West Point Women! I Graduated and I Could Not Be More Proud of All IT’S JUST the BEGINNING 5 Speaking of West Point Women, We Are Now a of Our Women’S Accomplishments

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VOLUME 18 JULY 2010 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2010 valedictorian. Second Lt. Elizabeth Betterbed of By Marene Allison ‘80 NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINES Fox Island, Washington, graduated with the highest 2 Congratulations to the 131 female graduates from cumulative cadet performance score. Way to go WPW & BUSINESS 3 the class of 2010! For me, it marks 30 years since West Point Women! I graduated and I could not be more proud of all IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING 5 Speaking of West Point Women, we are now a of our women’s accomplishments. 501C3 organization, which is the official designation For the first time, two women graduated with the of a non-profit and authorizes us to collect money and two top highest honors in West Point's 208-year give our donors a tax deduction. This event paired OUR ALAMA MATER 6 history. 2nd Lt. Alexandra Rosenberg of New with the list of activities that we, as an organization, York earned the highest cumulative academic would like to pursue are well-timed and we hope to WPW & POLITICS AND 7 GOVERNMENT quality point average and was named the Class of be bringing great services to you shortly! COURAGE AND WPW & FAMILY 9 PERSEVERANCE WPW & EDUCATION 9

By Kate Hiebert ‘96 WPW & NETWORKING 10

I recently took a trip with my family to WPW & SPORTS 11 Gettysburg. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend it. While at the site of the WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WPW? 11 Battle of Gettysburg, I stood in awe of all of SOURCE: National Parks Service-The Cyclorama DID YOU KNOW? 12 the thousands of men who displayed courage on those three days in July 1863. Walking when courage is paired with perseverance, we closely. In fact, stories are a great way to wit- the battlefield, I could understand more fully can easily judge an individual’s courageousness ness courage and perseverance and inspire us what those men experienced during the fight. more correctly. With consistent physical evi- to do the same. Therefore, in this edition, we Seeing their enemy and its capability and still dence, it becomes clearer that courageous acts witness the courage and perseverance of Ann fighting them and feeling the intense summer have occurred. Perseverance, those steadfast MacDonald ‘80 as she continues to create heat and still managing to take extraordinary actions in the face of continued adversity, ac- footprints, Carrie Blair ‘95 as she endeavors in action took great courage and perseverance for centuates courage making it more profound, new and exciting real estate challenges, Marcia each and every one of those soldiers. It made me more purposeful, and more meaningful. Ganoe ‘84 as she reaches out to young profes- reflect more deeply on the words “courage and sionals seeking employment, Kim Mansell ‘96 perseverance.” On the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, as she seeks the adventures of travel, and there are probably thousands of courageous Christina O’Hara ’02 as she continues to lead Courage is defined as the state or quality of mind people, who for almost a decade now, have her medical school peers at Quillen College. or spirit that enables one to face danger with self- displayed great perseverance oftentimes deploy- possession, confidence and resolution. It may ing and redeploying to war knowing what it Grace Olson ‘87-be thou at peace. describe one event or one moment in a person’s fully entails. While we as Americans are so life. It often entails a buildup of strength within very grateful for every Soldiers courage and an individual until the moment of crisis and then perseverance, courage and perseverance are not instead of retreating from adversity, the individ- just battlefield traits. Often in today’s society ual bravely engages his or her conflict. One per- our boundaries of good and evil, right and son’s bold action may be mischaracterized as wrong appear so blurred convoluting the possi- courageous if the individual’s awareness and fears bilities for courage to emerge. However, there are not considered, especially if the bold act has are still plenty of opportunities to show courage led to something positive or good. However, and perseverance if you examine life more

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West Point. Men and women are different NEWS FROM THE FRONTLINE from each other and a good leader knows how to take advantage of everyone’s gift, she General MacDonald Leaves Footprints in Iraq and said. During the women’s ANA OCS cere- Afghanistan mony an Afghan general officer pointed to Macdonald as inspiration for the women Army Brig. Gen. Anne Macdonald, NATO Training Mis- Part of being able to survive was being able to beginning their service. sion-Afghanistan Assistant Commanding General - Police do just that.” Development, greets Afghan National Police trainees. “For this male general to stand up and say to As challenging as her academy experience was, these 30 young women that ‘you can do this, Macdonald did not let it deter her from making and this opportunity is available to you’ is a career out of serving. incredible. I’m not sure I heard that same

message when I was coming up,” she said. “When the Army was so accepting and had op-

portunities for leadership, I knew I could make As encouraging those words were Macdonald a difference,” Macdonald said. “It was just a realizes that women serving in Afghanistan wonderful opportunity, a wonderful 30 years. I will face different challenges as she did. look back and would never have dreamt that I

would have had the opportunities I’ve had. I’ve “Culturally, women in Afghanistan are going By Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez, USAF met incredible people and done some wonder- to have a little bit more of challenge,” she NTM-A ful things in service to our country.” said. “They will be in combat support and

combat service support, but this is Afghani- She once described her West Point experience like Macdonald is now serving in Afghanistan with stan and there are no front lines. Anybody making the first footprints in the snow. Forging NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan as Assis- can fall at the hands of a suicide bomber. You the way for women in the military, Army Brig. tant Commanding General - Police Develop- are vulnerable if you don’t take proper pre- Gen. Anne Macdonald and 61 other women, were ment. While her primary role is to oversee cautions, or even if you do. There are people part of the first female class to graduate from the Ministry of Interior and police development, who don’t want them to serve and there are U.S. Military Academy 30 years ago. she has had the opportunity to watch Afghan people who are specifically targeting women women take the same steps she took in serving who are serving their country.” With a grandfather and father in the military, Mac- her country. While attending a recent oath donald understood service to country. When the ceremony for the first female class at the Afghan With this in mind, Macdonald believes it is opportunity to attend West Point was presented National Army Officer Candidate School, Mac- important that the young women just begin- her senior year in high school, Macdonald took a donald was taken back to her first day at West ning their careers find a mentor, someone chance and applied. Point 34 years ago. who can show them the way. She points to

ANP Lt. Col. Malalai Kakar, a female police “It was an opportunity to serve and a chance to do “It was absolutely a flood of memories,” Mac- officer who was gunned down in Kandahar. something challenging,” said Macdonald. donald said. “It was exactly like my first day. “She was very brave, very strong, making a After a crazy day where you learn to salute and difference in the police force and gave her life West Point was indeed challenging on several learn to march, you actually are marching on in service to her country” Macdonald said. points. Because the academy was building leaders, The Plain with all your other classmates and you “These are the realities of serving as a woman it needed to ensure those leaders, America’s lead- take your oath. It was very similar to that. Here in Afghanistan. Its women like Malalai Kakar ers, were the best physically, mentally and emo- we are, 34 years later, in Afghanistan, and these who are role models for other women who tionally, said Macdonald. In addition to those chal- women, these brave women, are doing exactly come along and say ‘I can do that too.’" lenges faced by every cadet, Macdonald and her 61 the same thing we did.” sisters, as she calls them, faced the additional chal- In addition to encouraging women, Mac- lenge of being unwelcome in that military culture. Macdonald said she believes it is so important donald is playing a large role in building good that women be integrated into the Afghan Na- leaders, particularly within the police force. “What made it particularly difficult was how we tional Army and Afghan National Police. were treated,” said Macdonald. “I don’t know “You want leadership at all levels,” she said. what I expected, but it wasn’t that. I have a full “For any society, it’s so important that those “When I first started here, the focus was on appreciation for being an unwanted minority and who are representing and serving for their reform of the police. Now we realize, this is how that feels.” county are representing the people,” she said. about building leaders.”

On the first day of classes, Macdonald recalls the “The people are made up of various races and When building leaders, whether it is new loads of media attention and how she and her ethnicities – male and female. When you elimi- cadets or senior officers, Macdonald keys in classmates quickly learned they needed to stay out nate the opportunity for women to serve, you on one important piece of advice – in order of the media. basically, block out half the population.” to lead well, you need to respect the people

you lead. This means taking care of your “It was important to blend in and be part of the Regardless of whether its men or women, Mac- people and ensuring their basic necessities class; we were going to be singled out anyway,” donald said everyone has something to offer. such as food, shelter and pay are met. It also she said. “The best that we could blend in and be It’s one of the leadership lessons she learned at means equipping and training them properly. part of the team really proved advantageous to us. WEST POINT WOMEN VOLUME 18 JULY 2010 PAGE 3

When leaders take care of their people, then their transition, so Afghanistan can take this on them- great aspects of Central Denver is that it is people will stand by them and take care of the selves. I have seen those changes happen.” full of so many different styles and architec- mission. This is important in Afghanistan, particu- It’s those changes and slow progress that moti- ture of homes. There has been a recent surge larly where the police mission is growing. vates Macdonald. of young professionals moving out of the suburbs and back into the city and now they “The police represent the government,” she con- “That’s what makes this mission so incredibly have a myriad neighborhoods and houses tinued. “When the police lead and represent rewarding and so incredibly special,” she said. from which to choose. themselves professionally, and they are not cor- “We know we are making a huge difference in rupt, then the people trust them. When the peo- this country and some day this country will be In order to completely gut and rehab a house, ple have trust and confidence in the police, then able to stand back on its own feet and be one of it requires a significant financial investment. the people have trust and confidence in the gov- our strategic partners and be able to go this Materials and labor are not cheap. Investors ernment. That’s what we need to do in order to journey ‘shohna ba shohna.’” are able to keep contractors working, especially at a time when the economy is strug- There are several neighborhoods in and gling, and are also helping relieve the banks WPW AND BUSINESS around Denver Central that were gang and of their enormous amount of inventory of Revitalizing Denver – One drug infested, full of neglected houses and yards, which they need to dispose. and quite honestly, instilled fear in the most Over my 3 year journey thus far of finding House At A Time “normal” person driving through. However, properties to buy, restore and resell or keep these neighborhoods had a lot of positives: they By Carrie (Garinger) Blair ‘95 as income properties, I have learned plenty of were full of amazing Victorians, Bungalows, lessons. I have gotten burned by bad contrac- This year my graduating class of 1995 celebrates Colonials, Denver Squares built in the late tors. I have made some bad design choices. I its 15th Year Reunion. At Graduation, if anyone 1800’s. They were full of character and unique- have made wrong material choices. After would have been able to look into the future and ness. These houses were very close to down- every house I can look back and wish that I tell me I would be working in the real estate town Denver, public transit (bus and light rail would have done something differently. industry flipping houses, I would have never, lines), city parks, city recreation centers and However, the most important lesson is that ever believed it. After serving an exciting six pools, restau- fixing up houses is hard work. But hard work years on active duty, and earning two graduate rants and bars. always pays off. When you take a completely degrees, I would have told you that the real es- Over the past rundown house, in a neighborhood that used tate industry would have been the last place on several years to be full of gang members and crack houses, earth I would imagine finding my dream job. It’s these and you restore its original beauty and make so amazing how life takes you on a journey you neighbor- it something that others can would never expect! hoods have enjoy living in, there is no been revital- Foreclosures, distressed properties, auctions, better feeling than knowing ized and rejuvenated, one house at short sales, bank owned properties, real estate you have just helped revitalize a time, by investors willing to owned properties – these are all terms you might your city, one house at a time. take the risk to buy these proper- have read about in the newspaper, or on the ties, rehabilitate them with all About the Author – Carrie (Garinger) internet. It’s easy, right? You can find a cheap new systems and layouts that ap- Blair graduated from West Point in 1995 house, put a couple thousand dollars in it, and and earned an MBA from Embry-Riddle peal to current lifestyles, and then turn around and resell it for a big, fat profit. Aeronautical University in 2000. Carrie bring the new generation back to the city. It’s a became a licensed real estate broker in the The art of fixing and flipping seems like an easy, significant financial investment as most investors state of Colorado in 2007. She specializes get rich profession. The guys selling the DVD use cash only to purchase and then fix up the in investment properties and foreclosures, set claiming to give you the secrets to success at although she also works with many Buyers properties. least want you to think so. and Sellers on “regular” deals as well. Carrie was the 2008 Rookie of the Year The process of fixing and flipping benefits the Besides the fact that fixing and flipping houses is recipient from the Denver Board of Realtors block, the neighborhood and the entire city. The not easy money at all (and anyone that tells you for having the tops sales and transactions for house that was formerly inhabitable or full of her first year of real estate. Carrie has also been the top produc- otherwise is lying), there is so much more that safety and sanitary problems is now like-new. ing agent in sales and commissions all three years for her com- goes on during the process. Most investors find pany, Modern Real Estate, which employs over 100 agents. The two story Victorian built in 1888 has now properties through normal marketing channels, She is a Mentor and teaches classes to new agents. Carrie lives been preserved for another 100 years to come. such as the multi-list service, websites, investor with her husband and three daughters in Congress Park in The block loses the drug addict who used to Central Denver. You can contact her at car- clubs and investor distribution lists. The houses reside in the house and gains a new neighbor who [email protected] that investors buy are typically the ones that need is able to afford the completely rehabbed home. the most work. They are completely outdated, As blocks get cleaned up then the city comes have years of smoke and pet urine stains through- back to life. Many rehabbed houses are gutted out, usually have many electrical safety prob- and given a fresh, new layout with open kitchens lems, have plumbing leaks, need new roofs. and breakfast bars with granite slab countertops, These houses have been neglected over the years refinished hardwood floors, tiled bathrooms and and require a substantial amount of time and showers, new landscaping. Most investors are money to bring back to life. able to preserve the character of the house while modernizing it for today’s lifestyle. One of the WEST POINT WOMEN PAGE 4 JULY 2010 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

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The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce ar- The situation should comprise about 20% of By Marcia R. Ganoe ‘84 gues that neither report grasps the transformative your answer. Set the stage but avoid extrane- opportunity women now have to focus and lever- ous detail. You have to bring the panel mem- Many corporations are using "performance- age our clout as consumers and business owners bers into your experience. Paint the picture in based" interviews. This terminology refers to to consolidate and leverage the gains women common terms so that anyone could under- the fact that behaviorally rather than technically have made over the last one hundred and sixty stand the significant issues. I suggest using oriented questions are used during the formal years to shape the business and employer market- words to establish timeframe (3 months or 3 interview. The philosophy is based on the idea place to reflect our values and objectives. years), your role, budget of the project, sched- that they already think you are technically quali- ule constraints or challenges and size of both fied based on your work experiences/ Women-Led. Progress for All. the direct and indirect team. Explain critical prescreening but the way you acted in situations "The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce acronyms but try to avoid overuse. Figure out in the past is the best indication of what you will positions women as market leaders -- securing a strategy to talk appropriately about classified do in the future. Examples of performance much more senior and influential positions in the programs. Obviously, a work related response based questions are: greater business and employer marketplace," is ideal, but I have heard many effec- says Margot Dorfman, CEO of the U.S. tive answers that involved community or vol- 1. Describe a time when you were working on a Women's Chamber of Commerce. "As women's unteer activities. team project and you had to motivate your influence grows, women lead by shaping the teammates to accomplish their tasks. What was landscape in which businesses operate, bringing The actions you took should comprise about the situation? What role did you play? What our values of family, balance, and community to 70% of your answer. Be specific and generous was the outcome? all businesses -- compelling companies to provide with your descriptions. Many times the key products and services that support our needs, actions are broken down into subtasks. For 2. Tell me about a time when you had to meet thereby improving economic conditions for instance it may not be sufficient to say, "I man- multiple deadlines. What was the situation? women, our families, our employees and our aged the project" when the key actions may What did you do? How did you handle this communities," adds Dorfman. actually list supporting activities such as: iden- situation and what was the result? tified resources, identified stakeholders, set up

A Powerful Future for Women as Economic a schedule, established milestones, communi- Similar questions are asked of each applicant Leaders cated results and asked for feedback. You need and the results are graded by an interview With this report, the U.S. Women's Chamber of to identify your actions and accomplishments panel. From the corporate perspective, it allows Commerce also announces the launch of The separate from a team or group. You can say, "I WEST POINT WOMEN VOLUME 18 JULY 2010 PAGE 5

(cont) was a member of a five person team, but my with little oversight and guidance and which areas I think it was sufficient to set the stage. It was specific responsibilities were to manage the action needed to be personally involved or provide more easy to glean the significant details on time- list." Try to avoid the use of "we". detailed guidance. I established my windows of avail- frame, specific roles and number of people. ability and he coordinated times for all the partici- The results or outcomes should be about 10% of pant interviews and management meetings. Our plan A few ending thoughts on interviews. your answer. It is understandable that not all pro- was to conduct the first few interviews together until Again, try to think in broad terms. The jects have reached their ultimate ending, but you he felt comfortable with the routine. Next I developed question may be worded in a way that does- want to communicate some type of outcome in a check list for closing out the evaluations and lessons n't directly apply but do your best to make terms of the time you were involved. I have heard learned. Once I had a framework and detailed sched- it fit. Don't hesitate to back yourself out of a answers like, "I left the group and don't know what ule for those activities, I met with my proposal team. corner. If halfway through an example you happened." Although this may be true, a better Since I wasn't going to be on board full time for at think of a situation that would better ad- response might have been, "The contract hasn't least 3 weeks, it was important that they were able to dress the issues, change lanes. Clarify with been awarded yet, but as a result of my contribu- act as independently as possible. Again, we developed the panel that, "Now that I have bet- tions, we were able to submit a proposal on time a list of things that needed to be accomplished and ter clarified my thoughts I just realized I and within budget." assigned areas of responsibility. We set up a daily tag have a much more appropriate scenario I -up to keep each other informed. would like to discuss." If you really don't Here is an example of an answer using question #2 have a specific example, answer in terms of above: I evaluated these two independent schedules what you would do if faced with that situa- and determined the constraints and overlaps for my tion. Demonstrate understanding and cogni- The situation I am going to described occurred when I was individual efforts. I identified two areas of concern in zance. In other words, "I have always been a in a transition between two jobs. I was working a which I did not think it was realistic for me to meet part of a support organization with this firm 60%/40% work split during the 3 week transition pe- the requirements. I went to my managers for both and do not interface directly with external riod, but had commitments for both areas of responsibility. activities and discussed my plan and concerns. We customers. However, if I was asked to man- The first area of responsibility was a job I had performed negotiated schedule relief and use of an additional age a task directly I would....." Many inter- for two years as the lead of the site's engineering rotation part-time resource to help with a few tasks. Through- views or portions of the interview process program. I started the program from ground floor and it out the 3 weeks, I kept both managers aware of my are conducted by phone. Practice being had grown to include 50 participants. I was in the process progress and through a daily status update. comfortable without the reinforcement of a of transitioning the responsibilities to my replacement, but direct conversation and nonverbal cues. it was a critical time. The job assignments had to be es- The outcome was that by the end of the period I had Don't assume that the panel members have tablished for the next rotation cycle by the end of the worked with the team to establish the next rotation read and understand your resume. Answer month. This included interviewing participants, meeting cycle and made all deliverables for the proposal. By each question thoroughly, even if you are with host management organizations and closing out all gaining an overview of the activities, I was able to interviewing with people that know you. the evaluations and lessons learned from the old assign- proactively negotiate changes that allowed me to Usually, you are given a few minutes at the ments. The second area of responsibility was my new job as successfully support critical milestones and be success- end to ask some questions. Be prepared. the lead system engineer on a proposal team. This was a ful on both projects. I communicated with my direct The best types of questions are ones that high pressure, 90-day proposal effort on a $800 million team members on a daily basis and even though I was communicate your interest and allow you to dollar radar tracking system. I was responsible for pulling supporting critical activities for two completely differ- get more insight into their requirements. together the system engineer schedule and written inputs. ent organizations, I kept both managers informed Some suggestions are, "What do you see as There were four target deliverables during the 3 week by status updates. the biggest challenges with this position?', period. I was working with a team of 4 people as part of "How would you characterize success with my proposal team. This is a relatively simple example, but you can this position 2 years from now?'. You are see that I specifically addressed the situation, still on the clock during this portion. I have My actions in terms of meeting multiple deadlines were to actions and outcome. In addition, I hit on seem many scores change as a result of ex- first establish a schedule of the near-term critical mile- a number of key actions: scheduled my activi- changes that occurred during this less formal stones and major supporting activities. Since I was transi- ties, identified resources, delegated tasks, iden- portion of the interview. tioning out of leading the rotation program, I met with tified scheduling constraints, communicated my replacement. We talked through each task with team members and negotiated changes. I Interviewing, just like anything else is a and established which ones he was comfortable handling didn't say much about the scenario, but I skill. Practice, be prepared and try to have fun.

IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING... Next quarter we will feature West Point Women have made an array of career and life choices and this section is dedicated to all of the the following career fields: achievements we have made and are making daily. Over the course of the year, this section will cover the  current accomplishments of our fellow alumnae with respect to the career field or life choice that they have Medicine made. This quarter we will focus on a glimpse of the leadership footprint of WPW in the Arts and Architec- If you are in one of these pro- ture Career Fields: fessions, send me a note by  Kate Karwan Burgess, 1995. Owner, K2B Creative. After serving in the Army, Kate decided to 1 5 S e p t o change careers and follow her passions in photography. She left the military in 2002 and earned [email protected] and a MA in Photography from Ohio University’s School of Visual Communications in 2004 tell me what you are up to! WEST POINT WOMEN PAGE 6 JULY 2010 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

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New Superintendent June 28, 2010 Trainor graduated with a Bachelor of Science Named http://www.westpoint.edu/Dcomm/ degree from West Point in 1983 and entered Release No 34-10 PressReleasesbd/nr42- the Engineer Branch of the U.S. Army. As an May 18, 2010 10dean_announced.html engineer officer, he has served in operational http://www.westpoint.edu/Dcomm/ assignments around the world to include Ger- WEST POINT, N.Y. –Secretary of Defense many, Honduras, Fort Bragg, N.C., Fort Riley, PressReleasesbd/nr34- Robert M. Gates announced today that President Kan., and Sarajevo, Bosnia. 10huntoon_announced_new_supe.html Barack Obama has nominated Col. Tim Trainor for promotion to the grade of brigadier general In 2007, he deployed to Basrah, Iraq, to work WEST POINT, N.Y. –Secretary of Defense and assignment as the U.S. Military Academy’s with the United Kingdom-led Provincial Recon- Robert M. Gates announced today that the Dean of the Academic Board. He is currently struction Team in helping the Iraqi leaders im- President has nominated Lt. Gen. David H. serving as Professor and Head of the Systems Engi- prove their infrastructure revitalization plans. Huntoon, Jr., for reappointment to the rank neering department here. of lieutenant general with assignment as the Trainor has a master’s from the Fuqua School of 58th Superintendent of the U.S. Military Trainor will succeed Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan, Business at Duke University and a doctorate in Academy. who retired earlier this month and will assume the Industrial Engineering from North Carolina position as the 25th President of Longwood Uni- State University. He is a member of the Mili- Huntoon is currently serving as Director of versity in Farmville, Va. tary Operations Research Society, American the Army Staff, U. S. Army, Washington, Society for Engineering Management and D.C. “I am both honored and humbled to be nominated American Society of Engineering Education. to this position and look forward to serving as Lieutenant Gen. Franklin L. “Buster” Hagen- Dean and continuing to enhance and broaden our beck, who is retiring, will pass the command to Huntoon in a ceremony July 19. 11th ANNUAL GRADUATE will open at 12:00 PM EST 8 June! You will be directed to the West Point AOG web- “Huntoon’s selection is great news for West MARCH BACK: 8-9 August site to register and you must know your user ID Point. His experience and wide range of as- 2010 and password to register. You can use the For- signments are exactly what is needed to pre- gotten Password link if you do not know your THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO WEST pare cadets for the many challenges they will login information. POINT GRADUATES! face,” said Hagenbeck. 2. Complete your liability form! What is it? West Point Graduates are invited to Coming Soon! Print and complete this form Huntoon, who graduated from West Point in join the Class of 2014 on the March Back from and mail it to our office. NOTE: Faxes and 1973, received his Master of Arts Degree in Camp Buckner at the end of Cadet Basic Training. emails are NOT acceptable. International Relations from Georgetown There are two options: the Full 12-Mile March- University. His military education includes Back (limited to 160 Grads; no more than 40 slots 3. Check-in at Herbert Hall. All the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced for the 50-Year Affiliation Class, 1964), and the 2- marchers are required to check-in at Herbert courses, Army Command and General Staff Mile March Back (unlimited number of Grads can Hall on Sunday, 8 August, between 1300-1600 College and School of Advanced Military join the full formation at the ski slope for the last hours. No exceptions! Studies. leg of the March Back). Useful Links: http://www.usma.edu/

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dary military occupational specialty that DoD WPW AND POLITICS & GOVERNMENT determined were not readily transferable to the civilian workforce, or for those veterans with a Congress Urged to Give Jobless Veterans 'Proper service-connected disability rating of 30 percent Training and Tools' for New Careers or higher," Walker said in a hearing that included panelists from The American Legion and five other veterans service organizations. http://www.military.com/Careers/Content1? file=careersArticlesCongressUrgedProperTrain Walker also testified that The American Legion The American Legion is also urging that the ing.htm&area=Reference&ESRC=careers-b.nl "is eager to see VETS grow ... and especially process of determining veterans' eligibility for would like to see greater expansion of entrepre- the VR&E (Vocational Rehabilitation and Em- WASHINGTON, April 16 /PRNewswire- neurial-based, self-employment opportunity ployment) Service be substantially streamlined USNewswire/ -- Testifying yesterday before a training. and bolstered with a larger, properly trained House subcommittee, an expert witness from staff – particularly more employment coordina- The American Legion urged Congress to give *In order for the VETS program to assist these tors. veterans the proper training and tools to begin veterans to achieve their goals, it needs to: new careers after they leave military service. "The mission of the VR&E program is to help *Expand its outreach efforts with creative initia- qualified, service-disabled veterans achieve "There are thousands of veterans available for tives designed to improve employment and independence in daily living and, to the maxi- work, but they lack marketable, technological training services for veterans; Provide employ- mum extent feasible, obtain and maintain suit- skills, especially for jobs that exist in the infor- ers with a labor pool of quality applicants with able employment," Walker said. He noted that, mation-age economy," said Mark Walker, dep- marketable and transferable job skills; while veterans enrolled in VR&E's education uty director for the Legion's economic division. and training programs receive a monthly sti- He told the House Veterans' Affairs Subcom- *Provide information on identifying military pend, those who use the service to find jobs do mittee on Economic Opportunity that a key occupations that require licenses, certificates or not. problem in helping more veterans get jobs is other credentials at the local, state, or national "clearly a lack of adequate funding." levels; "This policy leaves out needed assistance for veterans looking for immediate employment, Another key difficulty faced by job-hunting *Eliminate barriers to recently separated ser- which could lead that veteran into a different veterans, according to Walker, is the fact that vicemembers and assist in the transition from track and miss out on early entry into the civil- their military job training and experience can- military service to the civilian labor market; ian workforce," Walker said. not be used to qualify for certification and li- censing in the civilian world. This means that *Strive to be a proactive agent between the According to the Dept. of Labor, veterans re- jobless veterans must take additional training business and veterans communities to provide turning from Iraq and Afghanistan are among courses before they can be hired; these courses greater employment opportunities for veterans; the hardest hit of unemployed Americans, with are often offered at vocational schools, which and, an alarming jobless rate of 14.7 percent. Among are not covered by current GI Bill education younger veterans (18 to 24 years old), the 2009 benefits. *Increase training opportunities, support, and unemployment rate was 21.1 percent. options for veterans who seek self-employment "The American Legion supports efforts that and entrepreneurial careers." Two more experts from The American Legion's require DoD to take appropriate steps to ensure Economic Division are set to testify before con- that servicemembers be trained, tested, evalu- The American Legion supports new legislation gressional committees later this month. The ated and issued any license or certification that (introduced by Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt.) that division's assistant director, Bob Madden, will may be required in the civilian workforce – would authorize $60 million for the next ten discuss implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to separation," Walker told the subcom- years to fund MOST (Military Occupational before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee mittee. Specialty Transition), a program that would on April 21 and Joe Sharpe, division director, help veterans convert their military experience will talk about the status of veterans' small busi- The funding shortage Walker referred to affects into civilian job skills. Welch's proposed MOST nesses April 29 before the House Veterans' civilian job training under the Veterans Work- program is modeled after the highly successful Affairs Committee. force Investment Program (VWIP), part of the Service Members' Occupational Conversion and Dept. of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Act (SMOCTA). "SMOCTA was Search for hundreds of thousands of jobs now at Training Service (VETS). While the program's originally established to respond to the needs of www.military.com/careers funding was increased to $9.6 million – two veterans who had been hurt by the downsizing million more than in fiscal 2009 – that amount of the military in the 1990s by providing job allows it to operate in only 15 states, according training and employment to eligible veterans," to Walker. While VWIP funding is moving in Walker told the subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Do you have a the right direction, The American Legion wants Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D. story to tell or the budget baseline "increased to allow VETS to info to pass on? Se train eligible veterans in all 50 states in (fiscal "Veterans eligible for assistance under nd them to katehi year) 2011." SMOCTA were those with a primary or secon- e- [email protected] WEST POINT WOMEN PAGE 8 JULY 2010 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

statistical data and conversations with WPW AND POLITICS & GOVERNMENT women in government agencies. The find- NEW REPORT REVEALS PRO- Secretary of State observed, “women are break- ings show that many women remain ing new ground every day in every foreign pol- acutely aware of their minority status in GRESS AND CONTINUING icy institution.” However, there is a gap in lead- specific areas of international security, CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN ership training, formal mentoring programs, which increases the pressure to establish and support for workplace flexibility. Accord- EADERS IN credibility. Mentors play a vital role in L ing to the research, effective leadership and furthering the advancement of successful GOVERNMENT management are critical factors in women’s women, yet formal mentoring opportuni- retention and advancement. The study reveals ties are still missing in many federal of- For Immediate Release that women often are not getting the support fices. Women identified leadership training Contact: Jolynn Shoemaker, they need to take on and succeed in leadership as essential, yet they perceive that this WIIS (Tel: 202.687.3366) positions. Those interviewed indicated that need remains undervalued and unsup- April 1, 2010 institutional cultures are shifting, but women ported. Women continue to struggle with continue to face unique challenges in establish- work-life balance, making trade-offs be- http://wiis.georgetown.edu/92624.html ing credibility, in identifying and cultivating tween professional and personal lives on a relationships with influential mentors, in ob- daily basis. Women pointed to both struc- taining needed training to build strong leader- tural deficiencies and work cultures as Washington, DC – Women hold less than 30 per- ship skills, and in managing home and work life. influencing their ability to balance their cent of senior positions in the U.S. Executive career and family roles. Support from Branch, according to a new study by Women in In- According to Jolynn Shoemaker, Executive government leaders – specifically the will- ternational Security (WIIS), a global organization Director of WIIS and co-author of this report, ingness to prioritize women’s advance- that supports women in peace and security careers. “The findings in this report can help government and address women’s professional

ment, and many other institutions in both the and work-life balance needs – made a sig- The new WIIS study, entitled “Progress Report on public and private sectors, to improve work nificant difference in how women in this Women in Peace & Security Careers: U.S. Executive environments and advancement opportunities study viewed work satisfaction and career Branch,” is the first ever produced on this topic. for women. Attracting and retaining talent is opportunities. Based on over 90 interviews, this study attempts to critical for U.S. and global security – and secu- fill the information gap on women in international This report is part of the WIIS Leadership rity cannot be achieved without women’s par- security at the federal level. The report reveals that Series, which documents women’s partici- ticipation.” there is no shortage of women who want to pursue a pation in various sectors of international career in government. As one female former Under The study highlights key findings gathered from security. 2010 DACOWITS Committee that provides the department with advice and Cleckley, Springfield, Va. recommendations on matters and policies Ruby DeMesme, Oakton, Va. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/ relating to the recruitment and retention, Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. news/2010/06/mil-100602-dod01.htm treatment, employment, integration, and well Estrada, Orlando, Fla. -being of highly qualified professional women Deborah L. James, Mount Pleasant, S.C. The Department of Defense announced today selec- in the armed forces. Retired Army Brig. Gen. Maureen K. Le- tion of the new chairwoman and nine appointees to Boeuf, Cary, N.C. the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the “The department has made great progress in Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Roberta Services (DACOWITS). recognizing the contributions and concerns of Santiago, Castro Valley, Calif.

women in military service. However, there is Retired Marine Corps Col. Felipe “Phil” Tor- “The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in still work to be done,” said Stanley. “The face res, Helotes, Texas the Services has provided invaluable insight into the and capability of our military has changed issues facing women in the military services,” said greatly, not just since the creation of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and DACOWITS members include prominent DACOWITS almost 60 years ago, but in the Readiness Clifford Stanley. “Their work is vital to civilian women and men representing a dis- last 10 years. I am thankful for the service of development of informed department policy.” tribution of demography, academia, industry, these new committee members and the wise Previously comprised of 15 members, the 2010 public service and other professions. Selec- counsel they will provide me and the secre- charter authorizes a total of 35 committee mem- tion is on the basis of experience in the military, to continue to identify and enhance the bers. tary, or with women’s-related workforce service of our female service members and as a issues. Members are selected for a three-year result, our total force.” The initial incoming “This committee will be more robust to better ad- term, without compensation, to perform a members are as follows; additional committee dress emerging and existing issues concerning our variety of duties including visiting military members will be appointed as approved: women in uniform, and Secretary Gates and I look installations each year, conducting a review Retired Army Lt. Gen. Claudia J. Kennedy, forward to their continued efforts in this important and evaluation of current research on military Hilton Head Island, S.C. (chairwoman) endeavor,” said Stanley. women, and developing an annual report Retired Army Reserve Col. Margarethe Cam- with recommendations on these issues to mermeyer, Langley, Wash. The committee, established in 1951 during the service leadership and the secretary of de- Nancy D. Campbell, Washington, D.C. Korean War by Secretary of Defense George C. fense. More info at: http:// Retired Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Julia J. Marshall, is an independent advisory committee dacowits.defense.gov. WEST POINT WOMEN VOLUME 18 JULY 2010 PAGE 9

Grace Olson passed away June 13, 2010 in From John Higgins: "CJ spoke with her sister WPW AND FAMILY Seattle, WA. Her memorial service was held yesterday. She told him that the cause of Thursday night, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. at: death is unknown at this time...she was ap- Member of Long Gray Line- Holy Rosary Parish Church parently found dead at home last Sunday." Grace Olson ‘87 Passed 4139 42nd Ave Sw Seattle, WA BE THOU AT PEACE Away www.holyrosaryseattle.org Written by Mike Lyman Grace was buried at West Point on 7 July (206) 935-8353 2010 Tuesday, 22 June 2010 WPW AND EDUCATION Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Military.com

Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The following guide will help you determine if you are eligible and how to apply for the the Dept. of Veter- ans Affairs DEA program. The Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and cer- tificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. 2009-2010 DEA Payment Rates - these rates are effective October 1, 2009. Type of Training Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time < 1/2 but >1/4 Time 1/4 Time Institutional $925 $694 $461 $461 $231.25 Farm Cooperative Training $745 $559 $372 N/A N/A

Accelerated Charges - Cost of Tuition and Fees in Excess of $287 Special Restorative Training $925 Entitlement Reduced 1 day for each $30.83 (1/30th of fulltime rate)

First six month period: $674

Apprenticeship/On-the-Job Train- Second six month period: $505 ing Third six month period: $333 Remainder of program: $168

To be eligible, you must be the son, daughter, or spouse of: A veteran who died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces. A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence. A servicemember missing in action or captured in line of duty by a hostile force. A servicemember forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.

Eligibility Update: Eligibility requirements have been expanded to cover a spouse or child of a person who: VA determines has a service-connected permanent and total disability; and at the time of VA's determination is a member of the Armed Forces who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care, services, or treatment; and is likely to be discharged or released from service for this service-connected disability. Persons eligible under this new provision may be eligible for DEA benefits effective December 23, 2006, the effective date of the law. If you are a son or daughter and wish to receive benefits for attending school or job training, you must be between the ages of 18 and 26. In certain instances, it is possible to begin before age 18 and to continue after age 26. Marriage is not a bar to this benefit. If you are in the Armed Forces, you may not receive this benefit while on active duty. To pursue training after military service, your discharge must not be under dishonorable conditions. VA can extend your period of eligibility by the number of months and days equal to the time spent on active duty. This extension cannot go beyond your 31st birthday.

If you are a spouse, benefits end 10 years from the date VA finds you eligible or from the date of death of the veteran.

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Georgette Wilson ’81 Name City State Email Address President: Marene Allison ’80 Marcia Ganoe ’84 Lisa Steptoe ’87 Lara H. York - 83 Phoenix AZ [email protected] Vice President: Vicky Fiore ‘87 Cynthia Lindenmeyer ’90 Rebecca Patterson ’96 Holly (Hughes) Flores - 96 Ft. Carson CO [email protected] Editor: Kate Hiebert ’96 Maureen Short ’98 Hope Donnely - 86 Tampa FL [email protected] Karen Fair ‘85 Liane (Geary) Dare - 96 Tampa FL [email protected] List Admin: Diane Bracey ’80 Niave Knell - 92 Atlanta GA [email protected] Treasurer: Cindy Boyd ‘92 WANT TO BE A WPW Bridget Altenburg - 95 Chicago IL [email protected] BOARD MEMBER? Contact Marene Allison at Christine Gayagas - 84 Honolulu HI [email protected] [email protected] kathe- Seeking Kate Guttormsen - 96 Honolulu HI [email protected] Volunteers! WestPointWomen.org [email protected] Mia Clements Louisvillle KY [email protected] By Vicky Fiore ‘87 Networking Commit- [email protected] Do you want to be the Geographical tee Participate on Melanie S. B. Barber - 02 Las Vegas NV m Networking Coordinator (GNC) for Monthly Networking Roxanne (Theobald) Bern- Rox- your area, or know someone who Committee Confer- stein - 96 New York NY [email protected] does? ence calls to share ideas Debbie Edelen - 92 West Point NY [email protected] with other GNCs New York [email protected] WestPointWomen.org is seeking  Coordinate, or find Kate Hiebert - 96 Metro NY [email protected] volunteers to serve as the geographi- leads to coordinate, Heather Ousley - 96 Columbus OH [email protected] cal coordinators for networking local events such as Molly (Cain) Capra - 96 Ft. Hood TX [email protected] events within your local geographical putting together a Kelli Ann Fairbrother - 96 London UK [email protected] areas. This new networking en- team for a race or New Eng- Lisa Harmon - 96 land area VT [email protected] deavor is a result of the overwhelming other sporting event, DC/MD/ number of survey responses request- hosting an informal net Vicky Fiore - 87 VA area VA [email protected] ing more networking activities in working happy hour Hampton their local area. The Geographical or dinner, supporting a Roads/ Rich- Networking Coordinator (GNC) will West Point women mond/ be responsible for coordinating net- athletic team or group Williams- andrewschris- working events within her local geo- when they comes to Christine Andrews - 96 burg VA [email protected] graphical area and serve as a commit- your town, etc. as well as volunteers to be Geographical Networking Coordinators tee member on the WestPoint-  Sharing your network- (GNC). Please send ideas, nominations and especially volunteer notes to Women.org Networking Committee. ing event and stories me via email at [email protected]. I can also be reached at 703-629 Geographical Networking Coordina- via the WestPoint- -1419 (m) or 703-543-4372 (h). tor (GNC) responsibilities include: Women.org Quarterly  Determine the geographical newsletter. Be the first GNC for your city and help shape the future structure of net- area for your networking working within the WestPointWomen.org community. group As the Chair of the West-  Solicit membership PointWomen.org Networking  Identify events in your area Committee, I am looking for to use for networking networking event suggestions  Serve as a member of the WEST POINT WOMEN VOLUME 18 JULY 2010 PAGE 11 WPW AND SPORTS Tailgating Activities at Gillis Field House - 11:00 am Army Football vs. North Texas at Michie Stadium - 12:00 pm Kick Off Army Volleyball Alumni, Family & YOU CAN Post Game Boat Cruise on the Superintendent's Boat ALWAYS Friends Weekend - TBD FIND US By Brigitte Kwinn ‘84 After Hours Social - TBD

Army Volleyball will host the 4th Annual Alumni, Family & Friends westpoint- Weekend on September 17th & 19th. women.org Sunday, September 19th: The scheduled events for this year's festivities will be as follows: Army Volleyball vs. Buffalo at Holleder Center, Christl Arena - 12:00 pm Friday, September 17th: Army Volleyball vs. Hofstra at Holleder Center, Army Volleyball vs. Bryant at Holleder Center, Christl Arena - 12:00 Christl Arena - 7:30 pm pm Army Volleyball Banquet at Michie Stadium, Kimsey Hall - 4:45 pm Please join us this year to celebrate the Army Volley- Army Volleyball vs. Air Force at Holleder Center, Christl Arena - ball team as 2009 Patriot League Champions and a 7:30 pm first ever NCAA Tournament appearance by the program. Please contact Jeremy Sands at Jer- [email protected] or call (845) 938-6007 to Saturday, September 18th: RSVP soon. Army Volleyball Alumni Match at Gillis Field House - 9:30 am Hey Ladies, where have you been that few have gone before? Send in your pictures and WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE WPW? stories. Beautiful Cinque Terre presents some of the most breath taking views we had ever seen. As we hiked North, By Kim Mansell each village had a little different flavor until we finally reached Monterossa where there We have had the absolute joy of being stationed was beach life and plenty of shopping. Sum- in Grafenwoehr, Germany for the past three mer is the time of year to visit this top desti- years. This gem of a location may not seem like nation, when you can put your feet in the it has a lot to offer, but thick in the heart of Bava- water and fully enjoy the sun shine and eating ria, we have found ourselves about 7-8 hours outdoors at a local café. from EVERYWHERE!

We are so thankful for our time in Germany, As many others have likely experienced, when which has allowed us to experience so many you come to Germany for a set amount of time, great cultures! our goal has been to see as much as possible while being stationed here and experience all Europe has to offer. Although there are many destinations we enjoyed and have great memories of, Cinque Terre, Italy was by far the highlight during our tour here.

Cinque Terre consists of five villages nestled along the Western banks of the Mediterranean Sea. What makes this destination like no other in Italy is the charming landscape and the ability to experience life away from the tourism and heavy crowds. We stayed in an apartment overlooking the Mediterranean in Rio Maggiore where people are friendly and love to share their experiences with you. Hiking from village to village

WEST POINT WOMEN PAGE 12 JULY 2010 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER DID YOU KNOW? ATHENA’s WATCH AMA Foundation honors East By Michael Solovey Tennessee State University stu- Purchase your copy of "Athena's Watch" is the new all dent as an outstanding leader in Porcelain On Steel: Women female military print. The only one Of West Point’s Long Gray of its kind that I have seen on the medicine Line market. It is on sale for $75 March 4, 2010 now at any of these stores each. The print size will be listed below. roughly 14" x 16" and done in (Chicago, IL) – Christina S. O'Hara, 2LT, HPSP, MC, a pencil. There will only be 321 student at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, has been named a recipient of the American Amazon personally signed and numbered. Please let me know if you may be Medical Association (AMA) Foundation’s 2010 Leadership interested in one before they are all Award. This award provides medical students, residents/ Barnes and Noble gone. fellows and early career physicians from around the country with special training to develop their skills as future leaders www.soloveyart.com/easel.htm Powell’s Books in organized medicine and community affairs. The AMA Foundation honored 30 individuals with the Indie Bound award at its annual Excellence in Medicine Awards ceremony on March 1, 2010 in Washington D.C. Presented in For volume or wholesale or- association with Pfizer Inc, recipients of the award are rec- ders of this book, please con- ognized for demonstrating outstanding non-clinical leadership skills in advocacy, community service and education. tact: Dennis Lowery LT O’Hara is one of only 20 medical students in the nation Email: DMLowery@Fortis- to receive a leadership award. Publishing.com Christina O'Hara, 2LT, HPSP, MC; previous CPT, MI, USA (HD), a third-year medical student at Quillen College POCS FOR NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION of Medicine, graduated West Point (USMA) in 2002 with mail a major in engineering psychology and a minor in mechani- Class Point of Contact Email address: cal engineering. While there, she held an NCAA Division 1 1980 Marene Allison [email protected] starter position for 4 years and became a member of Brigade 1981 Ann Stroud [email protected] Staff. She has been president of her Quillen class for the 1982 Tarry Hilliard [email protected] past 3 years, and is responsible for evaluating and subse- 1983 Joanne Cavanaugh [email protected] quently expanding Quillen's general surgery site footprint to 1984 Brigitte Wahwassuck Kwinn [email protected] include an additional hospital at Holston Valley. LT O’Hara 1985 Valerie Coffey [email protected] also instituted Step 1 reviews and changed the current qbank 1986 Hope Donnelly [email protected] policies to lead her class to the highest Step 1 average in 1987 Donna McAleer [email protected] school history. As a Joint Army/Quillen liaison to Switzer- 1988 NEED A VOLUNTEER land, she improved cross-cultural awareness and expanded 1989 Betsy Jackson [email protected] the US health care system base by facilitating the transfer of 1990 Jennifer Buckner [email protected] modern wireless medical technologies. LT O’Hara previ- 1991 Micki Olson [email protected] ously served in Iraq as a Military Intelligence Platoon Leader 1992 Niave Knell [email protected] and also voluntarily initiated and oversaw “Operation Shoe 1993 Laura Lee [email protected] Drop”, distributing 700+ lbs of privately donated US shoes 1994 Laura Law [email protected] to Iraqi children at medical screenings. Upon pinning cap- 1995 Bridget Altenburg [email protected] tain, she became responsible for supplying intelligence to 1996 Kate Hiebert [email protected] 628 soldiers in Mosul and Baghdad via direct route and 1997 Giselle Calame [email protected] source operations; this included commanding convoys, se- 1998 Liz Mahoney [email protected] curing medical missions, and personally integrating into 1999 Khanh Diep [email protected] ground unit patrols. She will resume her role as a captain in 2000 Kathleen Owings [email protected] the US Army upon graduation, serving in the medical field. 2001 Carlys Lemler [email protected] 2002 Andrea So [email protected] “At this critical time in our nation’s health system reform 2003 Christina Gassman [email protected] efforts, encouraging leadership in the medical profession is 2004 Alice Garcia [email protected] more important than ever,” said Richard Hovland, President 2005 Yolanda Raphael. [email protected] of the AMA Foundation. “I am confident that these excep- 2007 Vanessa Forbes [email protected]‐wir.aq.usmc.mil tional individuals will provide a strong voice in the medical 2008 AbbeyNEED ACarter VOLUNTEER [email protected] community to improve health care delivery in the United States.” 2009 NEED A VOLUNTEER For more info, visit www.amafoundation.org

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