tirelessly Inter-Service Academy Pointer View Community May 10, 2018 9 is ready for visitors to come check out books, study, do homework FEATURED ITEM or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room. OUTSIDE THE GATES Executive Resilience and Performance Course Little Free Library Volkssport Club at West Point event Sign-Up Hazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School Join the Volkssport Club at West Point for a 5K or 10K walk There is an Executive Resilience and Performance Course and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D Saturday in Cornwall, New York. Meet at DeCicco’s Family available for West Point staff and faculty scheduled for June Alexander Place on West Point. The purpose of the LFL is to share Market, 21 Quaker Avenue, at 9 a.m. The walk is free. 19-20 at Thayer Hall’s North Auditorium, Room 144. books, bring people together and create communities of readers. The trails go through the village of Cornwall and Cornwall- The June 19 session is a four-hour class designed to train The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges on-Hudson passing residential areas, woods, the nature museum Army leaders company commanders, first sergeants and GS- numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries. and spectacular views of the river and mountains. 12 civilians and above, and familiarizing them with resilience The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read For more details, visit www.avaclubs.org/WestPoint. and performance enhancement skills. during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days The June 20 session is an eight-hour class for familiarizing a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org. Nature Museum celebrates local junior officers, NCOs and GS-11 civilians and below with community with Free Day of Play resilience and performance enhancement skills. Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for Community To sign up, navigate to the Executive Resilience EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS Day of Nature and Play from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at the Outdoor and Performance Course sign-up page at https://portal. Discovery Center, on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road, westpoint.edu/usstaff/g3/training/SitePages/Executive%20 Army Career Skills Program Cornwall, and and the Wildlife Education Center, located at 25 Resilience%20and%20Performance%20Course.aspx. The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Once on the site, click the “Add new item” button at the for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on- Hike the trails and romp in the unique nature play area, bottom of the sign-up list and fill out the four required fields the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment Grasshopper Grove, at the Outdoor Discovery Center, and come in the corresponding pop-up window. Be sure to select the skills training. see live native animals at the Wildlife Education Center. course appropriate for your needs. Once you’ve filled out all Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 Spend the day enjoying nature play, hiking, live animals, the fields, click the “Save” button at the bottom of the form days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of games and more. Enjoy the “Meet the Animals” presentations to add your name to the sign-up list. the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop. at 1-2:30 p.m. For more details, contact Sherrie Lowther, USMA G3, The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a Visitors can meet rabbits, turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders, training officer, at 845-938-5876 or email sherrie.lowther@ CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station snakes, fish, owls and crowd favorite, Edgar, the resident crow usma.edu. may be granted at the commander’s discretion. that says “hello.” Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew For more details about Community Day of Nature and Play, Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. ANNOUNCEMENTS Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Town Of Highlands West Point Youth Football/ Sunday event at the Cadet Chapel Army Personnel Testing programs Cheer Association registration The next event at the Cadet Chapel is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army The Junior Black Knights Football/Cheer Association will with Craig Williams performing. Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, be holding registration for the 2018 season from 6-8 p.m. May More recitals will be posted when information is available. SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. 30 at Roe Park in Highland Falls. Check them out on Facebook at Organ Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. For details or to register online, visit Leaguelineup.com/ Recitals. [email protected] for details or an appointment. JBK. JBK football/Cheer is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14, however, not 14 year olds in high school). Substitute teachers needed in HFFM District Army Career Tracker ‘Lunch and Learn Sessions’ All coaches are fully background checked and certified by The Highland Falls–Fort Montgomery Central School HQDA G3/5/7 is conducting virtual Army Career Tracker USA Football. District seeks substitute teachers in all content areas and grade (ACT) “Lunch and Learn Sessions” every Wednesday at 1 p.m. levels to work in the 2017-18 school year. The sessions are designed to benefit careerists in all career Cornwall-on-Hudson RiverFest New York State certification is preferred, but not mandatory. programs at all levels and grades, enabling them to better leverage The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 21st annual Applicants should have, at a minimum, a high school degree. ACT for professional development. RiverFest from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2. Applicants should have a happy, positive, nurturing Visit the CP29 page in ACT for training, education and RiverFest 2018 will be held at Donahue Park along personality and enjoy working with students. professional development opportunities at https://actnow.army. the and will feature a full day of music and Candidates will also be required to provide New York State mil. “Like” CP29’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ entertainment, children’s activities and a large craft and food fair. TEACH fingerprint clearance. Applicants should apply through ArmyCP29/. The day’s events will include live bands, river activities, food the online application system at www.olasjobs.org. stands and non profit groups and contributors. Army Education Center Vendor spaces are still available. Applications can be Disabled American Veterans golf outing College courses are offered through the Army Education downloaded from www.river-fest.com and will be accepted The fifth annual Disabled American Veterans golf outing is Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. until all spaces are filled. scheduled for June 14 at West Point Golf Course. Undergraduate classes: It starts with registration at 7 a.m and a Captain’s Choice • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- JBK Football conditioning camps Scramble at 8 a.m. Dinner and award presentation follow 0535 or email [email protected]; and The Junior Black Knights Football team will be holding immediately after the outing. All golfers are welcome. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102 conditioning camps starting June 4 and will run every Monday or email [email protected]. and Wednesday in June and July. Instrument drive Graduate studies: The camp will be held from 5-7 p.m at Ficken Field in Have instruments that you don’t use or need anymore? The • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in Highland Falls. These camps are free and open to all boys and Highland Falls Intermediate School Band program needs your public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or girls interested in playing football or cheering. help. Contact [email protected] if you email [email protected]; and You do not need to be registered to particapte at the camps. have a used instrument that you would like to donate. • University–master’s degrees in school However, registration will be available during camps to Instruments needed include flute, trumpet, clarinet, tuba, counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family participate during the season. trombone, any saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, French counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email Like JBKFOOTBALL on Facebook. horn or percussion instruments. [email protected]. 2nd Infantry Division annual reunion West Point Lending Library Employee Assistance Program The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching The West Point Community Lending Library at 126 West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at Washington Road is located on the second floor. that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family any time. WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from, members and retirees. For details about the association and its 97th annual reunion such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Sept.19-23 in Jacksonville, Florida, contact Mike Davino at biographies, etc. Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. [email protected], visit www.2ida.org/2018-reunion/ or The library is now open during business hours everyday and For details, call 845-938-1039. call 919-498-1910. 10 may 10, 2018 Pointer View

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Armed Forces 5k Trail Run/Ruck 2018 Round Pond Reservations The Armed Forces 5K Trail Run/Ruck through the wilderness Round Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible of West Point takes place May 19. personnel. Reservations can be made between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every The race start time is 8 a.m. The start and fi nish line is at the day by calling 845-938-8811. Patrick Trail. Ruck weigh-in station available, with a 35-pound FEATURED EVENT minimum. Parking is available at Stony CDC and H-Lot. Register online at westpoint.armymwr.com. For more FOR THE YOUTHS Historical walking tours with ACS details, call 845- 938-6490. Army Community Services invites all newcomers and SAC Summer Camp Registration their families to its historical walking tours on West Point. Champagne Sunday Brunch West Point School Age Center’s Summer Camp Care The ACS Historical Walks are an informative tour that The Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every registration is ongoing now. You can register your children explores the buildings, architecture, World War II leaders, Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. through militarychildcare.com. cemetery, cadet life, religion and American history as it Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present a Children in grades K-5 registered with CYS Services are relates to West Point, as well as enjoying the most impressive diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. eligible for the camp. SAC off ers summer camp care during the views of the Hudson Highlands. There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or visit months of June through September. Hours of Summer Camp The fi rst tour will be from 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday. To www.thewestpointclub.com. operations are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. register, call 845-938-4621. Now open—Bistro 603 at the West Point Club CYS Services Spring Sports Programs Check out the West Point Club’s new Bistro 603. The Bistro West Point families, as it inches closer to the beginning of the is open from 7 a.m -10 p.m. Monday through Friday. spring season, Child, Youth and School Age Services is excited JUST ANNOUNCED Breakfast is served from 7 a.m.-10 a.m., lunch is served from to announce that it’s adding a new sport. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., while Grab and Go is available all day. It is open For the fi rst time, it will off er a youth fl ag football league West Point Club’s Dinner-To-Go available fi ve nights to the public. For a complete menu, visit thewestpointclub.com. for ages 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11, with its T-ball, baseball and soccer a week For more details, call 845-938-5120. leagues. We look forward to seeing you out there. The Dinner-to-Go program runs Monday through Friday. For details, call 845-938-8896. Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify pickup time MWR Knight Runner Shuttle between 4:30–6:30 p.m. and pick up your meal at the West Point Need a ride to any FMWR facility or the AAFES Exchange? Wee Ones Open Play Group Club’s Benny Havens Lounge. Call the Knight Runner Shuttle service from 3-8 p.m. Monday- Wee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants There is a 15-minute authorized parking for dinner pickup Friday, for a minimal fee per ride. through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every in front of the club. Servings for four or six are available for a Last call for pick-up must be made before 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across nominal fee. For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub. Must be 18 or older to ride. For details, call 845-938-0140. from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn com or call 845-446-5506/5504. and make new friends. Pre-registration is not required. There’s Lunch Loop Shuttle always something fun happening at Wee Ones. West Point Bowling Center’s pizza delivery hours There is a West Point Lunch Loop Shuttle from 11 a.m.-2 For the most up-to-date details, call Family The West Point Bowling Center delivers pizza seven days p.m. Monday-Friday. The shuttle will run a continuous loop. Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ a week. The shuttle runs in the areas of the West Point Bowling Center, WestPointArmyCommunityService. • Monday-Thursday—11 a.m.-9 p.m.; West Point Club, Howard Road, DPW, Garrison headquarters, • Friday and Saturday—11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Keller Hospital and the West Point Golf Course. Wee Read • Sunday—Noon-9 p.m. A Common Access Card is required for the shuttle. Wee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old) For details, call 845-938-2140. Must be 18 and older to ride the shuttle. It is free. and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each For details, call 845-938-0140. month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field. FOR THE ADULTS FCC providers positions available now Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books Family Child Care is certifi ed in-home child care for children and reading. Pre-registration is not required. West Point Arts & Crafts Classes ages 4 weeks-12 years. FCC providers are authorized family For the most up-to-date details, call Family Try a class with West Point Arts & Crafts. Upcoming classes members that operate as independent contractors in housing Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ include: located on a military installation. FCC off ers fl exible hours. WestPointArmyCommunityService. • Today—Watercolor Workshop with Nicole, 2:30-4:30 p.m. For details, call 845-938-8528. There is a minimal fee for the classes. For details, call 845- Part Day Preschool openings 938-4812 or visit westpointartsandcrafts.com. Spaces are still available in the Stony Child Development FOR THE FAMILIES Center Tuesday and Thursday session of Part Day Preschool. Mother’s Day Brunch The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon. Join the West Point Club on Sunday for its traditional The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op The program utilizes the creative curriculum to facilitate the Mother’s Day Brunch. Seatings will be held every half hour from The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op is looking development of social, emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There is a nominal fee for this brunch. Pre-pay for for new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible skills. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP reservations, and the last day to cancel is Sunday. patrons with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, who are looking approved snack is served each day. For tickets and menu selection, visit thewestpointclub.com. to workout while having their child participate in a volunteer- For details, contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845- For more details, call 845-938-5120. facilitated childcare. In exchange for their child’s participation, 938-4458. co-op members agree to support other members and assist with West Point Summer Softball League the supervision of children during co-op hours. School Age Center’s After School Programs The MWR Sports offi ce will conduct the 2018 West Point If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS The School Age Center off ers programs with several diff erent Summer Softball League open to all USMA personnel 18 years Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969. themes and activities for kindergarten through fi fth grade. of age and older. Games will be played from 6-9 p.m. Monday- If you are interested in a before and after school program for Wednesday at the H-Lot fi elds. Horseback riding lessons your school age child, please sign up today. League play will start on May 29 through the beginning of The Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now The School Age Center also off ers hourly activities for August. Deadline for entries will be Tuesday. open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. To enter a team or for more details, email jim.mcguinness@ 5 and up. Lesson packages are available. For details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk at usma.edu or call the MWR Sports offi ce at 845-938-3066. For more details, call 845-938-3926. 845-938-8530. Pointer View may 10, 2018 11 Keller Corner KACH to provide skin cancer KACH OBU to provide Childbirth screenings Education Courses In recognition of May as Skin Cancer The KACH Obstetric Unit will provide Detection and Prevention Month, KACH Childbirth Education Courses—May/June will conduct two skin cancer screening days. 2018. Topics include, but are not limited to, The skin cancer screening days, scheduled what to expect during labor, pain control for Tuesday and May 21, are for TRICARE options, newborn care and breastfeeding. benefi ciaries only; no referral necessary. All If this is your fi rst baby and/or you are ages are welcome. due before September, this class series is for To schedule a skin cancer screening, you. Participants must be DOD benefi ciaries. during one of the two days, call the The Childbirth Education Course sessions Appointment Center at 845-938-7992 and are scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. May 23, 30 request an appointment during the designated and June 6 on the fourth fl oor classroom at screening days. KACH. To register and/or get details, contact No other skin issues will be addressed. Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 845-938-3210. No treatments will be performed. Any lesions requiring a biopsy will be scheduled into a Do you want to change your network follow-up biopsy appointment. provider? Did you know? If you would like to see a Transition of the KACH Pharmacy diff erent network provider than the one issued The Keller Army Community Hospital’s by TRICARE on your referral authorization, Pharmacy is scheduled to move from its you have the option to request a change to current location to its new, permanent location another network provider. —across the hall—on May 21. You can logon to www.humanamilitary. KACH Pharmacy anticipates limited, if com to see a directory of network providers. any, disruption in the continuity of service Please contact TRICARE East at 1-800-444- provided to our benefi ciaries. 5445 to request a change.

• Ice Cream Social: Come and join retirees (including, medical), recent veterans West Point Family Homes for an Ice Cream and dependent family members. Social from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Friday at Dragon The session is scheduled from 11:45 a.m.- Park in Stony II. 1 p.m. Wednesday at 126 Washington Road. Bring yourselves and your sweet tooth. To register, email [email protected]. WPFH will provide the ice cream and toppings. • Dream Big Kids Music: “Dream Big Come out to meet your neighbors and the Kids Music” is a unique Kids Music program staff of WPFH. which Eun Ha Chung, concert pianist/ organist, worship leader, songwriter, and a • TRICARE Benefi ts session: Join military spouse, has created. us to learn about the benefi ts and options of Join us for fun songs in many diff erent using your TRICARE Healthcare Benefi ts. languages and rhythms from 9:30-11 a.m. Information will be presented by U.S. May 18 at 126 Washington Road. Family Health Plan, A Prime Option. To register, email [email protected] This session is for active duty, military by Tuesday. MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—“Isle of Dogs,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—Closed. May 18—“Rampage,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. May 19—“A Quiet Place,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- Point.htm.) Pointer View Sports May 10, 2018 13 Softball sweeps Lafayette to get over .500 in Patriot League By Matt Tedino stolen base. How it happened—Game 2 Army Athletic Communications • McPeek extended her hitting streak to five games. • It was a scoreless game until the home half of the second. • Carrie Reilly recorded a hit for the fifth straight contest. With two outs, Riccoboni was on first and scored once Hartman The Army West Point Softball team grabbed a senior • Snelling recorded her first career triple and set a career-high ripped an RBI double into right center. After advancing to third day sweep of Lafayette May 5 at the Army Softball in runs scored with two. on a wild pitch, Hartman later scored on a Livingston RBI single Complex, and secured a spot in the Patriot League Tournament • Nena Riccoboni tallied her first hit of the season and drove to left. Livingston stole second and Swafford drove her in with for the ninth consecutive year. in a season-best two runs. an RBI single of her own to give Army a 3-0 advantage. With Boston University sweeping Colgate on Saturday and • Izzy Gates notched a season-best two RBIs. • The Black Knights tacked on an insurance run in the third. Lehigh defeating Holy Cross, Army clinched the fourth seed in • Army notched three extra-base hits. McPeek led off the inning with a double to left and found herself the Patriot League Tournament. on third following a wild pitch. Reilly was then set to hit and she The Black Knights (25-26, 9-8 Patriot League) compiled 15 GAME 2: Army 6, Lafayette 5 put a ball in play to the right side of the infield, allowing McPeek runs on 26 hits in the two games combined against the Leopards to scamper home for Army’s fourth run of the game. (7-41, 3-14 Patriot League). Army highlights and game notes • It remained a four-run advantage in favor of the Cadets until Kristen McPeek led the charge at the dish with a pair of • Army reached double-digit hits for the 10th time this season. the fifth. Lafayette put a pair of runners in scoring position with multi-hit efforts. The senior went 5-for-8 with three runs scored, • The 15 hits were the second-most by the Cadets in a single two outs and a double to left plated them both to trim Army’s an RBI and a stolen base. Four other Cadets recorded a multi-hit game this year. lead in half. performance, including Taylor Livingston, who batted 3-for-6 • Five Cadets tallied multi-hit games. • The Black Knights got a run back in the sixth. Ontiveros with two RBIs and a run scored. • McPeek recorded her fourth three-hit outing of the year singled to right, but went all the way to third after a costly and extended her hitting streak to six games. throwing error on the Lafayette right fielder. Army capitalized GAME 1: Army 9, Lafayette 1 (6 innings) • She has posted five multi-hit performances over that span. on the situation with a Livingston RBI double to left. • Reilly notched a hit for the sixth straight tilt. • Trailing 5-2 and down to their final out, the Leopards got hot Army highlights and game notes • Livingston recorded her first collegiate extra-base hit. at the plate. A solo home run cut the deficit to two, before a single • Army reached double-digit hits for the ninth time this • She drove in a career-best two runs. and two-run blast to left evened the score up at 5-5. Poirier then season. • Nine different Cadets posted a hit in the win. replaced Macey Newbary in the circle and got out of the inning. • Courtney Springman picked up her 15th career victory • The Black Knights totaled five extra-base hits. • The score was not tied for long as McPeek and Reilly led while allowing just one earned run on three hits. • Ballesteros doubled and tripled in the contest. off the bottom of the seventh with back-to-back singles, setting • The freshman fanned seven and moved past Shauna Evans • All three Army seniors tallied a hit in the game. up Ballesteros, the cleanup batter. Ballesteros took the second (USMA ‘02) for sixth in single season strikeouts with 151. • Renee Poirier came on in relief and recorded her second pitch she saw in the at-bat and roped a double into right for the • McPeek, Amelia Trotter and Ally Snelling all recorded a win of the season. game-winning hit. 16 May 10, 2018 Pointer View

With two victories over Lafayette Sunday, the Black Knights earned their first regular season crown since the 2014 season. Army wrapped up its conference slate with an 18-7 mark to finish tied for first with Navy. The Black Knights will be the No. 2 seed in the upcoming league tournament, which is set to begin Saturday. Army welcomes third seed Bucknell for the conference semifinals in a best-of-three series. The two teams will play a twin bill on Saturday followed by a single game on Sunday, if it’s necessary. Graphic by Army Athletic Communications Army Baseball claims share of regular season title By Kat Castner offensive side of the ball, Army outhit the each in the opener. McKenna drilled his third only one hit. Army Athletic Communications Leopards, 22-14, while outscoring them, 19-2. of the year. Rosoff tallied his second. • Opp fanned a career-high 10 batters during Rookie Anthony Giachin led the Black • Rosoff, White and Giachin all notched four his time on the hill. The Army West Point Baseball team earned Knights with three runs batted in. Four other hits apiece throughout the twin bill to lead the • The Army pitching staff compiled 20 its 10th Patriot League regular season title on cadet-athletes registered two RBI each. Black Knights on offense. strikeouts in the games to just six for the Sunday after sweeping a doubleheader from Jon Rosoff touched home plate a team-high • The Cadets drew 10 walks on the day to Leopards. Lafayette at Doubleday Field. four times, followed by Josh White, Drake Titus just three for the visitors. • Both teams turned two double plays Army started the day with an 11-1 seven- and Giachin with three each. • Jacob Hurtubise finished 2-for-2 on stolen throughout the twin bill. inning victory in the opener before taking an Army jumped on things early in both base attempts in the doubleheader, shifting his 8-1 win in the nightcap. contests, scoring seven runs in the opening season total to 36. Facts & figures The two victories handed the Black Knights three innings of Game 1 and six in the first three • Harry Flannery Jr., Jacob Carte and Sam • Army recorded 19 runs on 22 hits, while their first regular season crown since the 2014 frames of the nightcap. Messina each saw action in relief. Flannery Lafayette finished with two runs on 14 hits. season. Lafayette was ultimately never able to closed out the final inning of Game 1, allowing • The Leopards registered the only errors Army wrapped up its conference slate with recover. just one hit. Carte and Messina posted one and on the day, earning 10. an 18-7 mark to finish tied for first with Navy. Matt Ball and Cam Opp each added to their two innings of work in the second game. Carte • The Black Knights left 16 runners on base. The Black Knights will be the No. 2 seed in the season wins total, shifting their record to 6-2 and gave up just one walk, while Messina allowed The visitors stranded 12. upcoming league tournament, which is set to 5-2, respectively. kick off Saturday. Army welcomes third seed Bucknell for the Army highlights and game notes conference semifinals in a best-of-three series. • With the two victories on Sunday, the The two teams will play a twin bill on Saturday Black Knights reached 30 wins, which ranks tied followed by a single game on Sunday, if it’s for the sixth most all-time for a single season. Sports calendar necessary. • Army’s 18 league wins also matched a Corps Squad First pitch for both days is noon at Doubleday program record, which was first achieved during Field and all games will be carried live on the the 2012 season. Today Sunday Patriot League Network. • On the day, the Black Knights compiled TBA—Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Noon—Baseball vs. Bucknell, Patriot League The Black Knights controlled nearly the eight extra base hits, while the Leopards West Point Twilight Meet, Shea Stadium. Semifnals/Game 3 (If Necessary), Doubleday entire day receiving solid pitching and strong registered three. Field at Johnson Stadium. Saturday at-bats. • White and Martin both notched two Noon—Baseball vs. Bucknell, Patriot League **View the upcoming Army West Point Black The Black Knights used five pitchers doubles in the second game for their team- Semifnals/Games 1 and 2, Doubleday Field Knights Schedule at www.goarmywestpoint. throughout the doubleheader and the staff leading 11th of the year, respectively. at Johnson Stadium. com/calendar.aspx?vtype=list. combined to allow just two runs. On the • McKenna and Rosoff posted one triple