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West Point Day at Fort Hamilton Nearly 300 personnel from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point traveled to USAG Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York, to participate in West Point Day at Fort Hamilton April 18. The day’s activities included a breakfast, a West Point admissions and information brief, a cadet parade through the streets of Fort Hamilton (above) with a formal pass in review and demonstrations by West Point Cadet Clubs. The cadet club demonstrations (right) allowed for members of the community to not only receive information on the clubs, but also take part in the demonstrations as a participant, giving them the unique insight on the cadet experience. The event allowed West Point to highlight the academy’s educational opportunities and military tradition to members of the local New York City area, further cementing the bond between the people of New York and the world’s pre-eminent leader development and academic institution. For more photos from the event, visit https://fl ic.kr/s/aHskafVgQf. Photos by sgt. 1st CLass Jeremy bunKLey/usma Pao

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By Capt. Adam Karr accident in 1992. able to honor Goeke at an event that connects showcases some of the extraordinary artistic Department of English and Philosophy The Sannes-Pinnell awards for visual arts him to distinguished officers such as Calabro, talent that exists in the Corps of Cadets, and honor retired Col. Samuel W. Pinnell who and the cadets that represent the future. it illustrates USMA’s commitment both to the The Department of English and established an endowment on behalf of Elsie “We are truly honored to be able to arts and to developing the ‘whole person.’ We Philosophy along with the Cadet Fine Arts Sannes-Pinnell to support cadet activities that host the John Calabro Night of the Arts,” look forward to continuing this tradition in Forum celebrated cadet creativity at the appreciate the visual arts. Krawczyk said. “It’s an inspiring event that the years to come.” inaugural John Calabro Night of the Arts The event brought in nearly 200 audience April 10 at the Haig Room in Jefferson Hall. members to the Haig Room, representing At the event, department faculty presented faculty and staff members from several awards to cadets for outstanding work across USMA departments, USMAPS, the library, a variety of creative and artistic fields such the West Point Association of Graduates and as photography, music, film, studio arts and the local community. original literature. Even with so many distinguished guests, The Department of English and Philosophy it was the cadet awardees and performers and the Cadet Fine Arts Forum have a long that were the focus. Class of 2015 Cadet tradition of celebrating cadet achievements Daniel Trainor, son of USMA Dean Brig. in the arts. Gen. Timothy Trainor, received the inaugural At an institution known for its excellence award for excellence in music and performed in engineering and mathematics, these a duet entitled “Lily’s Eyes” with Class of organizations are dedicated to fostering 2015 Cadet Sam Prichard. talent and cultivating diverse perspectives In addition, Class of 2015 Cadet Jonathan and experiences through creative expression. Kelly and Class of 2018 Cadet Logan Comer This year’s event was truly special offered readings from their first-prize because it begins a tradition that honors the winning submissions in poetry and prose, late retired Col. John A. Calabro, Jr., USMA respectively. Class of 1968. The cadets enjoy the event for more than As an officer, former faculty member in the performances and awards that celebrate DEP, member of the executive staff at the their achievement. West Point Association of Graduates and Dean Feinman, cadet-in-charge of the quintessential patron of the arts, Calabro Creative Writing Forum, and second- offers an exemplary legacy on which to honor place winner for poetry, remarked on the Cadets from the Jazz Forum join musicians from USMA’s Jazz Knights and cadet artistic achievement. broadening experience. special guests from West Point Middle School and James I. O’Neill High School He symbolized the ideal blend of “Athens “It’s more than just an awards ceremony,” for musical performances April 10 at the inaugural John Calabro Night of the and Sparta”—a phrase that has become Feinman said. “It gives us a chance to Arts. The cadets, from left to right, include Albert Biddle on the guitar, James shorthand for West Point as it pursues its interact with so many interesting people Lee on the saxophone and Quinn Gutierrez on the trumpet. Amelia Horton from twin aims of educating and training future and explore how creative expression and the O’Neill High School in Highland Falls is also on the trumpet. Sgt. 1st Class Army officers. arts contribute to a more holistic concept of Derrick James of is on the Saxophone at the far left. Calabro passed in 2013, but his son, Jac, service and citizenship.” Photo by Lt. Col. Harry Jones/Department of English and Philosophy was present to offer some words and celebrate The evening concluded with the his father’s legacy. Jac was accompanied by presentation of the John Calabro Award for his wife Elizabeth and their three sons. Excellence in Leadership and the Arts, which Other members of Calabro’s family in was awarded to 1st Lt. Christopher Shultz attendance included his son Tony, and his Goeke, USMA Class of 2008. wife, Angela. Goeke possessed exceptional creative The “John Calabro Night of the Arts” talent that distinguished him in his cadet celebration and awards ceremony was made career. particularly special by the generosity of He carried his characteristic determination, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gretsch and the Gretsch intelligence and generosity into his career as Foundation. Fred Gretsch was a lifelong a commissioned officer, a career that ended friend of Calabro. too soon when he was killed in action on July The various awards are named for other 13, 2010, in Afghanistan while serving with esteemed officers that embodied that same the 82nd Airborne Division. ideal. His parents, Pamela Shultz and Randy The O’Donnell awards for poetry and Goeke, traveled from Minnesota to accept prose are named for Maj. Mike O’Donnell the award on their son’s behalf. —artilleryman, English instructor and poet— Col. Scott Krawczyk, professor and head who died suddenly during a military training of DEP, remarked on how special it was to be

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The U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Coast Guard Academy and competing for the first time, Royal Military College of Canada, all participated in the 15th annual Cyber Defense Exercise with USMA attempting to keep the National Security Agency–Director’s Trophy at home April 13-17. Although West Point valiantly fought several daunting challenges, in the end Navy took the top spot with Air Force taking second place and USMA finishing a disappointing third. Sixty cadets participated in the competition, including 15 cadets branching into the new Cyber Defense Branch that was approved last year. West Point cadets knew they were likely to lose the trophy this year; however, it was still a blow losing to archrival Navy. The cadets had several major challenges during the weeklong competition, such as a malicious attack on the server five minutes before the cadets had leave their computers––and having to wait until the following morning to try and figure out what happened and how they could repair the damage. In the end, they were able to get the server back online, but lost points in doing so. “They (red team) broke into the server at 9:55 p.m. April 15 just before we had to be off our computers by 10 p.m.,” Class of 2015 Cadet Ethan Gleue, public affairs officer for the team, said. “It is impressive how everyone fought to get us back online and figure out how they got in. We could seal it, but we didn’t want to do that, but we may have to create another server.” The cyber exercise was a bit different this year. For one, the lead kept changing between Air Force, Navy and USMA. Historically, it has been a competition between Air Force and USMA. “The lead kept going back and forth,” Class of 2015 Cadet Kyle Sandulli said. “Air Force was in the lead on April 14, then we got it back, then Navy took the lead. I enjoyed it though, it’s a great way to introduce people to this kind of warfare and I’m impressed.” The competitors found out the scores April 17 with the Dean of the Academic Board, Brig. Gen. Timothy Trainor, giving a pep talk to cadets. “I heard you guys got slammed,” Trainor said. “Scores will be coming out and it doesn’t look like we will be on top, but there’s always the forensic part that still needs to be calculated, so there is always hope. I am still so proud of you.” Curtis Dukes, Director of Information Assurance at NSA, spoke via teleconference to the military academies when announcing the winners. “The competition was close,” Dukes said. “The RMC made an excellent showing for their first time competing. We at the NSA need to do a better job with our challenges. West Point did an excellent job and placed first in the forensic portion of the competition. In the Malware competition there was a three way tie, USMA, USAF and the Coast Guard Academy.” USMA has received the National Security Class of 2015 Cadets Kyle Sandulli and John Zuzich with Maj. Kyle Moses attempt to figure out how the Red team Agency–Director’s Trophy seven times, Air Force (National Security Agency) brought down their server April 16 during the 15th annual National Security Agency has won it four times, Navy three, Merchant Marines Cyber Defense Exercise. The exercise is designed to give West Point cadets and other military academies a chance one and the Coast Guard has never won the trophy. to stop and figure out hackers and other malicious attacks on computer systems. 4 April 23, 2015 Pointer View Days of Remembrance and a personal story of survival

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“My name is Ruth Minsky Sender,” Ruth M. Senderowicz said. “Minsky is my maiden name and the reason I introduce myself as Minsky is because at a certain time in my young life, I became a number––55082. Whenever I introduce myself, I always make sure you know that at one time I was a number.” Ruth Minsky Senderowicz, Holocaust survivor and author, was the guest speaker April 13 at the annual Days of Remembrance luncheon at the West Point Club hosted by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity and the Simon Center for Professional Military Ethic. Senderowicz, who writes under the name of Sender, has written three books about her experience during the Holocaust titled “The Cage,” “To Life” and “The Holocaust Lady.” “The Cage” details her life in Poland after the Nazi occupation, living in the Lodz Ghetto, one of the largest ghettos in Europe, second only to the Warsaw ghetto. At the beginning, Senderowicz thought she and her family would be safe in Poland. “We were assured that Poland was strong,” Senderowicz said. “It took eight days when on Sept. 3, 1939, the Nazi’s advanced Ruth Senderowicz, guest speaker at the annual Days of Remembrance luncheon April 13, spoke about into Poland,” Senderowicz said. “And they started their atrocities her expriences in Poland during the Nazi occupation. Senderowicz is the author of several books on as soon as they came in. The first orders were that everyone, that the Holocaust. My Secret Camera is a book of photographs taken in secret while the photographer was Jewish rot as they called us, every Jew had to put on a yellow working for the Germans about life in the Lodz Ghetto, a place where Senderowicz and her family lived star and go into a village that became a ghetto.” before the Nazi raid that led them to concentration and labor camps. The Germans also issued a proclamation that everyone like that? He said now I am a German. It took over three months who had German ancestry or were a German living outside to brainwash him.” of Germany had the power of life and death over the Jews. Senderowicz talked about a photograph that a photographer, Senderowicz said they were all told that in the ghetto, there would who was secretly chronicling ghetto life at Lodz Ghetto while be jobs and schools for children. However, as she soon learned, working for the Germans, chronicling the work taking place by what they were told was not to be trusted. Jews. “In my book I talk about our landlady Mrs. Grover,” It wasn’t until years later that Senderowicz learned that one Senderowicz said. “Mrs. Grover had a daughter Olga and son who particular photograph was on a cover of a book. One brother, was my best friend. Mrs. Grover was so involved in everybody’s Laibele, who contracted tuberculosis while staying in the ghetto Jewish life. She had ancestors that were German, but we didn’t didn’t survive and he was in the photograph. know that. I called her grandma.” “We had two photographers, one who was taking official “She took whatever she wanted,” Senderowicz said. “She pictures to show how the Jews were working, and one (resident) knew everybody, she was a busybody … she knew what who hid a camera with a raincoat over his shoulders taking secret everybody had and in what closet.” pictures,” Senderowicz said. Senderowicz’s said that Mrs. Grover came to their apartment The photographer, Mendel Grossman, died during one of the and proceeded to the closet and took some of their possessions. death marches in April 1945, but his photos survived. Grossman’s Her mother called out after her, “Mrs. Grover,” she said. “God sister had put together a book “My Secret Camera” with photos will punish you for what you are doing.” of the conditions of Lodz ghetto and Senderowicz’s brothers “Grover turned around and said, ‘I could have killed you hidden away in a can. Senderowicz saw the photograph on the for what you said. Go upstairs and sit down.’ And she could cover of the book. have,” she said. “I looked at the picture and there was a picture of me and my “A time later before the ghetto was closed; my best friend brothers,” Senderowicz said. “The only pictures I have of them.” (Grover’s son) said Jews are meant to be killed,” Senderowicz During a raid on the ghetto, Senderowicz spoke about how said. “He sounded like Hitler on the radio. How could he speak a German officer came into the camp and asked for the children, elderly and the sick. “We will take the children and put them in safe places, but they need the ghetto to bring in people to work,” the officer had said. SHARP Community “They were going from house to house,” Senderowicz said. “This time they were taking the children, elderly and sick. My Resources brother had tuberculosis. I had no father, and my older siblings • West Point SHARP Helpline 24/7 (call or text)—845- escaped to Russia before the Nazi occupation. I found that years 659-7467; later, Germans had gathered everyone into trucks and told them • USMA SARC, Kerry Dunham (call or text)—845- they were going to have physicals to see what they can do. Then 938-3532 or 585-319-8936; gas started pumping into the trucks. That is how I found out what •USCC SARC, Maj. Mark Moretti—845-938-7479 or happened to my brother.” 910-322-2529; Senderowicz met her husband, Moniek, a fellow survivor, • Keller Army Community Hospital SARC, Dr. Scotti when they were staying in an abandoned apartment with other Veale—845-938-4150 or 845-476-4712; survivors. They met by a small water pump while getting water for the • Garrison SARC/Installation Victim Advocate, Dan apartment which she shared with friends. They were married six Toohey—845-938-5657 or 914-382-8180; weeks later and have four children. Two of her children were • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—938-1950 born in Germany in a displaced persons camp. The couple now or 732-567-3663. reside in Long Island. Pointer View CADET ACTIVITIES UPDATE April 23, 2015 5 yet got called for an inaccurate and Army Hall of Fame member “Joe” Casey, Class of 1967, who technical infraction, which was is a great supporter of the entire Army Soccer Program. later refuted with photo and video Casey was in attendance at the match; together with his wife, evidence, and received no credit Patty, to present the Cup and he provided encouragement to the for the lift. West Point side during what was a competitive and enjoyable He came back and benched game. 560 pounds but fell short on his Despite Army dominance throughout; the match was tied 1-1 last deadlift leaving him in sixth at regulation time with a Navy own goal equalizing for Army spot, missing All-American by half way through the first half. just a few kilos. The awarding of the Joseph Casey Cup then fell to a penalty Adams was also in the hunt kick shootout and Army suffered the agony of having a penalty and had a great squat as well but kick to win the trophy saved by the Navy goalkeeper. fell short of scoring team points. The shootout went to sudden death and eventually Navy Matt Martino, Alex Fletcher, Seth prevailed, 6-5, on penalties after seven penalty kicks each. Kirchner, Lee Kantowski were Casey thanked both clubs for the honor they bestowed on him up next. and commended them on the high standard of play. All finished very well and showed great promise for next Chess: The U.S. Chess Federation Philadelphia Tournament year. is one of the biggest tournaments in the region. When the final count was Thousands of people of all ages competed in their respective taken, West Point took sixth rating categories. place. Army cadets participated in the two-day tournament, which Final scoring was extremely consisted of five one-hour long matches April 4, and two five- tight. The team was five points hour long matches April 5. from third and a mere 12 points Class of 2017 Cadet Nicholas Oblak finished 21st in the Powerlifting: Twenty-five of the best college powerlifting from first. Under 2000 category. Class of 2016 Wesley Loudon finished teams descended on Atlanta April 10-12 to take part in the 2015 54th in the Under 1800 category. Cadet Michael Huang finished Collegiate National Powerlifting Championships (many of them Club Soccer: The West Point Cadet Soccer Club traveled 28th in the Under 1600 category. large schools such as University of Texas, LSU, Georgia, Penn to Annapolis, Maryland, April 18 to face their Navy Academy Class of 2017 Cadet Mark Dosh finished 27th and Cadet Cody State to name a few). counterparts to compete for the Joseph Casey Cup. West finished 58th in the Under 1100 category. Despite not having a large roster, coaching staff or scholarship The trophy was inaugurated by the Club; with the full support This was a great experience for our team to play high caliber athletes of larger schools, Army is consistently one of the of Navy; in honor of Army Soccer’s all-time leading goal scorer chess games and improve their skills. strongest teams in the nation and the team was ready to battle for a top spot—and, of course, having every intention of dismantling both Navy and Air Force in the process. Class of 2015 Cadet Zach Newman was the first of Army’s 19 athletes to take the stage. As he has done in the past, Newman came through finishing with an All-American (top 5 in the nation) placing. Newman is a four-time All-American and has never lost to Navy or Air Force. Next up was Class of 2017 Cadet Teddy Perretti—he weighs 147 pounds and barely missed locking out a 570-pound deadlift. He still claimed seventh place in the nation and earned a few points for his team. Cadets Tom Evans, TJ Binkowski, Austin Martin, Jory Heath and Niko Tan rounded out the day. Having set the collegiate record in the deadlift in his weight class earlier in the year, Evans had a big day as he broke his own Collegiate American Record and pulled a 618-pound deadlift at 167 pounds. At the day’s end, he climbed onto the award platform as an All-American as well. Evans, Newman and Perretti racked up enough points for the team to get it in third place after Day 1. On Day 2, Cadets Bryson Randall, Clay Barone and Blaise Badway went to the platform competing for the team. Barone and Badway finished just out of the points (but competed hard and represented the team well). Randall had a huge day as he completed all three events (squat, bench, deadlift) without a flaw—he went a remarkable 9 for 9 perfect lifts, achieving personal bests in each one with a final total of more than 1,750 pounds at 203 pounds bodyweight. His final lift was one of the greatest moments of the competition all weekend; Randall began to pull with all his might, the bar got to his knees and stopped—as our hearts dropped, he somehow summoned the strength and with a roar locked out the final eight inches for a good lift. Randall finished with another All-American placing and more needed points. After two days of competition, Army was just outside of second place. On Day 3, the competition began with Cadets Jacob Weiss, Nick Nero, Andrew Wing and team captain Anthony Adams all competing at the same time. All hit great numbers, but Weiss suffered a rough judges’ call on a squat attempt close to 700 pounds. He hit it perfect, 6 April 23, 2015 CADET ACTIVITIES UPDATE Pointer View West Point Ultimate earns a second-place finish in tournament Submittted by the West Point Club Ultimate team

The West Point Club Ultimate team hosted and competed in the National Championship qualifier series April 18-19 at Target Hill fields. The tournament was the start of the College post-season for 11 college teams. Arriving at the fields April 18, the weather was 80 degrees with minimal wind; these were the best conditions that Army had seen during the season. Teams were split into two pools to compete Saturday to determine placing for the bracket elimination round on Sunday. Army faced the Marist Foxes in the first game. Army started strong, but due to a few costly late-game turnovers the team lost 13-12. In Army’s second game, they faced the New Haven Chargers. Bouncing back from the first loss, Army crushed New Haven 12-5. Army’s third game on Saturday was against the Hartford Lighthouse. Army pulled ahead, using a commanding lead early in the game to hold on and win the game, 8-5. The final game on Saturday was against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Trudge. After a tiring day of Ultimate, the Army team battled to an extremely close game. Army held on to the lead after a quick score after half and won 9-7. One RPI player on the field said, “How can you guys still be running so fast, slow down!” Army finished as the second-place team from the pool, meaning the Black Knights were out of the first-place game but could finish second by winning every game the next day. Starting the day on Sunday, Army faced a scrappy Vassar The West Point Club Ultimate team hosted and competed in the National Championship qualifier series Swinging Monks team. Throughout the game, the score was very April 18-19 at Target Hill fields. Army finished in second place in the tournament, which qualified Army close but Army was ahead at halftime. Ultimate for the second round of the championship series for the first time. Courtesy Photo Army kept its composure through the physical game, catching Army against Marist one more time. for Saturday and Sunday. However, the Army players made the fire and scored several unanswered points in the second half to Since Marist had already secured a place in the next round decision not to attend the second round to instead prepare for the win the game, 13-8. of the championship series, they forfeited against Army giving Army-Navy competition May 3. Advancing to the semifinals, Army faced the Skidmore Army the second-place finish in the tournament. The professional Ultimate team, New York Empire, is hosting Thoroughbears. Although hard fought, Army easily defeated This is the first season Army Ultimate has qualified for the the Army-Navy game at 12:30 p.m. at Coney Island, and a the Thoroughbears, winning 13-5. The second-place game pitted second round of the championship series, which is scheduled professional game will immediately follow. Army Crew owns the Hudson with victory over Marist respectively. Their performance all but secured the President’s Cup leading into the final stage of racing. As the Fours events began, an increasing tail-current and headwind made for choppy waters and difficult rowing conditions. In true Army form, the team took advantage of their winter conditioning and powered through to win all four of the final races. The Varsity Women revenged an earlier loss to Marist in the Knecht Cup, winning by more than 14 seconds. The winning Army Women’s boat was coxed by Cadet Jordan Duran and powered by Cadets Caitlin Rowe, Annie Reidinger, Allie Noack, and Rachel Anderson. Women’s Varsity Eight of Cadets Catherine Browning, Sarah Lowy, Allie Noack and Arden Percoco battle The Army B and Marist B boats in the Varsity Women’s Marist Sunday. Courtesy Photo Fours race locked oars at the 200-meter mark, coming to a Submitted by Army Crew team lead, they decreased their margin behind to just four seconds, a complete stop. six-second improvement from the previous year. The teams agreed to restart at that point, with the Army shell This past Sunday, Army Crew competed against Marist Their strong showing inspired the team for the rest of the crossing the finish line well ahead of the Marist Four. College in the annual President’s Cup dual meet on the Hudson morning—Army Crew would go on to win the next seven events The Varsity Men’s A and B entries swept their event with a River. For the first time in over two decades of racing in the event, of the day. first and second finish, ahead of the two Marist boats. The novice Army Crew captured the President’s Cup, setting a new standard The Varsity Men’s Eight were up next, posting an impressive women obtained the same result in the next event, completing a of excellence for Army rowing, while providing much needed 11.3-second victory over Marist, was coxed by Cadet Kyle sweep of the Novice Women’s Events. experience against a perennially-strong NCAA team. Geiser, and manned by Cadets Courtland Adams, Dru Milke, The Novice men finished up with Army’s last victory on the Prior to this event, the best showing for an Army team came Jon Gilbertson, Winston Park, Nate Townsend, Ross Downum, day, defeating two other Novice Men’s boats from Marist. in 1995 when the men won the point’s total; however, the team Jeff Olsen and Dave Grossman as the stroke. The team now heads into the home stretch of the season with total still went to Marist. This year, Army won both the Men’s Their time of 6 minutes, 3.7 seconds was the fastest time a final dual meet against Penn State Saturday, followed by the and Women’s points total, along with the team trophy. of the day. two major competitions of the season, the N.Y. State Collegiate The Varsity Women led off the day’s competition in the The Novice Men and Women rounded out the Eights Championships in Saratoga Springs, New York, and the Dad Vail Varsity Eight. Although they came just four seconds short of the competitions with 18- and 23-second margins of victory, Regatta in Philadelphia. Pointer View April 23, 2015 7 Master of the Sword retires Master of the Sword retired Brig. Gen. Gregory Daniels receives his retirement certificate from Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. during his retirement ceremony April 17 at Hayes Gym. Daniels, the director of the Department of Physical Education, served as the MOS for 11 years. He served 31 years in the Army and worked in the field artillery branch. Daniels also served at West Point from 1994-96 as a rotating military officer instructor. Check next week’s Pointer View for an in-depth story on Daniels. Photos by William Bunce/DPTMS VI 8 April 23, 2015 Pointer View Boy Scout Troop earns merit badge at West Point By Class of 2016 Cadet Regina Parker Company H-1

Sixteen Boy Scouts from Troop 38 (Pine Island, New York) earned the ‘Emergency Preparedness’ merit badge at West Point April 18. West Point Firemen and Military Police instructed the workshop at the Fire Station on Washington Road. The scouts learned how to respond to home kitchen fires, automobile accidents, food poisoning, violence in public places, flash flooding, gas leaks and natural disasters. Each scout practiced using a fire extinguisher to dampen a controlled fire, evacuated a basement filled with fake smoke and developed a plan to escape from their home in case of fire. In addition to learning about Emergency Preparedness, the scouts were introduced to the military. To kickoff the day, Class of 2017 Cadet Samuel Mahle taught the scouts to dress-right-dress for a proper uniform inspection, and Class of 2018 Cadet Ajay Joshi led the scouts on a tour of the monuments surrounding . The scouts enjoyed lunch in the Cadet Mess Hall, taking turns wearing assorted MOLLE gear, and answering trivia about the military and U.S. Constitution to win candy and cadet brass. “You cadets aren’t as harsh as I was expecting,” one scout said. “You guys are actually pretty funny, hooah. Beat Navy, hooah!” If you know a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop that would like to participate in a similar workshop at West Point, contact Class of 2016 Cadet Regina Parker at regina.parker@usma. edu.

(Above) Class of 2018 Cadet Ajay Joshi, Company G-2, gives training on how to use a protective mask to a boy scout from Troop 38 in Pine Island, New York. (Left) A West Point fireman helps a boy scout learn how to control a fire with a fire extinguisher April 18 during the “Emergency Preparedness” merit badge qualification at West Point. Courtesy Photos Pointer View April 23, 2015 9 West Point recognizes volunteers with ceremony

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The West Point community hosted the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School April 8. In April, we celebrate National Volunteer Week, designated in 1974 by President Nixon to recognize our nation’s volunteers. At this ceremony, installation volunteers were recognized by USMA and Garrison leadership for their service. More than 40 volunteers received special Presidential Volunteer Service Awards and volunteer survivors were presented certificates of appreciation. West Point is fortunate to have a large base of volunteers supporting our installation programs and private organizations such as Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the West Point Spouse’s Club, Girl and Boy Scouts, American Red Cross, Parent Teacher Organization, the Society of the Daughters of the United States Army, the Chapels and the Directorate of Cadet Activities, which provide vital community service to West Point. The amazing participation by the entire West Point community in volunteer activities is something that makes us special across our Army. Senior leadership recognized more than 1,400 volunteers who contributed 99,120 hours in 2014 to the West Point community totaling $2,235,156. With our busy daily schedules, finding the time to volunteer is a selfless act of patriotism that clearly exemplifies the Army Value of “Selfless Service.” In fact, this year’s volunteer theme is “Hearts that Care, Hands that Serve,” which fits perfectly with the true spirit of the volunteer. Brig. Gen. Timothy Trainor, Dean of the Academic Board, and Brig. Gen. John Thomson, USCC Commandant, If you are interested in learning more about volunteering, presents the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for lifetime achievement to Michael Colacicco and Julie contact Jennifer Partridge, Army Volunteer Corps coordinator, Horton at the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 8 at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory at 938-3655. School. Courtesy Photo Cleaning a cemetery, serving the community Cadets from Companies B-2 and C-2 headed out to Newburgh April 18 to clean up St. George's Cemetery. These cadets spent nearly seven hours working to clear away brush and garbage around the cemetery, in addition to spending some time picking up gravestones that had been knocked over. Courtesy photos 10 April 23, 2015 Community Pointer View

For details, call 845-938-3136 or visit www.usma.edu/cfaf/ Army Education Center FEATURED ITEM sitepages/nahf.aspx. College courses are offered through the Army Education Center at West Point. West Point Golf Course is open Army Ultimate Undergraduate classes: The West Point Golf Course is now open for the season. Army Ultimate will be competing against Navy at 12:30 p.m. • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845- Tee times will be Tuesday-Sunday starting at 7 a.m. and May 3 at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, New York (a baseball 446-0535 or email [email protected]; Mondays starting at noon. stadium near Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs). • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- Golf operations are located at the Ski Lodge this year. The game is hosted by a professional ultimate team, N.Y. 2555 or email [email protected]. Make tee times online at www.westpointmwr.com/golf. Empire, and Empire will be playing a professional game Graduate studies: For details, call 938-2435 and follow us on FaceBook. following the game. • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in For details, contact Maj. John Shannon, officer-in-charge, Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 Ultimate Frisbee, at [email protected] or call 938-0577. or email [email protected]; • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School ANNOUNCEMENTS Garrison Awards and Retirement Ceremony Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family The next U. S. Army Garrison Awards and Retirement Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email WPSC’s Cookbook and Gift Shoppe hours Ceremony is scheduled for June 26 at the West Point Club, marybeth.leggett @liu.edu. The West Point Spouses’ Club’s newest cookbook, “Eat, Grand Ballroom. The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop Drink & Beat Navy” is available in the West Point Spouses’ The rehearsal is mandatory for all awardees and will start at (between Starbucks and Subway). Club Gift Shoppe. 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will commence at 1:30 p.m. The Gift Shoppe is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays Refreshments and cake will be served after the ceremony for Army Personnel Testing programs in April. everyone. The cutoff date to have all awards into the Directorate The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army The Gift Shoppe is located inside Bldg. 695, the white of Human Resources is June 2. Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, building in the parking lot behind the Cemetery off Washington Unfortunately, due to the large amount of work that goes DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. Road. into this ceremony, DHR will not be able to accept any last Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center minute awards. at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or West Point Military Tattoo an appointment. Join the Pipes & Drums for the 33rd annual West Point Military Tattoo Sunday at . EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS DANTES testing Bands and performance groups from around the Hudson The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic Valley area will be on site to perform for friends, family, West Phi Kappa Phi 2015 Induction Ceremony testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- Point residents and the local public. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the U.S. Military Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and The Tattoo will go from 10:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m., with the Academy Chapter, is having its 2015 Induction Ceremony 7:45- ACT. evening retreat ceremony performed by the massed bands at 6 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Haig Room in Jefferson Hall. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. Most p.m. The event’s guest speaker is Col. Tom S. Cook, the director tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Concessions will be available, however, bring your own of research at the Army Cyber Institute. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn. seating. The rain date for the event is scheduled for May 3 at an There is a fee for the event and it will be catered by [email protected] for details or an appointment. alternate location. Loughran’s. For details, contact Marc Napolitano at 938-2186.

Kosciuszko Memorial Observance and Conference Upcoming West Point Soldier For Life—TAP OUTSIDE THE GATES The academy will conduct its annual Kosciuszko Memorial Transition Workshops Observance May 2 at the Kosciuszko Monument, immediately Transition Workshops are designed to assist separating or 2nd Infantry Division Veterans following the Cadet Review. retiring service members and their family members in preparing The Mid-Atlantic Branch of the Second Indianhead The American Association of the Friends of Kosciuszko at for a smooth transition to civilian life. Division Association will host its annual reunion May 1-3 at West Point will hold its annual Kosciuszko Conference at the The workshops provide information on entitlements and the Continental Inn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 1. All are invited to services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs All veterans of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division are invited. attend these events. Veterans’ Benefits Briefings. For details, call Harry Roye at 804-526-0828 or send an For a schedule and details, visit www.kosciuszkoatwestpoint. The Department of Labor also conducts an extensive email to [email protected]. org. For additional details, contact Steve Olejasz at olejaszs@ employment workshop. Service members are required to begin aol.com. the SFL-TAP no later than 12 months before transition. Pancake Breakfast Upcoming schedule dates are: James I. O’Neill High School’s Girls Basketball team • Monday-May 1 (Waiting List); is hosting its inaugural “Breakfast of Champions” Pancake • May 11-15; Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon June 6 at the JIOHS Cafeteria, 21 • June 1-5; Morgan Road. • June 13-17; The breakfast offerings include pancakes, eggs, bacon, • June 22-26 (Executive/Retirement Level); orange juice and coffee/tea. There is a fee for the event, cash • July 27-31 (Executive/Retirement Level). or check. Registration is required. For details, email to [email protected]. Contact the SFL-TAP Office at 845-938-0634 to register or for more details. Cornwall-on-Hudson RiverFest The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 18th annual IETD Computer Training Program RiverFest from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6 at Donahue Park on the The Information Education and Technology Division is shores of the Hudson River. Keepers of the Peace Powwow offering computer courses that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, The RiverFest will feature a full day of music and The Keepers of the Peace Powwow is scheduled at Trophy Outlook, computer skills, keyboard typing skills lab, Dell XT3 entertainment, children’s activities and a large craft and food Point Amphitheater or Eisenhower Ballroom, in case of inclement Tablet, Lenovo Tablet and Apple iPad information system. fair. weather, May 3. Most courses are held over three days, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday- The day’s events will include live bands, river activities, There are various times for powwow events to include noon Thursday. food stands and non-profit groups and contributors. and 3 p.m.—Extreme Raptors; and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.—Grand Courses are offered to O/Dean Staff and Faculty, and if Vendor spaces are still available. Entry. space permits, to other departments and USMA affiliates (tenant RiverFest will accept vendor applications until all spaces There will be Native American food and craft vendors. The organizations, USMA spouses and volunteers.) have been filled. event is free. Courses are held in Jefferson Memorial Library (Bldg. 758), There is no charge for RiverFest. Visitors are invited to All dancers welcome. Ages 16 and older must have a valid 4th Floor, Room 414 (IETD Classroom). bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit www.river-fest.com for photo identification card (driver’s license, passport, student ID) For details, contact Thomas A. Gorman at 938-1186 or email up to date information. to show at entry gate to West Point. [email protected]. For more details, call Wynn Gold at 845-534-7622. Pointer View aPril 23, 2015 11

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fi lled with Italian music and authentic Italian food prepared right West Point 5K/10K in front of you by the Club’s culinary experts. Registration is now open for the West Point 5K/10K on May Come and watch “Vinny Mozzarella” prepare homemade 9. Register online with www.active.com, keyword “West Point.” mozzarella cheese surrounded by the Club’s Antipasto Bar. See For details, call 938-4690. Chef Brandon stuff homemade cannolis at the Cannoli Dipping FEATURED EVENT Bar. Chef Steve prepares the Club’s famous Rissoto Bar with Mother’s Day Brunch at the West Point Club all the fi xings. Enjoy the West Point Club’s traditional brunch on Mother’s Cash and Carry Sale Enjoy a night fi lled with wonderful music by Carmelo Liardi. Day May 10. Two seatings will be available. First seating at 11 Assorted furniture will be available for purchase at the For details and reservations, call 938-5120. a.m and the second seating at 1 p.m. Cash and Carry Sale from 8:30 a.m.-noon today-Friday at the Pre-paid reservations and last day to cancel is May 7. To MWR Warehouse, Bldg. 667A, fi rst fl oor. Resiliency Boot Camp for Civilians make reservations, call 938-5120. Items must be paid for and picked up during the sale time. Join ACS from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 6 for Civilian Cash only, no personal checks or credit cards accepted. Resiliency Boot Camp. This is a crash course in resiliency skills Horseback Riding Camps registration Priority 1: This sale is open to military personnel, civilian and you will be given an overview of the Comprehensive Soldier Morgan Farm is gearing up for Summer Horseback riding employees and all other authorized installation MWR and Family Fitness Program’s Master Resiliency Training. camps. The camp dates are set and it is now accepting 2015 employees. The courses will cover the six MRT Competencies and 14 camp registrations. Three- and fi ve-day sessions will be offered. Priority 2: General public at an acceptable price. MRT Skills. The class will take place at ACS, Bldg. 622, Swift Families of deployed service members receive a 10 percent For details, call 938-8231. Road. For details and to register, call 938-2519. discount. For details, call 938-3926 or e-mail morganfarm@ Military Spouse Appreciation Day at the West Point westpointmwr.com. Club JUST ANNOUNCED Come join MWR for lunch on this special day with your military spouse from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. May 8 at the West Point FOR THE YOUTHS Golf … What’s the Big Deal Club. With your purchase of a full-price lunch meal, your military Come see what’s the big deal with golf. The free event is spouse dines for half-price. Month of the Military Child Carnival noon-1 p.m. May 3. The West Point Golf Course’s Golf Pro, Gift bags will be given to all military spouses. For details, Join Child, Youth and School Services as it celebrates West Andy, will show you what is so fun about golf. call 938-5120. Point’s Military children from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday at the For details, call 938-2435. Youth Center, Bldg. 500. BOSS Texas Hold’em and Call of Duty Tournament This will be an afternoon fi lled with carnival games, face Ladies Spring Clinic Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is having a fundraiser painting, prizes and more. This event is free and will happen Join the West Point Golf Course for its fi rst Ladies Clinic Texas Hold’em and Call of Duty Tournament at 5 p.m. May 15. rain or shine. All ages welcome. of the year. This four-session course will cover the entire game Live music by “218 Detour,” prizes and fi nger foods. There For details, call 938-3696. of golf from tee to green, and everything in between. Beginners is a fee to enter. For details, call 938-6497. are welcome. Four Sessions: 10-11 a.m. May 6, 13, 20 and 27. Summer Camp Counselor volunteers needed Call the Pro Shop at 938-2435 to register. Come volunteer at the CYS Services School Age Center and FOR THE FAMILIES spend your summer gaining valuable work experience while May trips with LTS having fun. • See the museums of New York City, May 8. Leave West EFMP Family Event/PAWS for KIDS Volunteers must have completed 8th grade and attended the Point at 9 a.m. Leave New York City at 3:30 p.m. Visit the As the weather gets warmer and calendars get fuller, required training (dates to be determined) to volunteer. Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection at the Henry remember your fun Exceptional Family Member Program events. Applicants will be interviewed prior to selection and have Clay Frick House or the Guggenheim. Explore Central Park. Come by to have some fun or meet other families with special completed a full background check if selected. Background There is a minimal fee for this event. For details, call 938- needs you might have in common. check information will be required to be submitted by May 15. 3601. All our events are free and held at ACS, Bldg. 622 unless All volunteers must be registered with CYSS. Applications otherwise noted. can be picked up at the CYS Services MST Center, Bldg. 500. Arts & Crafts April class schedule • Tuesday, May 5, 12 and 19—PAWS for KIDS, 3:30-5 p.m. For details, call 938-8889/0089. • Dad and Me Silk Painting Class, 11 a.m.-noon, May 2. Get For details, contact EFMP Program Manager Josephine ready for Mother’s Day and paint a silk scarf. Toohey at 938-5655, [email protected] or the program Ready, Set, Bake Program registration There is a minimal fee for this class. For details and to assistant Anne Marshall at 938-0232 or anne.marshall@usma. The West Point Club launches its fi rst Ready, Set, Bake register, call 938-4812. edu. culinary hands-on baking class for children 9-13 years of age. Join Chef Brandon Truesdale three days a week and learn Intramural Softball League Earth Day Open House the fundamentals of measuring, preparation, sanitation, safety, The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct a Summer Softball Celebrate Mother Earth at the Recycling Center (located packing and retail. League open to all eligible USMA personnel 18 years of age across from Round Pond, Route 293) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Two Sessions will be offered: June 15-17 and June 22-24 from and older. Games are played Monday-Wednesday evenings at There are T-shirts, giveaways and food available. 9 a,m.-2 p.m. There is a minimal fee for these classes. 6-9 p.m. League play will start June 1. Donate your old cell phone for Soldiers and shred those For details and registration, email Chef Truesdale at Brandon. Departments or units desiring to enter a team, contact Jim unwanted papers. [email protected], call 938-5120 or visit westpointmwr. McGuinness at 938-3066 or email [email protected]. Don’t forget to join the Earth Day Poster Contest, visit www. com/club. westpointmwr.com for contest rules. For details, call 938-8229. Summer Art Camp FOR THE ADULTS Journey with MWR around the globe as it reveals each Mother’s Day Contest continent’s most unique artistic cultures. Our artists will explore Friday Night Jam Do you have a great mom? Tell us about her in the West Point mediums such as silk painting, basket weaving, cave painting, Join the MWR Fitness Center for Friday Night Jam Belly Club’s Mother’s Day Contest. The Club’s panel of judges will jewelry making and much more. Dancing 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday and May 29. For details, call review all entries and choose a winner on May 1. Camp dates are June 23-26, July 14-17, July 21-24 and July 938-6490. The winner will receive a “Day at the Spa,” plus complimentary 28-31. Camps are for grades K-5, and will run each week from Mother’s Day Brunch at the Club for four. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. La Casa Nostra with Vinny Mozzarella and Friends Visit www.westpointmwr.com for contest rules. Registration begins May 12. For details, call Arts and Crafts Join the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. May 1 for a night Submission deadline is April 24. For details, call 938-5120. at 938-4812. 12 aPril 23, 2015 Pointer View Keller Corner Keller information container. Get up-to-date Keller Army Community • Please remove personal identifi cation Hospital information at http://kach. information or cross out with a black amedd.army.mil/ or on social media marker. at http://www.facebook.com/ kellerarmycommunityhospital/. Keller’s Obstetric Unit offers “Sibling Classes” Keller Pharmacy to hold ‘Prescription The Keller Army Community Hospital Drug Take-Back’ Day Obstetric Unit will offer “Sibling Classes” Keller Army Community Hospital’s based on interest. Pharmacy Department will hold a The classes will be age appropriate for “Prescription Drug Take-Back” Day from 3 years or older. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the Hospital For details and/or to register for the lobby. class, contact the Keller OBU at 845-938- Take-Back Day is intended to provide 3210. a setting for individuals to dispose of unwanted and unused OTC medications Keller offers Childbirth Education and prescription drugs. Drug Take-Back Courses Days are part of the efforts to improve Are you expecting a child this summer public health and safety through keeping or in the fall? Are you nervous because prescription/non-prescription drugs out of you’re not sure what to expect? the hands of teens and others. If so, join Keller Army Community The take-back service is free and Hospital’s Childbirth Education Class Buyer’s delight Series. anonymous, with no question asked. Keller The spring bi-annual yard sale brought many community members and will accept liquids, tablets, capsules, and The course begins May 13 and continues others to West Point April 18 to search for interesting items on a beautiful all other solid dosage forms of unwanted every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. through medication. June 10 in the Hospital’s 2nd fl oor classroom. spring day. Kathy eastWooD/PV Medications may be emptied from the To register and/or get more information, bottles into the bins provided. contact Keller’s Labor & Delivery Unit at • Please turn in fl uids in their original 938-3210. MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, PG, 7:30 p.m. West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 Saturday—Cinderella, PG, 7:30 p.m. For the week of April 23-30 Saturday—The Divergent Series: Insurgent 2, PG-13, 7:30 Army Newswatch p.m. (For movie details and updates schedules, visit www. Thursday, Friday and Monday-April 30 shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Point-1044343.)

LifeWorksat Balfour Beatty Communities • Earth Day Open House: The West is entered and return to 132 Bartlett Loop by Point Recycling Center will hold its Earth Tuesday. Day Open House from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. The event will include Home Depot • National Walk at Lunch Day: workshop sponsored by Balfour Beatty Balfour Beatty Communities invites you to Communities, Recycling Center Tours, free join us for National Walk at Lunch Day at hot dogs, T-shirts and giveaways. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at 132 Bartlett Loop. A brown bag lunch and water will be • Window Safety Coloring Contest: provided. This day was created to improve Please check your windows and screens to personal health and to start your new daily make sure they are secure. Keep children and walking routine, helping you to improve your pets away from open windows. health step by step. Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop for a Window Email [email protected] by Safety Bal-4 coloring page. Make sure your Monday. The fi rst 10 registrants will receive child’s name, age, address and phone number a pedometer. Strollers are welcome. Pointer View April 23, 2015 13 Special Olympics Spring Games takes place Saturday at West Point By West Point Media Relations

More than 750 athletes from Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Dutchess, Westchester and Ulster counties and more than 1,000 cadet and community volunteers will gather for the 31st annual 2015 Hudson Valley Region Spring Special Olympics at West Point Saturday. The competition kicks off at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies at Shea Stadium. Events will continue through 4 p.m., at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center, Gillis Field House, and the North Athletic Field. Competitive events include Track & Field, Swimming, Power Lifting and Adaptive Games. U.S. Military Academy Dean of the Academic Board, Brig. Gen. Tim Trainor, will be the grand marshal for the event. Local school districts sending teams to compete include, Monroe-Woodbury, Newburgh, Washingtonville, Valley Central and West Point. Omicron Delta Kappa, the Leadership Honor Society at West Point, hosts the event. The U.S. Corps of Cadets Color Guard and USMA Band are among those scheduled to participate during the day’s activities. Prior to the day’s events, a Torch Run for the 2015 Special Olympics will begin from the Highland Falls Hacienda Restaurant parking lot at 9:20 a.m., and will proceed through Highland Falls through the gates of West Point to Shea Stadium for the event (see map to right). The purpose of the Torch Run is to attract as much awareness to Special Olympics from the local community and will consist of local fire/police departments, a motorcycle vanguard, and of course, the runners. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees should enter through Thayer or Stony Lonesome gates. The 2015 Hudson Valley Region Spring Special Olympics is scheduled for Proper identification will be required upon entering academy 10 a.m. Saturday at Shea Stadium. Prior to the day’s events, a Torch Run will grounds and all vehicles are subject to search. Concessions will take place starting from the Hacienda Restaurant in Highland Falls to the be available throughout the day. stadium. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV and Map Courtesy of Class of 2015 Cadet Austin Welch Soldier Life Cycle changes way Army preps troops for eventual transition By the Army Education Center transition and connecting them with meaningful employment, counselor who will help them develop a one-year budget. Also, educational opportunities and benefits from the beginning of their the agency that provides the installation in-processing papers to Last year, a more defined plan for transitioning out of the military career until the end. When the Veterans Opportunity to the Soldier will verify that he or she has an eBenefits account Army was introduced with the implementation of the Soldier Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act went into effect in November with Veterans Affairs. Life Cycle. 2012, huge changes were made to the Soldier transition process. The second phase, the career phase, has two parts: one This three-phase career cycle supports the Soldier for Life Transitioning began a year out instead of the previous 90 days. to 10 years of service and 10 years of service to transition or initiative and prepares Soldiers from the beginning of their However, this was still trying to convey a lot of information in retirement. Soldiers with one to 10 years of service will annually military service until their transition to civilian life with the a compressed timeline at the end of the Soldier’s career. review their IDPs, update their career goals with their leaders and resources needed to equip them with the employment skills, “It is such a life-changing event to change your career,” update their Army Career Tracker profiles with any educational training, counseling and opportunities that will enhance their Bohichik said. “It affects not just you, but your family and people or personal goals. marketability after military service. around you. It takes more than a year to prepare properly to go The ACT is an online tool that records each Soldier’s Implementing this initiative has required coordination from military service to a civilian career. So now they are going to accomplishments and milestones throughout his or her career from several different Army agencies. At the focal point of this start preparing from inception all the way through to transition.” and can be accessed by Soldiers, first-line leaders, and Army campaign initiative is the Army Career and Alumni Program. A The Soldier Life Cycle is divided into three phases. Phase groups like the Education Center, Soldier for Life: TAP, and directive was sent from retired Army Col. Walter Herd, director one is the Soldier’s first year in the military. Retention Services to update and benchmark each individual’s of the Army Transition Program, headquartered at the U.S. Soldiers receive credentialing information regarding their record. During part two of the career phase, Soldiers will start Army Human Resources Command, indicating the immediate military occupational specialty and attend an eight-hour financial working on resumés and thinking about what they will need “rebranding” of ACAP Army wide per the announcement from readiness class during advanced individual training. when getting out. Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno. ACAP’s mission Bohichik said the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine The final phase is the transition phase. This phase will remain remains the same, but its name is now Soldier for Life: Transition Command is still working with federal and state agencies to see unchanged from what Soldier for Life: TAP currently provides, Assistance Program. which MOSs actually do cross over. with training and programming on employability, resumé writing, ACAP has been around since 1990, so it may take time for “What that means is if you are a truck driver you might interviewing and looking for work. Soldiers to get adjusted to the new name, said John Bohichik, actually earn a commercial driver’s license as part of your The Army alone has been spending more than $500 million per Transition Services manager for the Northeast Region. graduation because you would have met the same requirements year on unemployment compensation. If the Soldier Life Cycle “It will take time but with the Soldier Life Cycle, Soldiers as the outside world,” Bohichik said. helps reduce this amount, it will make more money available for will start identifying what our office is about at basic training,” Soldiers will complete a self-assessment with an education other personnel projects or other personnel operations. Bohichik said. “They’re going to receive information on Soldier counselor at their first duty station to help them complete an The Soldier for Life website is www.soldierforlife.army. for Life and then, when they first arrive at their duty station and individual development plan (IDP) or road map of how they want mil. It features links to informational resources for active-duty, throughout their career, we will actually be touching them at their career to progress and what needs to happen for them to National Guard, Army Reserves, retired soldiers and their certain milestones.” get there. They will receive information on GI Bill benefits and families. Soldier for Life: TAP is on the second floor of Bldg. The Soldier Life Cycle is focused on preparing Soldiers for tuition assistance. They will meet one-on-one with a financial 626, Swift Road. For details, call 938-0634. 14 April 23, 2015 Sports Pointer View Black tops Gold in annual Spring Football Game By Matt Faulkner Army Athletic Communications

Sean Callahan, the 12-year-old young man adopted by the Army West Point Football team ran for a touchdown on the first play of the game and Black defeated Gold, 40-17, as the Black Knights concluded spring practice April 18 with the annual Black-Gold Game at Michie Stadium. Callahan joined the football program in June of last year through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation and has been a fixture at games ever since. On Saturday, the Mahopac, New York, resident took a handoff from 26 and raced 74 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, setting off a wild celebration under sunny skies in front of 2,015 fans. Callahan also closed out the spring game with a 75-yard touchdown rush. Callahan and a host of youth participated in a children’s clinic run by the Army West Point Football team earlier in the day and the players and coaching staff signed autographs and mingled with the crowd following the contest. Nine former players returned and served as honorary game captains and participated in the coin toss. Following the touchdown by Callahan, the black squad put nine more points on the board to take a 16-3 lead into halftime. Ahmad Bradshaw connected with Edgar Poe on a 3-yard touchdown toss to make it 14-0 and then Justin Fahn sacked Matthew Kaufmann in the end zone for a safety and Black lead 16-0. Gold got on the board on a 32-yard field goal Black squad linebacker Alex Aukerman intercepted a pass from Gold quarterback Seth Gonzales and returned it 15 from Mitchell Howard on the final play of the yards for a touchdown during Black’s 40-17 victory over Gold in the annual Black-Gold Game April 18 at Michie Stadium. half to give the Black lead to 16-3. On the final play from scrimmage, Callahan Honorary captain for the Gold were Stan Mike Viti, Mike McElrath, Aaron Alexander Gold started the third with a touchdown run scampered 75 yards with a group of Gold team March, Lt. Col. Chad Davis, Ben Kotwica, and Collin Mooney. Pete Dawkins was selected from four yards out by Grant Escobar to cut the blockers to the end zone and the final was Black Caleb Campbell and Gavin Lawrence. as a captain but unable to attend. lead to 16-11, but the Black squad reeled off 24 coming out with a 40-17 victory. Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman led the The game marked the end of Army West unanswered points to open the game up to 40-11. The Gold squad was coached by offensive Black team and was joined by John Loose, Jovan Point’s spring practice and was the team’s Kemper, Alex Aukerman and Richie Smith each coordinator Brent Davis with Sean Saturnio, Dewitt, Bob Bodine, Keith Gaither, Tucker 14th workout. Army West Point will open the had touchdown runs and Grochowski booted Kevin Corless, Ray McCartney, Orlando Waugh, Capt. Dan Evans and Mitch Ware. 2015 season Sept. 4 against Fordham at Michie home a 25-yard field goal. Mitjans and Kyle Hoke. The honorary captains for the Black were Stadium. The game will kickoff at 7:05 p.m.

Army West Point Football players celebrate 12-year-old Sean Callahan’s second touchdown that completed the Black-Gold Game. The Mahopac, New York, resident joined the program through the Jaclyn Foundation in June 2014 and has been a fixture at games ever since.

Black squad running back Joey Giovannelli has a pass go through his finger tips. However, he made two receptions during the Black- Gold Game. Photos by Eric S. Bartelt/PV Pointer View April 23, 2015 15

Junior Eva Sung earned a victory in No. 2 singles as she defeated Lehigh’s Cassidy Cruz 6-4, 6-3 that helped toward Army West Point’s 5-2 match victory over the Mountain Hawks April 18 at Malek Courts. Photo by Jon Malinowski Women’s Tennis defeats Lehigh, earns PL third seed By Ally Keirn Army Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Tennis team earned its fifth conference win on the season with a 5-2 victory over Lehigh April 18 at the Malek Courts. The Black Knights improved to 14-10 overall and 5-2 in the Patriot League with today’s victory. Prior to the match, the Cadets honored four- year team members, Alyssa Hanson, Maya Parker and Elle Taylor for senior day. “It was a great way to wrap up the regular season,” head coach Paul Peck said. “Lehigh played really well, but our girls showed personal fortitude. There was a time where we were down in all six singles matches, but the team persevered. If we stay healthy and continue to work hard, we should have a good turnout at the conference championships.” The match began with the Black Knights clinching the overall doubles point with wins at No. 2 and No. 3. Carolyn Pitman and Julian Mok teamed together at second doubles to defeat Cassidy Cruz and Abby Farrell of Lehigh 8-5. Elle Taylor and Nancy Porter earned an 8-2 victory over their Mountain Hawk opponents at the third position. In exhibition, Maya Parker and Alyssa Hanson represented Army West Point with an 8-4 win at No. 4 doubles. In singles action, Eva Sung defeated Cruz, 6-4, 6-3 at the No. 2 position. Hannah Dahlem earned a win at third singles with scores of 6-3, 6-2. Porter and Allyson Hayley closed-out Army’s line up at fifth and sixth singles. Porter defeated Kristin Godau 6-4, 6-2, while Hayley won 6-4, 6-4 over Farrell. With the victory, Army West Point earned the third-seed for the Patriot Sophomore Nancy Porter teamed with senior Elle Taylor to win No. 3 doubles, 8-2, over their League Championships that will be played from Thursday-Sunday in Mountain Hawk opponents. Porter also won at No. 5 singles, defeating Kristin Godau 6-4, 6-2. Hamilton, New York. Photo by Bruce Adler 16 April 23, 2015 Pointer View Men’s Tennis falls to Navy in PL Championship By Harrison Antognioni Army Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Men’s Tennis team was unable to overcome an early deficit during a 4-1 setback to Navy in the Patriot League Championship on Sunday afternoon at Bucknell’s Varsity Tennis Courts in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The top-seeded Black Knights finish the year 18-9, while the second-seeded Midshipmen move to 20-10 and will represent the Patriot League in next month’s NCAA Tournament. Navy took the doubles point to end Army West Point’s streak of 10 straight matches with a doubles point victory. The Black Knights’ No. 3 pairing of junior Austin McCasin and sophomore Kyle Barnes grabbed an 8-5 win to improve its team-leading record to 18-5 in dual matches this season and give Army West Point an early 1-0 advantage in doubles. The Midshipmen battled back and claimed the No. 1 and No. 2 doubles matches to wrap up the doubles point and take a 1-0 lead heading into singles competition. Navy’s Calvin Mark defeated sophomore Sam Lampman, 6-1, 6-3, at No. 1 singles to put the Midshipmen up 2-0 before Barnes gathered a 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory at No. 6 to make the score 2-1. Tournament most-valuable player Austin Jones and Thomas Pecor registered singles wins at No. 2 and No. 4, respectively, with Pecor’s victory clinching the match for Navy. “Navy played very well today,” head coach Jim Poling said. “Our doubles teams are usually our strength and they didn’t play at their usual high Sophomore Kyle Barnes partnered with junior Austin McCasin in No. 3 doubles to win 8-5 against their Midshipmen level. It was a high-intensity match and we wish opponents Sunday at the Patriot League Championship in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Barnes would also win at No. Navy well in the NCAAs.” 6 singles, taking it in straight sets—6-3, 7-6. Courtesy Photo Sprint Football team engages NYC community The Army West Point Sprint Football team recently visited lower Manhattan as part of the Superintendent’s initiative to engage New York City. The cadets painted murals and visited patients in the Brain Trauma Unit at Bellevue Hospital, the oldest public hospital in the country. They also visited the 9/11 Memorial Museum, which is located at the Freedom Towers. “It was a great team building experience and the cadets were extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve the community of NYC and pay respects to those who died on 9/11,” Army West Point Sprint Football coach Lt. Col. Mark West said. “This is just one of many ways the cadet-athletes continue to develop into strong leaders of character for the nation.” Courtesy Photo