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Secretary of Defense Ash Carter reviews the principles of physics with cadets during a visit to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point March 23. Photo by Mass coMMunication sPEcialist 1st class tiM d. godbEE Carter: Complex challenges likely for tomorrow’s offi cers By Lisa Ferdinando immediately in Iraq and Syria. That’s where the but China acting aggressively is not. thinkers who are able to re-evaluate situations DOD News, Defense Media Activity parent tumor is,” he said. On the Korean Peninsula, North Korea and come up with new approaches and ideas. “Make no mistake—we will defeat ISIL,” poses a challenge to regional security, the “This should be a lesson for our enemies: The Army offi cers of tomorrow likely will Carter said. “I’m completely confi dent in it. We secretary said, and American forces on the never underestimate the ingenuity of the face complex challenges in protecting the nation want to get it done as soon as we can, but we peninsula stand ready to “fi ght tonight.” American Soldier,” he said. “We need to and staying one step ahead of adversaries, will destroy ISIL.” On the threat of Iran, the accord reached maintain that advantage forever.” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said March 23 at The other global security challenges of last year on nuclear weapons is a “good deal The nation’s defense rests in being able to the U.S. Military Academy. concern are Russian aggression in Eastern in preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear fi nd solutions to seemingly intractable problems, Carter spoke to the Corps of Cadets at West Europe, a China that is acting aggressively, weapon,” Carter said. “We must still deter Iranian Carter told the cadets. “In any situation, you will Point telling about 4,400 men and women they North Korea and Iran. aggression, counter its malign infl uence in the encounter unexpected challenges that have to be soon will be responsible for defending the The United States does not have the luxury region, and continue standing by and standing up solved at a moment’s notice,” he said. United States and helping to secure the world. of choosing which threat it will have to address, for our friends and allies in the region,” he added. The Army officers of tomorrow will be “It’s hard work, but it’s the most important Carter said. “We have to deal with them all—and responsible for the lives of their Soldiers and and noble thing you can be doing with your you’re part of our plan to do so,” he told the cadets. Leaders Of Tomorrow the execution of the mission, the secretary said. lives,” Carter said. The cadets at West Point likely will face a “This is the burden of command,” he added. Terrorism is among the fi ve biggest evolving Current Global Challenges whole host of new challenges when they are in The constants to great leadership and security challenges the United States is facing The Asia-Pacifi c region is the “single most the force over the next 10 or 20 years, Carter military service, Carter said, include being a now, he said. In the wake of the terrorist attacks consequential region to America’s future,” the said. person of strong character. in Brussels, the resolve of the United States is defense chief said, noting that half of the world’s In the audience today could be a future The mission of the military will always be only strengthened to defeat terrorism, he added. population lives there and half of the world’s chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the the protection of the United States, he said, “We’re accelerating our campaign against economic activity takes place there. person who will be the chief of staff of the Army, and the people will always be why the military (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), most A rising China is fi ne in the region, he said, he noted, adding that Army offi cers are strategic is great. 2 March 31, 2016 News & Features Pointer View A commitment to eliminating sexual harrassment and assault Celebrating Easter Dear West Point Community, Every one of us has a role April is Sexual Assault Awareness and in preventing Prevention Month, an opportunity to emphasize and responding our ongoing commitment to eliminate sexual to sexual assault harassment and assault in the Army. This year’s and harassment theme is: Eliminate Sexual Assault–Know Your … and each Part. Do Your Part. of us has the Part of developing leaders of character is responsibility developing leaders who not only treat others to act. If we see with dignity and respect, but also create unprofessional command climates within their organizations or inappropriate where everyone is respected, feels that they are behavior, we a valued member of the team, and feels secure need to step in both emotionally and physically. to prevent it. Eliminating sexual assault and sexual I encourage everyone to participate in the harassment continues to be one of my top events and activities taking place throughout the priorities as Superintendent. West Point community to support sexual assault Every member of the West Point community awareness and prevention. —Soldier, civilian and family member— And remember—sexual assault awareness deserves to work and live in an environment and prevention is an “all the time” effort—not where they feel safe, both physically and just during the month of April. emotionally. Sexual assault and sexual If you have any questions about sexual harassment go against our core values and assault awareness and prevention, contact your have no place in the West Point community, on Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. or off post. Know your part. Do your part. Let’s work Our SHARP team is making great strides together to eliminate sexual assault. in eliminating the behaviors and attitudes that Beat Navy! lead to a hostile working environment, but they Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. can’t do it alone. Caslen Jr.

Allison and Joshua Hartig pose with the Easter Bunny at the West Point Club's Easter Party March 19. Children enjoyed decorating eggs, getting manicures, playing in bouncy houses and meeting movie characters from Frozen and Star Wars. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV

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Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood government in Iraq,” Jeffrey said. “As a civilian, Staff Writer who gets mission statements like this all the time, this sounds like Norway. The military, Civil-Military Operations is defined by however, had to take that as the mission, which the activities of a commander that establishes, includes Afghanistan, Iraq, the Global War on maintains, influences or exploits relations Terror and the fight against ISIL. These are very between military forces, governmental and political countries and now victory is defined in nongovernmental civilian organizations and political, economic, social and transformational authorities, and the civilian population in a terms—with the shadow of Vietnam over us.” friendly, neutral or hostile operation area. The workshop attendees included staff and Lessons learned in Iraq was the subject faculty and cadets enrolled in EV482: Military of discussion at the fourth annual Student Geography. EV482 is the capstone, integrative Workshop for Civil-Military Operations experience for Geography and GIS majors, March 24 at Washington Hall hosted by and included many Defense and Strategic the Center for the Study of Civil Military Studies majors as well as cadets who take the Operations (CSCMO). Panelists included the course as an elective. Army ROTC cadets from Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr.; keynote speaker Virginia also attended. Lukman Faily, Iraq’s Ambassador to the Caslen spoke about a leader, a battalion United States; Retired Col. Michael Edward commander and West Point graduate, who Hess, former assistant administrator of the used his ability to communicate to talk to a rich U.S. Agency for International Development Iraqi and convinced him to become a banker so and a Class of 1971 USMA graduate; U.S. people could borrow money to get their farms Ambassador to Iraq, James F. Jeffrey; and working again. Karen Walsh, chief executive officer of Blue The Iraqi wanted to develop a tomato paste Glass Development, an international solutions company, so he leant money to the farmers, provider. who began growing and selling tomatoes to the “The U.S. military has a tradition of total tomato paste company, which led to those who victory,” Jeffrey said. “We defined victory as provided the cans and the labels. Iraq Ambassador to the U.S., Lukman Faily, spoke to cadets, staff and faculty “This battalion commander really capitulation followed by the usual occupation of at the Student Workshop for Civil-Military Operations panel discussion March a country or part of a country. That is what we understood the complexity of the environment, 24 at Washington Hall. Faily spoke about Iraq’s mindset about the U.S. and had and a great graduate of this institution, Gen. he knew how to build trust,” Caslen said. “I Douglas MacArthur, said there is no substitute went to visit him one time, and he had to take a how it is important to understand their point of view, such as the U.S. interest for victory. In the context of Korea, there is no cell phone call. He spoke Arabic with an Iraqi in Israel being a cause for concern. Iraq also has their own problems with doubt how he meant to define victory. Truman’s dialect. I asked him if he took Arabic at West differing religious beliefs and cultures. definition of victory in Korea was to secure help Point and his reply was, no sir, I learned it here.” U.S., Lukman Faily agrees about the importance neighbor is Iran and we must live with it. You for Korea, pushing back aggression and holding Caslen said the DOD understood the of understanding the Iraqi people in terms of don’t have to live with it,” Faily said. “The Iraqi the line of the 38th parallel.” necessity of learning the cultures of Iraq and how they see us. people have seen their liberty evaporate and Jeffrey talked about the differences in understanding that the civilians see us as Faily represents a rising generation of they are still trying to define what an Iraqi is in the definition of victory within the Iraq and outsiders. professionals, business leaders and civic terms of ethnicity.” Afghanistan mission. “Listening to people will gain you the activists who have returned to Iraq to build a free Faily said Iraq has a variety of cultures and “The President’s mission in Iraq in 2010 respect,” Caslen said. “It is a mindset. The best market democracy in their native land. religions along with memories of repressive and again in 2013 was to work for a democratic, way to influence people is to listen to them.” “There is the U.S. and Israel connection, regimes such as Saddam Hussein and dealing sovereign, economic, peaceful and liberal Keynote speaker, Iraq Ambassador to the which causes suspicion with the U.S., our with extremists within Iraq––which is ongoing.

U.S. Military Academy Superintendent, Lt. Gen Robert L. Caslen Jr. and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Jim Jeffrey, discuss a point on U.S. and Iraq relations at the Student Workshop for Civil-Military Operations panel discussions March 24 at Washington Hall. 4 March 31, 2016 Pointer View Harvard President speaks humanities at inaugural lecture Maj. Adam C. Keller Department of English and Philosophy “Where there is no rulebook, Instructor turn to philosophy, to history, to anthropology, to poetry and to The U.S. Military Academy launched literature. Take the wisdom and the Zengerle Family Lecture in the Arts and inspiration of the great thinkers and Humanities, a new initiative sponsored by the leaders who went before you, and then Department of English and Philosophy, by create your own,” hosting Harvard University president Drew Gilpin Faust March 24 in Robinson Auditorium. — Drew Gilpin Faust, president of This lecture, which demonstrates USMA’s Harvard University. enduring commitment to humanities education, was the first in lecture series endowed by the wise to maintain its strong commitment to the Honorable Joseph (USMA Class of 1964) and liberal arts. Lynda Zengerle in honor of their family. She claimed that the humanities, which are The lecture will bring a leading figure the core of the liberal arts, cultivate three of the in the arts or humanities to West Point each most indispensable skills military leaders must year to enhance cadet and faculty intellectual possess: perspective, improvisation and the development, foster interdisciplinary scholarship ability to use language persuasively. and bridge the civilian-military divide. “Where there is no rulebook, turn to In recent years, the humanities disciplines philosophy, to history, to anthropology, to have been the subject of much scrutiny poetry and to literature. Take the wisdom and and debate with critics questioning their inspiration of the great thinkers and leaders who marketability. went before you, and then create your own,” But as universities and lawmakers across Faust said. the nation have reduced funding for these Quoting a diverse collection of historical departments, USMA continues to champion figures and contemporary authors, from a broad liberal arts curriculum that includes Frederick Douglass to George S. Patton to President of Harvard University, Drew Gilpin Faust, spoke to U.S. Military humanities, social sciences and STEM novelist Zadie Smith, Faust also encouraged Academy cadets, staff and faculty during the inaugural Zengerle Family lecture disciplines as the best way to foster in its audience members to recognize the “interpretive March 24 in Robinson Auditorium. Photo by Michelle Eberhart/PV graduates not only technical competence but and empathetic power of words.” Professor Elizabeth Samet of the Department and faculty alike. Class of 2017 Cadet Lila also the critical thinking, cultural awareness According to Faust, linguistic competence of English and Philosophy, was the culmination Garner reported that Faust’s lecture was one and communication skills that direct that helps us to make meaning in a chaotic world of a yearlong faculty colloquium, during which she will always remember because of the way competence most effectively. and to connect with others from dissimilar faculty members from eight different academic that Faust made “the power of the humanities” Addressing a combined audience of over backgrounds. Both skills are critical for those departments met monthly to discuss Faust’s come to life. 800 cadets, staff and faculty members, Faust who must lead in complex environments, she Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, “This Republic The force of Faust’s lecture also resonated highlighted in her lecture, “To be a Speaker argued. of Suffering: Death and the American Civil with Col. David Harper, professor and head of of Words and a Doer of Deeds: Literature and President Faust’s daylong visit to West War.” The symposium gave interested cadets the Department of English and Philosophy, who Leadership,” the importance of a broad, liberal Point included a visit to the Library’s Special and faculty members an opportunity to engage noted that Faust’s visit “inaugurated an annual arts education for future officers, and indeed Collections, lunch with cadets in the Cadet directly with President Faust in a more intimate event that will bolster the stature of the arts for all citizens. Mess Hall and an interdisciplinary cadet and setting. and humanities at USMA and in the national Faust argued that the Academy has been faculty symposium. This event, moderated by Faust’s words made a deep impact on Cadets conversation.”

Guppies active in the community Cadets from Company G-4 helped the West Point Youth Activities Center paint their activity rooms March 5 during a community service project. Courtesy Photos Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES March 31, 2016 5 and Minhee Pak were honored as All-Americans. After, the group went up to the Palace of Culture and Science 2015-16 Cadet Club Activities and saw how far the city has come from being rebuilt from a Polish Club: The Polish Club visited three cities in Poland Communist Era to the Open Market Economy with the many March 11-20. The first was Krakow, where the cadets were able flourishing businesses currently there. to tour the Old City and immerse themselves in the culture. While The cadets had a great opportunity to learn about the culture there they were, they visited the Wawel Royal Castle, where they and history of Poland as well as meet some people from the toured the Cathedral Museum, the actual Castle and viewed an current generation and compare that history with a positive exhibit of Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo DaVinci. outlook of the direction of Poland’s future. The cadets also toured the royal tombs, which included the It was a great opportunity for them to practice their Polish tombs of Brig. Gen. Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Field Marshal as well as meet some NATO allies they may be working with in Pilsudzki. The club was also able to make it out to tour the the future. remnants of Auschwitz and Birkenau and walk through where millions lost their lives as a result of the Holocaust. And lastly, the group toured the Wieliczka Salt Mine, which is one of the oldest in Europe. Next, the club made it out to Zakopane, which is Poland’s version of Aspen. This region is very different from the rest of Poland where the dialect sounds like a different language. They were able to hike up a mountain on the border of Slovakia to Morskie Oko where the lake was frozen and the cadets walked across to take in the views. In Warsaw, the group was also able to walk through the old town and enjoy the traditional foods and see some of the old fortifications of the Warsaw Royal Castle. They also watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which was a great start before the cadets toured the Warsaw Uprising Museum. The tour allowed them to see what the city was like before the war versus what the city looked like after 90 percent of it was leveled through bombings. They were able to appreciate the value of why a strong military is necessary to protect the people Pistol: Class of 2017 Cadet Jeff Schanz (above) finished as of their nation. the individual National Intercollegiate Pistol Champion having shot the best three-event aggregate score for Free Pistol, Standard Pistol and Air Pistol at the Pistol Program Collegiate National Championships March 12 in Talladega, Alabama. The Pistol team finished second overall behind the varsity pistol team for The Ohio State University. The Citadel finished third, Navy fourth and North Dakota was fifth. Class of 2016 Cadet Anthony Veith and Class of 2017 Cadets Schanz, Travis Moody 6 March 31, 2016 Pointer View West Point reflections: Member of first class to admit women looks back By T. Anthony Bell activities, and many women suffered injuries. Fort Lee Traveller In the aspect of uniform wear, the female gray uniforms lacked pockets and the zippers The Army’s mission to integrate women were flimsy. into male-only military occupational specialties To make matters worse, the dress grey has deep and substantial roots—from the time uniform coats were made without tails, making women posed as men to join them in arms on the women stand out even more. the battlefield to the advent of the Women’s In the eyes of some, these problems and Army Corps—that were nurtured by those more had turned the women of West Point audacious and courageous enough to challenge episode into a bad sitcom and created such a stir, social norms and military traditions to claim it sucked the air out of good order and morale their right to serve. while antagonizing the women, according to a That later sprouted efforts to integrate Washington Post article. institutions like the U.S. Military Academy at From the viewpoint of others, like retired West Point, where 119 women ushered in a new Maj. Karen Hobson, Richardson’s classmate, dawn of equal rights in 1976 when they were West Point’s culture-crash was more complicated the first to be admitted. than what was reported in the press. Retired Col. Shelley Richardson was a She said the command climate varied from member of West Point’s Class of 1980, one of one company to the other. Furthermore, there 62 who survived the ordeal that brought an end were cadets who were for and against integration to 174 years of convention. and some who were indifferent. Cadet Shelley Richardson was among the first class of women admitted to the Today, the quartermaster and former “There were three types,” Hobson said. U.S. Military Academy in 1976. Of the 119 women who started, only 62 graduated president of the Army Logistics University at “There were those who didn’t want us there so in 1980. Richardson went on to complete a 30-year career in the active Army. they harassed us as much as they could; then Fort Lee, Virginia, reflects on her experiences She is a former president of the Army Logistics University at Fort Lee and is with a sense of accomplishment, pride and there were those who felt sorry because we were currently assigned as a civilian with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of faith in a “learning Army,” an ever-evolving getting harassed so much and tried to treat us institution that eventually gets it right. That’s better, which made the first group even angrier; the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, Strategic Integration, at not to say, however, that her time at West Point and then there was that group that just treated the Pentagon. Courtesy Photos was a leisurely stroll under warm, sunny skies; us like the guys.” graduation. “I was already a captain when this unless you look back,” she said. “At the time, I it was more like an uphill ruck march in the face Having served 30 years in the Army, was occurring!” didn’t know what a great institution (West Point of a rainstorm. Richardson now has a better grip on why there Richardson attended a 35th reunion in is); the wonderful network (it created) and the “I was probably somewhat naïve about was such a ruckus about having women at the September 2015. She toted baggage packed opportunities it afforded. But on reflection … how women would be received,” said the academy. with some of the more negative experiences at holy cow, it’s a great institution. It’s a sorority/ Fayetteville, New York, native, noting she may First, change does not come easy for an West Point with her through the years—cautious fraternity you can always count on.” have been a bit green about her expectations. institution that largely stands on tradition. and careful not to rekindle memories she would Time and reflection have also given “I thought it was an exciting decision, and the Second, the decision to integrate was abrupt like to forget. Richardson the comfort of knowing West Point timing was great for me. I was surprised to find and forced administrators to scramble in their “I always re-approach with apprehension,” is a better institution because of her efforts and there really was a lot of animosity about having efforts to accommodate. she said. “It was not easy for my class. It’s a all of those who dared to try. She’s learned that women attend an institution that had been all In other words, the school itself was tossed hard transition for any 17- or 18-year-old but things do change and that she played a part in male since 1802.” into an upheaval and had to learn on the fly. was especially hard that first year for women. I helping to develop a modern Army on the cusps Undoubtedly, Richardson was not prepared “A lot of the cadets who had to adapt some still feel apprehension returning.” of creating a gender-neutral fighting force in for the measure of resentment she was about of the training were learning just as quick as Despite the feelings of uneasiness in light of the decision to open up combat arms to face. It was well-chronicled and ran deep. we were in how to react to us being there,” she revisiting her alma mater, Richardson said MOSs to women. Some school staff members and senior leaders said. “They (the school) had their standards, her baggage was made lighter by supportive “When I look at the Corps (of Cadets) today, openly expressed their fears and anguish about but they had to figure out what was needed to classmates—both men and women—and by I think they’ve come so far,” she said. “From the the integration. be changed. For the most part, they tried not to warmer receptions than the one she received outside, it seems like the women are completely Some male cadets employed harassment change anything.” in 1976. integrated. The Army continues changing, too. strategies designed to make the women quit or Richardson said while she understood why “It’s a lot of remembering, reacquainting More opportunities are open for women, and we simply make the experience more difficult. For many of the women quit, leaving school was a with current activities and learning about the will go through integration and growing pains example, Richardson said she was not always distant thought in her mind. Her family could accomplishments of the academy,” she said of again because many units (infantry and armor) at liberty to walk where she needed because of not afford college, and she was locked on her the events. “We get a great briefing from the have never had women.” who and what she might encounter. target of earning a diploma. Superintendent, Dean and athletic department; Contrasting her time at West Point and “You never wanted to get caught in another “I don’t know why I stuck it out,” she said, we stand as reviewers in the cadet parade, the Army’s current plans on integration, company area if you were female,” she said. “except maybe to say I hadn’t really explored explore old haunts—attend the football game. Richardson said the service has the benefit of “Some companies didn’t really care, and they other options and didn’t want to go home … I It’s a great weekend.” time, experience, a solid support structure and would let you pass through, but there were some really wanted a college degree.” Richardson said she was inspired by the the belief among Soldiers the institution is doing companies where there were pockets of people When Richardson received her diploma in transformation taking place at the nation’s oldest the right thing. with a real chip on their shoulder when we were 1980, she had fulfilled her dream, but memories military academy. She noticed how gender had “The Army is a great institution, a learning there. And they really wanted to make it their of West Point’s first women would linger on almost disappeared from campus vernacular. institution,” she said. “Yes, we don’t always get mission to drive the women out. Some really did during the initial few years of her active duty. “There are no longer male or female cadets,” it right, but for the majority of those who serve, leave because it was very, very hard.” She was often reminded of what transpired she said. “They’re just cadets.” their hearts are in the right place. The difficulties did not end with the during Founders Day activities, an annual event She also realized West Point is a unique “Sometimes, one just has to remind everyone aggravations and provocations. The women held for graduates around the world. experience that keeps paying dividends. that we’re all on the same team, working in the were graded on a bell curve for physical training, “We had older graduates who would “Only through time and reflection do you interest of national security and for the good of said Richardson. The standards were not not speak to us and acknowledge we had realize what an impact certain things have on the nation. Men and women can both do that solidified for road marches and other physical graduated,” she said of a few events following your life, and you really can’t get the perspective proudly,” she concluded. Pointer View March 31, 2016 7 OPAT: Advanced Standards for a Progressive Army Story and photos by Michelle Eberhart gender and age neutral, so any new recruit whether they’re 18 or 28 coming in, same with In 1852, the U.S. Military Academy officers, they’ll be assessed on the same criteria, implemented the first Army fitness test, a same standards, ” Nowels said. “I think it’s a program that included gymnastics, calisthenics, much more complete measure of an individual’s swimming and fencing. Fast forward to 1980 skills or physical fitness. when the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), “The APFT is a long-term test that has including push-ups, sit-ups and a two-mile run, been good for measuring muscular and aerobic became the standard. endurance but (the OPAT) provides upper and Depending on your age and gender, a Soldier lower body assessment for power, strength and would qualify by achieving a passing score out endurance all in one test,” Nowels said. of 300 possible points; a standard which most The OPAT will act as a physical Armed Soldiers and officers are all too familiar. Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), and because the OPAT is linked to Army The Present and Future Army readiness, the hope is that testing like this will Today, the Army is progressing at rapid help improve Soldier 2020. rates. Within the last year, the first female “Soldier 2020 is about a standards-based Rangers were introduced and all Military Army,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey Occupational Specialties (MOSs) have become said when he was the Training and Doctrine open to everyone. Command (TRADOC) senior advisor in 2013. As the evolution of the Army continues, the “Our work will allow us to match the right standards must do so as well. Soldiers— regardless of whether they are men Thirty-six years after the implementation or women—to jobs that best correspond to of the APFT, the Occupational Physical their abilities. This makes for a stronger Army Assessment Test (OPAT) has been added in and allows all Soldiers to best reach their full order to effectively screen prospective Soldiers. potential.” Soldiers entering the Army and first-class cadets are required to complete the OPAT to join The United States Military Academy Women’s Rugby Cadets participate in an OPAT testing session March 10 at the the Army and to help determine their MOSs. The Department of Physical Education Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. In addition to completing the OPAT, (DPE) has taken the lead to help cadets mold they must still perform the APFT yearly as a into Soldier 2020. measurement of their muscular and aerobic DPE is continually inviting staff, faculty and endurance. cadets to participate in the OPAT testing practice “The OPAT is a series of physical to familiarize everyone with the standards of performance tests used to assess a Soldier’s Soldier 2020. physical capabilities to serve in different In fact, the Class of 2017 will likely be the branches,” Maj. Russ Nowels, deputy director first class to use the OPAT testing for branching of the Department of Physical Education at purposes. the U.S. Military Academy, said. “It provides “TRADOC is interested in applying this measurements of upper- and lower-body test to officer accessions,” Nowels said. “So muscular strength, endurance, power output and USMA is conducting pilot tests to groups of aerobic capacity.” cadets as part of the overall Army effort to Specifically, the test includes the Standing exercise and refine the OPAT process prior to Long Jump, Seated Power Throw, Strength the final decision to implement beginning on Deadlift and the Interval Aerobic Run (beep June 1, 2016.” test). As of right now, the specific standards have “The intent is that the standards will be not been released.

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In addition, some federal employees are A: Yes, federal employees may express their Further Restricted Employees: Yes, further OSC has created this Frequently Asked considered “further restricted,” which means opinions about a partisan group or candidate in a restricted federal employees also may express Questions (FAQs) page to help employees they are prohibited from taking an active part partisan race (e.g., post, “like,” “share,” “tweet,” their opinions about a partisan group or understand what the Hatch Act does and does in partisan political management or partisan “retweet”), but there are a few limitations. candidate in a partisan race (e.g., post, “like,” not allow when using social media and email. political campaigns. Specifically, the Hatch Act prohibits employees “share,” “tweet,” “retweet”), but there are a In general, all federal employees may use Thus, they may not engage, via social media from: few limitations. In addition to the limitations social media and email and comply with the and email, in any political activity on behalf of • Engaging in any political activity via above, the Hatch Act prohibits further restricted Hatch Act if they remember the following a partisan group or candidate in a partisan race. Facebook or Twitter while on duty or in the employees from: guidelines: Most further restricted employees work in law workplace; • Posting or linking to campaign or other (1) Do not engage in political activity while enforcement or intelligence agencies. • Referring to their official titles or positions partisan material of a partisan group or candidate on duty or in the workplace. These rules have some very limited while engaged in political activity at any time in a partisan race; • Federal employees are “on duty” when exceptions. When in doubt, federal employees (note that inclusion of an employee’s official • “Sharing” these entities’ Facebook pages they are in a pay status, other than paid leave, should consult OSC or their agency ethics title or position on one’s social media profile, See HATCH ACT, PAGE 9 Pointer View March 31, 2016 9 The Hatch Act, cont’d from Page 8 or their content; friends that includes subordinate employees. they act under an alias. Therefore, the advice candidate in a partisan race, or otherwise solicits • “Retweeting” posts from these entities’ For example, a supervisor should not send to a provided in response to other questions applies political contributions, the employee need not Twitter accounts. subordinate employee a Facebook message or regardless of whether or not the employee is take any action. To illustrate, while off duty and away from “tweet” that shows her support for a partisan acting under an alias. The same advice applies to any “tweets” the workplace, a further restricted employee group or candidate in a partisan race. (6) Q: May a federal employee continue to directed at the employee. However, the employee may post on social media his opinion about (3) Q: May a federal employee use a “friend,” “like,” or “follow” an official social should not “like,” “share,” or “retweet” the a Presidential candidate, “share” a friend’s Facebook or Twitter account in his official media page of a government official after he solicitation, or respond in any way that would endorsement of a political party, or “like” a capacity to engage in political activity? has become a candidate for reelection? tend to encourage other readers to contribute. candidate’s Facebook page. A: No. Any social media account created in A: Yes. For example, a federal employee (8) Q: If a federal employee has listed his However, the employee may not “share” a a federal employee’s official capacity should be may continue to “friend,” “like,” or “follow” official title or position on Facebook, may post from a campaign Facebook page, “retweet” limited to official business matters and remain the official government Facebook or Twitter he also complete the “political views” field? a message from a political party, or “like” a post politically neutral. account of the President or Member of Congress, A: Yes. Simply identifying one’s political that requests contributions for a candidate. Any political activity must be confined to even after the President or Member begins his party affiliation on a social media profile, which (2) Q: May a federal employee engage in the employee’s personal Facebook or Twitter reelection campaign. also contains one’s official title or position, political activity on Facebook or Twitter if account, subject to the limitations described in (7) Q: What should a federal employee do without more, is not an improper use of official she is “friends” with or has “followers” who other related questions. if an individual posts or “tweets” a message authority. are subordinate employees? (4) Q: May a federal employee become a soliciting political contributions to a partisan (9) Q: May a federal employee display a A: Yes, but subject to the limitations “friend,” “like,” or “follow” the social media group or candidate in a partisan race, or a political party or campaign logo or candidate described in other related questions and page of a partisan group or candidate in a link to the political contribution page for such photograph as her cover or header photo on the following guidelines. If a supervisor’s partisan race? entities, on the employee’s social media page? Facebook or Twitter? statements about a partisan group or candidate A: Yes, but not while on duty or in the A: Although the Hatch Act prohibits federal A: Yes, federal employees may display a in a partisan race are directed at all of his workplace. employees from soliciting or receiving political political party or campaign logo or candidate Facebook friends or Twitter followers, e.g., (5) Q: May a federal employee use an contributions at any time, employees are not photograph as their cover or header photo on posted on his Facebook page, then there is no alias to “friend,” “like,” or “follow” the social responsible for the statements of third parties, their personal Facebook or Twitter accounts. Hatch Act violation. media page of a partisan group or candidate even when they appear on their social media This display, usually featured at the top of Such statements would be improper if the in a partisan race? page. one’s social media profile, without more, is not supervisor specifically directed them toward A: Yes, but be advised that federal employees Thus, if an individual posts a link to the improper political activity. her subordinate employees, or to a subset of remain subject to the Hatch Act even when political contribution page of a partisan group or See HATCH ACT, PAGE 10 10 marCH 31, 2016 Pointer View #USMA Social Scene instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma

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bickus22: Happy Easter to the best mom ever from my rock- bound Highland home The Hatch Act, cont’d from Page 9 (10) Q: May a federal employee display a political party email to her personal email account while at work. or campaign logo or a candidate photograph as his profi le Simply forwarding such an email to one’s personal picture on Facebook or Twitter? email account, without more, does not violate the A: Yes, but subject to the following limitations because a Hatch Act. profi le picture accompanies most actions on social media, a (14) Q: May a federal employee—while on federal employee would not be permitted, while on duty or in the duty or in the workplace—send or forward a workplace, to post, “share,” “tweet,” or “retweet” any items on partisan political email from his government Facebook or Twitter, because each such action would show their email account or his personal email account to support for a partisan group or candidate in a partisan race, even others? if the content of the action is not about those entities. A: No. A federal employee cannot send or Email forward a partisan political email from either his (11) Q: What is a partisan political email? government email account or his personal email A: A partisan political email is an email that is directed account (even using a personal device) while at at the success or failure of a partisan group or candidate in a work. partisan race. (15) Q: May a federal employee—while on (12) Q: May a federal employee—while on duty or in the duty or in the workplace—send or forward an email about Of course, employees should be mindful of their agencies’ workplace—receive a partisan political email? currents events or matters of public interest to others? computer use policies prior to sending or forwarding any non- A: Yes. Simply receiving a partisan political email while A: The Hatch Act does not prohibit federal employees work related emails. at work, whether to a personal or government email account, from engaging in non-partisan political activities. Accordingly, (16) Q: May a federal employee send or forward a without more, does not violate the Hatch Act. employees may express their opinions about current events and partisan political email to subordinate employees? However, federal employees must not send or forward matters of public interest at work so long as their actions are not A: No. It is an improper use of offi cial authority for a partisan political emails to others while on duty or in the considered political activity. supervisor to send or forward a partisan political email to workplace. For example, employees are free to express their views and subordinates, at any time. (13) Q: May a federal employee—while on duty or in take action as individual citizens on such questions as referendum (17) Q: May a federal employee send or forward an email the workplace—forward a partisan political email from her matters, changes in municipal ordinances, constitutional invitation to a political fundraising event to others? government email account to her personal email account? amendments, pending legislation or other matters of public A: No. The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees from A: Yes. If a federal employee receives a partisan political interest, like issues involving highways, schools, housing, and soliciting or receiving political contributions, which includes email in his government email account, she may send that taxes. inviting individuals to political fundraising events, at any time. Pointer View Community March 31, 2016 11 • April 21—8 a.m.-11 p.m.; For details, call 938-1039. FEATURED ITEMS • April 23—8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. If there are any questions or concerns, contact Range DANTES testing Tax Center hours and documents needed Operations at 938-8561. The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic Tax season continues at the West Point Tax Center. The testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- center will be open from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday- West Point Golf Course Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and Friday through April 15. Due to the construction of the new clubhouse, the West ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. The Tax Center is located at Bldg. 626 on the first floor. Point Golf Course will be operating out of the Ski Lodge for Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Cadets may use the West Point Cadet Tax Assistance Center the 2016 season. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn. at Bldg. 606 for help with their taxes. To ensure there is no conflict, the opening and preparation [email protected] for details or an appointment. Prior to seeing a tax specialist, please ensure you are of the Golf Course will occur once all Ski Area operations are prepared with the required documents: concluded. • W2-Wage and earnings statement; Continue to follow the West Point Golf Course on Facebook OUTSIDE THE GATES • Spouse’s Social Security Number and date of birth; at facebook.com/WestPointMWR and refer to the website at • 1099DIV-dividend statement; westpointmwr.com for the official opening date. Rummage Sale • 1099B-sale of stock and mutual funds; A rummage sale of clothes, accessories toys and household • Tuition receipts; West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie items is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9 at the Cornwall • 2014 tax return, if available and tax returns that were Murphy Club Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street (Route 218), Cornwall- not completed by the tax center; The West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie on-Hudson. Food and beverages will be served. • HUD-1 settlement statements for new home purchases Murphy Club has SAMC monthly meetings on the first Tuesday Call 534-2903 or visit the church’s website at www. and sales; of every month. CornwallPresbyterian.org for directions. • Sales tax receipts for the purchase of a new automobile; The SAMC monthly meeting takes place at Washington Hall • Power of Attorney, if you are filing for a spouse who Room 4101. Storm King Mountain Hike will not be present to sign the return; The club is about improving tomorrow’s Army, its Soldiers, Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for a rigorous • Voided check with bank routing and account numbers; the installation and the local community through commitment, hike at Storm King Mountain noon-4 p.m. April 10. • Children’s Social Security numbers and dates of birth; caring, mentoring, teaching and training. This hike, led by one of the Museum’s Environmental • 1099INT-interest statement; For details, contact SMAC President Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Educators, is geared for adults and children 12 and older who • 1099R-retirement pay; Robinson at 254-768-8414 or Vice President Stuart Sword at would like to learn about the history of Storm King Mountain • Itemized deduction receipts. 757-816-0256. and want to enjoy the extraordinary views of the Hudson. Call 845-938-5920 or email WPStaff_SJA_Tax@usma. Prepaid registration is required. edu to schedule an appointment. For details and to register visit hhnm.org or call 845-534- Last day for appointments is April 12. The Tax Center EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS 5506, ext. x204. also takes walk-ins. FAST Class Trophy flags from the end of the American Revolution Cadet Tax Center Raise your GT score with the Functional Academic Skills on exhibit at the West Point Museum File your taxes at the West Point Cadet Tax Center, which Training (FAST) class at the Army Education Center, 683 Congress, in grateful recognition of the invaluable services is located on the 4th floor of Bldg. 606. The deadline for filing Buckner Loop (next to Subway), through April 20. of Gen. George Washington during the American Revolution, is April 15. The class meets 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. presented him with the first British flag captured in 1775 and one The last day of drop-off tax services is April 8. The Tax Contact Nancy Judd at 938-3464 or [email protected] of the last surrendered flags from Yorktown in 1781. Center will have your return prepared within a week so that or Neil Sakumoto at 938-5389 for an enrollment form. These flags descended to Washington’s step-grandson and you can receive your refund. adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis. Cadets should call Elyce Lora at 845-938-2640 or email Army Education Center Custis, the father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, maintained the [email protected] for appointments. College courses are offered through the Army Education flags and other relics of his stepfather in his estate in Arlington, Center at West Point. Virginia. Custis called the flags the “Alpha and Omega” of the Undergraduate classes: war. The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- a week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For details, call 938-3590 ANNOUNCEMENTS 0535 or email [email protected]; or visit the Museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- WestPointMuseum. Girls on the Run 2555 or email [email protected]. Each Girls on the Run (GOTR) program is run by local, Graduate studies: certified coaches from the community at a ratio of between 8-15 • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in girls per coach. Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 The West Point local chapter is coached by Mary Posner, or email [email protected]; Lilla Faint, Jill Boucher and Lucy Alvarez and is supported • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School by many other volunteers, ranging from part-time coaches to Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family practice support staff. Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email For a nominal fee, there are weekly practice runs and [email protected]. a culminating 5K, but girls also participate in a 24-lesson The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop curriculum, covering topics ranging from nutrition and self- (between Starbucks and Subway). awareness to bullying and resisting peer pressure. West Point’s second season of GOTR begins in the spring. Army Personnel Testing programs The program is well organized, coached and utilizes running The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army as a conduit to “inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, fitness and build confidence through accomplishment.” DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a Girls On Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center the Run coach, contact Mary Posner at [email protected] at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or or visit www.girlsontherunhv.org. an appointment. Sign-ups for the spring season has started and the final 5K of the spring season will be June 11. Employee Assistance Program West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program Mine Torne Road closure that is a free and confidential counseling for civilians, family In support of scheduled training, Mine Torne Road will be members and retirees. closed on the following dates/times: The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- • April 20—8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. 12 marCH 31, 2016 Pointer View

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open. Search keywords “West Point 5K/10K” on Active.com FOR THE ADULTS to sign-up. Online registration is open until May 4. For details, call 845-938-4690. Bull Pond Lottery Bull Pond reservations are by a lottery draw. Active duty Wilderness First Aid Certifi cation Course FEATURED EVENT military only. Pre-register by calling Round Pond Recreation Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick or lost outdoors. Are Area at 845-938-2503. you ready? West Point Family and MWR—Outdoor Recreation Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month The lottery drawing will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the has partnered with SOLO Wilderness Medicine to offer a The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Bonneville Cabin, Round Pond Recreation Area. Wilderness First Aid Certifi cation Course. Prevention Month (SAAPM). One hundred percent of the reservation fee is required upon There is a cost per individual for the WFA course for active/ Come and join the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response reservation. retired military, dependents, DOD civilians and other authorized & Prevention Program (SHARP ACS), the USMA Cadets Reservations will continue for all other eligible personnel users. Against Sexual Harassment/Assault (CASH/A) and the Monday at 8 a.m. at the Round Pond offi ce on a fi rst-come fi rst- A minimum of 12 participants is required for the class. SHARP KACH team to support the annual SAAPM Walk-A- served basis for any remaining dates. For details or to sign up, call 845-938-8811 or 845-938-2503. Mile from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday at the Thayer Statue area. Reservations are ongoing. The rain date is Wednesday. ACS ERP Spring Classes The Employment Readiness Program will be teaching “10 Steps to a Federal Job” from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday. FOR THE FAMILIES Attend this informational class to learn about how to build your JUST ANNOUNCED federal résumé, search for jobs and target your résumé for each Earth Day Open House (updated) job announcement to make the referral list and land that federal Come out to the West Point Recycling Center, located across April events with Leisure Travel Services job. from Round Pond, Route 293, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 to Join Leisure Travel Services for several trips during April. Attendees will get a free copy of Kathryn Troutman’s celebrate Mother Earth during an Earth Day Open House. The trips include: “Jobseeker’s Guide: Navigating the Federal Résumé” and Free T-shirts, giveaways, food and much more. Donate • Saturday—New York International Auto Show at the Javits USAJOBS Application System for Transitioning Military, your old cell phone for Soldiers and shred those unwanted Center. Leave West Point at 9 a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m.; Families Members and Wounded Warriors. papers. Don’t forget to join the Earth Day Poster Contest, visit • April 10—Tour of New York City. Leave West Point at 8 Do you know about all the preferences given to transitioning westpointmwr.com for contest rules. a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m.; military members, veterans and military spouses? For details, call 938-8229. • April 14—Broadway Performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Attend the Employment Readiness Program’s Military Leave West Point at 4 p.m., leave NYC after the show; Spouse Preference Information Session from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bull Pond an affordable vacation • April 16—Walk the Highline & Chelsea Market. Leave May 17. If you’re looking for an affordable family vacation close to West Point at 9 a.m., leave NYC at 3:30.p.m.; The class will cover all the preferences for which you might home, MWR has just the place for you. • April 21—LTS Theater Van to Broadway and purchase be eligible, what they mean during the application process, and The Bull Pond “complex,” located fi ve miles from Round half price theater tickets. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave how to utilize the preference. Pond off Route 293, on the West Point Reservation, offers a NYC after the show. Classes are held at ACS, Bldg. 622. trout stocked lake, a fully-equipped cottage, a gazebo, a sand For ticket pricing and reservations, call 938-3601. For details, call or email to reserve your seat at 845-938-5658 beach swim area with aluminum raft, paddle boat, canoe and or [email protected]. V-bottom row boat moored at a boat house with pool table and Arts & Crafts April class schedule boating amenities. • Tuesday—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30- Sam Adams Dinner Night For details, call 938-2503. 4:30 p.m. Jackson Pollock-themed classes are for grades K-5; Join the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. April 15 in the Club’s • April 7—Little Impressionist, 10:30-11 a.m. For ages 2 Pierce Dining Room for the Sam Adams Dinner Night. and up; This event will host a four-course dinner pairing a variety of FOR THE YOUTHS • April 7—Cookies and Canvas, “Flowers,” 5-6:30 p.m. We lagers with the chef’s own creations. provide the snacks, paint and pre-sketched canvas, you provide Brewery representatives will be present to mingle during Month of the Military Child Make and Take Craft Fair the kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult. the event to outline each of the beers during dinner. There is a Join Child, Youth & School Services from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • April 7—Cooking with Care, 5-6:30 p.m. Focusing on minimal fee for this event. Reservations are required. April 16 for Month of the Military Child Make and Take Craft maintaining healthy eating habits for the whole family. For reservations and details, call 938-5120. Fair at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. All ages are welcome. Cooking a meal for a variety of different diets and how to Family activities include carnival games, craft tables, prizes, plan meals to better utilize the more expensive healthy/organic ACS Volunteer Recognition Ceremony popcorn and cotton candy. Admission is free. ingredients. Recipe conversion and more. Two part class (second All West Point community volunteers are invited to attend the For details, call 938-3969. part is May 10). annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at 1 p.m. April 19 at the It is recommended to take both classes, but not required. U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Auditorium, located School Age Center Summer Camp Children may attend Cookies & Canvas while adults attend this near the Washington Gate on 950 Reynolds Road. The School Age Center offers weekly summer camp class. Registration is required one week prior to class; For details, call Army Community Service-Jen Partridge at programming for children in grades Kindergarten through fi fth • April 12—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 938-3655 or email [email protected] to RSVP. grade. The West Point SAC provides a variety of experiences p.m. Pablo Picasso, Classes are for grades K-5; for children through planned and developmentally appropriate • April 14—Wine & Paint, “Eiffel Tower,” 5-7 p.m. Grab ACS ERP Résumé Open Houses activities and experiences that promote learning and exploration. a snack and a beverage and join us for a relaxed evening of art Stop by the Employment Readiness Program at ACS, Bldg. Weekly sessions begin June 6 and run through Aug. 29. instruction and fun. Paint a 16x20 canvas; 622 anytime on April 20, May 25 or June 7 to have your résumé For details, contact Erin Faherty, SAC Director, at 938-0086 • April 14—Gastronomy for Kids, 5-7 p.m. Learn the science reviewed, to prep for an interview, to practice your ‘elevator or Jacquelyn Butler, SAC Assistant Director, at 938-0089. behind how healthy cooking (and not so healthy) cooking works. speech’ or just to see what the program can offer the jobseeker. We will do a fun experiment and make a snack to eat in class. No RSVP or appointment needed, doors are open 8 a.m.-5 Become a Family Child Care Provider For children in grades K-8, Registration is required one week p.m. Family Child Care is a great opportunity for those who want prior to class; For details, call or email to reserve your seat at 845-938-5658 to stay home with their children. • April 19—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30a.m. or 3:30- or [email protected]. You can become a certifi ed provider and supplement your 4:30p.m. Auguste Rodin-themed classes are for grades K-5. family’s income by caring for children in your home. There is a minimal fee for the above classes. For details and West Point 5K/10K For details, contact Erin Faherty, Family Child Care director, to register, call 938-4812. Registration for the West Point 5K/10K on May 7 is now at [email protected] or call 938-0086. Pointer View marCH 31, 2016 13 Keller Corner Get your Colorectal SAVE THE DATE: 2016 American Red unused medications, including legally held Cancer screenings Cross Blood Drive at West Point controlled substances. This includes narcotics The 2016 American Red Cross Blood (Schedules II-V). No illegal drugs (Schedule Drive will be held noon-5 p.m. today at West I) are allowed. By Gwendolyn Swinson “If the study is normal (no polyps or cancer), Point’s Eisenhower Hall. One bin is located on the fi rst fl oor lobby KACH’s Population Health Nurse the procedure is repeated every 10 years until The Blood Drive is open to active and as you enter Keller’s main building, and the you turn 75 and then it becomes a case by case reserve duty military members, cadets, second bin is located on the fi rst fl oor of the Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common discussion between you and your physician dependents, retirees and civilians. Brian D. Allgood Clinic near Primary Care. cancer in the United States and the second whether screenings should continue. If you Visit http://goo.gl/4reZDK to learn if Medication should be left in its original leading cause of death from cancer. prefer not to have a colonoscopy, we are happy you are eligible to donate; or go to http:// packaging/containers. NO liquid containers Colorectal cancer affects all racial and to discuss yearly testing through the use of fecal goo.gl/ucjfsI go schedule a blood donation —more than 4 ounces—will be accepted, ethnic groups and is most often found in people occult blood cards,” Prairie added. “However, appointment. and ALL liquids should be placed in a sealed ages 50 and older. colonoscopy is more accurate and the preferred plastic baggy before depositing. The best way to prevent colorectal cancer method.” Keller installs two medication disposal NO sharp containers, needles, syringes, is to get screened regularly starting at age To discuss your colon and rectal cancer bins batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical 50. There are often no signs or symptoms of screening options, call 938-7992 and schedule Keller Army Community Hospital has devices, chemicals, or other hazardous colorectal cancer—that’s why it’s so important an appointment with your primary care provider installed two, secure, MedSafe Medication material should be placed in the bins. to get screened. today. Disposal Bins in an effort to establish a The bin is available during the Hospital’s To increase awareness about the importance People over age 50 have the highest risk of procedure for the handling and disposal of operating hours. If the bins are locked, please of colorectal cancer screening, Keller Army colorectal cancer. You may also be at higher risk expired, unwanted, unused prescriptions drugs return during the operating hours. Community Hospital is proudly participating in if you are African-American, smoke, or have a and Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications. Do not leave medication outside of the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. family history of colorectal cancer. The medical disposal bins are for bins. Locally, in Orange County, New York, there Everyone can take these healthy steps to were 147 average annual cases of colorectal help prevent colorectal cancer: cancer between 2007 and 2011.* • Get screened starting at age 50; “The U.S. Preventive Services Task • Quit smoking and stay away from Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for secondhand smoke; colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood • Get plenty of physical activity and eat testing or colonoscopy in adults, beginning healthy; at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 For more information, visit www. years,” Lt. Col. Troy Prairie, MD, Director of TRICAREonline.com, or the public website Primary Care Department at KACH, said. “The at http://kach.amedd.army.mil. clinical evidence supporting these screening Our team of providers, nurses and medics LifeWorks recommendations is vast and receives the at Keller Hospital stand ready to help every highest recommendation given by the USPSTF patient develop a goal directed diet and exercise • Colors of the Rainbow: For a fun and parents. Marcela will lead attendees in musical (Grade: A Recommendation). In other words, program tailored to your individual needs. educational event, Colors of the Rainbow, join play and movement. the benefi ts of screening are proven to outweigh Call today to schedule an appointment West Point Family Homes from 9:30-10:30 The class is from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday risks and save lives. Here at Keller Army aimed at reducing your risk of colorectal cancer. a.m. Friday at 126 Washington Road. at 126 Washington Road. To register, email Hospital we highly recommend screening by a (Editor’s note: *National Cancer Institute The kids will learn about colors to create [email protected] before Friday with colonoscopy performed by our general surgery and CDC-CDC State Cancer Profile 2007- a rainbow picture by using different colored name and age of child attending. team. 2011.) markers. Space is limited. All events are free and To register, email [email protected]. open to current WPFH residents.

• Tuesday Mornings with Marcela: • Yard Sale: New date for Spring Join WPFH for “Tuesday Mornings with Community Yard Sale is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April Marcela” geared to children ages 1-5 and their 23 at West Point. Rain or shine.

MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—The Finest Hours, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—The Revenant, R, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updates schedules, visit www. shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- Point-1044343.)

West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of March 31-April 7 Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-April 7 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. 14 March 31, 2016 Community/Sports Pointer View Collins finishes first during West Point Half Marathon

Col. Liam Collins (above) finishes first overall out of 852 runners with a time of 1 hour, 17 minutes and 27 seconds at the West Point Half Marathon March 26. Collins also took top prize out of 533 males and in his age group at age 44. (Right) Class of 2019 Cadets Franklin Pugh, Patrick Cowan and Sam Howard race up Stony Lonesome Road during the West Point Half Marathon. Class of 2019 Cadet Sam Jones of the U.S. Military Academy Orienteering team scored the best time of 1:25:51 of all West Point cadets who ran the half marathon. (Top) Children run up Mills Road during the 3/4 mile Kids Race at the West Point Half Marathon. Photos by Class of 2018 Cadet Alex Werden (Right and Top) and Class of 2019 Cadet Tyra Jones (Above) Pointer View Sports March 31, 2016 15 Men’s Track finishes third at Penn Challenge By Stephen Waldman commented. “He opened up his outdoor season Army Athletic Communications right where he left off: in the winner’s circle. We will be a significant contributor for us this The Army West Point Men’s Track and spring.” Field team used four individual champions Senior Taylor Andrews continued the to finish in third at the Penn Challenge with success in the 110m hurdles, capturing the title 138 points March 26 at Franklin Field in at 14.61. The co-captain was joined in the 110m Philadelphia. hurdles top-five by sophomore Ross Puritty, “The meet went very well for us,” Director who finished fourth with a time of 15.03, and of Track and Field and Cross Country, Mike junior Nick Beavers, who crossed the finish line Smith, said. “Our top athletes won some events fifth at 15.10. and we competed well. We scheduled this meet Beavers also placed in the 400m hurdles, because it was a scored meet with just a few coming in third with a time of 54.94. Army’s teams, and that allowed us to evaluate all of best finish in the event came from senior Marcus our athletes in advance of next week’s dual Phillips, who placed second after crossing the meet with Navy.” finish line at 54.13. Sophomore Kevin Hall was The host Quakers won the meet with 191.5 the third cadet to produce a top-10 finish in the points, while UConn finished second with 164.5 event, coming in seventh. points. Army finished ahead of Rider, Villanova Sophomore Lee Bares gave Army its fourth and Sacred Heart. The Broncs were fourth with individual champion as he cleared the 5.20m bar 56 points, while the Wildcats finished fifth with in the pole vault. He was just one of two athletes 29 points and the Pioneers placing sixth with to attempt the bar. six points. Dyer hustled his way to a third place finish Three of the Black Knights’ individual in the 200m dash with a time of 22.23. champions came in the sprints. The 4x100 relay Army’s 4x400m relay team of Phillips, team of junior Jose Santana, freshmen Ben Sims junior Trevor Touchton, senior Stevyn Spees and and Kevin Dyer and sophomore Tyler Davis Santana earned eight points with a second place ran the second-fastest time in program history finish after crossing the finish line at 3:18.23. at 40.94 to open the meet. Spees and Davis scored points in the 400m “We accomplished what we needed to and dash for Army. Spees finished fifth with a time Freshman Ben Sims (above) teamed with junior Jose Santana, sophomore Tyler leave with some really good improvements,” of 49.15 with Davis trailing directly behind added Smith. “It’s always a risky thing when him at 49.18. Davis and freshman Kevin Dyer to run the second fastest time in Army West you schedule a meet in the northeast in late Touchton and sophomore Nick Causey Point’s 4x100 relay history with a time of 40.94 seconds March 26 at the Penn March, but the weather was excellent.” produced a pair of top-five performances in the Challenge in Philadelphia. Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications Sims also sprinted his way to the 100m 800m run. The Black Knights had four finish in the and freshman Kenneth Brinson contributed championship, besting the field of 20 with a Touchton finished second with a time of top-10 in the javelin. Senior Branam Yow led to the team score in the discus. Hillis placed time of 10.73. The Sierra Vista, Ariz., native, 1:52.27, while Causey was fourth after crossing that effort by placing third with a toss of 59.02m. fourth with a toss of 49.14m while Brinson’s who holds Army’s indoor record for the 60m the finish line at 1:53.67. Junior Matthew Cushing followed in fourth throw reached 46.39m, good enough for a dash, recorded the ninth-best 100m dash time In the field events, freshman Jeff Giannettino with a mark of 58.06m. Sophomore Michael sixth-place finish. Brinson also finished fourth in Academy history. continues to impress as he was one of just two Gabrielsen finished seventh at 56.41m, and in the hammer throw with a mark of 54.38m. He was also third in the long jump with a athletes to not only attempt the 2.10m bar, but sophomore Jack O’Brien was ninth, throwing Hillis placed second in the shot put, heaving the leap of 6.72m. Santana placed third in the 100m eclipse the mark. That performance earned the the javelin 54.77m. 35-pound ball 15.78m. while Dyer finished fifth. West Burlington, Iowa native a runner-up finish, Army had a couple of scoring efforts in the Army returns to the track Saturday as the “Ben really stood out today,” Smith tying the fifth-best mark in program history. throws as well as sophomore Dawson Hillis Black Knights host Navy at Shea Stadium. Women’s Track takes fourth at Penn Challenge By Stephen Waldman discus at 41.09m, while she was joined in the shot Army Athletic Communications put top-five by sophomore Carrie Wasdyke who was fourth at 11.98m. The Army West Point Women’s Track and Field Army’s success in the field continued as team finished fourth at the Penn Challenge, scoring sophomore Meagan Hilla tied the seventh-best high 70 points March 26 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. jump in USMA history at 1.64m, placing fourth in The host Quakers won the meet with 212 points, the event. while Villanova placed second with 110 points and The Black Knights also had a pair of top-10 Rider finishing third with 94 points. The Black finishes in the javelin as senior Justine Rennekamp Knights finished ahead of Sacred Heart, who scored placed seventh with a distance of 33.23m and 42 points as a team. sophomore Shelby Jacob’s throw traveled 29.77m. All three of Army’s individual champions came Junior Rebecca Cousens finished second in the in the field events as senior Cody Rothschild won the hammer throw with a mark of 47.48m. discus, sophomore Briyah Brown bested the field in The 4x400m relay team of freshman Whidney the shot put and senior Megan Gemar was victorious Desormo, sophomores Courtney Dooley and Sydney in the pole vault. Hawkins and freshman Cassie Mundekis placed third In the discus, Rothschild recorded the seventh- with a time of 4:03.27. Hawkins also placed fourth in best mark in Academy history at 45.70m. In the shot the 100m dash, finishing the spring in 12.68 seconds. put, Brown’s toss reached 14.49m, the third-best In the 1500m run, reigning Patriot League Female Senior Megan Gemar was victorious in the pole vault by eclipsing the mark in program history. In the pole vault, Gemar Rookie of the Week Abby Halbrook placed 10th as she 3.75m bar, which proved the winning vault March 26 at Franklin Field eclipsed the 3.75m bar. Brown also finished third in set the sixth-best time in program history at 4:33.88. in Philadelphia. Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications 16 March 31, 2016 Pointer View Softball takes three-game series from Boston University By Ally Keirn Army Athletic Communications

Down 7-6 with the threat of extra innings on the horizon, the Army West Point Softball team rallied late in the seventh inning when junior pitcher/designated player Caroline Smith notched a two-run RBI double to win the game for the Black Knights 8-7 Sunday at the West Point Softball Complex. “The great thing about this team continues to be that every game someone new steps up in a big way,” head coach Michelle DePolo said. “A different person and various aspects of the game whether it's defense, at the plate, base running, or in the circle. There are too many individuals to name that did things to edge us closer or get to that next big play.” The Cadets’ win today completed the three-game series sweep over Patriot League foe Boston University in the opening weekend of conference play and pushed Army to 18-11 overall and 3-0 in the league. The win also increased the Black Knights’ winning streak to seven straight. “We’ve done a good job preparing for Boston this week and we had a great day yesterday, so we just wanted to keep that rolling,” DePolo shared. “We were pretty confident they were going to pitch the lefty again so we knew what adjustments each hitter needed to make versus a tough pitcher. We knew our defense needed to be very strong to get a win and that one inning cost us some runs, but we turned around and had some stellar defensive plays otherwise. Offensively we executed the game plan person for person and someone new kept stepping up when the time called.” Junior pitcher/designated player Caroline Smith ripped a two-run RBI double to win the game, 8-7, for the Army followed its trend of the series by scoring in the first Black Knights over Boston University Sunday at the West Point Softball Complex. inning. Photos by Army Athletic Communications The Black Knights’ first two hits of the game were doubles left field so Gray could round the bases. when an inaccurate lineup call provided the third out. Army tallied by senior third baseman Kasey McCravey and then by freshman Then a single by sophomore shortstop Gladys Esparza- a go-ahead point in the home half of the inning when freshman left fielder Mae Wadyka which sent McCravey home. Gallegos moved Rashenskas home to increase the Black Knights’ pinch hitter Carrie Reilly stroked a single to left field that sent In the following play, freshman center fielder Ashley Yoo advantage to 4-1. junior pinch runner Tyler McKinney home. was grounded out to third, but Wadyka was available to advance Neither team was able to convert in the fourth inning, but In their final at bat, the Terriers added two runs fueled by a to third. Boston rallied off four Army errors in the top of the fifth to get triple from L. Hynes. Sophomore first baseman Emily Gray then stroked a single themselves back in the game with a 5-4 lead. In the bottom of the seventh, the Cadets were able to get the up the middle which allowed Wadyka to score giving the Cadets The lead was short lived however as Wadyka was on a mission two runs they needed to clinch the three-game sweep. up 2-0. as the lead-off hitter. She had a bunting single and out ran the Gray was walked and replaced by sophomore Hailey Megge The Terriers jumped on the board in the top of the second off throw to first to give the Cadets a chance. as a pinch runner. A single to right center by Rashenskas pushed an error by the Black Knights to bring the score to 2-1. It was Wadyka stole second before a groundout to the pitcher by Megge into scoring position for Army. three up, three down for the next two at-bats. Yoo advanced her to third. Gray was the next to bat and the Everyone then advanced after Esparza-Gallegos was hit by a During the home half of the third, Army had two outs against Terriers went for the force out at first rather than chance it with pitch to load the bases. A walk off single by Smith clinched the them but was able to tack on two more runs by excellent hitting Wadyka at home. game for the Black Knights as Megge and Rashenskas scored by the heart of the lineup. This play gave Boston its second out, but also tacked on a lifting Army to an 8-7 lead. Gray was able to get on base with a single to right field. Junior run for Army who tied things up 5-5. “We were talking this week about how even if we are down second baseman Alee Rashenskas then knocked a triple down the Boston’s chances of scoring were halted in the top of the sixth to our last out, if we get a baserunner on we are confident in our team,” DePolo said. “Emily did a great job getting deep into a Freshman relief count and drawing a walk. That’s an easy time to try to do too pitcher Renee much and win the game on your own, but all we needed was a Poirier (right) baserunner and then pass the baton and she did just that. We've saved the first been here before offensively and defensively and the whole team two games of did a great job just staying calm and doing the little things for the series versus the overall result.” Boston University Smith and Gray each had two RBIs on the day, while March 26. While Rashenskas, Wadyka, Esparza-Gallegos and Reilly each had she didn’t play in one. Rashenskas, Wadyka and Gray both recorded two hits and the series sweep Smith, McCravey, Esparza-Gallegos, freshman catcher Maddie game, she played Kim and Reilly tallied one apiece. a big role to get Army totaled eight RBIs and 13 hits today with three doubles the Black Knights and one triple. Smith pitched for five innings and was relieved there. by junior pitcher Kristen West (11-1) in the sixth. “These games were bigger because Boston is a good team,” DePolo said. “They are talented and came to play. Anyone of these three games would have been tough to lose. Hynes had a hand in every game and she’s a tough pitcher. Their offense never let up, if anything they got stronger. I’m sure we'll good things from them in the Patriot League this season.” 20 March 31, 2016 Pointer View Glenn is USAG National Champion on High Bar By Mady Salvani Glenn is just the second Black Knight Army Athletic Communications crowned a USAG champion and the first since Brian Lee took top honors on still rings Five members of the Army West Point in 2003. Men’s Gymnastics team combined for 10 Casanova claimed his first USAG All- USAG All-America honors with senior Jesse America certificate following a third in Glenn, junior Leo Genders and freshman all-around Friday evening and earned his Cole Casanova setting the pace with four second on still rings behind a fourth place and two certificates each March 26 at host finish (13.775). Springfield’s Blake Arena in Springfield, Genders picked up a couple of individual Massachusetts. event honors following a fourth on high bar Glenn was crowned a USAG National (14.175) and tying for fifth on floor exercise Champion on high bar, where he is ranked (13.825). fourth nationally, after beating the field with Rounding out the rest of Army’s USAG a score of 14.825. All-Americas are Sam Kusnitz, and Seth He claimed USAG All-America (top Cannon following a third on floor exercise six) honors in all-around (second), high bar (14.35) and fourth on parallel bars (14.175), (first), parallel bars (14.275, third) and vault respectively. (15.25, fourth). Army returns to action next week at A nine-time USAG All-American having the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference earned five certificates in 2014, Glenn is a Championships hosted by William & Mary. two-time selection in all-around, high bar The Black Knights are the defending Senior Jesse Glenn was crowned USAG National Champion on high bar, where and parallel bars. champions and currently rank first in the he ranks fourth nationally, after beating the field with a score of 14.825 March 26 A finalist for the Nissen-Emery award, conference standings. in Springfield, Mass. Photo by Mady Salvani/Army Athletic Communications Early lead lifts Men’s Lacrosse over Colgate, now 7-2 By Matt Faulkner assist. Chase Wittich ended up with two goals as well. lead down to 10-7. Rigo scored his second in a row to start the quarter, while Army Athletic Communications Brandon Burke equaled Barretto’s effort in net with 11 Abbadessa sliced the lead down to 10-5. saves in the loss. Wittich continued the run with two-consecutive goals to make it three-goal The No. 16/18 Army West Point lacrosse team steamed The Raiders scored three goals through the first three game at 10-7. However, Daly, who has split a lot of time at the faceoff this out to a 7-2 lead in the first half and hung on to defeat quarters, but dominated parts of the final frame, outscoring season, came up huge with a win that resulted in Johnson’s third goal of the Colgate, 11-7, in Patriot League action March 26 at Andy the Black Knights 4-1. game and Army came away with the 11-7 win. Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, New York. “I give Colgate a lot of credit,” Alberici said. “They The Black Knights ended up outshooting the Raiders, 40-34, and had a 30- The Black Knights (7-2, 4-0 PL) were led by junior played hard right to the end and tested us, when we needed 23 advantage in ground balls. Each team had one failed clear and a man-up tally. attackman Cole Johnson who had another huge game with to step up and make some quality and intelligent plays.” “Terrific teams around the country always say that when you go on the seven points on three goals and four assists. He has at least Army couldn’t have asked for a better start to the game road, you have to be tougher,” Alberici said. “I thought our guys showed a lot six points in his last five games for a total of 35 points. with three goals in the first 4:28 of the game. After Burke of toughness today, both mentally and physically.” Senior midfielderJimbo Moore chipped in with three made a save on the first shot, the Black Knights put up points and tied a career high with two goals. Sophomore three goals in a matter of minutes. attackman Conor Glancy recorded two goals in the win Freshman attackman Nate Jones got Army on the as well. board after a Barretto save on the other end. He set up Army was incredible at moving the ball to beat the from the right side and received the ball from Johnson Sports calendar zone as eight of the 11 goals scored were assisted. and beat Burke for the first goal. Sophomore midfielder “I was really impressed on how we handled the zone Ted Glesener followed with a man-up goal and then junior Corps Squad defense,” head coach Joe Alberici said. “We had very good midfielder Avery Littlejohn made it 3-0 with 10:42 on Saturday Lowell, Doubleday Field. and crisp ball movement to start with and then we shot the the clock. All Day—Men’s Track & Field ball well when we got those opportunities. Really proud The Black Knights finished with two of the final vs. Navy, Shea Stadium. April 7 of how our offense played.” three goals of the quarter with senior attackman Connor 3:30 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. The Black Knights had to battle in faceoffs as they Cook scoring his first of the day with 7:18 left. After Sam All Day—Women’s Track & Field Hartford, Lichtenberg Tennis came out with 12 wins on 21 chances. Senior midfielder Cleveland put the Raiders on the scoreboard, Moore ripped vs. Navy, Shea Stadium. Center. Alex Daly won 7-of-10 draws, while junior midfielder his seventh of the year with one second on the clock in Dan Grabher had five wins in 11 chances. the quarter. Noon—Baseball vs. Lafayette April 9 Freshman goalie AJ Barretto stopped 11 shots and The Raiders cut the lead down to 5-2 at the beginning (DH), Doubleday Field. 11 a.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. looked really good in the second half with six stops. The of the second quarter with Rigo scoring after they won the Boston University, Lichtenberg 11 saves tied a career high, which he has down three times draw. The scoring slow down a bit in the second frame as Noon—Women’s Lacrosse vs. Tennis Center. this year. Defensively, Army didn’t cause a lot of turnovers, Glancy scored both goals for the Black Knights and they Navy, Michie Stadium. but forced Colgate into some tough situations.” took a 7-2 lead into halftime. Noon—Baseball vs. Bucknell The momentum for the Black Knights continued “Defensively we were really good,” said Alberici. “We 3:30 p.m.—Men’s Lacrosse vs. (DH), Doubleday Field. into the third quarter with Army scoring three in a row had a few more possessions against us since we had been Bucknell, Michie Stadium. and jumped ahead to a 10-2 lead with 6:36 left. Moore accustomed to be dominant on the faceoff. That was a bit 3 p . m .—M e n ’ s R u g by vs . scored his second of the game with 12:49 left in the third more a split, but we still got our fair share. We were able Sunday Oklahoma, Anderson Rugby and then Johnson fired home two-straight in a span of 28 to be up to the task defensively I thought.” Noon—Baseball vs. Lafayette Complex. seconds. Rigo stopped the bleeding with his second of The Black Knights have won their first four games of (DH), Doubleday Field. **To see the upcoming Army the contest to send the game into the final quarter with league play for the first time since 2010. Athletics Schedule, visit www. Army leading 10-3. Colgate (3-6, 1-3 PL) was led by Tyler Rigo with Tuesday goarmywestpoint.com/calendar. four points on three goals and an assist, while Anthony Rigo’s goal lit a fire under the Raiders as they fired 3:30 p.m.—Baseball vs. UMass aspx?vtype=list. Abbedessa finished with two points on a goal and an home four-straight in the fourth quarter to cut the Army