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Vol. 65, No. 31 Serving the community of the U.S. Military AcademY AT WEST POINT AUGUST 15, 2008 RCI demolition and relocation timeline By Emily Tower priority for on-post housing, Wagner said. Coming up with a plan wasn’t Most West Point personnel easy, but West Point Family transfer in and out during the Housing officials now know a summer, and that provides enough timeline for construction that will predictability for Wagner to feel demolish and rebuild some homes comfortable about moving each and renovate others into more Stony Lonesome I Family into modern houses, the housing project another on-post house, but he cannot director said last week. guarantee that. “It’s exciting to get going after “I don’t know how exactly the planning for a year,” Rich Wagner, housing will work out,” he said. the Balfour Beatty Communities “But (Stony Lonesome I Families) project director for West Point will get No. 1 priority to move on Family Housing, LLC, said Aug. post. I believe we will have enough 8. housing because of the summer Over the next eight years, move next year, but I can’t promise various levels of construction a house.” Jefferson Hall opens Wednesday will turn 961 on-post homes into West Point leadership and leaders The new six-story Jefferson Hall Library and Learning Center opens Wednesday with a brief 824 new or refurbished homes, from Balfour Beatty Communities informal ceremony at 8:30 a.m. open to the West Point community with tours to follow. The according to information provided -- who together form West Point formal dedication takes place Sept. 24. Along with the Cadet Library, the 148,000-square- by Garrison Commander Col. Family Housing, LLC, which is foot Jefferson Hall also will be home to the Center for Enhanced Performance and Center Dan Bruno at a newcomers brief handling all of the home construction for Teaching Excellence. The first new academic building in Central Area since 1972, the Aug. 6. -- are concerned about the number building has 10 group study areas and seating for up to 800 patrons at any given time. A major portion of the plan is of homes on post and already have Wireless connectivity will give the cadets access to information services and reference demolishing the homes in the Stony gone to the Department of Defense librarians anywhere in the building. Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV Lonesome I neighborhood and to ask for more houses. rebuilding homes there, Wagner The DOD does a housing market said. analysis for each post to determine Demolition of 80 units what kind of housing is available in Force protection for is expected to begin late next communities neighboring the post, summer, Wagner said. Homes in Wagner said. The DOD determined Monday’s Marchback the Duportail Place, Knox Place, the area around West Point supported Machin Place, McDougall Place, enough Families to require only 628 By Joe Senger traffic will be stopped from the ski Sherburne Place and Von Steuben homes on post. Directorate of Plans, slope parking lot to Washington Place courts are scheduled to be That was not acceptable to post Training, Mobilization and Gate while they enter Washington knocked down first. leadership, who presented a case to Security Gate. Once the Regiment enters Demolition of about 110 homes the DOD to raise that number. the installation, Washington in the remaining courts is scheduled “We felt (lowering the number of The CBT Regiment conducts Road traffic will be shut down to begin in the summer of 2010, homes to 628) would be catastrophic,” its annual Marchback from Camp by Military Police until they have Wagner said. Wagner said, also referring to Bruno Buckner to West Point Monday. turned onto Jefferson Road in front Those who live in the and Superintendent Lt. Gen. Buster West Point personnel using Route of the Superintendent’s quarters at neighborhood and will have to Hagenbeck. 293 will experience delays from approximately noon. move by next summer already The DOD eventually agreed and approximately 8:45-9:45 a.m. All West Point personnel have been notified, and all Families raised the number of houses allowed from the Round Pond entrance should use alternate routes on the forced to move will have their to 824. to the 9W intersection. Everyone installation to keep Washington moving expenses paid, Wagner Though that figure is higher is encouraged to take alternate Road traffic free during the said. than the first number of new and routes. movement on the installation. To minimize inconvenience, refurbished homes allowed by the At 11:20 a.m., the New Cadets Agencies expecting deliveries Families who live in Stony DOD, it still is 137 fewer than will step off from the West Point during this time frame should make Lonesome I and have to move the amount standing right now. ski slope for the final leg of the other arrangements. because their current home is set Plus, because there is no space marchback. Personnel on Route Direct any questions to Joe 218 will experience delays as to be torn down will be given top See RCI, page 3 Senger at 938-8859. See TANZANIA, page 6 2 August 15, 2008 uniform and dress code policy change New “Beat” of the week greetings compiled by Kathy eastwood cadets present. on and off duty on and off the By Spc. Vincent fusco the coming sports events for the ACUs also will be worn in installation by permanent party Pao year. The U.S. Military Academy support of Army athletics during at West Point, but not cadets. The The new greeting cycle will Policy Memorandum on Uniform Army-Navy Week and Army- IPFU is not authorized for wear at In an announcement made by start Monday and end Sunday and and Dress codes for Military Air Force Week. When the the Post Exchange, Commissary, Col. Mark J. McKearn, U.S. Corps will be based on the biggest game Personnel has been updated and Superintendent approves the wear West Point Club or Hotel Thayer. of Cadets Brigade Tactical Offi cer, or event of the week. Each “beat” supersedes USMA PM 16-07. of ACUs by the Corps, Major Wearing the IPFU with a new changing “Beat of the Week” will be posted on the USCC Web Highlights of the policy, dated Activity Directorates may, at reflective belt worn at reverse greeting has been established. page, in the Army Excellence July 18, include: their discretion, follow suit. Other port arms (right shoulder to left While the traditional “Beat News Letter and potentially other The duty uniform for military exceptions must be approved at the hip) is mandatory for all military Navy” greeting remains an option, publications/Web pages. personnel at West Point is Class B general offi cer level, and this will personnel conducting physical greetings should be different each Options with the reply include Monday-Thursday, Saturday and not be delegated. training Monday through Friday week based on the upcoming major “Beat Temple,” “Beat ‘em,” “Go Sunday during the academic year. Spirit buttons appropriate to the from the hours of 5:30 a.m. to the sporting contest. Army,” “Hooah” and “Beat Navy,” The duty uniform on Friday event, the public image of Army end of the U.S. Corps of Cadets In preparation for the upcoming which is still optional. A cadet or during the academic year and offi cers and in good taste may be breakfast formation or 7 a.m., Aug. 29 Army football game subordinate should initiate each for summer training is the Army worn on the military uniform from whichever is later on the level of against Temple University, the greeting with either the weekly Combat Uniform. During academy- Wednesday until return-to-quarters the Plain between Thayer Gate offi cial greeting until then is, “Beat greeting or “Beat Navy.” The latter declared severe weather (Code Red after a varsity football game, when and the Catholic Chapel. The Temple!” is always an accepted greeting as it or White), military instructors and supporting other Army teams and refl ective belt must also be worn The Spirit Staff is developing a cites the apex of West Point’s inter/ staff will be in ACUs and civilian at other designated times such as during inclement weather and schedule of greetings based upon intra-military competition. instructors will wear appropriate Army-Navy Week. The button, periods of limited visibility. The attire as identifi ed in the Faculty when worn, will be placed on the IPFU is required in the Arvin Cadet Manual. front left side of the shirt, jacket Physical Development Center at Because of the lack of ACU or sweater. all times. issue equipment items, battle dress The Class B Uniform is required Shirts must be worn while uniform and olive drab equipment for wear when attending reviews on outdoors including when working as well as rain gear are authorized the Plain in an offi cial capacity and or exercising. Exceptions to this are for wear with the ACU until further when attending varsity football swimming and sunbathing. notice. games in Michie Stadium in an Undergarments must not be Class-As are required for wear official capacity. The inclement worn as outer garments on post. in the Superintendent’s Review weather attire will be coordinated Clothing with inappropriate slogans Box on the Plain (unless otherwise and announced by 3:30 p.m. on the or pictures or excessively dirty or directed by the Superintendent); day prior to a home varsity football torn garments will not be worn in in the Superintendent’s Loge at game. public on post. Michie Stadium; when attending The Improved Physical Fitness Alumni and Graduation Week Uniform, otherwise know as PT Reviews and evening lectures with uniforms, is authorized for wear The members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program are Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto (Garrison), Dan Toohey (Victim Advocate), Maj. Maria Burger (USCC), Maj. Kim Kawamoto (ODIA) and Maj. Elizabeth Sicoletti (Dean). Community members can e-mail McMahon at [email protected] for advice or to offer any recommendations on the program here. Cadets also can call the sexual assault support helpline at (845) 591-7215. West Point Soldiers and civilians needing assistance can call (845) 938-3369.

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Staff Writer, 938-8825 SolutioN, see page 15 Poughkeepsie Journal. Local and National News August 15, 2008 3 Compensation panel recommends Tricare changes Voting By Jim Garamone said. “The … higher-value plans per individual, $460 per Family.” Medicare system,” Eakle said, Assistance American Forces Press should have higher premiums In 1995, servicemembers paid adding that this should bring the For 2008 voting Service associated with them.” 27 percent of their health care system into a semblance of parity. The panel believes fees need cost. Today that share is less than “In addition, we believe that assistance questions, The Quadrennial Review to be fair to all retired military 12 percent. the under-65 retirees … who elect call the West Point of Military Compensation members, Eakle said. “They ought Over-65 military retirees -- to use Tricare Standard and Extra Voting Assistance recommended fee changes to to reflect how much income an those using the “Tricare for Life” need to pay a small fee for that,” she N C O I C , S g t . 1 s t Tricare, the military’s health care individual has, so that if they make program -- have been paying the said. “And we would suggest to the Class Harold Lang at system. more money and are therefore Medicare Part B program fee of 25 department that that fee be set at 15 These would mostly affect better able to pay for a system, they percent, but this is due to the rise. percent of the Medicare Part B. We 938-8450. retirees and will not affect active- should do so,” she said. “Essentially what this says to think the Family rate should be set F o r a d d i t i o n a l duty servicemembers or their One problem is the fee structure you is that we are asking our older at double the individual rate and information about dependents, retired Air Force Brig. for Tricare has not changed in retirees, who are in fact the least that the premium increase needs to a b s e n t e e vo t i n g , Gen. Jan D. “Denny” Eakle, the 13 years. “When Tricare started likely to hold jobs and therefore be phased in over four years.” you can also go to director of the study, said in a out in 1995, military members, have the lowest incomes, to pay Other recommendations include the Federal Voting Pentagon briefing Aug. 5. retirees were charged $230 per the most for their system,” Eakle using the Medicare deductible “Retiree fees ought to relate to individual, $460 per Family,” she said. rate -- $135 per person in 2008 Assistance Program how much the plan is worth,” she said. “Today, they’re charged $230 But Tricare for Life is a much -- for Tricare. The panel also Web site at www. more generous program than Tricare recommended to the department fvap.gov. Prime. “We believe we need to get that all co-pays and co-insurance QUICK NEWS NOTE some parity between our older and for any preventative service be The U.S. Army Garrison, Yongsan, South Korea, renamed our younger retirees,” Eakle said. provided at no cost to all members the Army Hospital there in honor of Col. Brian D. Allgood The panel wants to redress some and retirees who have access to of this imbalance. “We believe that Tricare. in recognition of his outstanding service and significant AUGUST changes (as of 08/13) the under-65 retirees should begin The final panel recommendation contributions to the Army Medical Department and the U.S. C FUND + 1.78 percent Army. Allgood, USMA ‘82, was the commander of Keller paying 40 percent of the Medicare to DOD is to establish an open Part B premium using the same enrollment period for Tricare, I FUND - 0.23 percent Army Community Hospital and the USMA surgeon from S FUND + 0.82 percent 2002-04. fee structure that is laid on by the Eakle said. RCI, con’t from page 1 to build new homes on post and project is expected to cost $207 then move Families into those as million. they are finished before tearing As of Aug. 1, Basic Allowance down old homes, there will be for Housing dollars go to West some inconvenience until the Point Family Housing, LLC to construction is complete. act basically as rent to pay for Because of the housing priority construction, maintenance and given to Families already living overhead. on post, Wagner said incoming Part of the BAH dollars pay off personnel will experience the most the debt, some pays for overhead hardship. and maintenance, some go into “The inbounds will be the ones investments and some go to a to suffer,” he said. “small fee agreed to by the Army,” But, the faster the construction Wagner said. About $25 million takes place, the cheaper the end in BAH is collected for on-post result will be, Wagner said. The housing on West Point each year. 4 August 15, 2008 Local and National News MOU ensures troops get access to airports Knowlton, 49th Supe, passes By Jim Garamone location at the airport. The Marines allows the troops to get off the Compiled by Kathy Eastwood Westmoreland as well as serving American Forces Press were allowed to deplane and stretch airplane and use the facilities in the as assistant division commander Service their legs, but were not allowed to airport, if the stop is going to be for General William A. Knowlton, for the 9th Infantry Division in enter terminal areas, where some more than one hour. It’s so they can class of January 1943 and the 49th Vietnam. The Defense Department, had arranged to meet with Family be treated with respect.” Superintendent of U.S. Military Knowlton became the 49th the Transportation Security members. The memo lists what troop Academy, died Sunday of natural Superintendent of the U.S. Military Administration and the Federal “The MOU is an agreement commanders must do to ensure causes at the age of 88 in Arlington, Academy March 23, 1970, and Aviation Administration have signed that standardizes policies (and) security needs are met. Included Va. served for four years. a memorandum of understanding improves communication, and it is posting weapons monitors at Knowlton was commissioned in In 1974, Knowlton became the that will give servicemembers standardizes procedures so that all aircraft exits at commercial the cavalry and attached to the 7th Chief of Staff of the United States access to commercial airports as security requirements are met at gates. It also includes monitoring Armored Division in World War II, European Command and was they are transiting to and from airports,” Air Force Lt. Col. Mike all ground support personnel earning a Silver Star after leading a promoted to general in 1976, when combat zones. Holmes, assistant for transportation performing catering, cleaning and gun assault platoon in France. he took command of Allied Land The memo covers all members policy at the Pentagon, said. maintenance services during the After the war, Knowlton was Forces Southeast Europe. of the armed forces, DOD civilians The memo ensures that all parties stops. assigned to West Point in the He completed his distinguished and contractor personnel and is a understand their requirements as TSA officials will work with Department of Social Sciences as Army career as a representative on response to an October incident at servicemembers redeploy from DOD personnel in training armed an associate professor. He next NATO’s Military Committee in the Oakland International Airport. combat zones and that weapons forces personnel to ensure they commanded a battalion of the 3rd U.S. and retired in 1980. A chartered aircraft carrying are not introduced into commercial understand the security needs of Armored Cavalry Regiment. During his career, Knowlton about 200 Marines from Iraq back terminals. various airports. After serving as a military received three Silver Stars, the to their home station in Hawaii “This makes sure the weapons The FAA will inform all attaché in Tunis, his next assignment Bronze Star, 10 Air Medals and the landed for fuel and food. Citing on board the aircraft are secure while appropriate personnel in the air was in the office of the United Distinguished Flying Cross. He was security concerns, airport officials they are parked at a commercial traffic and airport communities of States Army Chief of Staff at the presented with the Distinguished shunted the plane to a remote gate,” Holmes said. “The MOU the procedures. Pentagon. Graduate Award by the West Point He deployed to Vietnam twice Association of Graduates at West and oversaw Civil Operation Point in May 2004. and Revolutionary Development Burial will be at Arlington German Support for Gen. William Cemetery in November. Cultural AIAD

Behavioral Sciences and Leadership majors Cows Marck Kratochovil and Leslie Willey (right) and Firsties Kelly McKeon (left) and Evelyn Zhang stand atop the Zugspitze (the highest mountain in Germany), and enjoy the spectacular view with BS&L instructor Morten Ender, Ph.D. (far right). The three-week German Cultural Advanced Individual Academic Development trip from June 30-July 20 included visits to Heidelberg, Munich, Dachau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Berlin, Bremen and Bremerhaven. Ph o t o p r o v i d e d August 15, 2008 5 Community Features and Photos Cadets train in Modern Army Combatives Program Story and photos by One such clinch is the bear-hug Kathy Eastwood clinch where the student’s arms are wrapped around the opponent’s Members of the U.S. Corps chest or mid-section. The hands are of Cadets’ staff organized a locked to pin the opponent’s arms Military Individual Advanced to his chest. Development course for firsties, The MACP began in 1995 cows and yearlings in Level 1 and 2 with the 75th Ranger Regiment Combatives July 29 through today, at Fort Benning, Ga. Matt Larsen, using trainers from the Modern a former squad leader in the 2nd Army Combative Program. battalion and now the director The MACP is a mixture of of the Modern Army Combative wrestling, martial arts and boxing. Program brought a Brazilian jiu- The training was conducted by jitsu style of combative fighting to instructors from the Fort Campbell, Army training, according to www. Ky., area and the Clarksville Mixed army.mil. Martial Arts Academy in Nashville, Larsen rewrote the field manual Tenn., at the Arvin Cadet Physical in combative training when he Development Center. transferred to the 11th Infantry “The concept behind the Regiment and was charged to training is to train Soldiers how design a train-the-trainer course to close the distance with the for Soldiers. enemy and to subdue him until “In Level 1, the cadets spend another Soldier arrives to help,” one week training in about 18 John Renken, a master trainer in the Army combatives program, talks to the combative cadet said Master Sgt. Chris DuBois, maneuvers in clinches and take class about protecting themselves from head injuries. USCC Drill and Ceremony NCOIC downs,” said John Renken, master instructor, said. weapons,” DuBois said. “They Renken said. and combative instructor. “Level trainer in the Army Combatives These combative courses include should know the Level 1 skills like Barry Braden, a civilian 1 trains Soldiers to ‘achieve the program. “Level 2 is two weeks fundamental combative skills, they know the four fundamentals instructor at the Clarksville Mixed clinch’ by engaging the instructor, of training where the students which focuses on instruction in of marksmanship. It breeds Martial Arts Academy, also was who is wearing boxing gloves and reinforce what they have learned grappling maneuvers; fundamentals aggressiveness to close with the impressed with the cadets in the punching until the student achieves in Level 1 and train in advanced of combatives, which is a 19-lesson enemy and take them out of the program. a clinch.” grappling techniques.” course taken by female cadets fight.” “This is the best group I have Although this training was a during their plebe year, focusing on DuBois said he and others in the ever worked with, especially the MIAD and a concentrated course, hand-to-hand combat; boxing for Army have used these techniques in girls,” he said. “Normally we have the Department of Physical male plebes; advanced combatives combat with great effectiveness. to walk them through it, but the Education teaches combatives skills, which focuses on fighting in “As future leaders, these cadets girls just smiled at us when they classes, which are graduation the clinch, takedowns and grappling need this skill to stay up to speed got hit.” requirements, John Shireman, DPE maneuvers; and combat application, with the training going on in the rest Yearling Regina Woronowicz a 19-lesson gender-integrated of the Army,” he added. enjoyed the training and took it all course taken by firsties, which The cadets, especially the in stride. focuses on grappling maneuvers female cadets, impressed all of the “I am glad I got to take this and clinch fighting. instructors in the classes with their class as I really enjoyed it,” she “I think combative training willingness to fight. said. “You just go through it. If you should be a basic skill for Soldiers, “I have never seen females get hit you get hit. You can’t think just like qualifying with their fight as hard as these cadets did,” about it.” Cadets practice combative moves in the Modern Army Combative Program Aug 4. 6 August 15, 2008 Community Features and Photos AIAD cultural escape to Tanzania Story and photos submitted policies to assuage the issues by Dept. of Geography and inherent with rapid urbanization. Environmental Engineering To get their perspective and to better understand their resource constraints Cadets majoring in Human … is priceless.” and Environmental Geography The cadets visited Zanzibar’s participated in a three-week spice plantations, slave markets and Academic Individual Advanced coastal reefs. Development July 5-25 to study the Firstie Matthew Hickey was cultural and physical landscapes of most interested in the history and Tanzania. geography of the East African slave The cadets and officer-in- and spice trades. charge Maj. James Chastain “I did not know the full extent traveled more than 2,000 miles of Arab-Persian influences on the through East Africa studying slave trade,” Hickey said. “Zanzibar topics ranging from Swahili served as a focal point for the trade culture to the tectonic processes of goods and services between Asia in the East African Rift Valley. and Africa.” Their journey started and ended in The cadets traveled from Dar es Salaam, the former capital Zanzibar to Western Tanzania, of Tanzania. where the trip focused on the human Dar es Salaam was established and physical geography, including in the 19th century. The city was living in a Maasi village. named by Sultan Seyyid Majid “I have read about the pastoral of Zanzibar and means “Abode lifestyles of the Maasi for years. of Peace.” To actually live in a Maasi village The cadets studied Dar’s and participate in village life was Firstie Bill Leahy plays soccer with Maasi Villagers in Tanzania. municipal governance structures an incredible opportunity,” said Crater and on the inhospitable virus,” Leahy said. “They have so of Africa,” Chastain said. “They and urban issues. Environmental Geography major Serengeti Plain,” Carstensen little and live such a hardscrabble were able to meet members of Central to their study was the Firstie William Leahy about his said. “I would never completely life. You can only understand the 12 different tribes in Tanzania rapid urbanization Dar es Salaam time in the village. “We learned understand the complexity of these ramifications of the AIDS epidemic (there are more than 100 tribes) is experiencing and the self-help Maasi hunting techniques and soccer ecosystems and the processes that in Africa if you visit places like this and experience their lifestyles up housing growing on the city’s skills in the same day. They were created them, if I had not seen and orphanage.” close. periphery. amazing people living in a tough experienced it.” Chastain said the opportunity to “I do not think the cadets will “Africa has the highest rates environment.” Leahy’s favorite experience see different cultures in Africa was ever forget this trip or the people of urbanization in the world. The cadets also studied the flora, was visiting an AIDS orphanage in “eye opening” for those who went they met. And, just as importantly, More and more African issues fauna and natural landscapes in a small village near Lake Victoria, on the trip. I do not think the Tanzanians will be tied up in urban places,” Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti the source of the Nile River, where “I think it was eye opening for will forget this special group of said Cow Matthew Carstensen. “It plain. he learned about the difficulties cadets to see the cultural diversity Americans,” he said. was a privilege to meet with Dar es “We saw the ‘Big Five’ -- lions, of growing up in a Sub-Saharan Salaam’s urban planning council elephants, rhinos, buffalos and African orphanage. and Tanzania’s Minister for the leopards. We saw these animals in “These children were abandoned Environment. These are the leaders one of the most interesting of places due to their parents dying of HIV/ who are planning and designing -- the caldera known as Ngorongoro AIDS and many of the kids have the

Firsties Bill Leahy and Matt Hickey (right) hold spears and learn hunting skills from Maasi Warriors in Tanzania. Community Features and Photos August 15, 2008 7 Protect yourself against unforeseen damages to your home Compiled by Kathy Eastwood policy that covers anything over does not cover a tenant’s personal inexpensive way to protect personal numbers and take photographs or $20,000.” property. property in case of an emergency videos of every room and keep In May, a few community Many people who rent tend not According to an article on or disaster. them in a safe fireproof box or safe members at West Point lost much to think about obtaining renter’s insurancejournal.com, standard Rates are roughly $10-$20 deposit box at a bank. of their personal property because insurance because they may believe rental policy coverage includes per month depending on the Be sure to inform the agent of a fire in their quarters, raising their property isn’t worth that much damage from fire or lightning, deductable. of any valuable belongings, such a question about rental/personal or that the landlord’s insurance will explosions, vandalism, theft and Some liability protection is as jewelry, furs, collectibles or property insurance. cover them. windstorms. generally standard in renter’s electronics. Housing at West Point was When one buys a home, Flood and earthquakes are insurance policies and will protect These may require additional transferred under the Army’s homeowner’s insurance to protect not covered under most renters’ tenants in case someone is hurt in a coverage or a rider. Residential Communities Initiative the house against damages caused insurance. If a tenant lives in tenant’s home up to the maximum Tenants have options when to Balfour Beatty Communities by weather, fire and a variety of an area at risk for this type of amount of insurance coverage that purchasing insurance: Aug. 1 and they provide rental other events is required by the damage, a separate policy or rider the tenant purchases. • Insurance that covers the actual insurance at no additional cost to mortgage company, so the issue to the renters insurance should be Liability insurance also will cash value of the items lost, which the tenant. does not arise. purchased. cover the tenant in the event of covers the value of the property at “We give the tenant a policy What people should understand Renters insurance also will a lawsuit from a guest’s injury the time of the damage that covers up to $20,000 of the is that renters face the same risks cover the tenant if the apartment sustained in an accident in the • Replacement cost insurance, tenant’s personal property with a that homeowners face and need to becomes uninhabitable because of tenant’s home. which will cover what it will cost $250 deductable per event,” said be prepared. damage, but this coverage may be According to most insurers, to replace the items. Shari Roosa, Community Manager In most cases, the landlord’s limited to a percentage of the total tenants purchasing renters insurance Whichever option is chosen, for Balfour Beatty. “We suggest insurance will cover property value of the policy. should take inventory of personal insurance on proprty is a sound that tenants take out an additional damage to the building, but it Renters insurance is an belongings, make a list of any serial fiscal decision. 8 August 15, 2008 Community Features and Photos Cadets bask in their once- Historical AIAD: in-a-lifetime trip to Israel Story and photos by to Arab groups (Palestinian, Dept. of Geography and Druze). Environmental Engineering Through their interaction and immersion with these groups, As a perennial favorite among the cadets were better able to cadets, Maj. James Chastain led understand the intricacies of Israel’s 15 cadets -- six firsties, one cow domestic human geography and and eight yearlings -- from the international situation. Department of Geography and “I did not understand the Environmental Engineering on competing groups in Israeli society,” the18-day Academic Individual said Geospatial Information Advanced Development to Systems major Firstie Neal Trump Israel, delving into the complex on the cultural diversity of Israel. geopolitical environment of the “I have a new appreciation for the country, from May 31-June 17. diversity in what I thought was a More than 100 cadets requested mostly homogenous state.” this AIAD, but only 15 were The cadets arrived at Tel Aviv’s accepted. Chastain worked with Ben Gurion International Airport the Jewish Institute for National and were taken by bus to Jerusalem, Security Affairs to plan and resource meeting with other service academy cadet travel throughout Israel. students from Navy and Air Force In the course of their journey, before receiving a briefing from an the cadets were able to learn and Israeli Defense Force spokesman. experience the cultural and political The students also reviewed force landscapes of Jerusalem, Masada, protection measures with their the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, Officers-In-Charge in preparation the Golan Heights-Syrian border, for the next two weeks of travel. the West Bank, Haifa, Eilat and In Jerusalem, the cadets toured the Red Sea, the Negev Desert and the Jewish Quarter of the Old City, Tel Aviv. visiting Hurva Square, the Cardo, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering cadets pose in front of the old city of They were exposed to Israel’s the Herodian Mansions and the Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. significant human diversity Kotel (Western or Wailing Wall of Quarter of the Old City, visiting and Muslim Quarter was off limits to the Israeli security fences installed from different Jewish identities the Temple Mount). discussing the Via Dolorosa and the Department of Defense personnel, near Bethlehem. (Sephardim/Mizrahim, Ashkenazi) They also went to the Christian Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The but the golden dome of the Al-Aqsa During the evenings, lectures Mosque was clearly visible over the from Dr. Paul Liptz of Tel Aviv Temple Mount. University and Dr. Rueven Hazan Additionally, the cadets studied See ISRAEL on page 9

Yearling Tyler Bambrick (below)` learns to use an Israeli Missle. Community Features and Photos August 15, 2008 9 ISRAEL, con’t. from page 8 of Hebrew University about Israel’s The trip ended in Tel Aviv, domestic security situation and the where a few days were spent evolving peace process between learning the city’s role in Israel’s Israel and Palestine led to rousing urban hierarchy before flying back discussions, as did the lectures and to the United States. seminars focusing on the Israeli “We had an opportunity of a military campaigns, the Zionist lifetime. We just studied one of the movement and the Holocaust. most important places in the world, Human Geography major one that I read about almost every Firstie Megan McIntosh was day,” said Yearling Dustin Yates, visibly moved by her experiences describing his overall experience. Firstie Stephanie Xie learns in the Old City. “I will never forget my experiences combatives from an Israeli “To walk by all of the history in Jerusalem, the Golan Heights commando. and significance of this place … I and with the Israeli military. I feel very humbled by Jerusalem’s have a new understanding of the importance to so many different geopolitics of the Middle East peoples’ faiths,” McIntosh said. and the cultural diversity within After Jerusalem, the cadets Israel.” visited the Sea of Galilee, viewed an ancient synagogue at Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes and spent several nights working on a kibbutz. Their next stop included a few days near the Golan Heights, engaging in a military staff-ride highlighting the tank battles of the 1967 Six-Day War and learning the significant role the Golan Heights has in the Syrian-Israeli peace process. Commenting on the 1967 Israeli military campaign, Human Geography major Firstie Derek Debruhl said, “Their use of the terrain in regards to their equipment and organization was impeccable. Reading about this war is interesting, to walk the terrain and experience the battlefield is incredible. I have a much better understanding of the Six-Day War.” The group then traveled to Haifa on the Mediterranean coast, visiting the Bahai Gardens and Temple, the holiest site of the Bahai religion on Mount Carmel. They also visited the crusader city of Acre (Akko) - designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, the Ottoman ruins around the city and the nearby famous British mandate prison. After the group left Haifa, it visited various Israeli Defense Forces military installations in the Negev Desert and the Red Sea Coast, the IDF Air Force cadet training center, the IDF Infantry training center and an Israeli Naval Base on the Red Sea. During each of these visits the USMA cadets engaged in discussions with Israeli cadets and officers about military ethics, leadership and doctrine. 10 August 15, 2008 Community Features and Photos -- CLDT August 15, 2008 11

((InsetInset photo)photo) A ssquadquad ooff ffirstirst cclasslass ccadetsadets ppreparerepare ttoo eenternter a ttentent iinn a ssimulatedimulated IIraqiraqi vvillageillage dduringuring a ccordonordon aandnd ssearchearch mmissionission TTuesdayuesday aatt tthehe CCLDTLDT NNBCBC ttrainingraining aarearea iinn CCadetadet LLeadereader DDevelopmentevelopment TTraining.raining. PPilotilot progamprogam enhancesenhances cadetscadets leadershipleadership skillsskills Firstie Nathan Larsen, Company A-3, meets with a role playing Iraqi village elder during a cordon and search mission Tuesday at the NBC training area in Cadet Leader Development Training. Larsen played the role of platoon leader for the mission and, along with the other first-class cadets, also played the roles of squad leader and company commander during CLDT. Story and photos by into battle.” very well.” information from the AARs, next Spc. Vincent Fusco The new training was added The training seeks to develop year’s training will focus more on PAO to the cadet curriculum starting four core competencies: clarity, platoon-level operations, as nearly with this year’s yearlings: their communication, grace under all cadets will be assigned platoons As the fi rst run of Cadet Leader instruction at Camp Buckner was pressure and teamwork. This is after they are commissioned. Development Training draws to cut from seven weeks to four, and done while the cadets experience “There’s definitely been a a close this week, the cadets and the three weeks taken out, in effect, the kind of stress they can anticipate gradual improvement throughout instructors will refl ect on the goals will be added back in their last year in the operational Army. In the the training,” Minami said. “Every accomplished and improvements as CLDT. safety of the CLDT environment, mission keeps getting better.” that will shape next year’s lessons The three-week time period they learn how to work with it. Dennis and Minami see the in this fast-paced, high-stress after Buckner can be fi lled now “I think that this puts us in training as an invaluable, practical leadership development course. with other training such as Airborne stressful situations as emerging teaching tool that prepares the The pilot program worked to or Air Assault School, or the Drill leaders,” Dennis said. cadets to think, plan and act as if develop leadership abilities in the Cadet Leader Program. In their yearling year of fi eld they were already platoon leaders fi eld for 300 fi rst-class cadets. It “You have lots of cadets going training, the cadets only had to in a combat zone. was their first time back in the (to other schools) this year,” assume everyone was prepared “The quality of the training fi eld since the beginning of their Minami said. “In the past, that with the right equipment. During now is better than what (my yearling year. wasn’t possible.” CLDT, they learned the importance class) received before deploying,” The difference is that as During CLDT, the cadets assume of having their subordinate leaders Minami said. “These cadets are yearlings, the cadets learned basic the roles of squad, platoon and check to make sure everything and better prepared to lead Soldiers Soldier skills. In CLDT, they learn company leadership over the course everyone is ready for what can than we were.” how to function as leaders. of six missions: combat outpost, happen. Those attending CLDT this year “We’re now learning through mounted patrol, military operations As cadets move through the will receive credit for Cadet Troop the mission what leadership style on urban terrain (MOUT) attack, ranks, they learned how to adapt Leadership Training. The training is we will use,” said Firstie Joseph search and attack, platoon attack, their leadership skills to the not expected to replace CTLT. Dennis, Company B-3. “I’ve been and cordon and search. To add to mission. Next year, CLDT will include a squad leader, a platoon leader, and the realism of working with local “Whatever you do as a squad 600 fi rsties. In 2010, CLDT will now I’m a company commander.” civilians and nation-building in the leader, you adapt it to use as a be taught to all the first class Maj. Nathan Minami, an Global War on Terrorism, actual platoon leader,” Dennis said. “It’s cadets in two different iterations instructor in the Department of Arabic translators and role players still the same basic idea.” to accommodate cadet cadre on Systems Engineering and USMA were also on-site working with the The pilot program gives Beast detail. Class of 1997 graduate, said cadets. instructors a base to work from and The training will end on CLDT “gives them a common “The (Department of Military plan how to improve the training Saturday and the runback from capstone military experience and Instruction) did an awesome job,” after each after-action review. Camp Buckner takes place (prepares them) to lead warriors Minami said. “They planned it Minami anticipates that, based on Sunday. Firstie Mike Marano, Company B-1, treats a wounded Iraqi role player Tuesday during a cordon and search mission at the NBC training area in Cadet Leader Development Training. 12 August 15, 2008 Community Leisure School lunch program policies School Bus Stop Corrections Stony II – Bus Stops at Bus Shelters Submitted by West Point at the principal’s office in each review applications and determine Students will ONLY be picked up at bus shelters. Schools school. Applications may be eligibility. submitted any time during the If a parent is dissatisfied with the Elementary School Route 4 West Point Schools announces school year to the Child Nutrition ruling of the designated official, he/ (8:15 a.m.) Radiere Loop Bus Shelter (Front) a free and reduced price meal Director. she may make a request either orally (8:16 a.m.) Radiere Loop Bus Shelter (Rear) policy for all area school children. The information provided on or in writing for a hearing to appeal (8:18 a.m.) Heath Loop Bus Shelter (Rear) Local school officials have adopted the application is confidential the decision. The Superintendent, (8:19 a.m.) Heath Loop Bus Shelter (Front) the Family eligibility criteria in and will be used for determining Dr. Bruce Jeter, whose address is Elementary School Route 5 the table below to assist them in eligibility. 705 A Barry Road, West Point, NY (8:10 a.m.) Patterson Loop Bus Shelter (Rear) determining eligibility. The names and eligibility 10996, has been designated as the (8:11 a.m.) Patterson Loop Bus Shelter (Front) Food Stamp/TANF/FDPIR status of participants may also be Hearing Official. Middle School Route 2 Households: Households that used for the allocation of funds to Hearing procedures are outlined (7:24 a.m.) Patterson Loop Bus Shelter Entrance currently include children who federal education programs such in the policy. However, before (7:25 a.m.) Radiere Loop Bus Shelter Entrance receive Food Stamps or Aid to as Title l and National Assessment initiating the hearing procedure, the Middle School Route 4 Dependent Children, Temporary of Educational Progress, state parent or School Food Authority (7:29 a.m.) Heath Loop Bus Shelter (Rear) Assistance to Needy Families or health or state education programs, may request a conference to provide (7:30 a.m.) Heath Loop Bus Shelter (Front) the Food Distribution Program on provided the state agency or local an opportunity for the parent and Indian Reservations must complete education agency administers the official to discuss the situation, an application listing the child’s programs, and for federal, state present information and obtain an name, a food stamp, TANF or or local means-tested nutrition explanation of the data submitted FDPIR number, and the signature programs with eligibility standards in the application or the decisions of an adult household member, or comparable to the NSLP. rendered. provide a Direct Certification letter Eligibility information may also The request for a conference from the NYS Office of Temporary be released to programs authorized shall not in any way prejudice and Disability Assistance. under the National School Lunch or or diminish the right to a fair Children in the household with the Child Nutrition Act. hearing. the same case number may be The release of information to any Only complete applications Black & Gold awardees included on the same application. program or entity not specifically can be approved. This includes Separate applications are required authorized by the NSLA will complete and accurate information The Black and Gold Awardees for the month of August for children in the same household require a written consent statement regarding the Food Stamp, TANF were honored Aug. 7. They are -- front row (left to right): with different case numbers. from the parent or guardian. The or FDPIR number; the names of Wendy Demas, Kellie Biehl, Linda Davis, Melody Nuckowski, If the Family does not list a food school district does, however, have all household members; the social Andrew Manous, Olivia Manous, Stephanie Manous and stamp, TANF or FDPIR number the right to verify at any time during security number of the person who Edward Sutherland. Back row: Garrison Commander Col. Dan for all children for whom they the school year the information on signs the form or an indication Bruno, John Blanc, Kristen Manous, Abby Manous and Col. are applying, then the application the application. that the adult does not have one; Daniel Ragsdale. Nuckowski was named the Volunteer of the must contain all the information as If a parent does not give the and the amount and source of Month. An t h o n y Ba t t i s t a /DOIM MMB required for “other households” as school this information, the child/ income received by each household described below. children will no longer be able member. In addition, the parent or Other Households: Households to receive free or reduced price guardian must sign the application with incomes the same or below the meals. form, certifying the information is amount of money listed in the chart Foster children may also be true and correct. for their Family size may be eligible eligible for these benefits. An The Nondiscrimination for and are urged to apply for free application for a foster child must Statement below explains what to and/or reduced price meals. contain the child’s name, the child’s do if you believe you have been They may do so by filling in the personal use income and an adult treated unfairly. application forms sent home with a signature. In accordance with federal law letter to parents. Under the provisions of the and U.S. Department of Agriculture Additional copies are available policy, the designated official will policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-A, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. A complete copy of this policy is on file in the office of the School Food Authority District Administrator where it may be reviewed by any interested people. At Your Leisure August 15, 2008 13 FMWR Blurbs Hog Wild Party This is open to departments, mile goal. info, call 938-0630. Temple game. The Hog Wild Party at Round Families and Town of Highlands Runs will be led by Certified The food line opens at 11:30 Pond 1-8 p.m. Saturday at the residents. Personal Trainer Andrea Ingram. Right Arm Night a.m. and the luncheon begins at Round Pond Rec Area. E-mail scene concepts to peter. Contact everywomanfitness@ Right Arm Night, starting at 4:30 noon. There will be fun for the whole [email protected] no later than hotmail.com or FMWR Fitness at p.m., is Aug. 28 at the West Point For more info, call 938-5120. Family to include a pig roast, Sept. 1. 938-6490 to sign up or for info. Club’s Benny Haven’s Lounge and mechanical bull rides, pony rides, For info about other ways to get features complimentary snacks and Army Family Team Building free swimming and rentals and involved, call 938-2503. Soldier and Family Assistance a carving station. Volunteers are needed for live entertainment featuring “Plain Center Open House A cash bar will be available, the Army Family Team Building Jane.” For info, call 938-2503. Beginner’s Running Group Soldier and Family Assistance and it is open to all departments program. F M W R F i t n e s s C e n t e r Center Open House is 1-3:30 p.m. and directorates. Bring your “right Opportunities are available Create your own Haunted announces a Beginner’s Running Aug. 29, in Bldg. 626, 2nd floor. arms.” for AFTB instructors and master Hayride scene Group from 9-9:30 a.m., Mondays, See the SFAC in its new location For info, call 938-5120. trainers. Call 938-3773 for info. Create your own scene for the Wednesday and Fridays, Sept. and meet the staff. 2008 FMWR Haunted Hayride that 15 - Oct. 24. Meet at South Dock. Tours will be conducted every Employment Readiness Fair Fitness instructors needed will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 30 at Strollers welcome. Beginning half hour and are open to the entire Army Community Service Les Mills Body Combat the Round Pond Rec Area. runners will work toward a two- West Point community. For more Employment Readiness is hosting instructors are needed. its first Career Fair from 10 a.m.-3 Contact the FMWR Fitness p.m. Sept. 17, at ACS, Bldg. 622. Center for more info and The Career Fair is designed to certification dates at 938-6490. maximize the connection between military Family members and the Childcare Co-op Delafield Road sidewalk - excellent career opportunities that The childcare co-op at the West Point and local businesses FMWR Fitness Center is open from an AFAP success story provide. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Monday-Friday For more info, call 938-5658. in accordance with the West Point Elementary School calendar to 2008 Soldier Show parents with FMWR Fitness Center The 2008 Army Soldier Show, and CDC/YS privileges. taking place at Ike Hall Oct. 19, is Parents must complete a brief looking for local talent to perform VCCUS Training administered on stage during the finale. by the CDC, and children must be You must be active duty to registered with CDC/YS. be eligible. Deadline for the For more info, call 446-5140. competition entry is Sept. 15. Contact Sheryle Miller at 938- 6497 for more information.

CYS Coaches Needed CYS Sports is currently looking for volunteer coaches in the following sports for the fall/ winter seasons: soccer -- all levels and ages, PeeWee hockey and wrestling. School Age Services Summer Fun Camp youths (front to back) J.C. Berrios, Erich Keutmann, If interested, call 938- 8896. Courtney Griffith, Lindsay Cochran and Nirmaliz Torres safely walked up the new Delafield Road sidewalk Tuesday during their time at Delafield Pond. The new sidewalk is a result of Quarterback Luncheon an issue presented at the October 2008 Army Family Action Plan Conference that concerned Tickets pedestrian safety on Delafield Road. The Directorate of Public Works developed a solution to Tickets for West Point Club this issue, completing the sidewalk this summer from Delafield Pond to the Lichtenberg Tennis Quarterback Luncheons go on sale Center. To submit an AFAP issue for consideration at this year’s conference, go to www. Monday, and the first luncheon westpointmwr.com/afap.htm. Pa u l Sh e f f i e l d /FMWR-SAS is Aug. 27 in preparation for the 14 August 15, 2008 At Your Leisure What’s Happening Red Cross Blood Drive activities, call 446-8798. e-mail at [email protected] nominal charge. children for religious education. The American Red Cross or at 938-2023. There will be complimentary Opening day is Sept. 7. needs volunteers to work at the West Point Women’s Club hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Classes (K-Adult) are held from upcoming Blood Drive Aug. 25-28 The WPWC Gift Shoppe will be West Point Hunting Club Reservations are not necessary so 9:15-10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings at Eisenhower Hall. open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23. The West Point Hunting Club bring your friends and neighbors. on the 3rd floor of Thayer Hall. Call 938-4100 for more For more info, call 446-2950. monthly meeting is noon-1 p.m. Contact Stephanie Schanen- The Pre-K classes meet from information or to volunteer. Normal hours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Buffalo Soldier Skimmyhorn for more info at 9-10 a.m. Sunday mornings in the Wednesdays, resume Sept. 3. Pavilion across from the Crafts/ 859-4222 or stephrocks5@hotmail. Cloister room. Big Brothers/Big Sisters Auto Shop. com. Catechists for all grade levels Fundraiser Women’s Equality Day Event For more info, call Raymond are still needed. For more info, Palaia Vineyards is hosting The West Point/USCC EO Parrot at 938-3773 or Master Sgt. WP Protestant Sunday contact Cindy Ragsdale at 938- “Dancing in the Vineyards,” a Office and AAFES are sponsoring Edwin Gargas at 938-2883. School 8761 or Cynthia.Ragsdale@usma. Family-friendly, public event to a free matinee showing of Kit Cadets lead the West Point edu. help raise money and awareness for Kittredge: An American Girl at 2 Wyldlife Sign-Up Protestant Sunday School classes Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Orange p.m. Aug. 24, at the Mahan Hall Parents may stop by the Post ranging from Pre-K through high Mandatory Training County from 3-5 p.m Sunday. movie theater in Mahan Hall, Bldg. Chapel Annex between 5-7 p.m. school. The following classes are part of For directions or more info,visit 752, as part of Women’s Equality Aug. 27 to register children for There also are three adult/cadet the Department of the Army Annual www.PalaiaVineyards.com or call Day celebration. Wyldlife and to volunteer to help classes taught by members of the Training for all DA civilians and (845) 928-5384. The entire West Point with an event this fall. chapel congregations. military. community is invted to come. Students in grades 6-8 are All classes are 9-10 a.m. If you have not been to these Grant Hall Cafe welcome. beginning Sept. 7 on the third floor classes in FY08, you need to attend Grant Hall Cafe goes back to WPCF River Court Service For more info, visit www.oneill. of Thayer Hall. one of these sessions. full operation Monday. Hours are and Picnic younglife.com. Families may register at any •Ethics - Robinson Auditorium, Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. The West Point Christian chapel or by e-mail to eric.bryan@ Aug. 27 from 10-11 a.m. and Sept. Saturday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fellowship is holding its annual La Leche League Meeting usma.edu or by calling 938-3412. 4 from 6-7 p.m. Sunday Noon-10 p.m. River Court Service and Picnic The Highland Falls La Leche •Suicide Prevention - Robinson starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 at the League will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. Worker’s Compensation Auditorium, Sept. 9 from 6-7 p.m. Sacred Heart Preschool South Docks River Court area. 27 at 534 B Winans Rd. Training and Sept. 17 from 1-2 p.m. Sacred Heart Preschool has F o r m o r e i n f o , c a l l The discussion topic is Denise Singer (Compensation • E q u a l E m p l o y m e n t openings for students who are ages 938-6726/3412. “Nutrition and Weaning.” Specialist) is conducting training Opportunity/Training on Prevention 3 and 4 by Dec. 1 for full- and All women interested in for Worker’s Compensation for of Sexual Harassment - Robinson half-days. Free College Course breastfeeding and their babies are employees: Auditorium, Sept. 18 from 10-11:30 Call 446-2674 for more info. The Army Education Center welcome. • Sept. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in •Sexual Assault and Prevention/ is offering a free class for NCOs, Call Katrina at 446-1398 for Thayer 144 Violence in the Workplace - Puppies Behind Bars corporal and above, from 5-8:30 more info. • Sept. 17, 2-4 p.m. in Thayer Robinson Auditorium, Aug. 26 If you are interested in being a p.m. Aug. 25-29. 144. from 10-11:15 a.m. and Sept. 18 puppy-sitter to help socialize future The class, MTBC-1176, Stress Go Army/Beat Temple from 6-7:15 p.m. service dogs, Puppies Behind Bars Management, meets at the Army Tailgate Religious Education program •Alcohol and Drug Abuse - is having socialization training 6:30 Education Center. The West Point Association Come to the Religious Robinson Auditorium, Sept. 2 from to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Registration info is available at of Graduates and the West Point Education Office in the Cloister 10:30-11 a.m.; Sept. 3 from 1-2:30 at the Eisenhower Hall Crest Room. 938-3464/5389. Society of the Mid-Hudson Region Room of the Chapel to register your p.m. and Sept. 15 from 6-7 p.m. The primary puppy-sitter must be are hosting a GoArmy/Beat Temple at least 18 years old. Catholic Religious Education tailgate 4-7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Herbert Attendance at both nights is Catechists Orientation Alumni Center. required to puppy-sit. There will be a catechist Members of the West Point orientation at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 in community are invited, but Cub Scout Sign Up the Cloister Room of Most Holy advanced registration is required. West Point Cub Scout Pack Trinity Chapel. To register, go to www. 23 will have their August Pack If you are interested in teaching westpointaog.org and click on meeting and annual sign up at religious education, contact Cindy Army Football Tailgates in the 7 p.m. Aug 22 at the West Point Ragsdale, 938-8761, Cynthia. “Events” box. Elementary School Multi-purpose [email protected]. Room. West Point Women’s Club For more info, call 446-3851. West Point Federal Women’s Super Sign-Up Program Join us 7-9 p.m. Sept. 9 in the Protestant Women of the The West Point Federal West Point Club Ballroom for the Chapel Women’s Program is celebrating WPWC’s Super Sign-Up. The PWOC Kick-Off Meeting Women’s Equality Day with a You can join the WPWC, greet is 8:45-11 a.m. Wednesday at the buffet luncheon from noon-1 p.m. old friends and make new ones, Post Chapel. Aug. 26 at the West Point Club. do some shopping, sign up for Hear the life-changing message The guest speaker is Cecilia various from Sheri Rose Shepherd at the Solomon, Director of Resource W P W C a c t i v i t i e s a n d “His Princess” Conference at 7 Management here. receive information about local p.m. Aug. 22 and 9 a.m. Aug. 23 Her topic is how she shattered organizations. in Robinson Auditorium in Thayer the “glass ceiling.” Tables are still available Hall. Make reservations by Monday for home-based businesses and For more info about any PWOC by contacting Kim Ambar via community organizations for a At Your Leisure August 15, 2008 15

Keller Corner Blood Drive REMINDER Refractive Surgery Seminar learning, behavior and/or social American Red Cross Blood Services is having a Blood Drive at N ew C e n t ra l A re a The KACH ophthalmology interactions, please join us at Eisenhower Hall, Fourth Floor Ballroom from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Parking stickers go into service will be conducting a our Free Developmental/Hearing Aug. 25-27 and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28. effect Aug. 23. Make sure refractive surgery seminar Sept. Screenings. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments to donate whole blood you go to the the Old 2 in Robinson Auditorium from The screenings will be conducted can be made by calling Mary Mandia at 938-2583 (BLUD) or in Library or PMO and get 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the CDC in conjunction with the main lobby of Keller Army Community Hospital Aug. 18 and your sticker. See the July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seminar is open to Firsties, Audiology, EDIS and West Point 25 Pointer View for details Apheresis services will be available for those who wish to School for children ages birth to at www.pointerview.com. Cows and active duty Army donate platelets. Apheresis donors will be seen by appointment five years. personnel interested in obtaining only and may call (914)760-3177 or sign up online at www. laser vision correction. They will be held 8:45 a.m.- nybloodcenter.org. Find out how laser surgery 1:45 p.m. Sept. 30 by appointment Those wishing to register with the C.W. Bill Young/DOD Bone Command works, the pros and cons of surgery only. Marrow Donor Program will be able to do so at the times of the and how to get treated at West To schedule an appointment, drives. Channel Point. call 938-6868/2698. Photo identification is mandatory for all donations. For more information, call 8/23 938-2207. Updating your address Aug. 15-22 Remember, it is important that Friday & Monday - Aug. 22 Free Developmental/Hearing all Family members be updated in 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Screenings DEERS when there is any change DPW NOTES 1 p.m. Army Newswatch Not all children develop the of address. Buffalo Soldier Field off Stony Lonesome Road. 6 p.m. Army Newswatch same way. Some need extra help. J u s t u p d a t i n g t h e construction The installation of the shelters If you have concerns with servicemember’s files does not The curbs, drainage and parking is the result of a recommendation your child’s communication skills, ensure the change for other Family lights along the north end and west from the West Point Army Family motor skills, self-help skills, members. side of Buffalo Soldier Field are Action Plan Symposium. being replaced. Work has begun at the laundry FOURTH CLASS SPONSORSHIP Construction is scheduled to plant, and the contractor will The Fourth Class Sponsorship sign-up page is active on the begin Wednesday, and the estimated continue the installation in the USCC internal Web page at http://www-internal.uscc.usma. completion date is Sept. 30. All order listed above, taking about two edu to begin the sign up process. There are two added links on work is weather permitting. work days for each site, weather the sign up page -- the 4th Class Sponsorship Handbook and Parking areas along the west permitting. the Commandant’s Message. Cadet sign-up is Aug. 19-27 and side will be closed off to all vehicles Drivers and pedestrians should Sponsor sign-up closes Aug. 27. until curbs and drainage work are expect delays and minor pedestrian As with the Ice Cream Social, sponsors must meet the completed. Handicap-designated detours in these areas. For more following criteria: parking spaces will be relocated information, contact Martha Hinote • Rank -- Sergeant First Class to Sergeant Major, Warrant during construction in front of at 938-4407. Officer 2 and above, Captain and above; Civilian Title 10 Bldg. 626. Instructors, GS-9 and above or competitive sport head Flaggers will be used during coaches. the placement of drainage pipe on • Living on West Point or within the following (Walking the west side. Privileges) geographic boundaries of North -- Main post limits; All parking will be open for South -- Bear Mountain traffic circle (intersection of Routes 6 football games. For information, and 9W); East -- West bank of the Hudson River and West -- contact DPW Customer Relations Route 9W. at 938-4407. • Exceptions to Policy may be requested through, and approved by, the USCC Chief of Staff. Shuttle Bus Shelters Contact Melissa Holstead at 938-8804 for answers to questions and sign-up support. Five shuttle bus stop shelters are being installed at the following locations: in the movie theater • In front of the laundry plant, NOW SHOWING at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 Bldg. 845 • In front of Qtrs. 334, Washington Road Friday -- Wall-E, G, 7:30 p.m. • Across from Bldg. 681 Saturday -- Hancock, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. • In front of Qtrs. 5, Thayer Aug. 22 -- Journey to the Center of the Earth, Road PG, 7:30 p.m. • At the entrance to the PX and Aug. 23 -- Hellboy II: The Golden Army, PG-13, Commissary on the left after turning 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24 -- Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, G, 2 p.m. Delivery (This free matinee showing is sponsored by AAFES problems? and the West Point/USCC EO Offices as part of the celebration for Women’s Equality Day.) F o r PV h o me d e l i ve r y p r o b l em s c o n t a c t Ch a r l e n e Ma r t i n a t t h e Po u g h keep s i e 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 Jo u r n a l a t (845) 437-4730 w w w .a a f e s .c o m o r b y e-m a i l a t c m m a r t i n @ p o u g h k e e .g a n n e t t .c o m . 16 August 15, 2008 Army and Community Sports Hofstra, Jarbeau lead DPW victory march Story and photos by Aras Bartys that scored two runs. Down one game to none, Math Eric S. Bartelt Left-centerfielder Bobby came out strong in game two, Cooney and rightfielder Kenny scoring three runs in the first inning Directorate of Public Works Miller added a single and sacrifice highlighted by four consecutive pitcher Joe Hofstra held Math fly, respectively, to up the score singles by leftfielder Mike McCrae, (24-2) to two runs in game one, to 8-1. Scioletti, left-centerfielder John and third baseman Jim Jarbeau hit Math shortstop Mike Scioletti, Roginski and first baseman Steven a home run and knocked in four who ripped an RBI double in the Horton. runs in game two to lead DPW first inning, hit a sacrifice fly to Jarbeau drew DPW closer with (21-2) to a two-game sweep of drive home rightfielder Josh Helms a deep shot to right field for a home Math in the Intramural Softball Post to make it 8-2. run, making it 3-1 in the second Championship best-of-three game Both teams traded two scoreless inning. series Tuesday at the FMWR H Lot innings before DPW put the game Math upped its lead to 5-1 Athletic Complex here. out of reach with a four-run sixth before DPW struck back in the The first game was a dominating inning, resulting in the 10-run rule bottom of the third inning with performance by DPW as they took and winning game one 12-2. five runs. an 8-2 lead by the end of the third The inning was highlighted by DPW belted out eight singles inning. a double from Miller and a game- in the inning, including Jarbeau’s They headed into the third winning RBI single by second two-run single, giving his team a inning up 3-1 before belting out baseman Tony Davis who scored 6-5 advantage. four singles to begin the inning and shortstop Dale Manupelli with the Again, both teams traded then a one-out double by catcher deciding run. scoreless ventures, highlighted by Directorate of Public Works third baseman Jim Jarbeau knocks a several spectacular defensive gems ball in the gap for a home run to draw DPW closer in the second from Math’s Scioletti and DPW’s inning of game two. Jarbeau would add a two-run single later Cooney. Cooney’s diving grab of in the third inning to cap a five-run inning that gave his team Roginski’s line drive saved two a 6-5 lead. runs and kept DPW in the lead in DPW victory. check for most of the day. the fifth inning. Hofstra, who retires at the end “I just kept my arc up and threw Miller doubled to start off the of this month and has played West a couple of high ones in there once bottom of the fifth and later scored Point IM Softball for 25 years, kept in awhile and then a couple of flat on Jarbeau’s sacrifice fly, giving the strong-hitting Math squad in See DPW on page 17 DPW a two-run cushion at 7-5. Math bounced back to close the gap to 7-6 when catcher Donald Outing singled home right- centerfielder Pete Charbonneau. Math held their ground with a solid defensive sixth inning, but was stonewalled by a stellar double play that finished with a great throw from Manupelli in the top of the seventh. Math pitcher Michael Jaye ducks as DPW shortstop Dale Hofstra forced Math second Manupelli turns a double play in the final inning of DPW’s sweep baseman Tom Kastner to fly out to of Math in the Post Intramural Softball Championships. Cooney to end the game with a 7-6 Army and Community Sports August 15, 2008 17

DPW, con’t. from page 16 SPORTS NOTES ones to keep them off balance,” “They had a lot of heart,” *2008 Staff and Faculty Hofstra said. “A lot of guys popped Jarbeau explained. “They played Flag Football sign ups are up and the ones who did get hits got solid and their shortstop made some currently ongoing. The good base hits.” great plays. They had some timely deadline for sign ups is Hofstra believes the key to hits and put the pressure on us -- it Aug. 29. The league is open DPW’s success this year was the definitely wasn’t easy. to all USMA departments defense of Manupelli and the “They put the pressure on us and units. Flag football timely hitting of Jarbeau and, right away in the first inning of season begins Sept. 8. For without either, they may not have the second game and made it more those interested in forming celebrated their first championship challenging,” he added. “We had a team or requiring more in four years. to step up to the plate because they information, contact James Jarbeau had the big day at the were a great opponent and they McGuinness at 938-3066 plate and made the adjustments played well. Their record shows or Jim.McGunness@usma. needed to make the difference in it.” edu. game two. Jarbeau and his teammates, “The pitches were where I although extremely tired, were * The inaugural “Bull Hill wanted them, but with the wind satisfied with their win Tuesday Stampede” 8-miler is 8 a.m., blowing in it kind of changed after a long, grinding season. Sept. 1 at Lake Frederick. where the ball was going and it However, for Hofstra it was the The event is hosted by hung up there,” Jarbeau said. “I ultimate euphoric feeling to go out the U.S. Military Academy adjusted and moved up on the plate on top with a post championshoip Marathon Team. If you and just started spreading the ball after 25 years of playing ball at want to register for the Racing to victory race, go online to www. around the field … I felt pretty West Point. Kent A. Laudeman (right), Ph.D., Vice Dean for Administration, good today.” “Having played in this league armymarathonteam.com. earned six medals at the New York Empire State Games July If you have any additional Despite the 10-run victory in for 25 years, this is the best way to 23-27 in Binghamton, N.Y. Lauderman won two gold, two game one, Jarbeau said that game go out -- as a champion,” Hofstra questions about the race, silver and two bronze medals in the Masters category (for contact Maj. Khanh Diep at two wasn’t easy and that Math said. “However, I could never have competitors older than 60 60) with three individual race made them work for everything done it without the guys behind me 938-2340. victories and three relay race wins. Ph o t o Pr o v i d e d they got. playing as well as they did.” 18 August 15, 2008 Army and Community Sports Will the new option-based offense Football Preview: take Army to the next level Story and photo by we can recruit,” Brock said. “We The key to this offense is having job with it, and he has really been same situation as Ronnie McAda Eric S. Bartelt studied (the option-based offense) a quarterback who can make snap our most consistent read guy. He was a dozen years ago going through and came back to put together a decisions with the ball -- hold on is making good decisions with the a similar offensive transition, has It is now official. The “Stan package that we think will give us to it, pitch it or drop back and hit ball, and I think that’s what you picked up the offense and feels that Brock era” has begun at West a chance to compete in any game an open receiver. Cow quarterback need from the quarterback position it may suit him best.“Personally, I Point with the addition of a few that we’re playing in.” Carson Williams has the unenviable in this offense.” believe it is a lot easier,” Williams wrinkles for a downtrodden offense. The deficiencies the pro-style task of making the transition from Yearling Chip Bowden and remarked. “There are times I get Yes, Brock has been here a year; offense emphasized in Army’s pro-style quarterback to option Plebe Paul McIntosh may be up to the ball and I only have to however, he now steers the team system -- from the lack of the quarterback. considered quarterbacks who are look at the left side of the defense in a direction he set instead of linemen’s size to the lack of While Williams doesn’t have a better suited for this offensive style if it’s going to the right. Before I following his predecessors Bobby positional players’ top-end speed history of leading an option-style because of their body type and was looking at the entire defense Ross and Todd Berry. -- can now be a positive with the offense, Brock has been pleased they’ve played it in the past. and had so much responsibility to The offense, once a source of added deception of the option with how he has settled in as an However, Brock thinks any point out where the free safety was pride in Army football history, attack. This offense taps into their option-style signal caller. quarterback can make it work as or call out protection. floundered toward the end of last decision-making skills and the “(Williams) at one point said long as he “doesn’t make mistakes “This offense is a lot more season. Outside of their 39 points quickness of their small players. that if we went to an option he because if you don’t make mistakes instincts then it is necessarily scored against Tulsa Nov. 17, Army “It’ll allow the offensive didn’t know if he could do it,” Brock or turn the ball over, you’ll be just getting up there and pinpointing put up a total of 29 points in their linemen to come off the ball a explained. “He got repetitions fine.” what’s in the defense,” he added. other four late season games. little bit, and I think it’s a positive during the spring and did a great Williams, who feels he’s in the See FOOTBALL on page 19 Taking into account the loss thing,” Brock said. “I think what it of Army’s all-time wide receiver does is allows us to put players into record holder Jeremy Trimble to a situation where they can be more graduation, Army had to go in a successful. different direction from the pro- “It’ll let the guys get their hands style offense they’ve adapted over in the dirt and come off the ball,” the last eight years. added Brock, about his linemen Enter Brock’s decision to spice who have struggled to pass protect up the offense and get away from against much bigger opponents. what hasn’t been working for years Brock sees the change as a here, and now he is placing his good thing because the players stamp on the squad by installing an have been picking up the offense option-based offense. Basically, he easily and the coaches have been went out and found an offense that outstanding in teaching the option was suitable for his players. fundamentals. The big question at “We tried to go out and find this point is -- Does Army have the an offense that suited who we right people to execute the offense are, who we play and the kids on the field?

Cow quarterback Carson Williams is settling into his new role as an option quarterback, which is something he never experienced previously as he solely worked in a pro style offense. Army and Community Sports August 15, 2008 19 FOOTBALL, con’t. from page 18

Williams believed the pro-style veterans on the offensive line we offense, while good for his skills, can get, the better we are, and it was not necessarily a good thing for makes my life easier.” Army as a whole. The guy who really is helped by “To run the type of football the return of Miranne is Williams, we did, you have to have very and having him back brings a big strong linemen to overpower your smile to his face. opponent, you have to pass protect “That definitely makes me a lot and be able to get positive yards more comfortable,” Williams said. on the run and we struggled with “Having those (experienced) guys that last year,” Williams said. “I back is a good feeling because the don’t know if (the option offense) first thing you look at when you necessarily suits the team, but I walk into the huddle are your center know the offense we did run didn’t and two guards. suit the team.” “They are leaders and take care The offense is filled with a of the offensive line, and if they (the lot of smallish running backs, led line) mess up, those three will get it by Yearling Patrick Mealy and straightened out,” he added. “I feel Firstie Tony Dace. It is important much more comfortable going into to get those backs into a situation a game scenario with those three as where open space is created, and our starting linemen.” the deceptive nature of the option In the end, was the change to offense can take advantage of the a new offense a tough decision for quick legs of Army’s pint-sized Brock? He said, without hesitation, runners. “no.” Fullback will have a new look “The criteria I had at the end of since team spark plug Mike Viti last season was that whatever we graduated, and his vacancy will did (on offense), we knew that we be occupied by Firstie Collin had to win more games than we lose Mooney. and win the Commander in Chief’s Mooney will get his shot to run Trophy,” Brock said. “My offensive the ball more than he has in the past, coaches found what they think will although blocking still will be his be the best opportunity to meet this bread and butter. criteria.” “It’s a big transition that I’m not used to because I played linebacker in high school, so it’s a bit different for me,” Mooney said. “I had a couple of touches last year, but it’s nothing compared to now -- it’s definitely a big change.” When Williams isn’t trying to find one of his backfield mates, he’ll be looking downfield to wideouts Cow Damion Hunter and Firstie Mike Wright. Wright is the leading returning receiver from a year ago. Although he had only 12 receptions last season, he did catch the season’s most dramatic pass against Tulane to tie the score with zero seconds remaining in regulation. One of the most important aspects of the new offense will be the offensive line, and the Black Knights will return three starters from a year ago. Firstie guards Brandon Cox and Mike Lemming return as does Firstie center Trey Miranne. Miranne’s return for a fifth year is important to how the option works. “Having Miranne back is a huge upgrade,” Mooney said. “The more