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Summer training continues... Yearling cadets familiarize themselves with the M4 carbine and advanced optics ahead of weapons qualification with help from members of Task Force Falcon as part of U.S. Military Academy Cadet Field Training Monday at the training ranges. Visit all the USMA social media platforms and the USMA Flickr site for updated summer training photos. Photos by Matthew Moeller/ PAO 2 July 12, 2018 News & Features Pointer View Finnegan, former department Head and Dean of the Academic Board, passes away Submitted by the Office of the Dean lieutenant in 1971, he attended the Kennedy Retired Brig. Gen. School of Government at Harvard University Patrick Finnegan Retired Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan, and earned a Master of Public Administration (second from right), Staff Judge Advocate, professor and head, degree in 1973. Staff Judge Advocate, Department of Law and 12th Dean of the Finnegan was selected for the Judge professor and head, Academic Board, passed away suddenly on Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Department of Law July 2. He was 68 years old. Finnegan retired Program and received his Juris Doctor from and 12th Dean of the from the Army in 2010 after almost 40 years the University of Virginia Law School in 1979. Academic Board, Finnegan had an extraordinarily of distinguished service to assume the position passed away suddenly as the 25th president of Longwood University distinguished military career. Through the on July 2. He retired in Virginia. course of his career, he served in four separate “The entire West Point family is saddened branches: Infantry, Military Intelligence, Judge from the Army in 2010 by the news of retired Brig. Gen. Pat Finnegan’s Advocate General’s Corps and Professor, United after almost 40 years of passing earlier (last) week,” Dean of the States Military Academy. distinguished service. Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy Jebb said. Of note, he deployed to the Persian Gulf for Courtesy Photo “As a former dean and head of the Law Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and Department, Brig. Gen. Finnegan was utterly served as a staff judge advocate on five separate the Honor’s Thesis; and was one of the first to in the Nation by Forbes Magazine, and best devoted to West Point’s mission of developing occasions. send faculty to support the National Military Public Liberal Arts College by U.S. News and leaders of character for our Army. He was a man Finnegan was appointed as professor Academy of Afghanistan. World Report. of great intellect and integrity, and he constantly and head of the Department of Law in July On July 1, 2005, Finnegan was confirmed “Retired Brig. Gen. Finnegan was the displayed energy, joy and a wonderful sense 1999. During his time as department head, by the United States Senate as the 12th Dean of cadets’ dean,” Dave Dominick, executive of humor. the department developed an academic major; the Academic Board. assistant to the director of admissions, said. “We are truly grateful for his legacy and the created two academy professor positions; During his term as dean, Finnegan greatly “He had the ability to bring people together and many contributions that he made to the academy, dramatically expanded the AIAD program; expanded international opportunities, to include brought out the very best in individuals which the Army and our great nation,” Jebb added. hosted several academic conferences; initiated cadet study abroad programs. inspired them to work even harder. He was a “We will miss him tremendously. Well done, a number of outreach opportunities, including He oversaw the completion of the Jefferson role model, mentor and father figure to me. I be thou at peace.” the Sanremo (Italy) Law of Armed Conflict Hall Library and Learning Center; and played will truly miss him.” Finnegan was born in Fukuoka, Japan, on Competition and a faculty exchange with the an instrumental role in initiating the first phase He was a humble but remarkable Soldier Sept. 20, 1949, and was appointed to the U.S. U.S. Air Force Academy; greatly expanded of the new Science Center. and leader who in the course of his service Military Academy in 1967. the teaching of the Law of Armed Conflict Finnegan continued West Point’s support positively impacted the lives of all who had the As a cadet, he was the chairman of the during summer training and throughout the of the Afghan Military Academy mission, and good fortune to know him, or serve with him. Honor Committee and head manager of the curriculum; revised and updated the core law expanded outreach activities to the Army. In Finnegan and his wife, Joan, were Army Football team. After graduating from class, LW403, as well as the electives program, the last year of Finnegan’s tenure as dean, West cornerstones of the West Point community for West Point and being commissioned a second adding Comparative Law, Criminal Law and Point was named as the No. 1 Public College 12 years. His unexpected passing brings great sadness for his family, friends and those who loved him, but there is comfort in having known him, and in CSM Love assumes responsibility recognizing that his many contributions to West Point and the Army, and his legacy in the form of Story by Kathy Eastwood He recently served as the senior enlisted countless leaders of character that he selflessly Staff Writer leader of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. Love has served five helped to develop and shape, will endure. He and Joan were married at West Point Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love assumed combat tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. shortly after his graduation and commissioning responsibilities as the new U.S. Military Love’s awards and decorations include: and would have celebrated their 47th anniversary Academy command sergeant major during Legion of Merit; Bronze Star Medal (5th award); on July 3. an assumption of responsibility ceremony Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award); Army In addition to his beloved Joan, Finnegan Monday. Commendation Medal (7th award); Expert is survived by daughters Jenna Finnegan Love enlisted in the U.S. Army January Infantry Badge; Egyptian Parachute Badge and Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love Bechen, and her husband Timothy Bechen; 1989 and received his Basic and Advanced Ranger Tab. assumed responsibilities as the new Katie Finnegan Rucker, and her husband Capt. Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. USMA command sergeant major Jonathan Rucker, U.S. Navy; grandchildren During his 29 years of service, Love has held Gen. Darryl A. Williams said the Army needs Monday. Photo by Michael Lopez/PAO Patrick and Connor Bechen, and Alyssa and numerous leadership positions including good Solders who can deploy, fight and win. that he was humbled to have the opportunity Jack Rucker. 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis- “When we need to get things done, we turn to serve at the USMA. In terms of the hope expressed in the words McChord, Washington, Headquarters and to the noncommissioned officer to provide that “We must all set the example in what we do of the West Point Alma Mater, of him it can truly Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat wisdom that comes with experience,” Williams to be the inspiration that these cadets deserve,” be said, “Well done, be thou at peace.” Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, said. “Love is the right leader at the right time. Love said. “Ultimately, every one of the cadets At press time, there is no specific date and North Carolina, and 2nd Battalion, 12th He grew up knowing about service in the Army.” will deploy to fight and win somewhere in the time or location for Finnegan’s funeral and Infantry (Mech), Fort Carson, Colorado. Love, a Childersburg, Alabama native said world soon after their commissioning.” burial.

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[email protected] Pointer View IN FOCUS: NEW PT TEST July 12, 2018 3 ACFT set to become new PT test in 2020 Story and photos by Sean Kimmons 20 of those injuries a year I’ve paid for the Army News Service program for the next 10 years for equipment. The potentials on return are very significant.” FORT EUSTIS, Va.—Army senior leaders on Monday approved a new strenuous fitness Cost Avoidance test designed to better prepare Soldiers for The Army estimates $4 billion is spent each combat tasks, reduce injuries and lead to ample year due to injuries, non-deployable Soldiers, cost savings across the service. accidents and other health-related costs. The six-event readiness assessment, called As part of its culture change, the Army is the Army Combat Fitness Test, is intended to building a Holistic Health and Fitness System replace the current three-event Army Physical to produce healthier and fitter Soldiers. Fitness Test, which has been around since 1980. The new test is one piece of the system, Beginning in October 2020, all Soldiers will in addition to the OPAT, the improvement of be required to take the new gender- and age- fitness centers, and healthier options at chow neutral test. Before that, field testing set to begin halls. this October will allow the Army to refine the Army researchers studied foreign militaries test, with initial plans for up to 40,000 Soldiers that have rolled out similar holistic programs from all three components to see it. and found them to be highly successful. “The Army Combat Fitness Test will ignite The Australian army, for instance, a generational, cultural change in Army fitness introduced it to their basic training and saw a and become a cornerstone of individual Soldier roughly 30 percent reduction in injuries. combat readiness,” Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, “Do I know we’re going to have a 25-30 commander of the Army’s Center of Initial percent reduction? No, but I certainly hope Military Training, said. “It will reduce attrition we will,” McGurk said. “We think (the test is) and it will reduce musculoskeletal injuries and well worth it and it’s the right thing to do for actually save, in the long run, the Army a heck Soldiers in any case.” of a lot of money.” A Soldier carries two 40-pound kettlebell weights during a pilot for the Army Feedback from Soldiers so far has also been At least six years of significant research Combat Fitness Test, a six-event assessment designed to reduce injuries and overwhelmingly positive. went into the test’s development as researchers replace the current Army Physical Fitness Test. “As we all know, physical fitness training looked at what Soldiers must do fitness-wise will be increased. The event replicates picking Test Scoring can become rather monotonous if people train for combat. up ammunition boxes, a wounded battle buddy, The vast majority of policies with the APFT the same way,” McGurk said. “So, a lot of them “Throughout that research and testing, the supplies or other heavy equipment. will likely be carried over to the new test. saw this as a great change and how it required goal was to provide our leaders with a tough, • Standing power throw: Soldiers toss Scoring could be similar with 100 points for them to use different muscles.” realistic, field-expedient assessment of the a 10-pound ball backward as far as possible each event for a maximum of 600. Minimum While some Soldiers may disagree with physical component of their Soldiers’ individual to test muscular explosive power that may be scores, however, may change depending on replacing the current test, McGurk said that readiness,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel needed to lift themselves or a fellow Soldier a Soldier’s military occupational specialty. fitness has come a long way from 40 years ago A. Dailey said. “The ACFT is scientifically- up over an obstacle or to move rapidly across Soldiers in more physically demanding jobs when the APFT was first developed. validated and will help better prepare our uneven terrain. may see tougher minimums, similar to how “In 1980, running shoes were relatively a Soldiers to deploy, fight and win on any future • Hand-release pushups: In this event, OPAT evaluates new recruits. new invention,” he said. “The Army was still battlefield.” Soldiers start in the prone position and do “The more physically challenging your running in boots for the PT test back then. Roughly 2,000 Soldiers have already taken a traditional pushup, but when at the down MOS, the more you’ll be required to do at the Change is difficult, but we’re an Army that the test, previously called the Army Combat position they release their hands and arms minimum levels,” Michael McGurk, director of adapts well to change.” Readiness Test. They also provided feedback from contact with the ground and then reset to research and analysis at CIMT, said. as part of the Army Training and Doctrine do another pushup. This allows for additional Another difference is that there are no Army Vision Command and Forces Command pilots that upper body muscles to be exercised. alternate events planned for this test, he said. In early June, senior leaders outlined began last year at several installations. • Sprint/drag/carry: As they dash 25 Soldiers will still get adequate time to what the Army should focus on over the next “The current PT test is only a 40 percent meters five times up and down a lane, Soldiers rehabilitate from an injury. But under a new decade to retain overmatch against potential predictor of success for performing in combat will perform sprints, drag a sled weighing 90 “deploy-or-be-removed” policy, Defense adversaries. and executing warrior tasks and battle drills,” pounds and then hand-carry two 40-pound Secretary James Mattis said in February The 2028 vision statement, signed by Frost said. “This test is approximately an kettlebell weights. This can simulate pulling that troops who are non-deployable for the Army’s secretary and chief of staff, calls 80 percent predictor of performing based on a battle buddy out of harm’s way, moving more than 12 months will be processed for for modernized equipment, particularly the our ability to test the physical components of quickly to take cover, or carrying ammunition administrative separation or referred to the development of autonomous systems. It also combat fitness.” to a fighting position or vehicle. disability evaluation system. stresses the need for physically fit and mentally • Leg tuck: Similar to a pullup, Soldiers “Generally speaking, somebody who has tough Soldiers to fight and win in high-intensity Six events lift their legs up and down to touch their knees/ a long-term permanent profile that precludes conflict. While the ACFT still keeps the 2-mile run thighs to their elbows as many times as they taking a fitness test may not be retainable for “Technology is going to be dominant and as its final event, it introduces five others to can. This exercise strengthens the core muscles duty in the Army,” McGurk said. we need a lot of things that we’re looking at provide a broad measurement of a Soldier’s since it doubles the amount of force required At about $20 million, the new test will be through modernization,” Frost said. “In the end, physical fitness. The events are completed in compared to a traditional situp. more costly for the Army to conduct. A single you still need the United States Army Soldier order and can take anywhere from 45 to 55 • 2-mile run: Same event as on the current lane of equipment at full retail value is about to be able to seize and hold terrain.” minutes for a Soldier to finish. test. In the ACFT, run scores are expected to $1,200. A battalion set of equipment will The ACFT is a foundational method, leaders • Strength deadlift: With a proposed be a bit slower due to all of the other strenuous range from $12,000 to $20,000. Those prices believe, that the Army can use to start a new weight range of 120 to 420 pounds, the activity. will likely drop as the Army buys more sets at era of fitness and obtain Soldier overmatch in deadlift event is similar to the one found in The ACFT gauges Soldiers on the 10 wholesale. combat. the Occupational Physical Assessment Test, or components of physical fitness: muscular Equipment should last about 10 years, “The current leadership ... has really OPAT, which is given to new recruits to assess strength and endurance, power, speed, agility, meaning it will cost less than $3 per Soldier coalesced and understands the importance of lower-body strength before they are placed into aerobic endurance, balance, flexibility, over time. fitness itself and the importance of the PT test a best-fit career field. The ACFT will require coordination and reaction time. “If I have a femoral neck fracture in the hip to drive that change in culture,” Frost said. Soldiers to perform a three-repetition maximum The current test only measures two: of a Soldier, that injury will cost the government “They’ve made the decision and we’re ready deadlift (only one in OPAT) and the weights muscular and aerobic endurance. about $1 million,” McGurk said. “So, if I avoid to execute.” 4 July 12, 2018 IN FOCUS: SUMMER TRAINING Pointer View Enabling Mission Command: CFT II leaders seek innovative solutions to support CST According to Cooley, “This RECON was very helpful in understanding the signal flow and theory behind the communications plan. From the Foxhole... Bull Hill is a good example of the type of advantageous terrain that best allows us to ‘From the RETRANS Site!’ install a successful communications solution. TF 101 have been awesome and have given us so much to learn.” A RETRANs includes at a minimum of two 1523-E ASIP, Advanced System Improvement Program; similar to Single Channels Ground/ A Task Force Falcon communications Air Radio, or SINCGAR, radios, two OE- specialist mentors the cadet 254 omnidirectional antennas, one VRC-92F, communications section on the vehicle base mount, vehicle amplifier adapter intricacies of the RETRANS site that w/ power amplifier, and secondary external amplifier, and one dog-bone, which is a enable it to support all cadet units this thick wire that connects the two ASIP radios summer throughout the West Point which enables the retransmission. Having a training area. Courtesy Photo retransmission infrastructure is useful because the USMA ski slope and the other next to the it allows for more coverage in the training snake pit on Mine Torne Road), which enables area. FM transmission, which is our cadet’s a triangulated loop back of FM frequencies By Maj. Patrick Dubois Hudson Highlands and so set out June 22, with primary mode of communication in the field, and the opportunity for lower echelon cadets D e p a r t m e n t o f M i l i t a r y I n s t r u c t i o n Task Force Signal Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, works off of line-of-sight capability, meaning to become more familiar with combat net 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne the big hills we usually appreciate as the local radios during mounted/dismounted executing During the Leader Training Program, Division (Air Assault) from Fort Campbell, scenery in the Hudson Valley drastically hinder of training. the cadet communications section worked Kentucky, to expand their knowledge and the cadet’s ability to communicate with other The cadets, using their newfound knowledge, diligently throughout the West Point training identify the best communications solution to cadets and Soldiers in the field. Therefore, the took what they learned and applied it to improve area, Camp Buckner and West Point Garrison facilitate Cadet Summer Training. RETRANs are put on top of hills, increasing their own unit’s systems. They walked away to ensure that cadre and support staff had any “Our mission is to support Cadet Summer their communication radius. with a greater understanding of the intricate and all communications capability they need to Training by installing, operating and maintaining “We have great S6 mentors that have planning considerations needed in order to conduct training. Class of 2019 Cadets Jason the tactical communications architecture given us a much greater appreciation for support unit commander’s to enable mission Pulido and Collin Cooley were tasked with necessary to conduct training,” Capt. Darrell what is required of a S6 signal planner and command. Their efforts had a direct impact the cumbersome job of building, testing and Thompson, the Task Force Falcon S6, said. how to anticipate problems and find solutions on shaping the training parameters and gave maintaining the network architecture of tactical “We are also here to teach and mentor as much before they become larger problems,” Pulido Cadets a more realistic training environment communications to support ongoing training as possible, too. This allows our Soldiers the said. “Additionally, they really stressed the to operate in. throughout the summer. opportunity to hone their interpersonal skills and importance of lateral coordination and planning Supporting over 1,200 trainees and 200 Pulido and Cooley comprise the Cadet Field act as teachers to the cadets, while showcasing in order to meet the commander’s intent.” cadet leaders is a daunting task, specifically with Training Signal Section this summer, and they their military occupation specialty.” On top of Bull Hill, the Soldiers showed respect to linking together a vast communication are responsible for all things communications TF Falcon Soldiers led them on a terrain walk the cadets how to assemble a RETRANs, plan over 20 miles of training area. and information technology. The CFT cadet across Camp Buckner identifying constraints how it works in theory, and their thoughts Pulido and Cooley are learning how to leadership put a special emphasis on tactical and limitations of using tactical radios in a on how it works in actuality. They discussed anticipate problems, think through solutions, communications during training, placing rugged environment as well as described in communication theory, signal flow, and leverage TF 101 subject matter experts significant responsibility on the cadet S6 staff detail how the use of multiple retransmission communications planning, frequency de- when needed. to ensure the cadet companies and other staff site (RETRANs) locations could extend their confliction and proper implementation and usage Combining their determination with the sections possess the technical training and tactical communications systems across the of antennas and power amplifiers. In particular, knowledge and experience surrounding them, equipment they need to meet overall training training area. Sgt. Justin Courtney, the Task Force Falcon S6 there is no doubt they will come out of the objectives. The reconnoiter brought the cadets and NCOIC, drew a retransmission diagram and Buckner crucible as better leaders. Leaders that Early into training, cadet leadership 101st Soldiers to the top of Bull Hill for some explained the steps of the signal flow from one may not have all the answers, but have the grit identified the significant limitations caused hands-on training with the retransmission area of the training area to another. to keep moving forward and lead from the front. by the rolling hills and thick vegetation of the equipment, as well as to verify functionality. There are two other RETRANs (one on Pointer View July 12, 2018 5 IMCOM Soldier advances to final level of Best Warrior Competition Story and photo by Brittany Nelson just kept going, exceling and exceeding, it tells Installation Management Command you a lot about the individual.” The name Best Warrior implies the physical SAN ANTONIO—U.S. Army Garrison rigor associated with the challenges of the West Point Soldier, Spc. Bryce Falgiani, was competition, but the rugged professional says the Soldier category winner of the 2018 Joint the key to success is staying mentally tough Base San Antonio Best Warrior Competition when fatigue hits. June 29. Lt. Gen. Kenneth Dahl, the commanding Falgiani will head to Fort A.P. Hill, general of IMCOM, knows Soldiers do not Virginia, this October, where he will test his avoid arduous circumstances, they thrive in mettle against the toughest Soldiers (E-4 and them. below) in the U.S. Army while representing “You really have to have a mentality that the U.S. Army Installation Management you are going to make it to the end and it is Command. only a couple of days. If you don’t have that At the JBSA level, he and his peers mentality and you keep thinking ‘this will competed in a series of events over six days, never end’ then you won’t make it,” Falgiani including a 19-mile ruck, stress shooting, said. building a Single Channel Ground and Airborne The proud Soldier said wearing the Radio System (SINGARS) from scratch, and a IMCOM patch at the Department of Army reconnaissance mission to name a few. competition will be an honor. Fifteen Soldiers and NCOs attempted the “It means a lot to represent IMCOM at the grueling tasks. final level, because we did not have an IMCOM Falgiani attributes this win to his military Soldier win at this level last year or the year training and the honor of facing increasingly prior. It is nice that I can be the one to break tougher competitors in the preliminary rounds that cycle, go forward and represent IMCOM,” of Best Warrior Competition. Falgiani said. “It’s the small things that have helped me, As a military policeman at U.S. Army like learning how to pack a ruck the right way, Garrison West Point, Falgiani has the confidence it makes all the difference. If you put all the of IMCOM-Training, a Directorate of IMCOM weight at the bottom that will mess up your which supports the U.S. Army Training and back bad and you won’t make it far,” he said. Doctrine Command. The command sergeant major of Installation Management Command, Command “This was a really hard competition “IMCOM is well-represented by Spc. Sgt. Maj. Melissa Judkins, speaks with Spc. Bryce Falgiani about advancing to that we just did and it says a ton about his Falgiani, whose performance was driven and the final round of the Best Warrior Competition. Falgiani, a military policeman character, because not everybody stayed in the inspired by all competitors,” Vincent Grewatz, with U.S. Army Garrison West Point, will be representing IMCOM for the first competition. He had to gut out a lot of really director of IMCOM-Training, said. time in two years at the final round. difficult tasks and he wouldn’t quit,” IMCOM Falgiani was awarded an Army IMCOM directorate level, the IMCOM level exciting,” Judkins said. Headquarters’ Command Sergeant Major, Commendation Medal for his achievement. and this level. We are so excited, to have him Judkins went on to say the MP’s effort is the Command Sgt. Maj. Melissa Judkins, said. “He “We had a really hard competition at the win and go forward, it is phenomenal and epitome of the rugged professionals IMCOM supports every day. 6 July 12, 2018 Pointer View A farewell to the community from the Garrison Commander To the West Point Garrison and Community,

As the change of command ceremony for U.S. Army Garrison West Point happens today, I want to thank all the Soldiers and civilians who serve here; I wish you all continued success. Serving as your Garrison Commander has been a wonderful honor. Over the past two years it has been my pleasure to serve with and for the best Soldiers, future officers, civilians, families and citizens of our neighboring communities. You all have made it a joy to come to work every day. I will continue to cherish the relationships and friendships we have built. The West Point Garrison has lived up to the responsibility to support the pre-eminent leadership development institution in the world, sustain a community of excellence and preserve the national treasure of West Point; I believe we themselves to West Point. have done that to an exceptional level. I will certainly miss my rockbound Highland Sustaining and securing West Point takes home, and each and every one of you. I ask an amazing team-of-teams consisting of our that you welcome the new USAG West Point Garrison, the many elements of the U.S. Military command team with open arms. Col. Cecil Academy, Keller Army Community Hospital Marson and Command Sgt. Maj. Kanisha and multiple supporting organizations. Together Lamothe represent the best of our Army and we are the bedrock of West Point. they are eager to join this winning team. It also takes the efforts of hundreds of It has been an honor and a privilege to serve outstanding local community volunteers with a at West Point. desire to serve and the same strong commitment De Oppresso Liber! to excellence. We could not accomplish what we do Col. Andrew Hanson without the volunteers, family groups and U.S. Army Garrison West Point charitable organizations that give so much of commander Cadet Summer Training: Heroes of the Week for July 12 Class of 2019 Cadet Hollis Shoptaw, CBT I Class of 2019 Cadet Hollis Shoptaw has coordinated three morale- focused team building events since the start of the detail and worked during the academic year to design our T-shirts. He worked through AAFES to show “The Incredibles 2” to the cadre during LTP, and put together the Regiment barbecue after the full-dress R-Day rehearsal. He also worked with the chaplains to get approval to show, “We Were Soldiers,” on the July 4, which allowed for nearly 50 new cadets to enjoy a patriotic, leadership- focused film, rather than sitting in their rooms alone on Independence Day. Shoptaw is a force multiplier, and works tirelessly to lift the morale of every individual he meets, as well as the organization as a whole. We are a better team because Shoptaw is on our team. Pointer View July 12, 2018 7 ICYMI: Celebrating the Fourth of July in several places

(Above left) The West Band celebrates the 242nd anniversary of America's birth by performing at the Macy's Fourth of July celebration in New York City July 4. (Above right) Thousands of people, including the new cadets from the USMA Class of 2022, watched the West Point Band as it presented its annual Independence Day celebration concert July 7 at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. (Above) The New York Stock Exchange welcomed the U.S. Army to highlight Independence Week July 6 in New York City. U.S. Corps of Cadets Commandant Brig. Gen. Steven Gilland (far left) helped ring the NYSE Closing Bell. (Left) Soldiers from Task Force Falcon—2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)—marched down Main Street during the Highland Falls Fourth of July Parade on July 4. More than 150 Soldiers from the Summer Task Force, along with vehicles and a color guard, braved the elements to add a modern military flavor to the day’s festivities. Other West Point elements that took part included spirit vehicles, a West Point fire truck and the Garrison Commander, Col. Andrew Hanson. Photos by Michael Lopez/PAO (Above left), Staff Sgt. Ashley Mendeke/West Point Band (Above right), NYSE (above) and Dave Brzywczy/PAO (left) 8 July 12, 2018 Pointer View Need New Cadet Visitation Day volunteers, host requirements 10 July 12, 2018 Community Pointer View

Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. If you are in need of transportation, contact Robby at 845- For details, call 845-938-1039. 661-0339 by 8 a.m. the Sunday morning you will be attending. FEATURED ITEM The van picks up at Grant Circle. We look forward to Let’s play at the park! Army Personnel Testing programs welcoming you into our family. The West Point Protestant Women of the Chapel is offering The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army “Let’s Play at the Park!” weekly sessions from 10-11:30 a.m. Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls services Tuesdays. Get out of the house or hotel room and join them at SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. The West Point family is invited to attend any and all services various parks around West Point for a time of fellowship and Call the testing center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in playtime for your kids. Upcoming events include: [email protected] for details or an appointment. Highland Falls. The church is close to Thayer Gate. • Tuesday—Boundless Park on Biddle Loop (by Post The church holds services on Sunday morning (Sunday Chapel Annex); Army Career Skills Program School for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.), • July 24—Dragon Park (between Heath and Patterson The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers Sunday evening (6 p.m.), and Wednesday evening (7 p.m.), as Loops in Stony II), for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on- well as seasonal Bible studies for men, women and college-aged • July 31—No play date. Come join us at Vacation Bible the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment young people. Transportation is provided as needed. School; skills training. The church will also hold a Vacation Bible School for • Aug. 7—Round Pond. Join us for beach and swimming Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 teenagers from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Monday-July 20. fun. days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of For details or to register for the VBS, visit the church website For details, contact [email protected] or join them on the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop. at www.gracebaptistny.org. Facebook at West Point PWOC. The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market may be granted at the commander’s discretion. The West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market is Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew enjoying its 19th year of offering the best that the Hudson Valley ANNOUNCEMENTS Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education has to offer. Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Every Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 28, visit West Point Vacation Bible School the farmers market and enjoy a variety of offerings from fresh The West Point Vacation Bible School will be held from produce to pickles, meat and eggs to artisan cheese and honey 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 31-Aug. 4. OUTSIDE THE GATES to fine baked goods, and other specialty items. The Bible school will teach about Daniel’s courage while Craft your one-stop farm to table experience. You’ll find captive in Babylon. Registration is open to children entering Volkssport Club at West Point event everything you need for your Sunday dinner, weekly meals, kindergarten through fifth grade. The Volkssport Club at West Point will have a group walk on sweet satisfaction and more. Children in sixth grade and up may register as a youth Sunday at Rhinebeck, New York. Register at 9 a.m. at Delamater Enjoy and participate in its weekly special events, which participant and assist with the younger children. House, 101 Garden Street. include: arts and crafts exhibits, community and military On Aug. 4, we will celebrate Family Day. Our program is Both 5km and 10km trails are available. Rating is 1A (easy). appreciation day, Things to Do Day, Pumpkin Fest and kids run by volunteers—please sign-up to help out. Volunteers with The walk is on sidewalks through this picturesque village activities. younger than school-age children should register by June 1 to featuring architecture from 18th-20th century. The walk is free. Follow them on Facebook for weekly happenings at West secure a spot in childcare. Register at vbspro.events/p/wpvbs. Easy for strollers, but difficult for wheelchairs due to uneven Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market and Instagram @ For more details, contact Donna Schlegel at dmschlegel@ sidewalks. Dogs on leash are welcome. WPTOHfarmersmarket. gmail.com or Desrae Gibby at [email protected]. Find us For details, call 845-462-7539 or visit avaclubs.org/West on Facebook at West Point Vacation Bible School 2018. Point. JBK Football conditioning camps The Junior Black Knights Football team will hold conditioning West Point Lending Library Trailside Discovery: Nature Day Program camps every Monday and Wednesday in July. The West Point Community Lending Library at 126 There is no better place for your child to spend time in the The camp will be held from 5-7 p.m at Ficken Field in Washington Road is located on the second floor. great outdoors this summer than at Trailside Museums and Zoo. Highland Falls. These camps are free and open to all boys and WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from, The Trailside Discovery nature day program will be your girls interested in playing football or cheering. such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, child’s up-close and personal introduction to local wildlife and You do not need to be registered to particapte at the camps. biographies, etc. The library is now open during business hours ecology. They will have fun and get their hands dirty. However, registration will be available during camps everyday and is ready for visitors to come check out books, Children will be immersed in the natural world through to participate during the season. Like JBKFOOTBALL on study, do homework or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room. hands-on activities and exciting games they are bound to enjoy. Facebook. Sessions run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. There is a fee for each session. Bethel Woods participating in Blue Star Museums EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS • Session 2: Monday-July 19 (For children entering third The Museum at Bethel Woods will take part in Blue Star and fourth grades); Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for Army Education Center • Session 3: July 23-26 (For children entering fifth and sixth the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more College courses are offered through the Army Education grades); than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. • Session 4: July 30-Aug. 2 (For children entering seventh the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families Undergraduate classes: and eighth grades). through Labor Day. • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Cynthia Laudato at 845- For details, visit the Trailside Discovery website at www. The program provides families an opportunity to enjoy the 569-3252 or email [email protected]; and trailsidezoo.org/education/trailside-discovery-summer- nation’s cultural heritage and learn more about their community, • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102 program or call 845-786-2701, ext. 293. especially after a military move. A list of participating museums or email [email protected]. is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Graduate studies: Lighthouse Christian Assembly Fellowship The free admission program is available to any bearer of a • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West common access card, a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID) public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. email [email protected]; and 9 a.m. Sunday mornings at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls. military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well • Long Island University–master’s degrees in school The church has been serving the Fort Montgomery/Highland as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family Falls and West Point communities for more than 30 years. Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family Corps - and up to five family members. [email protected]. members and the community. Every effort is made to support The museum summer hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. through Sept. our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ with physical as well 3. Also, the Museum at Bethel Woods will offer $5 admission Employee Assistance Program as spiritual needs. two hours prior to show time for all evening concerts. West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program Additionally, the church is affiliated with the Walter Hoving Call ahead to verify museum hours after Sept. 3 and on that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family Home, founded by John and Elsie Benton, in 1967. This Christ- concert days. Access to the grounds is closed on Pavilion concert members and retirees. centered home provides a safe space for women in recovery from days. The monument continues to be open to visitors seven days The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- alcohol and substance abuse. a week, all year long via West Shore Road. Pointer View July 12, 2018 11

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FCC providers receive training and guidance on child care The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op skills and the opportunity to provide child care while staying The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op is looking at home with their own children. We also off er free advertising for new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible and referrals. patrons with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, who are looking For details, call 845-938-8528. to workout while having their child participate in a volunteer- FEATURED EVENT facilitated childcare. In exchange for their child’s participation, co-op members West Point Community Fair FOR THE ADULTS agree to support other members and assist with the supervision Mark your calendars now, don’t miss out on this of children during co-op hours. opportunity to come see what West Point and the Hudson Standup Paddleboard Yoga If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS Valley has to off er. A fun yoga class, Standup Paddleboard Yoga, will be held Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969. The West Point Community Fair is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. from 10-11:30 a.m. July 28 at the Round Pond Recreation Area. July 31 at Eisenhower Hall. Never been on a paddleboard? New to yoga? No problem. Anyone Horseback riding lessons This event is free and open to the entire community to can do it. Fun for all levels. The Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now include new military, families and civilians at West Point. There is a nominal fee for the class which includes all the open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages More than 75 booths of local food and services will be equipment. 5 and up. Lesson packages are available. present. Get your passport and win great prizes. Register online at westpoint.armymwr.com. For more For more details, call 845-938-3926. Local programs and businesses are welcome to attend. details, call the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental Center Be sure to ask about vendor and sponsorship opportunities. at 845-938-0123. 2018 Round Pond Reservations For more details, call 845-938-8186. Round Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible Champagne Sunday Brunch personnel. Reservations can be made between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every The Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every day by calling 845-938-8811. Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. JUST ANNOUNCED Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present a diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. FOR THE YOUTHS West Point Golf Course open to the public There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or visit The West Point Golf Course hours of operation are 7 a.m.- www.thewestpointclub.com. Arts and Crafts Summer Camp dusk Tuesday through Sunday. The course is open Mondays, Arts and Crafts camp will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the week however, call for availability due to private outings. Now open—Bistro 603 at the West Point Club of July 24, Tuesday through Friday each week. Golf lessons will be available this season. Try a private lesson Check out the West Point Club’s new Bistro 603. The Bistro Parents will provide lunch and a snack each day. On each with the course’s PGA Pro Andy Crane. If you are looking to is open from 7 a.m -10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Friday, there will be a pizza party for lunch. There is a fee per increase your skill, there is no one more qualifi ed than Andy Breakfast is served from 7-10 a.m., lunch is served from 11 child. Open to children entering grades 1-6. Crane. a.m.-2 p.m., while Grab and Go is available all day. It is open For details, visit westpointartsandcrafts.com or call 845- His techniques are specialized to each golfer and their to the public. 938-4812. individual needs. Lessons are suitable for any person from ages For a complete menu, visit thewestpointclub.com. For more 4 and up. details, call 845-938-5120. See the Point! The golf course is excited to off er brand new carts and new If you are a new fi fth through eighth grader in the West Point pro-shop items. While at the course, visit the clubhouse for lunch West Point Bowling Center’s pizza delivery hours community, join School Support Services and experience the and enjoy new fresh food combinations. The West Point Bowling Center delivers pizza seven days many opportunities off ered at West Point, to include a guided Also, look for ladies’ clinics, junior camps and clinics. Make a week. tour of West Point Middle School, a visit to Morgan Farm to see tee times online at www.golfatwestpoint.com or call at 845-938- • Sunday-Thursday—3-8:30 p.m.; the Army mules, bowling at the Bowling Center, plus visits to 2435. We look forward to seeing you on the course. • Friday and Saturday—3-9:30 p.m. the Arts & Crafts Center, Golf Course and more. For details, call 845-938-2140. There are three dates to choose from—July 19, 26 or Aug. Staff and Faculty Ultimate Frisbee League sign ups 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Building 500. Bring your lunch and The MWR Sports offi ce will conduct the 2018 Staff and comfortable walking shoes. To register, call 845-938-2092. Faculty Ultimate Frisbee League sign ups. FOR THE FAMILIES All teams and individuals wishing to enter may do so by Wee Ones Open Play Group calling the FMWR Sports offi ce at 845-938-3066 or emailing MWR Summer Movie Series Wee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants Jim McGuinness at [email protected]. Join MWR for its outdoor movies shown on a giant infl atable through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every The league will start play around Aug. 13. Games will start at movie screen. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across 12:10 p.m. every Monday through Friday throughout the season. Movie concessions will be available for purchase. Free to from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, Games will be played at Daly Field, River Courts and Target the public. The scheduled movies and dates are: learn and make new friends. Field. Deadline for entries will be Aug. 3. • “Coco”—8:45 p.m. Saturday at Trophy Point; Pre-registration is not required. There’s always something Teams must supply a list of no play dates by the deadline of • “Ferdinand”—8:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at H-Lot Fields; fun happening at Wee Ones. Aug. 3. Check with all members of your team on no play dates • “Sherlock Gnomes”—8 p.m. Aug. 31 at H-Lot Fields. For the most up-to-date details, call Family as rescheduled games are not preferred. For more information, call 845-938-0123. Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ WestPointArmyCommunityService. FCC provider positions available now Day trips with Leisure Travel Services (updated) Family Child Care is certifi ed in-home child care for children • Giglio Fest—Sunday. Leave West Point at 10:30 a.m. Wee Read ages 4 weeks-12 years. FCC providers are authorized family Leave Brooklyn at 5 p.m. In Italian Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the Wee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old) members who operate as independent contractors in housing residents of the community look forward to the annual Giglio and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each located on a military installation. Feast held every July since 1903. month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, FCC off ers fl exible hours, a home-like environment and • Bronx Zoo or NY Botanical Garden—Sunday. Leave West second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field. lower adult/child ratios. FCC allows providers to make their own Point at 9 a.m. Leave the Bronx at 3:30 p.m. Visit one of these Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books schedule off ering a full range of hourly, full-day and part-day two acclaimed destinations with free grounds admission. and reading. Pre-registration is not required. care. Child and Youth Services is currently looking for new FCC This event is in a neighborhood fi lled with vibrant shops and For the most up-to-date details, call Family providers. Family members who live in government quarters on eateries. There is a nominal transportation fee. Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ West Point are welcome to apply. For details and reservations, call 845-938-3601. WestPointArmyCommunityService. 12 July 12, 2018 Pointer View West Point Band presents “Kids Keller Corner Night: Story time with Quintette 7” KACH Family Readiness Group make an appointment earlier in the summer Story and photo by the West Point Band information have their physicals prior to the start of the For current staff and incoming staff school year. The West Point Band will continue its at Keller Army Community Hospital, the This dedicated clinic is a mass school Music Under the Stars concert series with “Kids following information is provided to assist physical day and you can expect lines at the Night,” featuring Quintette 7. This interactive you with family readiness: various stations. performance for children of all ages will take • Family Readiness Group Leader— Through recent experience, these lines place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Trophy Point Tammie Persaud-Cruz Total; are usually not long. We are making every Amphitheater. • Army Family Program POC—Sgt. 1st effort on this day to have your child see The concert will be preceded by an Class Matthew Van Auken. their primary care manager. “instrument petting zoo” at 6 p.m. and followed The West Point Band will continue its Call 845-938-0115 for all Family This is also the time to review your child’s by a screening of the Disney fi lm, “Coco.” Music Under the Stars concert series Readiness issues. immunizations, and prepare additional In case of inclement weather, the with “Kids Night,” featuring Quintette documentation for the administration performance will move inside to Eisenhower 7 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Trophy Point Do you want to change your network of medications during school hours or Hall Ballroom. As always, this event is free and Amphitheater. provider? emergency instructions for children with open to everyone. introduce kids to a silly symphony, a zany zoo Did you know? If you would like to known allergies. Calling all children and children-at-heart: and a fl irty frog before treating them to a very see a different network provider than the Obtain the necessary forms from the come on down to Trophy Point for a story time special West Point story that you’ll only hear one issued by TRICARE on your referral appropriate school nurse, complete the like no other. Join the West Point Band’s quirky at Trophy Point. authorization, you have the option to request parent’s portion and bring them to your Quintette 7 and marvelous emcee, Sgt. 1st Also, make sure to arrive by 6 p.m. for the a change to another network provider. child’s appointment along with all copies Class Josh Economy, as they set your favorite “instrument petting zoo,” where kids can get up You can log on to www.humanamilitary. of your child’s immunizations. children’s stories to lively music. close and personal with the instruments of the com to see a directory of network providers. If there is a possibility that your From classics like Maurice Sendak’s band and even try out their favorite ones. Contact TRICARE East at 1-800-444-5445 child’s immunizations are not in their “Where the Wild Things Are” and Eric Carle’s For concert information, cancellations, to request a change. electronic health record, please stop by the “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” to fresh new and updates, call 845-938-2617 or visit www. Immunizations Clinic prior to your child’s works written by the band members themselves, westpointband.com. West Point Band news KACH Primary Care offers sports/ appointment. this evening has a story to suit any whim. can also be found by following us on Facebook, school physicals and immunizations Appointments will begin at 1 p.m. each This fun and interactive performance will YouTube and Twitter. The Keller Army Community Hospital day. Primary Care Department is opening Call 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907 dedicated clinics on Aug. 8 and 22 to ensure to request an appointment for a school or that incoming children and those unable to sports physical.

• Melody in Motion: Come celebrate New Windsor, July 26. We will meet at the art summer by swimming with the fi shes, singing center’s visitors center by 12:45 p.m. to go on campfi re songs, waving ribbons, dancing with a tour at 1 p.m. Refreshments provided after scarves and shaking a parachute from 9:30-11 the tour. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp. a.m. July 19 at B126 Washington Road. com by July 20 with those who are attending. We’ll learn about ocean animals and summer safety while listening to a variety of • National Night Out: DES/WPFH/ music. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp. Garrison will be hosting National Night Out com by Monday. from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 7 at B126 Washington Road. Join us as we recognize this nationwide • Storm King Art Center: Join us for campaign for safe streets, celebrated across a guided tour of Storm King Art Center, in the U.S. on this date.

MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—“Ant-Man and the Wasp,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“Ant-Man and the Wasp,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. July 13—“Ant-Man and the Wasp,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. July 14—“Adrift,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- Point.htm.) 16 July 12, 2018 Sports Pointer View

The Army West Point Hockey team revealed the 2018-19 schedule, which will feature 17 home games including a weekend series against service academy rival Air Force and an international competition with the Royal Military College at Tate Rink. Photo by Army Athletic Communications Army Hockey reveals 2018-19 schedule By Ally Keirn open on the road, this time at Union on Oct. 6. its second appearance at Dartmouth’s Ledyard Black Knights host Bentley for senior weekend Army Athletic Communications Army will host two non-league opponents in Classic in three years. The Black Knights face March 1-2. UConn and Merrimack the following weekend the hosts on Saturday and Brown on Sunday. The Atlantic Hockey Tournament will take With less than 90 days remaining until the at Tate Rink. The first games of the New Year will be at place over three weeks in March. The best-of- first contest, head coach Brian Riley of the Army The following two weekends feature trips to RPI and Air Force before returning to face RMC three first round starts on March 8, while the West Point Hockey team revealed the 2018-19 Western Pennsylvania with contests at Robert in mid-January. quarterfinals faceoff the following weekend. schedule, which will feature 17 home games Morris and Mercyhurst. Road trips continue at RIT and Holy Cross The semifinals and championship will be held including a weekend series against service Army welcomes the Falcons to the banks of before the Cadets will host five straight home at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, academy rival Air Force and an international the Hudson Nov. 2-3 for the first of two regular contests. Games against AIC, Mercyhurst and and those are on March 22 and 23, respectively. competition with the Royal Military College season series with Air Force. The games in the Sacred Heart highlight the stretch. Ticket information will released at a later at Tate Rink. fall are in correlation with the Army-Air Force After a single game at Sacred Heart, the date. “We are very excited about the 2018-19 football game. schedule,” Riley said. “We start the season The Black Knights off by facing three very talented non-league will then have a home- opponents. I’m hopeful that these early games and-home series with West Point Summer Softball League Standings will help prepare us as we head into our Atlantic Sacred Heart and two STANDINGS W - L STANDINGS W - L Hockey schedule. road games at Bentley. 1. GARRISON 18 - 5 7. CLS 12 - 10 “Our fans will have an opportunity to once Two straight weekends 2. LRC/DPW 18 - 6 8. STEWART MARINES 7 - 10 again see many of the outstanding Atlantick at home wrap up the Hockey teams here at West Point. I also know first half of the season 3. ENGINEERS 13 - 8 9. 101st TASK FORCE 6 - 14 our fans will enjoy having the chance to see our with games against 4. MEDDAC 12 - 7 10. HISTORY/SJA/KACH 4 - 19 two rivals Air Force and RMC at Tate Rink,” Niagara and Canisius. 5. ODIA 11 - 8 11. MATH 1 - 18 he added. After a 28-day 6. MPs/DES 12 - 9 For the third straight year, the Black Knights hiatus, Army will make Games through Tuesday.