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Syed, Army Marathon Team take Fallen Comrades Half Marathon The Army West Point Marathon team hosted the eighth annual West Point Fallen Comrades Half Marathon Sunday at West Point. (Above) Class of 2018 Cadet Aaqib Syed led the West Point team and won the race overall, setting a new course record of 1:12:08.8. On the female side, Class of 2018 Cadet Paige Dougherty (above right photo, third from left) was the fi rst of the Army team to cross the line, with a time of 1:30:54.0. (Above right) The Army West Point team earned a trophy as it won the “Star” meet over the Navy Marathon team based on total time of the top three male and female runners from each team. The Army West Point team had roughly a 20-minute faster combined time. (Right) The community event was in honor of fallen graduates who have died in the Global War on Terrorism. Thirteen graduates were honored at each mile marker of the half marathon. See Page 12 for story and photos from the half marathon. Photos by Rick French/USMA Class of 1986 2 March 29, 2018 News & Features Pointer View Challenge yourself to consider words, actions during SAAM Dear West Point community, us build a climate of trust. making and are you willing to take the time to How are you making a difference in your check on a peer? This year, as Sexual Assault Awareness classroom, your team, your company, your table Are you able to recognize a person who is Month kicks off, I want to encourage us all to in the dining facility? hurting and take the time to talk with them to let once again take time to reflect on our individual Are you a person of strong character them know that you care, that you are concerned responsibilities as human beings to always who hears a sexually inappropriate negative about their well-being? treat others with respect. I want to challenge comment directed at a peer, and has the bravery What we need are change agents—people everyone during this month, and really every to call it out, addressing the impact of that who care enough about the dignity and worth day, to consider how your words and actions are comment on the individual and on West Point? of their peers to stand up when trust is being helping us to create a climate of trust. In social situations, are you the person compromised. Trust is critical to the success of our team. who recognizes that a situation is deteriorating While these questions may seem simple, I would ask you to consider how you’re helping because alcohol is impacting sound decision they are at the heart of our Sexual Assault Awareness Month events, please consider attending the events that you are able. But even more than that, I challenge each of us to assess what actions we can take to proactively be engaged in making West Point a place that is inhospitable to sexual harassment and sexual assault. Remember, sexual assault awareness and prevention is an “all the time” effort, not just Know your part. Do your part. Let’s work during the month of April. Every one of us has together to eliminate sexual assault. a role in preventing and responding to sexual Beat Navy! assault and harassment…and each of us has the responsibility to act. If we see unprofessional Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. or inappropriate behavior, we need to step in 59th Superintendent to prevent it. United States Military Academy
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How do leaders learn to cultivate ideas, inspire others and be inspired? This was the guiding theme for the eighth annual McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character (MCLC), March 21-25. The theme for this year’s MCLC was “Making Ripples: Character, Ideas and Teams.” MCLC is a transformational leadership experience sponsored by Robert McDonald, former Secretary Department of Veterans Affairs, and his wife, Diane. The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership planned and hosted this four- day MCLC conference, which welcomed 21 domestic student fellows, 30 cadet fellows and 21 international student fellows. Senior fellows included leaders such as retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1975, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and the 12th commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM); Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff for President Obama; Kathryn Bolkovac, former human rights investigator for the U.N and former two- time Nobel Peace Prize nominee; and Robert McDonald, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1975 and benefactor of the MCLC. “Welcome to the MCLC, a conference that seeks to be the premier transformative short duration leadership experience for emerging young global leaders who unite with world Class of 2018 Cadet Madison Ruppel, regimental executive officer for fourth regiment within the Corps of Cadets, leaders in an enduring partnership,” Class of speaks to attendees at the Character Panel, which is part of the eighth annual McDonald Conference March 23 in the 2018 Cadet and Cadet-in-Charge of MCLC Haig Room of Jefferson Hall. Madison Ruppel said. “Let me share with you There are three things I have come to realize; worth it.” and with senior fellows who served as mentors. what I have learned over the past seven or eight one, leadership can be lonely, two, excellence Ruppel spoke about her first two years at Other than the panels and small group months as I have taken on various challenges. can be isolating and three, they are both so West Point where she thought she was failing discussions, student fellows heard from miserably. The help and mentorship of faculty keynote speakers who talked about their members, especially Col. Everett Spain, guided experiences in character, ideas and teams in her through her struggles. their challenging, yet successful endeavors in Spain, professor and department head business and government, were entertained by of the Department of Behavioral Sciences the USMA Band with “The Corps of the Corps” and Leadership, like all senior fellows at the and enjoyed luncheons and socials with other conference, served as mentors in the small group participants. discussions. “I think the biggest part of this conference Ruppel said she is proud of what she has is being able to talk with everyone, everyone overcome and what she has become today. has a story,” Class of 2019 Cadet Jack Lowe “You will each have challenges in your said. “One of the things I thought was cool was own way for numbers one and two. On your talking to a student fellow from Spain. He was leadership journey and your path of excellence, telling me about their culture and politics and it is the people you must never forget,” said it was a difficult time. I am a soccer player Ruppel said. “It is the people you must always and I asked him about soccer and he said that remember to reach out to and engage with. soccer is a unifying element in Spain, which I People, human beings will be your team. Their thought was very interesting.” personality and ethics will make up the character Arwed Buchholtz, a German national of your organization. They will make an impact attending Oxford University in England, said on your life and you will have the responsibility he is impressed with the conference. and privilege of making a positive impact on “For me, it is insightful,” Buchholtz said. their lives. People inspire, people make changes, “I was especially impressed with Col. Spain and people make ripples in this world. It is the when he talked about leadership and how to people in our lives that will make the leadership get people interested in a cause. He is very and excellence worth it.” informative, confident and I really enjoyed Panels were developed to discuss the subject being around him.” of ideas, character and teams. After engaging At the conclusion of the conference, the Col. Everett Spain, professor and department head in the Department of panel members, the student fellows participated student fellows were tasked to write an opinion Behaviorial Sciences and Leadership, acted as one of the panel moderators in “breakout” sessions to explore the topics in piece, which will be published by the New York during the eighth annual McDonald Conference, March 21-25. a more in-depth manner with smaller groups, Times this summer. 4 March 29, 2018 Pointer View Cadets on the Road: Spring Break trips Leader Development through Cultural Research in Central Asia By Class of 2018 Cadet Alex Werden Government and Politics,” Class of 2018 Cadet Claire Schmelzenbach said. “They knew a lot Many college students spend spring break about our democratic system and it was great relaxing on beaches, avoiding schoolwork and to talk to them and learn about their daily lives any mention of normal life back on campus. and culture.” Some spend spring break traveling and training While in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the group with their sports team, taking advantage of the visited Uzbekistan’s Armed Forces Academy. warmer weather elsewhere to get in a few extra Their combined campus has a four-year workouts. commissioning program and advanced education Neither of those applied for eight cadets in a program somewhat similar to Command and capstone research class led by John Pendergast, General Staff College. Ph.D., from the Russian section, nor Irani- Led by their deputy commandant, officers Tehrani, Ph.D., from the Persian section of the and NCOs from the academy gave the group Department of Foreign Languages, they spent of cadets a presentation on the history of their spring break traveling throughout Central their Academy and their armed forces, and a Asia to research Nowruz (otherwise known as full tour of the pre-commissioning program’s the Persian New Year). classrooms, library and foreign military studies While the holiday marking the first day rooms, as well as case study rooms each of spring has been celebrated for hundreds, if focusing on the force structure and tactics used not thousands, of years, it is believed to have by allies as well as adversaries. both Iranian and Zoroastrian origins. Just After their tour, they sat down with Uzbek how Nowruz is celebrated and the holiday’s cadets and talked about the similarities and significance to individuals that differs from differences between their experiences and their country to country and even from city to city career paths. Class of 2018 Cadets Patrick O’Dowd and Matt Sanford interview students at within countries is what the group was seeking. Although the circumstances under which Kazakhstan’s Al-Farabi National University on their opinions about Nowruz. To learn about the holiday’s origins, the the U.S. Military pulled most of its assets and Photo by Class of 2018 Cadet Alex Werden group traveled throughout several cities across forces out of Uzbekistan in 2005 were far from celebrations and experience them firsthand,” understand other cultures and excited to apply Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to visit positive ones, the visit was extremely cordial Class of 2018 Cadet Andy Grammel said as he it as a leader in the coming months and years.” historical locations and meet with members of and boded well for further future military danced in a mixed group of Tajiks and cadets. Cadets will present the conclusions of their the local community in focus groups to foster cooperation between the United States and “I am grateful for this opportunity to better research on this year’s Projects Day, on May 3. discussion about the holiday. Uzbekistan, as well as future academy cadet Their first engagement with other exchanges between West Point and Uzbekistan’s undergraduate students occurred at Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces Academy. Al-Farabi National University, where after After Tashkent, the group traveled on meeting with the Dean of the International through Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand before Relations Department, cadets sat down with leaving Uzbekistan and heading to Tajikistan’s groups of Russian-speaking, Persian-speaking capital, Dushanbe, to observe the actual and English-speaking students to talk about celebration on the day of Nowruz. Nowruz and international relations between the Cadets ate traditional foods, sang and United States and Kazakhstan. danced while traveling around the city to “I was amazed to learn how many of observe different ways of celebrating. their students were majoring in American “It’s really cool to be accepted into these
(Above) John Pendergast, cadets Dan Dougherty, Dylan Panicucci, Alex Werden, Claire Schmelzenbach, Andy Grammel, Matt Sanford, Patrick O’Dowd, Irani-Tehrani and cadet Mike Wanner pose in front of Iskanderkul (Alexander Lake) during a road-side stop on their way through Tajikistan. (Right) Cadet Andy Grammel (blue shirt) dances at a Nowruz celebration in USMA and Uzbek Academy of Armed Forces Cadets pose in front of their Dushanbe, Tajikistan alongside Tajiks Academy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Otobek Karshiev, courtesy of Sitara Travel and other cadets. Courtesy Photos Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES March 29, 2018 5 2017-18 cadet club activities Debate (Model UN): Ten cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Model United Nations team traveled to Panama City, Panama, March 11-17 to participate in the World Model United Nations conference (WorldMUN). At the end of the conference, seven cadets walked away as individual World Champions. In addition to the conference, cadets visited the Panama Canal, attended an address from the President of Panama Juan Carlos Varela and meet with a number of U.S. military officers from the Defense Attachés Office. The following cadets were recognized for their outstanding performances with Diplomacy Awards, the highest possible awards in the conference: Class of 2021 Cadet Cameron Hay—Diplomacy Award in “Special Political and Decolonization Committee,” Class of 2019 Cadet John Govern—Diplomacy Award in “Special Political and Decolonization Committee,” Class of 2020 Cadet John Lorenz—Diplomacy Award in “UN Development Programme,” Class of 2020 Cadet Dana Cody—Diplomacy Award in “UN Development Programme,” Class of 2019 Cadet Jake Stoffel—Diplomacy Award in “UN High Commissioner for Refugees,” Class of 2020 Cadet Nick Cunningham—Diplomacy Award in “Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee,” and Class of 2019 Cadet Amanda Horsey—Diplomacy Award in “Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee.” The following cadets were also integral to the team’s success: Class of 2020 Cadet Hunter Hill in “Commission on Narcotic Drugs,” Class of 2020 Cadet Wesley Swain in “Disarmament and International Security Committee,” and Class of 2021 Cadet Hunter Arnold in “Disarmament and International Security Committee.” The World MUN conference is the largest Model United Nations conference in the world, with over 2,000 delegates from more than 110 countries competing. The WorldMUN conference is an opportunity for the West Point MUN team to represent the United States Army and the U.S. Military Academy in a professional and positive way to an international audience. Schools in attendance included Georgetown University, Peruvian Debate Society, Yale University, William & Mary University and Sciences Po de Lille, among many others. 6 March 29, 2018 Pointer View
Rudd speaks to cadets on global politics Kevin Rudd, the president of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former Prime Minister as well as Foreign Minister of Australia, spoke to cadets about the importance of language and culture knowledge in global politics and the current state of the Indo-Pacific Region, March 6-7 at West Point. Rudd is a renowned expert on the Indo-Pacific region and global politics, specifically with regard to China, which he spoke about the country’s geopolitical ambitions. As a former diplomat and lifelong student of Chinese language and culture, Rudd possesses insight into Chinese government and society. Courtesy Photos Pointer View Beyond West Point March 29, 2018 7 Esper outlines Army goals for modernization, Futures Command Story and photo by Devon L. Suits McCarthy said, he and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Secretary Army News Service Army Gen. James C. McConville will visit each Mark T. Esper location to decide which one will best support outlined some HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—By 2028, the U.S. the Army’s newest command. of Army's key Army will be fully ready to deploy, fight and “We will then announce the Futures priorities for win decisively against any adversary, anytime Command location, with initial operating Futures Command and anywhere in a joint, multi-domain, high- capability, this summer,” McCarthy said. “As and its potential intensity conflict, the Army’s secretary said. much as the location is important, so is selecting impact to the force While doing those things, the Army will also the right leaders.” during the opening be able to simultaneously deter the aggression McCarthy said the Army expects to ceremony at the of adversaries and conduct irregular warfare. announce the commander for Futures Command 2018 Association Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper within the next few weeks. laid out his vision of U.S. Army capabilities of the U.S. Army during opening statements Monday at the 2018 Making a Necessary Change Global Force Association of the U.S. Army Global Force While the Army has been focused on Symposium Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville. fighting and winning in the Middle East, Esper and Exhibition, “The Army will do this through an said, “China and Russia have invested in Monday. employment of modern, manned and unmanned advanced technologies, professionalized their domain fight.” related identifiers. ground combat vehicles, aircraft, sustainment militaries ... and have reduced our military Moving forward, the development of the With IPPS-A, the Army hopes to identify systems and weapons coupled with robust advantage.” multi-domain battle construct also helps to Soldiers with different certifications and combined arms formations and tactics based on Even if the U.S. never faces either of those establish more interoperability between U.S. credentials, which aren’t tied to their MOS. a modern warfighting doctrine and centered on nations on the battlefield, Esper said, the effects and coalition partners. In addition, the Army will be able to track exceptional leaders and Soldiers of unmatched of their military advancement will be felt. “We all recognize that we could benefit other skills and attributes that could be used lethality,” he said. “We should expect to see their weapons through greater collaboration,” Esper said. “I support the warfighter. For example, these Also helping achieve that goal will be the and equipment and tactics used by adversaries like to say that, I’m working on a 500-piece skills could range from proficiencies in other Army Futures Command. That new command against us,” Esper said. “This brings to mind puzzle. I’m halfway done, and maybe the Air languages, to having an understanding of was announced in October, and is expected to North Korea and Iran, (which) will continue to Force has 30 of those pieces. Maybe, the Navy farming, engineering, and crisis management, stand up this summer. It will be the Army’s threaten regional stability, our allies, and U.S. has 40. Maybe I have some of theirs. The more McConville said. fourth command and will have equal footing security interests.” we can collaborate ... (the more) it has the with U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army While U.S. adversaries are bolstering their promise of getting us to the end-state much more Training Training and Doctrine Command, and U.S. own militaries, Esper said, the U.S. Army is quickly and efficiently.” The future of Army training will be “tough, Army Materiel Command, Under Secretary of doing the same. realistic and dynamic,” Esper said, with the Army Ryan D. McCarthy said, during his That effort, he said, currently involves Organization a focus on urban operations—to include own opening remarks. modernization focused on six areas, which Moving forward, the Army must be operating in megacities—and electronically The creation of the new command requires include long-range precision fires, a next- organized appropriately to reach its 2028 goals, harsh environments. To accomplish this, Futures the Army to rewire and de-layer itself to support generation combat vehicle, future vertical lift Esper said. Command must expand upon the synthetic the new command structure, McCarthy said. platforms, a mobile and expeditionary Army “A decade from now, our formations must be training environment and implement a broad As the initial operating capability of Futures network, air and missile defense capabilities, more robust, agile and lethal,” he said. “We’ve distribution of inter-connected simulation Command continues to be defined, McCarthy and Soldier lethality. Supporting those already begun making these organizational capabilities, Army-wide. said, the Army’s integration, research and modernization efforts are eight newly-created changes. For example, we are increasing the Reforms to training also include a decrease development, acquisition, and science and cross-functional teams, which will eventually capability of our formations, returning short- in “mandatory training” and additional duties technology communities should expect to see be a part of Army Futures Command. range air defense and multiple launch rocket unless it had a direct tie to readiness and some changes in their organizational alignment. In addition to those six modernization systems battalions to our divisions.” lethality, Esper said. However, the undersecretary emphasized priorities, Esper outlined five areas of that realigning under the Futures Command consideration for the Army as it faces the Manning Equipping organizational structure does not suggest that threats posed by an increasingly complex global By 2028, the total Army will need to reach The modern Army must be equipped with existing organizations will physically move to security environment. Those areas include 500,000 active Soldiers, with similar growth the most advanced, capable and survivable a new location. doctrine, organization, manning, training and in the Army National Guard and the Army combat systems industry can provide, Esper The undersecretary also said the Army will equipping. Reserve. Most importantly, the future Army said. need to be judicious with existing funding if it must “focus on recruiting and retaining high “A decade from now, preferably sooner, wants to meet its modernization goals. Doctrine quality, physically fit, mentally tough Soldiers, we will see our formations begin to fill “The budget control act looms large in “Doctrine is how the Army fights, and who will deploy, fight and win decisively on any with a variety of manned and unmanned 2020,” McCarthy said. “In order to maintain it’s fundamental to transforming the Army of future battlefield,” Esper said. combat vehicles, aircraft, sustainment systems momentum and not fall off the pending fiscal 2028,” Esper said. “Much like a transmission However, the force is facing a more and weapons,” Esper said. “Greater use of cliff, we will initiate a robust reform effort synchronizes inputs through gears and produces significant issue as only 29 percent of Americans autonomous systems, robotics and artificial that will require a comprehensive relocation a stronger output, doctrine synchronizes the can meet the standards to enter the U.S. Army, intelligence promises to make our units more of resources within our portfolios to support Army’s core functions to produce greater McCarthy said. Although the Army is doing lethal, our Soldiers less vulnerable, and the modernization efforts.” lethality.” what it can to ensure it receives the best Soldiers Army far, far more effective.” According to Esper, the doctrinal concept possible, Army leaders should be doing more To accomplish this, the Army challenges The Location of Futures Command of multi-domain battle must be embedded to connect the nation with the all-volunteer industry partners and academia to generate ideas Eventually, the Army will name a location at all levels of leadership and propagated at Army force. that apply to future operating environments, for the Futures Command headquarters. all levels of Army education. And with the Moving ahead, the Army is also looking into McCarthy said. Right now, Army leaders are in the process of implementation of Futures Command, all new ways to manage and leverage its current McCarthy said the Army recognizes that narrowing down a list of about 150 possible Army leaders will need to understand the new pool of talent. One way the Army will do that is the private sector outpaces the Army when it locations to just 10. McCarthy said the basing command’s purpose, application and impact on with the Integrated Personnel and Pay System- comes to innovation. The Army, he said, must decision for the new command will be based the global force. Army, McConville said. efficiently connect with the private sector and on proximity to talent, the private sector and With the goal of developing and improving Currently, the Army relies on three separate optimize its decision-making process to ensure academia. The Army is also looking at quality- Army doctrine, the Army has slated to prototype systems to track active, Guard and Reserve the Army receives the best equipment in the of-life measures, cost, time assessment, as well a multi-domain task force in 2019 within the personnel. Under the current systems, the Army shortest amount of time possible. The Army as civic and regional support. Pacific region. This is an area Esper said Army is only able to track Soldier by rank, service Futures Command will be a large part of that Once the Army determines those 10 cities, senior leaders have identified as “truly a multi- affiliation, career field and other Army career- effort, he said. 8 March 29, 2018 Community Pointer View
immediately after the outing. All golfers are welcomed. counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family FEATURED ITEM counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email Instrument drive [email protected]. Highland Falls Men’s ASA/USA Softball League Have instruments that you don’t use or need anymore? The The Highland Falls Men’s ASA/USA Softball League is Highland Falls Intermediate School Band program needs your Army Personnel Testing programs looking for teams to add to its league. help. Contact [email protected] if you The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army League play begins in early May and continues through have a used instrument that you would like to donate. Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, early August. Games are played at 6 and 7 p.m. Sunday- Instruments needed include flute, trumpet, clarinet, tuba, SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Thursday weekly. There is flexibility available when trombone, any saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, French Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. scheduling. There are approximately 20 games on the horn or percussion instruments. [email protected] for details or an appointment. schedule. There is a $250 team registration fee and $25 per game fee for umpires. The deadline for signing up is April 13. West Point Lending Library Employee Assistance Program For more details and to register, contact Aaron Falk, The West Point Community Lending Library at 126 West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program Highland Falls Recreation Department, at 845-446-4280. Washington Road is located on the second floor. that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from, members and retirees. such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- biographies, etc. The library is now open during business hours Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. ANNOUNCEMENTS everyday and is ready for visitors to come check out books, For details, call 845-938-1039. study, do homework or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room. Sunday events at the Cadet Chapel The upcoming events at the Cadet Chapel through 2018: Little Free Library OUTSIDE THE GATES • Sunday—No recital (Easter); Hazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School • April 8, 2:30 p.m.—Bruce Xu, finalist, National Young and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D Funny Bunnies at the Hudson Highlands Nature Artist Competition in organ performance; Alexander Place on West Point. Museum • April 15, 2:30 p.m.—Victoria Shields, First Presbyterian The purpose of the LFL is to share books, bring people Get a jump on spring fun with Funny Bunnies at 10 and Church, New Canaan, Connecticut; together and create communities of readers. 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s • April 22, 2:30 p.m.—Darren Motise, St. Mary Parish, The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Ridgefield, Connecticut. numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries. Angola Road, Cornwall. More recitals will be posted when information is available. The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read Join environmental educators to learn the answers to questions Check them out on Facebook at West Point Cadet Chapel Organ during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days about the native Cottontail. Afterward, take a short guided hike Recitals. a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org. in search of signs of wild rabbits (weather permitting), meet a domestic rabbit and create a bunny craft to take home. West Point Commissary closure This program is for families with children ages 3 and up. The West Point Commissary will be closed Sunday for Easter. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS There is an admission fee. Prepaid registration is strongly suggested. For registration or more details, visit hhnm.org or Re-registration for West Point Schools Army Career Skills Program call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. It’s re-registration time at West Point Elementary and Middle The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers Schools. A personalized re-registration packet was already sent for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on- Holy Innocents Thrift Shop in Highland Falls home with third-quarter report cards. the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment The Highland Falls Holy Innocents Thrift Shop at 401 Main Re-registration for both the elementary and middle school skills training. Street, Highland Falls, is open to the public. will take place from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. April 23-27 at the Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 Come find a great selection of clothes, books, sports West Point Elementary School Conference Room. days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of equipment, jewelry and other household items. The shop is open All returning families are asked to attend re-registration—do the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop. Wednesdays (3:30-5:30 p.m.), Thursdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and not send packets back to school with students. The school will The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a Saturdays (10 a.m.-1 p.m). only accept withdrawal forms from students. CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station Additionally, the shop accepts gently used clothes, DVDs, New student packets for all grade levels will be available may be granted at the commander’s discretion. jewelry, and small household and kitchen items. during re-registration or you may pre-register new students at the Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew following website—https://registration.dodea.edu/. Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education Lighthouse Christian Assembly Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West Department of Physical Education community fitness Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at session Army Career Tracker ‘Lunch and Learn Sessions’ 10 a.m. Sundays at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls. The Department of Physical Education is continuing its HQDA G3/5/7 is conducting virtual Army Career Tracker It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family community fitness sessions during the spring (ACT) “Lunch and Learn Sessions” every Wednesday at 1 p.m. members and the community. If you are in need of transportation, The next general fitness activity is Ultimate Frisbee April The sessions are designed to benefit careerists in all career contact Robby at 845-661-0339 by 9 a.m. on the Sunday morning 25 at Daly Field. programs at all levels and grades, enabling them to better leverage you plan to attend. The van picks up at Grant Circle. ACT for professional development. Substitute teachers needed in HFFM District Visit the CP29 page in ACT for training, education and The Highland Falls–Fort Montgomery Central School professional development opportunities at https://actnow.army. District seeks substitute teachers in all content areas and grade mil. “Like” CP29’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ levels to work in the 2017-18 school year. ArmyCP29/. New York State certification is preferred, but not mandatory. Applicants should have at a minimum, a high school degree. Army Education Center Applicants should have a happy, positive, nurturing College courses are offered through the Army Education personality and enjoy working with students. Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. Candidates will also be required to provide New York State Undergraduate classes: TEACH fingerprint clearance. • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- Applicants should apply through the online application 0535 or email [email protected]; and system at www.olasjobs.org. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102 or email [email protected]. Disabled American Veterans golf outing Graduate studies: The fifth annual Disabled American Veterans golf outing is • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in scheduled for June 14 at West Point Golf Course. public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or It starts with registration at 7 a.m and a Captain’s Choice email [email protected]; and Scramble at 8 a.m. Dinner and award presentation follow • Long Island University–master’s degrees in school Pointer View marCH 29, 2018 9
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Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify pickup time operations are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. between 4:30–6:30 p.m. and pick up your meal at the West Point Club’s Benny Havens Lounge. CYS Services Spring Sports Programs There is a 15-minute authorized parking for dinner pickup West Point families, as it inches closer to the beginning of the in front of the club. Servings for four or six are available for a spring season, Child, Youth and School Age Services is excited FEATURED EVENT nominal fee. For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub. to announce that it’s adding a new sport. com or call 845-446-5506/5504. For the fi rst time, it will off er a youth fl ag football league Sexual Assault Awareness Month/Walk-A-Mile for ages 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11, with its T-ball, baseball and soccer April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come join the MWR Knight Runner Shuttle leagues. We look forward to seeing you out there. annual “Walk-A-Mile” with the West Point Sexual Assault Need a ride to any FMWR facility or the AAFES Exchange? For details, call 845-938-8896. Response coordinators and victim advocates for Garrison, Call the Knight Runner Shuttle service from 3-8 p.m. Monday- KACH and USMA, along with the Cadets Against Sexual Friday, for a minimal fee per ride. CYS babysitter training Harassment/Assault organization in the Corps of Cadets. Last call for pick-up must be made before 7:30 p.m. CYS will off er the next CYS Sitters class April 7. This Walk-A-Mile will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11 Must be 18 or older to ride. For details, call 845-938-0140. course is designed to familiarize teens with the responsibilities of babysitting and the skills and techniques needed for sitters to New pizza delivery hours become competent and caring. The West Point Bowling Center now delivers pizza seven Students will receive training materials and a certifi cate of JUST ANNOUNCED days a week. completion. This program is designed to help middle school and • Monday-Thursday—11 a.m.-9 p.m.; teenaged youth learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, Bistro 603 at the West Point Club Grand Opening • Friday and Saturday—11 a.m.-11 p.m.; trustworthy, competent, capable and safe babysitter. Bistro 603 at the West Point Club is scheduled to have its • Sunday—Noon-9 p.m. Students are also placed on the garrison-wide babysitting grand opening April 9. For details, call 845-938-2140. referral list so that parents requesting a babysitter from the CYS It will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday. Bistro Services referral list can feel comfortable knowing that their 603 is open to the public. For details, call 845-938-5120. babysitters are adequately trained to CYS Services standards. FOR THE FAMILIES For more details, call 845-938-0629. Lunch Loop Shuttle There is a West Point Lunch Loop Shuttle from 11 a.m.-2 West Point Arts & Crafts Classes Wee Ones Open Play Group p.m. Monday-Friday. The shuttle will run a continuous loop. West Point Arts & Crafts offers framing, engraving, Wee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants The shuttle runs in the areas of the West Point Bowling instructional programming, custom gifts and private events such through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every Center, West Point Club, Howard Road, DPW, Garrison as birthday parties. West Point Arts & Crafts also off ers classes. Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across headquarters and Keller Hospital. Upcoming classes include: from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn Must be 18 and older to ride the shuttle. It is free. • Today—One Point Perspective with Nicole, 2:30-4:30 p.m. and make new friends. Pre-registration is not required. There’s For details, call 845-938-0140. There is a minimal fee for the classes. Advance always something fun happening at Wee Ones. registration is required. For details, call 845-938-4812 or visit For the most up-to-date details, call Family Brew Fest westpointartsandcrafts.com. Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ The West Point Club’s second annual Brew Fest is scheduled WestPointArmyCommunityService. for 7-10 p.m. April 13. The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op There will be beer and cider tastings of 20 plus local breweries The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Co-Op is looking for Wee Read and cider mills. The event is open to the public. new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons Wee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old) Admission includes a free MWR Brew Fest glass. You must with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years who are looking to workout and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each be 21 and older to participate. while having their child participate in a volunteer-facilitated month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, For more detials, visit westpoint.armymwr.com or call childcare. In exchange for their child’s participation, co-op second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field. 845-938-5120. members agree to support other members and assist with the Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books supervision of children during co-op hours. and reading. Pre-registration is not required. If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS For the most up-to-date details, call Family FOR THE ADULTS Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969. Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ WestPointArmyCommunityService. Day trips with Leisure Travel Services Horseback riding lessons .• Saturday—N.Y. International Auto Show. Leave West The Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now Part Day Preschool openings Point at 9 a.m. and leave NYC at 4 p.m. Ushering in the latest open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages Spaces are still available in the Stony Child Development automotive trends, 2018 N.Y. International Auto Show will 5 and up. Lesson packages are available. Center Tuesday and Thursday session of Part Day Preschool. showcase a collection of cutting-edge design and innovation. For more details, call 845-938-3926. The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon. • April 12—The Lion King. Leave West Point at 4 p.m. and The program utilizes the creative curriculum to facilitate the leave NYC after the show. See this Tony Award-winning Disney 2018 Round Pond Reservations development of social, emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor Broadway classic at the Minskoff Theater at West 45th Street, Round Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible skills. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP NYC with a 7 p.m. curtain. There is a nominal transportation free personnel. Reservations can be made between noon-4 p.m. approved snack is served each day. for all trips. For details and to book your trip, call 845-938-3601. Monday-Friday by calling 845-938-8811. For details, contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845- 938-4458. Champagne Sunday Brunch The Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every FOR THE YOUTHS School Age Center’s After School Programs Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. The School Age Center off ers programs with several diff erent Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present a SAC Summer Camp Registration themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. West Point School Age Center’s Summer Camp Care If you are interested in a before and after school program for There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or visit registration is ongoing now. You can register your children your school age child, please sign up today. www.thewestpointclub.com. through militarychildcare.com. The School Age Center also off ers hourly activities for Children in grades K-5 registered with CYS Services are children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. Dinner-To-Go from the West Point Club eligible for the camp. SAC off ers summer camp care during the For details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk at The Dinner-to-Go program runs Wednesday through Friday. months of June through September. Hours of Summer Camp 845-938-8530. 10 marCH 29, 2018 Pointer View Keller Corner West Point Band presents Dental Health Day at West Point toothpaste, a kid’s toothbrush and brushing “American Celebration” This performance features works such as Elementary School instructions. By the West Point Band The U.S. Army Dental Health Activity For children who are in need of treatment Bernstein’s “Overture to Candide,” as well as (DENTAC), in partnership with Colgate- or who do not have a dentist, the volunteer The West Point Band will present a captivating medley of songs by American Palmolive, is off ering free dental screenings dental professionals can provide referrals so a performance at 7 p.m. April 18 at the composer George Gershwin, as sung by the courtesy of the “Colgate Dental Van” from they can visit a dentist in their area and take Tarrytown Music Hall, located at 13 Main band’s own Master Sgt. MaryKay Messenger. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6 at the West Point care of any issues and maintain a healthy Street, Tarrytown, New York. Also featured will be “East Coast Pictures” Elementary School (in the 15-minute parking mouth. Entitled “American Celebration!,” this by Nigel Hess, and the virtuosic “Concerto for lot). This event is open to West Point students performance will feature the works of Bernstein, Euphonium” by Vladimir Cosma, performed Screenings will be for children ages 3 to and West Point home-schooled students. Gershwin and more. This concert is free and by Staff Sgt. Chris Leslie. The concert will 12 years old. Children receiving a screening must have open to all. conclude by honoring those men and women The Colgate Dental Van, which travels a permission slip signed by a parent prior to For more information and to RSVP, visit who have answered the call to service with a the United States to help raise awareness the day of the screening. Permission slips can www.westpointband.com. Join the Army’s performance of the Armed Forces Medley. about the importance of children’s dental also be obtained the day of the event. oldest band for an evening of world-class music For concert updates, call 845-938-2617 or health, features friendly visuals to help create at Westchester’s oldest theater. visit www.westpointband.com. a fun and less intimidating dental screening Closure of the West Point Veterinarian experience. Clinic With two child-sized dental chairs aboard, The West Point Veterinary Clinic will Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures be closed from April 23-27, due to off -site, screens two children at a time. The average mandatory staff training. dental screening lasts approximately two If you anticipate a need for over-the- minutes. With the support of volunteer dental counter products or prescription refi lls for professionals, children ranging from 3 to 12 your pets, stop by the clinic before or after years of age can receive free dental check- the clinic’s week-long closure. ups, treatment referrals (if needed), and Your fl exibility is greatly appreciated and learning materials that include a tube of kid’s the clinic apologizes for any inconvenience.
• Kidding around Yoga: Bring the old and older. kids to B126 Washington Road April 6 to To register for this event, email jgellman@ experience “Kidding around Yoga” with bbcgrp.com by Tuesday with the class that Samantha Galui and see how your child can you will be attending plus the name and ages learn the skills of mindfulness and enjoy the of the children who will be attending. reward of peace. This class will introduce classic • Melody in Motion with Miss yoga, meditation, breath work and stress- Desrae: Come celebrate spring with music management in a kid-friendly style with and movement at 3 p.m. April 11 at 126 original music, games and imaginative Washington Road. stories. We’ll dance with scarves, sing like birds, All ages are welcome, but bring your march in parades, play instruments and shake yoga mats and a smile. a parachute together to welcome back the WPFH will be hosting two classes at birds and fl owers. 9:30-10:15 a.m. for Pre-K and younger and To register, email [email protected] another class at 3:30-4:30 p.m for 5 years by April 6.
MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—“Annihilation,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“Peter Rabbit,” PG, 7:30 p.m. April 6—“Game Night,” R, 7:30 p.m. April 7—“Black Panther,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. April 13—“A Wrinkle in Time,” PG, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- Point.htm.) Pointer View March 29, 2018 11 12 March 29, 2018 Sports Pointer View Army West Point Marathon team, Syed win Half Marathon By Class of 2020 Cadet Emily McKinney said, “(the race) is always a challenge, but Army West Point Marathon Team it’s a privilege to host it in honor of our fallen comrades.” The Army West Point Marathon team This year was the first year that the Fallen hosted the eighth annual West Point Fallen Comrades Half Marathon was also hosted as Comrades Half Marathon Sunday at West a “Star” meet to race against Navy. Point. “We have some great competition from The community event is in honor of fallen Navy that really allows us to test our speed graduates who have died in the Global War against theirs,” Johnston said. on Terrorism. Thirteen chosen graduates Even with the difficult course, many were honored at each mile marker of the half members of the West Point Marathon team marathon. improved their personal-best times, which The West Point Marathon team helped win the meet against Navy. coordinated the entirety of the half marathon, Syed led the West Point team and won the working tirelessly all week to mark the course, race overall, setting a new course record of block roads, set up tents and tables, and run 1:12:08.8. On the female side, Class of 2018 through rehearsals to make sure it all went Cadet Paige Dougherty was the first of the smoothly. Army team to cross the line, with a time of There were 608 participants during the 1:30:54.0. partly sunny, 35-degree, 13.1-mile race event. The top three Army-Navy males and The race was a multipurpose event, females were: serving as a run for West Point cadets and Male: the general public, a ruck for some Sandhurst 1. Syed (1:12.08.8)—Army teams and a “Star” meet between the Army 2. Michael Wegner (1:15:50.2)—Navy West Point Marathon and Navy Marathon 3. Murray Johnston (1:16:41.5)—Army teams. Female: Though the course entailed a challenging, 1. Dougherty (1:30:54.0)—Army hilly route, the posters of fallen comrades at 2. Cara Robinson (1:32:18.1)—Navy every mile marker inspired each runner to 3. Emily McKinney (1:36:05.5)—Army continue to give their best effort. Overall, 15-year-old Morgan Johnson, Class of 2018 Cadet Aaqib Syed remarked, with a time of 1:30:41, won the female race. “those hills take everything out of you but you Army won the meet based on total time have to remember that you’re running to of the top three male and female runners from There were 608 participants during the eighth annual West Point Fallen Comrades honor their sacrifice.” each team. The Army West Point team had Half Marathon Sunday at West Point. The race is in honor of 13 of 103 fallen Class of 2020 Cadet Murray Johnston roughly a 20-minute faster combined time. comrades from West Point in the Global War on Terrorism.
The Army West Point Marathon team hosted the eighth annual West Point Fallen Comrades Half Marathon Sunday at West Point. (Far left) Class of 2020 Cadet Murray Johnston finished third overall (1:16.41.5) in the Army-Navy part of the marathon run. (Above) Members of the Army West Point Marathon team hold the trophy of the team’s victory over Navy. Army won by roughly 20 minutes combined over their Navy counterparts. (Left) A member of the Navy Marathon team takes part in the West Point Fallen Comrades Half Marathon. Photos by Class of 2020 Cadet Amanda Lin and Kathy Eastwood/PV Pointer View March 29, 2018 13 Women’s Team Handball honors Walker, Ironhorse I-1 wins Open Story and photos by Eric S. Bartelt Managing Editor
The West Point Women’s Team Handball hosted the 2018 1st Lt. Laura Walker Team Handball Brigade Open Tournament March 23-24 at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. The Brigade Open featured eight teams, including seven cadet teams coached by two members of the Women’s Team Handball and one Department of Physical Education instructor team. The tournament, in its 12th iteration at West Point, honors the life and legacy of the Class of 2003 U.S. Military Academy graduate and former women’s team handball member. As a cadet, Walker served as team captain and helped her squad win a national collegiate championship. She also played for the United States at the Pan American Games and had the opportunity to try out for the U.S. Olympic Handball team, but the Systems Engineering major chose instead to lead Soldiers as an Engineer officer. Walker, the first female officer to be killed in action in Afghanistan, died Aug. 18, 2005, while deployed with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 864th Engineer Combat Battalion in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Walker also deployed to Iraq the previous year with the 555th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in support of the 4th Infantry Division. The tournament, also called the 1st Lt. Laura Walker Memorial Women’s Team Handball Tournament in previous years, started in 2006 by former teammates determined to keep Big Snake Bandits (in neon green), a team of Company A-3 and B-3 members, earned third place by her memory alive. accumulated points despite losing to DPE, 8-7, in the third-place game March 24 at the 2018 1st Lt. Laura “We really wanted to do something to honor and remember Walker Team Handball Brigade Open Tournament. her, and we knew it was an opportunity to honor our history, our with during her time in the Army.” As for the brigade open tourney, it had an inspiring ending legacy, but, most importantly, we knew we wanted to honor a Gist added an inspiring comment from the Fallen Heroes to it as the Ironhorse I-1, made up mostly of members from fallen hero – somebody who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Capt. Memorial website from Walker’s former first sergeant. Company I-1, defeated the Island of Misfit Boys, made up Christine Chang, current team officer-in-charge, Class of 2009 “He commented about how passionate she was about caring of members of the West Point Water Polo team, 7-6, with the USMA graduate and former team handball member, said. and how passionate she was about supporting her units. Again, winning goal scored with two seconds remaining by Class of The head of the Department of Physical Education, Col. it’s about the inspirational leader she was, the positivity, the 2020 Cadet St. John Proulx. The two teams had met on the first Nicholas Gist, spoke to everyone who participated prior to the confidence, all those things she instilled in others,” Gist said. day as the Island of Misfit Boys won 7-0, led by three goals by start of the tournament about Walker’s memory and importance. “(It’s) one more reminder that I really want this to be about Class of 2019 Cadet Matthew Kim. “The importance of an event like this is we don’t ever want inspiration this weekend and how you inspire your athletes, The top three teams earned dog tags. The Ironhorse took to forget our fallen heroes,” Gist said. “Our mission here at the your words, your example, your competitive spirit, you striving first, the Island of Misfit Boys took second and the Big Snake academy is to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets. for excellence and how that can inspire others, the impact you Bandits, a team of Company A-3 and B-3 members, earned third So this weekend really ought to be about inspiration. So your have and will continue to have as leaders, not only here at the place by accumulated points despite losing to DPE, 8-7, in the actions, your words, your example, all those things serve as an academy, but certainly beyond in the Army.” third-place game. inspiration to me, to each other, just like Laura’s example, her actions, her words served as an inspiration to her fellow cadets, as an inspiration to you as the USMA Women’s Team Handball Team, certainly to the Soldiers, NCOs and officers she worked
(Above) The 1st Lt. Laura Walker Memorial Women’s Team Handball Tournament banner hangs at the tournament, which was started in 2006 Island of Misfit Boys (in red), made up of members of by former teammates the West Point Water Polo team, scored to the take determined to keep her the lead late, but would lose to the Ironhorse I-1, memory alive. (Left) made up mostly of members from Company I-1, 7-6, Ironhorse I-1 team in the championship game of the 2018 1st Lt. Laura members celebrate Walker Team Handball Brigade Open Tournament their victory, receiving March 24 at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development gold dog tags as the Center. champions. 16 March 29, 2018 Pointer View
The Army West Point Baseball team celebrates after back- to-back victories over service-academy rival Navy Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards in Baltimore to finish the weekend 4-0. Army earned the 5-3, 10-inning win in the opener before taking the nightcap 8-2. The Sunday sweep handed Army its third- and fourth-straight win, shifting the Black Knights to the top of the Patriot League standings. The Black Knights also swept Bucknell March 24 in their conference opener. Photo by Army Athletic Communications Army completes Sunday sweep of Navy at Camden Yards By Kat Castner on the hill, while also fanning two batters. • Titus and Crompton notched the Black final 2.0 innings registering six-straight outs. Army Athletic Communications In the nightcap, Army jumped on things Knights’ two sacrifice hits. • Giachin stole Army’s lone base in the twin early notching four runs in the third inning on • The Black Knights pitching staff allowed bill to hand him three on the season. The Army West Point Baseball team posted five hits. Giachin, Titus, Rosoff, McKenna, and just two extra base hits (two doubles) on the day. • The Mids turned the day’s only double back-to-back victories over service-academy Josh White all recorded hits in the frame. • Sam Messina finished Game 1 with a no plays (3). rival Navy Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards The Black Knights extended their lead to decision. He worked six innings in the opener, in Baltimore to finish the weekend 4-0. 5-0 in the top of the fourth after a Hurtubise allowing five hits, two runs and two walks. The Facts & Figures Army earned the 5-3, 10-inning win in the RBI grounded out scored Giachin from third. junior fanned five while on the hill. • Army finished the day with 13 runs, while opener before taking the nightcap 8-2. The Midshipmen tallied their second hit • Joe Santoro and Carter Van Gytenbeek Navy posted five. The Sunday sweep handed Army its of the game in the bottom of the fourth after did not allow a hit during their relief time in the • Both teams tallied errors with the Mids third- and fourth-straight win, shifting the Christian Hodge drilled a shot to left field. His second game. Santoro nearly retired the Mids recording two and the Black Knights one. Black Knights to the top of the Patriot League swing scored two runs and cut the Cadets’ lead down in order during the bottom of the seventh • Each squad left 13 runners on base standings. The Black Knights also swept to 5-2. in Game 2, while Van Gytenbeek closed out the throughout the doubleheader. Bucknell March 24 in their conference opener. It remained a three-run Army edge until the In Game 1, the Midshipmen got on the board Black Knights tacked on three final runs in the first after converting two singles into a run in eighth inning to ultimately put the game out the bottom of the third. of reach. During the frame, six cadet-athletes The Black Knights wasted little time trailing recorded consecutive singles to bring home though, as John McKenna started the next frame those key runs. Sports calendar with a lead-off single. Two batters later, Trey Daniel Burggraaf was credited with the win Martin drilled a one-out double down the left and shifted to 2-0 on the mound after going six field line to score McKenna from first. During innings. The junior gave up just three hits, two Corps Squad the ensuing at bat Martin advanced to third on a runs and four walks during his time on the hill. Saturday Sunday passed ball before touching home on an Anthony The Belfair, Washington, native also posted a Noon—Baseball vs. Bucknell (DH), Noon—Baseball vs. Bucknell, Doubleday Giachin fielder’s choice. game-high six strikeouts. Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium. Field at Johnson Stadium. The Cadets tacked on one additional run Eight of 10 Army players who saw an at in the fifth after Jacob Hurtubise scored on a bat in Sunday’s doubleheader registered at least Saturday Sunday passed ball. two hits. Anfernee Crompton, White, Giachin, Noon—Men’s Lacrosse vs. Bucknell, Michie Noon—Softball vs. Boston University, Army Unfortunately, the Midshipmen scored one Hurtubise, and McKenna each earned three hits Stadium. Softball Complex. run in the sixth and bottom of the seventh to on the day. Rosoff reeled in a team-high three knot the score at 3-3 and send the originally RBI, while Crompton tallied two. Saturday Tuesday scheduled seven-inning game into extras. Giachin and Hurtubise both touched home Noon—Softball vs. Boston University (DH), 3 p.m.—Baseball vs. Manhattan, Doubleday Neither team was able to muster anything plate a team-leading three times. Army Softball Complex. Field at Johnson Stadium. in the eighth or ninth until Army finally broke through for two big runs on three hits in the top Army highlights and game notes Saturday April 7 of the 10th. That inning was highlighted by Jon • Hurtubise led the team with two walks 1 p.m.—Men’s Rugby vs. Penn State, All Day—Men’s and Women’s Track and Rosoff’s double to left field, which scored what on the day. Anderson Rugby Complex. Field vs. Navy, Shea Stadium. ended up being the game-winning run. • Army posted three doubles in the twin bill. Saturday **View the upcoming Army West Point Black Cam Opp earned the win after coming in • Rosoff drilled his fourth of the year, while 3 p.m.—Women’s Lacrosse vs. Lehigh, Michie Knights Schedule at www.goarmywestpoint. to close out the final four innings. The junior Crompton and Martin each earned their second Stadium. com/calendar.aspx?vtype=list. allowed three hits and one run during his time of the season.