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Cadets hold ceremonial flag before playoff game Seventy-two U.S. Military Academy cadets hold a giant ceremonial American flag during the national anthem Sunday at Yankee Stadium before game three of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians. Photos by danny wiLd (aboVe) and miCheLLe ebeRhaRt/PV (RiGht) 2 October 12, 2017 News & Features Pointer View Three-peat for the Marathon team at the Army Ten-Miler By Class of 2020 Cadet Ryan French bring home the victory. Army West Point Marathon Team Class of 2019 Cadet Dan Whitfield was excited to see his former teammates, saying, The Army West Point Marathon team sent “It’s always great to see some team alumni two teams to Washington, D.C. Sunday to running for their post teams. Their firsthand defend its title as the top Military Academy and accounts of BOLC really hit me that I’ll be there ROTC team. in two short years.” Despite the grueling humidity and high Class of 2021 Cadet Chase Hogeboom temperatures, the team placed first and second enjoyed his first experience running the Ten- out of 76 Military Academy and ROTC cadet Miler with the team, stating that it, “was a great teams to clinch the championship for the third opportunity to represent USMA in front of the year in a row. The team’s top male and female rest of the Army profession.” runners, Class of 2018 Cadets Aaqib Syed and The team’s top finisher, Syed, was very Paige Dougherty, ran a blazing 0:55:51 and proud of his teammates performance. 1:11:00, respectively. “The runners were relentless in their pursuit Marathon team Class of 2018 Cadet Aaron of something greater—something beyond Davis and Class of 2020 Cadets Ryan French the mere trivialities of a road race,” Syed and Murray Johnston rounded out the winning said. “Everyone who ran that day acted like team. a teammate. We were all in dirt and we faced The Army Ten-Miler is the third largest that test of endurance side by side. That’s what 10-mile race in the world with 35,000 runners makes this race and the Army so special.” participating in the annual event, with many The Army West Point Marathon team has more completing shadow runs of the event all had a great season so far, with a top finish in over the globe. the Canada Army Run in September. Class of 2018 Cadet Aaqib Syed makes a dash to the finish to be the top male The cadets worked together and with former The group will continue training for success runner at 55 minutes, 51 seconds at the Army Ten-Miler Sunday in Washington team members and recent 2017 graduates, 2nd this fall in preparation for its first marathon of D.C. Photos by Retired Lt. Col. Rick French Lts. Chris Boyle and Jake Schmidt, to make it the academic year at the Athens Marathon on Marathon team will run for two days straight Army-Navy Game at Lincoln Finanical Field to the finish line in the grueling conditions and Nov. 12. In December, the Army West Point to deliver the game ball from West Point to the in Philadelphia.

The Army West Point Marathon team comes together after receiving the Military Academy/ROTC trophy Sunday after the Army Ten-Miler.

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Story by Capt. Derek Brown English Instructor

The U.S. Military Academy and the Department of English and Philosophy hosted the “Coming Home: Journey and Community Dialogue” multi-media art experience at Cullum Hall Oct. 4-7. Normally located in New York City, the project is designed to bring together military and civilian communities through art and effective dialogue to help heal the wounds of war. The exhibit featured the works of New York City artist, the late Brookie Maxwell; photography from retired Col. Greg Gadson, USMA Class of 1989; and original music from the West Point Band. The exhibit opened Oct. 4 with a reception with more than 70 cadets, faculty, staff and guests in attendance. The distinguished military guests included the entire USMA leadership team with Retired Col. Gregory Gadson, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1989, speaks to attendees at the "Coming Home: Journey Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., and Community Dialogue," a multi-media art experience hosted by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Commandant of the Corps of Cadets Brig. Gen. West Point Humanities Center, Oct. 4 at Cullum Hall. On the wall are two of Gadson's photography exhibits, on the left Steve Gilland and Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy Jebb in attendance. is “Troubled Waters,” and on the right is “Out of Darkness, UK Soldier Ride.” The experience was designed to bring Additionally, the opening ceremony together military and civilian communities through art and effective dialogue to help heal the wounds of war. honored the exemplary vision of the “Coming Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV Home” exhibit leadership team: “Coming tell the story of the battle for Troy,” and Virgil’s Point Band played a moving series of solo define a person during the recovery process, but Home” creator—the late Maxwell, retired Lt. Aeneid where “Aeneas is moved outside of performances, including a piano performance “arts, poetry and literature can help someone try Gen. John Caldwell, Gadson, Art Director Carthage by a mural that depicts the fall of from Sgt. 1st Class Yalin Chi, a clarinet and re-establish their new norm and get control Guzal Latypova and Program Director Ellis his homeland.” Like the heroes of classic performance from Staff Sgt. Sam Ross, and of their story.” Maxwell, Brookie’s son. literature, modern-day warriors and civilians an original trumpet, vocals and electronics Community developer, artist and In addition, the DEP welcomed students continue to face “the question about whether performance entitled “Voices” from Staff Sgt. entrepreneur Rolando Brown shared his story and faculty from Haverford College in we can really go home.” Bill Owens. about growing up in a violent community in Pennsylvania. As Harper explained, “Sometimes being Next, Ellis Maxwell moderated a powerful New York City, and asked, “What is available Col. David Harper, head of the DEP, opened home is enough. Sometimes what we cannot panel discussion on the role of the arts and to us to build bodies for both love and war?” the evening’s events by describing the “natural” tell, we can paint. Sometimes what we cannot humanities in healing the wounds of war. Gadson described his painful recovery and “long linkage between art and warfare.” explain, art, be it photography, sculpture, music, Panelist and DEP instructor Maj. Josh from a 2007 IED blast in which he lost both of Harper recalled Homer’s “Odyssey” in film or writing, can explain.” Leone described his time after being wounded, his legs and the use of his right arm and hand. which “Odysseus weeps as he listens to a Bard Following opening remarks, the West and noted how medical terms can begin to For Gadson, the loss of his arm and hand “was the death blow” because he “couldn’t hold and Caran d'Arche use a camera.” crayon on map of Gadson captures life through photography, Afghanistan titled and often chooses his wheelchair over "It Ain't Disneyland" prosthetics in order to sit on a stable platform. drawn by Sgt. 1st Class Gadson encouraged the cadets in the room Welintukonis exhibited to share their artistic passions, and not hide during the “Coming them. He claimed that while artistic endeavors Home: Journey and may seem incompatible with the warrior Community Dialogue,” culture, artistic skills are necessary because a multi-media art “winning warfare is about the art… there is no experience hosted equation to win the heart and mind of someone: by the Department of it is deeper than science.” English and Philosophy To close out the opening night, numerous and the West Point cadets and faculty shared poetry and short Humanities Center, Oct. stories related to the various themes of “Coming 4 at Cullum Hall. The Home.” exhibit is a yearly event The following day, cadets and Haverford College students continued to discuss these and inspired by artist, writer other topics at an academic workshop led by and activist Brookie the exhibit leadership team. Additionally, the Maxwell, designed exhibit remained open through Saturday and to bring together welcomed hundreds of military and civilian military and civilian guests. communities through For more information about future “Coming art and effective Home” events or to see the artwork, you can dialogue to help heal access the exhibit website at http://www. the wounds of war. cominghomejcd.com/. 4 October 12, 2017 Pointer View The Dean’s Book Club: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Story by Michelle Eberhart significance of HeLa cells within the last book, the book club went into the ethical Assistant Editor century. concerns regarding human cell research “The Polio vaccine was very and advancements that have been made The U.S. Military Academy’s Dean much dependent on the presence and over the years. of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy understanding of HeLa cells,” Wickiser “It’s not a perfect system, but there Jebb hosted her first session of the “Dean’s explained. “They were able to have (the is the attempt to protect the patients Book Club” at the West Point Club, Oct. 6. HeLa cells) grow to fruition, split them today in ways not available back then,” From Oct. 6-23, participants have off, and have them grow more and more Wickiser said. “It’s simply because the the opportunity to read and discuss “The as they feed them, keeping them clean more we understand, the more we’re able Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by and getting the waste products away. It to interrogate those samples using different Rebecca Skloot. was instrumental in the development of techniques.” The book delves into the impact that vaccines and small molecule antibiotics Class of 2019 Cadet Peter Zhu, a life Henrietta Lacks’ cells, known around the throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s.” science major who is currently enrolled world as “HeLa cells,” have had in science Wickiser said that today, HeLa cells in a cell biology course, enjoyed the throughout the last 60-plus years, as well are used “all the time” in USMA’s Bartlett connection between his studies and the as the ethical and scientific implications Hall as a means to have consistent, book. of human cell research. controlled results. “When I found out it was about HeLa “The history of Henrietta Lacks and O’Donovan continued on that point, cells, I thought it was a really interesting the HeLa cells raises important issues noting that Dr. George Gey, Lacks’ doctor, intersection between the technological regarding science, ethics, race and class,” learned that her cancerous cells grew advancements and the ethical implications Skloot says in the introduction of her after extracting them, while her healthy of technology advancement,” Zhu book. “I’ve done my best to present them cells died. said. “I thought this was a really good clearly within the narrative of the Lacks “The reason he was interested in interdisciplinary book that goes into story… There is much more to say on all taking cancerous samples from a patient greater depth with the research than I the issues, but that is beyond the scope of and trying to grow them in a dish is to thought possible given its focus on a this book, so I will leave it for the scholars understand exactly what’s happening in case study of one individual who had and experts in the field to address.” cancer,” he said. “If they could get those tremendous influence on medical science The Dean’s Book Club consists of cells to grow in a dish, then they could today.” three sessions—each of which highlights study them.” The next session of the book club will a different interdisciplinary topic that is From an ethical standpoint, however, be Oct. 17 and focus on a discussion of the discussed in the book. questions were raised. intersection of race, gender, social class The first, “Science and Ethics,” was Lacks signed an operation permit and other factors. It will be led by Lt. Col. supported by Dr. Ken Wickiser and giving consent to the staff of the hospital Remi Hajjar from USMA’s Department of Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy Dr. Kevin O’Donovan of the USMA for her own personal treatment. However, Behavioral Sciences and Leadership. Jebb hosted her first session of the “Dean’s Book Department of Chemistry and Life Science. because her cancerous cells did not die, The final session will be held Oct. 23, Club” at the West Point Club, Oct. 6. From Oct. 6 To give the audience a better they were used for study beyond the means where members of Henrietta Lacks’ family -23, participants have the opportunity to read and understanding of the science behind of the original agreement. will begin with a short presentation and discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by the book, they went into the scientific After discussing the science behind the then answer questions. Rebecca Skloot. West Point Band celebrating 200 years

By the West Point Public Affairs Office

Join the West Point Band at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in New York City Oct. 29, as it celebrates 200 years of continuous service to the U.S. Military Academy, the Army and the nation. The band traces its history to the American Revolution, when in 1778, Gen. George Washington appointed musicians to West Point on the Hudson River after Gen. Samuel Holden Parsons’ 1st Connecticut Brigade The West Point Band will perform crossed the Hudson River and established at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen West Point as a permanent military post. During the last 200 years, the band has Hall in New York City Oct. 29, as it evolved into one of the most capable and celebrates 200 years of continuous professional performing ensembles in the service to the U.S. Military Academy, nation, comprising musicians drawn from the the Army and the nation. nation’s top music schools and performing Courtesy Photo groups. Tickets acquired online or by phone O’Conor working spinal cord injuries Be immersed in two centuries of music require a $2 ticketing fee. No-fee tickets are with a multimedia experience that explores available in-person at the Lincoln Center Second Lt. Daniel O’Conor, a 2017 U.S. Military graduate, now a medical the band’s storied history from the birth of Box Office. student at Baylor University, presented the research he did with the Bronx the nation to today. In the past, the band has worked closely Veterans Hospital for his mechanical engineering project while at USMA at Tickets are free and available to the with many prominent composers, including a conference of Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Sept. 4-7 in public at http://westpointband.army.mil/ Morton Gould, Percy Grainger and Darius Denver. His presentation was about developing a feedback-controlled heated bicentennial.html. Milhaud, and has appeared in numerous vest to address thermoregulatory dysfunction in veterans with spinal cord Tickets are also available by phone at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, injury. Courtesy photo 212-721-6500. Avery Fisher Hall and Tanglewood. Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES October 12, 2017 5 2017-18 cadet club activities

Skeet and Trap: The Skeet and Trap team came home from the George Mason University Invitational with some new hardware Sunday. After two days (Oct. 7-8) of some of the best competition the team will face all year, the team took first place in combined skeet and trap with 910/1,000 birds hit, second place in sporting clays with 394/500 birds hit, and first place overall with 1,293/1,500 birds hit. Class of 2018 Cadet James Manni took first place in combined skeet and trap with 191/200 Chess: The West Point Chess Club hosted the annual U.S. Armed Forces Open Oct. 7-8. birds hit, as well as first-place overall with 274/300 birds hit. The tournament featured active duty and retired players from across all branches of service, Class of 2019 Cadet Jack Worthington took third place in sporting clays with 83/100 birds and as part of the tournament cadets from West Point and Navy competed for the Commander hit. in Chief’s Trophy. The two teams played particularly close, but a last round surge by Army led to a narrow 102-99 victory. Class of 2021 Cadet David Yue and Class of 2019 Cadet Zade Koch played particularly well and were instrumental in the victory. This is the sixth consecutive year that West Point has won the Commander in Chief’s Trophy for chess and the 11th time since 2004.

Women’s Team Handball: The Army West Point Women’s Team Handball traveled to Montreal to participate in the Action de Grace (Canadian Thanksgiving) Handball Tournament hosted by the Montreal Celtique Handball club Oct. 7-8. The Army West Point Black squad took second while Gold was right behind them with third place at the tournament. The tournament had a full schedule over two days with teams using gyms that were built for the Montreal Olympics. Army Black finished with 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. Army Gold finished with 2 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie. Army Black player Class of 2020 Cadet Morgan Morris received the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. 6 October 12, 2017 Pointer View Academy senior enlisted visit Senior enlisted noncommissioned officers from the U.S. Naval Academy ​ and the U.S. Air Force Academy came to the U.S. Military Academy Oct. 3 to learn about their counterparts' roles, explore West Point and build camaraderie. Throughout the week, the sergeants major visited each of the academies, continuing the week of team building. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV Pointer View October 12, 2017 7 Safety first: Keeping a safe work environment By Selvin McLean possibly causing grave bodily harm. USMA Safety and Occupational Health The purpose of these inspections are to Manager look for safety hazards and unsafe practices throughout a work site. These inspections As an employer, our most valuable asset determine whether or not safeguards are in is our employees. We must assure their safety place and are being used properly, whether the and ensure they have the necessary resources to equipment being used presents any hazards, conduct their job in a safe work environment. or if there is an unsafe work act that is being Under the General Duty Clause, Section conducted. 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Recognizing these hazards and correcting Act of 1970, employers are required to provide them requires a joint effort from everyone from their employees with a place of employment the employee; collateral duty safety officers that is “free from recognized hazards that are and additional duty safety officers; building causing or are likely to cause death or serious managers and building commandants; to harm.” management. At a military installation, we must operate We must work together and share concerns at or above those standards to ensure that the and problems so these issues can be fixed in bottom line, the employee, goes home at the a timely manner to not cause harm to our co- end of the day, unharmed. workers. Over the past few months while conducting If you need further guidance I can set up safety and occupational health inspections, group training on office safety or workplace I have noticed different recurring safety safety. violations from the lack of fall prevention to My contact information is selvin.mclean@ electrical code violations; some ranging from usma.edu or 845-938-0897. I am located on minor issues to the far end on the brink of the seventh floor in Taylor Hall (Building 600).

Unstable office equipment (above) and a blocked electrical panel are two instances of needing to take safeguards and follow the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to make the work environment safe for employees. Courtesy Photos 8 October 12, 2017 Pointer View

Black and Gold Volunteer awardees The Black and Gold Volunteer Recognition Ceremony for first quarter FY18 took place Oct. 5 at the Army SHARP Resources Community Service. The event was hosted by the Deputy to the Garrison Commander Thomas Cowan • West Point Sexual Assault/Harassment Response Hotline: 845-659-7467; and Command Sgt. Maj. Roderick Taylor, Garrison CSM. The Volunteer for the Quarter was Class of 2019 • USMA SHARP Program Manager, Samantha Ross—call 845-938-0508; • USCC SARC, Capt. Kathryn Hermon—call 845-938-7479 or e-mail kathryn. Cadet Ellen Dougherty, the cadet in charge of the Unified Sports Program, which serves special needs [email protected]; families in the West Point community. Volunteers receiving the first quarter Black and Gold Awards were • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—call 845-938-1950 or e-mail front Row (left to right) Ethie Gaillard and her pet therapy dog, Zoe; Dougherty; Kristen Mitchell and [email protected]; • Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938-5657 or e-mail dan.toohey@ Karen Finley. Second Row (left to right) were Taylor, Brook Scott, Stephanie Harvie, Soung Gibbons, usma.edu; Jessica Oxendine, Diane Schreiner, Jennifer Wlasniewski, Carlys Lemler, Jenny Dalton, Michelle Bauer- • KACH SARC, Sgt. 1st Class Cheri Safford—call 938-4150 or e-mail [email protected]; Roth, Jen Wright, Maggie Haley, Richard Walls (receiving a special State Senate Resolution for volunteer • USCC Victim Advocate, Kerry Dunham—call 845-938-3532 or e-mail kerry. service) and Cowan. Courtesy Photo [email protected]. Pointer View Community October 12, 2017 9

community service in support of West Point Outdoor Recreation. Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. Membership is open to military, DOD civilians, veterans of the [email protected] for details or an appointment. FEATURED ITEM armed forces and their dependents. Cadet Chapel Organ Recital Events for Fall 2017 For details, contact [email protected] or visit http:// The upcoming organ recital fall 2017 events at the Cadet pbwimmer.wixsite.com/bassclubatwestpoint. OUTSIDE THE GATES Chapel: • Sunday, 3 p.m.—Bruce and Reilly Xu (winners, AGO Little Free Library 42nd annual Apple Time Fair competitions); Hazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School The 42nd annual Apple Time Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 • Oct. 22, 3 p.m.—500th Anniversary Reformation and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D p.m. Saturday at Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson St., Service; Alexander Place on West Point. The purpose of the LFL is to share Cornwall on Hudson, New York. • Oct. 29, 3 p.m.—Katherine Meloan (U.S. Merchant books, bring people together and create communities of readers. The harvest festival will have homemade apple pies and Marine Academy); The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges baked goods; crafts and holiday items; Grandma’s Bargain • Nov. 5, 3 p.m.—Marko Pranic (St. John’s, Rochester, numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries. Basement; gourmet cafe and children’s activities. New York); The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read For more details, call 845-534-2903 or visit www. • Nov. 12, 3 p.m.—Ryan Kennedy (The Juilliard School); during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days cornwallpresbyterian.org. • Nov. 19, 3 p.m.—Craig Williams; a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org. • Dec. 3, 2017, 3:30 p.m.—59th annual Handel’s Messiah 2017 Farmers Market (updated) Cadet Choir, Combined Choirs and Orchestra. Protect your credit The West Point-Town of Highlands 2017 Farmers Market’s Equifax Inc. recently reported a cyberattack that may have “Community Day” is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday in affected about 143 million U.S. customers of the credit reporting Highland Falls. agency. Intruders reportedly accessed names, Social Security Children can experience a real fire truck, police car and EMS numbers, birth dates, addresses and driver’s license numbers. truck. A station for Child ID cards, offered by the Orange County Credit card numbers for about 209,000 consumers were also Sheriff, is available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. accessed, the company said. There is live Counry Bluegrass music by Rip and the Sleepy The company set up a website, www.equifaxsecurity2017. Hollow Boys. There is a photo contest to capture the sense of com, that consumers can use to determine whether their community at the farmers market. Submit a jpeg with name information was compromised. included by Wednesday to [email protected]. Equifax is also offering free credit-file monitoring and Visit on Facebook at West Point Town of Highlands Framers identity-theft protection. Ensure our young leaders, who may Market. have less experience in these matters, are aware of this situation for their own financial protection. Lighthouse Christian Assembly For details, contact Capt. AJ Pulaski, G2, at 845-938-0738. The Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at 10 a.m. Sundays at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS The church has served the Fort Montgomery/Highland Falls and West Point communities for more than 30 years. Army Education Center (updated) It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family College courses are offered through the Army Education members and the community. Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. Every effort is made to support our beloved brothers and Undergraduate classes: sisters with physical as well as spiritual needs. • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- Additionally, the church is affiliated with the Walter Hoving 0535 or email [email protected]; Home, founded by John and Elsie Benton in 1967. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Ashley Scales at 845-398- This Christ-centered home provides a safe space for women 4108 or email [email protected]. in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. ANNOUNCEMENTS Graduate studies: If you are in need of transportation, contact either Robby • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in at 845-661-0339 or Tommy at 262-444-2460 by 9 a.m. on the Motorcycle Training Basic Rider Course & Experienced public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or Sunday morning you plan to attend. Rider Course email [email protected]; The Garrison Safety Office is offering a Motorcycle Safety • Long Island University–master’s degrees in school Run Wild through meadows & trails at Cornwall Nature Course at “A” Lot through November. counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family Museum There are various classes for both experienced and novice counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is bringing back a riders, and classes for cadets, staff and faculty. [email protected]. long tradition of runs and races after more than a 30-year hiatus. The upcoming training schedule is: Join the Museum for its inaugural Run Wild! Meadows and Basic Rider Course: Army Personnel Testing programs Trails 5K and Kid’s Dash Oct. 21 at the Outdoor Discovery • Oct. 31-Nov. 1 (staff & faculty); The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. • Nov. 17-19 (cadets). Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, The entire 5K and Kid’s Dash courses are off road and on Experienced Rider Course: SIFT through the DA and DLI. the museum’s property. Participation in this non-profit event • Nov. 2. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. will directly support the year round nature-based Family and Also, individuals are not to park on the motorcycle range Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. Adult programs and events, and educational programs provided on these dates. For details, call Aubrey Posey, Garrison safety [email protected] for details or an appointment. to schools throughout the Hudson Valley. specialist, at 845-938-6131. The 5K Race Packet pick-up and same-day registration will Employee Assistance Program be held from 7:30-9 a.m. The 5K will officially begin at 9 a.m., West Point Family Homes Community Library West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program followed by the awards ceremony at 10:45 a.m. The West Point Family Homes Community Library is open 8 that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, There is a registration fee. The fee includes race packet, a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. family members and retirees. The program offers services from runners gloves (first 200 entries guaranteed), post-race Wednesday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The EAP is located at 656 refreshments, participation award to all, gift awards/medals to The Library is located at the WPFH Leasing and Management Eichelberger Road. For details, call 845-938-1039. place winners and parking. Office at 126B Washington Road. The Kid’s Dash for ages 3-10, a quarter-mile fun run, will Members of the West Point community can come during DANTES testing begin at 10:15 a.m. and there is a fee to participate, no matter business hours and enjoy the many genres of books available. The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic the sign-up date. testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- Parents/guardians are allowed to run with their child. The Bass Club Accepting New Members Traditional Education Support such as the SAT and ACT. Pearson Registration is required and can be done online by visiting www. The Bass Club at West Point is accepting new members. VUE offers licensing and certification exams. hhnm.org. For more details and to register for this event, visit The Bass Club promotes sustainable fishing and performs Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. www.hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. 10 oCtoBer 12, 2017 Pointer View

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inspired by them. For more details, call 845-938-6490. There is a minimal fee for the above classes. Single-Point Perspective has a minimal materials fee. West Point Golf fall special To register, call 845-938-4812. There are West Point Golf Course specials in the fall to include: FEATURED EVENT Leisure Travel Services • $30 Special from 2-5 p.m., which includes 18 holes, a golf • Friday—Norman Rockwell Museum. Leave West Point at 8 cart and $5 food voucher. Personally-owned fi rearm range a.m., leave Stockbridge at 4 p.m. Enjoy the splendid fall foliage • $15 Special at 5 p.m.-dusk, which includes 18 holes, walk The MWR Outdoor Recreation and Range Operations of the Berkshires and then stroll, lunch and shop in beautiful the course. will host four personally-owned fi rearm range days, allowing Stockbridge. Valid weekdays only (Monday-Friday) during September and eligible individuals owning fi rearms to shoot at West Point • Oct. 22—Sunday in New York City. Leave West Point at October. For details, visit golfatwestpoint.com. this fall. 10:30 a.m., leave NYC at 5 p.m. Making stops at Columbus The dates are Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and 17 from 9 a.m.-3:30 Circle, Times Square and Madison Square Park. Spend a day at Adult riding lessons at Morgan Farm p.m. at Range 5, Route 293, across from Round Pond Road. your place of choice. Explore Central Park. Take in a museum, Why let the kids have all the fun? In this comprehensive Eligibility is restricted to DOD ID card holders (military, Broadway show or shop to your heart’s delight. course, Morgan Farm begins each morning with a discussion on retirees and DOD civilians), with each eligible individual There is a minimal fee for transportation with LTS. the day’s lesson plan during coffee, tea and doughnuts. It will being able to sponsor a maximum of two guests. For more details and pricing, call 845-938-3601. cover safety, horse care and riding over the next four weeks. For details, contact the Outdoor Recreation Offi ce at 845- Lessons will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 938-2503 or visit www.westpoint.armymwr.com. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Thursdays through Nov. 4 (eight lessons total). Month (DVAM) There is a fee for these lessons. For more details, call 845- The Army DVAM theme for 2017 is “See the signs, avoid the 938-3926. hazards.” The fi nal West Point DVAM event for October is 5:30- JUST ANNOUNCED 6:30 p.m. Monday with a Stress Management Class (building 626, Champagne Sunday Brunch at the West Point Club second fl oor, Resiliency Center). Child care is available if needed. Enjoy a seasonal Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Exceptional Family Member Program Paws for Kids Call to register at 845-938-0633 or contact Army Community West Point Club’s Pierce Room. The Exceptional Family Member Program’s Paws for Kids Services (building 622) at 845-938-4621. Freshly prepared hot and cold items, carving stations, fresh runs from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 and 28, and Dec. 5 and 19. cut fruit, assorted pastries, hot and cold beverages are available. For children with special needs and siblings, the ability to Jack-o-Lantern Jog The Sunday brunch continues through Nov. 12. interact with a dog can have a very positive impact upon their MWR is hosting the Jack-o-Lantern Jog, a 5K run around Reservations are suggested. For details, call 845-446-5506. quality of life. West Point in your Halloween costume at 8 a.m. Oct. 28. Interacting with the therapy dogs can change behavior, create Registration is now open. For details, call 845-938-6490 or a sense of responsibility and even improve a child’s ability to visit www.westpoint.armymwr.com. FOR THE FAMILIES participate in therapeutic treatment leading to achievement in relation to identifi ed goals and objectives. 2017-2018 West Point Community General Skate Horseback riding lessons Children are often extremely trusting and easily achieve a The MWR Sports offi ce will conduct the 2017-18 Community The Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now level of intimacy with animals. General Skate at Tate Rink. open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages To RSVP or for more details, call 845-938-5655 or email to The Holleder Center is open to all West Point personnel, DOD 5 and up. Lesson packages are available. [email protected]. personnel and families. All skaters must supply their own skates. For more details, call 845-938-3926. The dates for Community General Skate are as follows from 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 10 and 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Feb. FOR THE ADULTS 4, 11, 18 and 25, and March 4. FOR THE YOUTHS There are two dates during Christmas break from 10-11:30 West Point Club Spirit Luncheons a.m. Dec. 26 and 28. Youth Sports Recreational Basketball registration Tickets are on sale now at the West Point Club’s administration For details, call the Skate Hotline at 845-938-2991. Registration for youth basketball, ages 4-11, is open from offi ce and can be purchased 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Each Monday-Nov. 17. Recreational Basketball is from Dec. 4 through luncheon is a pep rally for that week’s game held in the club’s Wanted: Certifi ed and experienced personal trainers Feb. 22. Grand Ballroom. at the MWR Fitness Center For more details, call 845-938-8896. To register, visit https:// Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon begins at 11:45 The MWR Fitness Center is looking for certified and webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/westpointcyms.html. a.m. Buy tickets in advance and save $2 per person. experienced personal trainers who can motivate and inspire Reservations are based on the tickets sold by 2 p.m. on the clients. Part-Day Preschool openings day prior to the lunch. The benefi ts of working at the MWR Fitness Center include: Spaces are still available in the Stony Child Development After 2 p.m., tickets are only available at the door on the day • Create your own hours; Center Tuesday and Thursday session of part-day preschool. of the luncheon and are open seating based on space availability. • Profi table opportunity. The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon. The program utilizes the The Spirit Luncheon events are: For more details, call 845-938-6490. creative curriculum to facilitate the development of social, • Today—Eastern Michigan; emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor skills. • Oct. 19—Temple; Korean Traditional Martial Art Soo Bahk Do Classes Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP • Nov. 2—Air Force; The MWR Fitness Center is offering the opportunity to try the approved snack is served each day. If you have any questions, • Nov. 9—Duke; traditional Korean martial art, Soo Bahk Do. This is a classical contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845-938-4458. • Dec. 6—Navy. martial art, which develops every aspect of the self. For more details, call the club at 845-446-5504. If you’ve ever thought of learning how to defend yourself School Age Center’s After School Programs more effectively, now is the time. School Age Center offers programming with several different October Classes with Arts & Crafts In each 50-minute class, master-level experts in the traditional themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. • Single-Point Perspective—2:30-4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 19 Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do teach you highly effective If you are interested in a before and after school program for and 26. Students learn to draw using single-point perspective. self-defense techniques and guide you in stretching, breathing, your school age child, sign up today. We will look at different examples of single-point as seen in life relaxation, balance, endurance and more. The School Age Center also offers hourly options for children as well as in other artist’s work. For children in grades 5 and up. The classes are for adults only. Register via webtrac at http:// who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. • Pint Sized Picasso—3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. tiny.cc/SooBahkDo. For more details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk 24. Children learn about a new artist each class and make art Classes meet at 7:10 p.m. Tuesdays and 6:10 p.m. Thursdays. at 845-938-8530. Pointer View oCtoBer 12, 2017 11 Keller Corner USMA cadets lead Nutrition Care Department offers Hearing Conservation Clinic (hearing booth) weight management classes is no longer operating as a walk-in clinic and fi ght to save lives Keller Army Community Hospital’s is not open every day. Nutrition Care Department will continue the Currently, the Hearing Conservation “Fit for Performance” series, focusing on Clinic at Building 606 is by appointment only. By Dave Conrad 2017 drive, said. “Donating blood is one way weight management. If you need to schedule a hearing test in ASBP Blood Donor Recruiter, Fort everyone can pitch in and help people recover The weight management classes are open the audiology booth, call the appointment line Hood, Texas from illness or injury. It doesn’t cost anything to all Tricare benefi ciaries, with a goal of at 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907. but a few minutes of your day and the benefi ts assisting with making permanent changes to Every January, cadets from the U.S. are lifesaving and life-changing.” your diet, sleep and activity habits to promote Benefi ciary/Retiree Infl uenza Drive at Military Academy at West Point return Since 1962, the ASBP has served as the sole long-term weight loss success. Keller—Oct. 26 and Nov. 3 from winter break to help save the lives of provider of blood for the United States military. Program dates/subjects are: Keller Army Community Hospital will be thousands of service members, veterans and West Point’s ASBP blood drive helps • Friday—Sleep, Intensity of Activity and holding a community-wide Flu Drive from their families. supply military hospitals around the world, but Practice Performance Nutrition. 1-5 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 3 at the Primary During the fi rst week of second semester, it also prepares cadets for the leadership roles • Oct. 27—Changing Your Environment Care Clinic, located on the fi rst fl oor of the West Point hosts what has become, traditionally, they’ll play in the program when they graduate. and Finding Support for Weight Loss. Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory Clinic. the most productive and successful Armed “This is our opportunity to introduce our • Nov. 3—Nutrient Timing and Strength The clinic is for all eligible family Services Blood Program blood drive of the future platoon leaders, company commanders, Training. members and retirees. year, providing a needed boost to the nation’s battalion commanders and brigade commanders • Nov. 10—Mindful Eating. The goal is to vaccinate our entire blood supply after a slow holiday season. to the ASBP,” Army Col. Audra Taylor, the • Nov. 17—Stress and Weight Loss. community, so we are encouraging all With seasonal illnesses, inclement weather, director of the Army Blood Program, said. All classes are held at Keller’s second benefi ciaries ages 6 months and above to holidays, parties and travel, there is a serious “When the cadets graduate from West Point, fl oor classroom from 1:30-3 p.m. come out. decline in blood donations with the ASBP and they will be ready to support the military blood Call the KACH appointment line at 845- No appointment necessary as this is a other blood collection programs. program and to help us achieve our mission of 938-7992 or the Nutrition Care Department walk-in Flu clinic. Since 1970, January has been designated saving lives.” at 845-938-2374 to reserve your seat. Help us vaccinate 100 percent of our National Blood Donor Month in order to raise In January 2017, cadets gave nearly 1,600 population and win the battle against the Flu awareness of these challenges, and to motivate units of blood, but organizers hope to draw donors to overcome them. more than 2,000 units in 2018. Keller Hearing Clinic no longer walk-in this year. The Keller Army Community Hospital Join us and bring your entire family. “We need as many people as possible to The ASBP 2018 blood drive will be held come and donate because while our main Jan. 8-11 at Eisenhower Hall, 655 Pitcher Road. donor pool goes away for holiday block leave, Donors will receive a T-shirt and other the need for blood doesn’t,” Army Maj. James items. Cadets and civilians 18 years old and Burke, the offi cer in charge of the academy’s older are welcome to donate. West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of Oct. 12-19 Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-Oct. 19 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Melody in Motion: Come celebrate B126 Washingotn Road. Halloween with music and movement with Bring your own pumpkin and we will Ms. Desrae. decorate and teach other kids about food We’ll learn three Columbus Day songs, allergies. dance with skeletons, fl y with bats, creep Please let Jodi Gellman know if you with spiders, pass pumpkins and sing would like to bring one of your own favorite like monsters. Then we’ll end with some Teal Pumpkin compliant treat (fruit, non- Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy enjoy some refreshments after donating parachute fun. gluten, nut free). blood during the Armed Services Blood Program’s 2017 annual blood drive on Join in the fun from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday To register, email [email protected] the installation in September. CouRtesy Photo at B126 Washington. by today with the name and age of children To register, email [email protected] attending. with the name and ages of children attending. MOVIES at MAHAN • CYSS Halloween Dance: Join West • Teal Pumpkin Project: Help create Point Family Homes and the Youth Center Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. a safe, happier Halloween for all our kids for the CYSS Halloween Dance, DJ, games, Friday—“All Saints,” PG, 7:30 p.m. at West Point Family Homes. Place a teal costume contest, themed food and prizes. Saturday—“Leap,” PG, 7:30 p.m. pumpkin outside your home to show trick- The dance for grades 6-12 is 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday—“American Assassin,” R, 9:30 p.m. or-treaters that you have non-food treats at the Youth Center, 500 Washington Road, . (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. available. YS members feel free to bring a guest. aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- Join us from 3-4:30 p.m. Monday at For details, call 845-938-3727. Point.htm.) 12 October 12, 2017 Pointer View #USMA Social Scene Instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma

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danlord68: “You’re gunna be happy,” said life, “but first I’ll make adamhug10: Wouldn’t trade this for anything. you strong.” Pointer View Sports October 12, 2017 13 Hockey skates past American International By Ally Keirn • The Black Knights improve to 65-29-7 in Senior goaltender Army Athletic Communications the all-time series against the Yellow Jackets and Cole Bruns made head coach Brian Riley boasts a 30-17-6 mark. 38 saves as Backed by a 38-save performance by Cole the Army West Bruns, the Army West Point Hockey team How it happened Point Hockey pushed past American International, 2-1, Oct. 7 First period (0-0 Tie) team pushed to complete the weekend sweep in Springfield, • The Black Knights had multiple past American Massachusetts. opportunities in the first period. International, • En route to killing off a 5-on-3 penalty kill, 2-1, Oct. 7 to Dominic Franco stole the puck at AIC’s blue line Army highlights and game notes complete the • Army captured four points on the weekend for a one-on-one with Zackarias Skog. Franco and is first in Atlantic Hockey standings. juked it top right, but Skog got a glove on it to weekend sweep • Nick DeCenzo and Brendan Soucie keep things scoreless. in Springfield, bookended an AIC goal to clinch the game Mass. for Army. Second period (2-1 Army) Photo by Army Athletic • Blake Box, Tyler Pham, Zach Evancho • Just after the 5-on-3 ended in to start off Communications and Conor Andrle were credited with assists the period, DeCenzo sniped a shot on the offset for the Black Knights. AIC defense and it went low right between • Evancho found Soucie in front who Taylor Maruya snagged the puck and went up • Pham’s assist was the 75th point of his Skog’s legs for the first goal of the game. blasted it into the back of the net with 7:43 on for a one-on-one with Skog, but shot wide. career and 53rd assist for the most on the team. • Four minutes later, the Yellow Jackets the board. • The Black Knights were awarded a five- • Army’s penalty kill was superb as the answered with a goal of their own. Janis Jaks minute power play after a blatant kneeing call defense killed off all five and picked up seven shot from the left circle and beat Bruns stick Third period (2-1 Army) was charged to AIC. The Yellow Jackets killed blocked shots from seven different players. side low. • To kick off the final period of play, AIC off the penalty and went on back-to-back power • Bruns picked up 38 saves on the night for • Andrle made a big hit loosening the puck had a tying goal 50 seconds in. However, it plays of their own right afterwards. a season-high. from AIC’s defender getting it to Evancho was disallowed due to goalie interference to • Army killed off the power play and then • It is the second straight season that Army behind the net to set up Army’s game-winning maintain Army’s 2-1 lead. on 6-on-5 play as AIC pulled its goalie for its has begun league play 2-0. goal. • On a penalty kill by the Black Knights, last attack. 16 October 12, 2017 Pointer View

The Army West Point Sprint Football team celebrates after defeating Navy 40-6 in the annual “star” game Oct. 7 at Shea Stadium. The Black Knights improved to 4-0 on the season, while Navy fell to 3-1. Army put up 40 points on Navy for the first time since the 1998 Anthracite Bowl in Pottsville, Pa., when it captured a 43-8 win. Photo by Army Athletic Communications Sprint Football cruises past Navy to claim “star” By Stephen Waldman first of his senior campaign. • Galyean scored the next two touchdowns for the Black Army Athletic Communications • Curtis Jerzerick recorded the first punt block of his career. Knights with 10:31 remaining in the third quarter and 10:40 left • Jake Marchillo blocked a field goal attempt for the first in the fourth. Both catches came on passes from West. The Army West Point Sprint Football team scored early and time in his career. • Navy made a change at quarterback as Braydan Chmiel often in its 40-6 victory over service-academy rival Navy in the • It was Marchillo’s second block overall after he blocked a entered the game following Galyean’s second score, but his first annual “star” game Oct. 7 at Shea Stadium. punt that resulted in a safety against Cornell in 2015. throw was intercepted by Nathan Lopez and taken the other way The win was Army’s second in as many contests in the 2017- for the Cadets. 18 Star Series presented by USAA after the golf team defeated How it happened • That drive was capped with a 27-yard field goal by Peter the Midshipmen, 6.5-4.5, last weekend. • After winning the coin toss and deferring to the second half, Davis, who was perfect in all six of his kicks on the day. The Black Knights improved to 4-0 on the season, while Army forced Navy into a three-and-out and took over with good Navy fell to 3-1. field position at its own 46-yard line. Army put up 40 points on Navy for the first time since • The Black Knights needed just three plays to travel the 54 the 1998 Anthracite Bowl in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, when it yards into the end zone with West and Clayton Carter connecting captured a 43-8 win. on a 46-yard pass to put Army head, 7-0. Sports calendar Senior wide receiver Ty Galyean posted two of the team’s • Navy’s next possession yielded 55 yards, thanks primarily Corps Squad five touchdowns on the afternoon on five receptions for 51 yards. to a 51-yard run by Brandon Coleman which brought the ball to Junior quarterback Keegan West was masterful in orchestrating the Army 24 before the offense stalled at the 20-yard line. Friday Army’s offense, completing 22-of-28 passes for 242 yards and • Marchillo broke through the offensive line on a 37-yard 5 p.m.—Women’s and Men’s Swimming and Diving vs. UMass, Crandall Pool three scores. field goal attempt and blocked the kick to keep the Midshipmen Defensively, the Black Knights held Navy to just 207 yards off the board. 7 p.m.—Women’s Soccer vs. Navy, Malek Stadium at of total offense. The defensive unit also blocked a punt and a Army was unable to do much on its next drive, but a • Clinton field. field goal, as well as recording an interception and four sacks. booming 73-yard punt by John Herrmann backed Navy up deep in its own territory at the 7-yard line. 7 p.m.—Sprint Football vs. Chestnut Hill, Shea Stadium. Army highlights and game notes • Long came off the right flank and brought down Coleman • Army improved to 35-42-1 in the all-time series against from behind for the safety on his first of 3.5 sacks on the day to Saturday Navy and 29-32-1 in “star” games. extend Army’s lead to 9-0. Noon—Football vs. Eastern Michigan, Michie Stadium. • The Black Knights now hold an 18-13-1 edge at West Point • Another three-and-out by the Army offense allowed against the Midshipmen. Herrmann to pin the Midshipmen deep in their own end once 7 p.m.—Women’s Rugby vs. Quinnipiac, Anderson Rugby • Army has won four of the last six meetings against Navy, more, this time forcing them to begin from the 8-yard line. Complex. including the last three at Shea Stadium. • The cadets managed to come up with a block on special • The cadets are the only remaining undefeated team in the teams once again as senior co-captain Curtis Jerzerick was able to 7 p.m.—Volleyball vs. Navy, Gillis Field House. Collegiate Sprint Football League. block the punt and get the ball back for the Army offense at the 12. • West posted season highs in pass attempts (28), completions • Sophomore Jake Gigliotti needed just one play to increase TBA—Women’s and Men’s Cross Country vs. Navy, in (22), passing yards (242) and passing touchdowns (3) in today’s the lead for Army as he scampered into the end zone, capping a Wappingers Falls. game. 16-point performance in the first quarter for Army. • Galyean and Mike Shannon each posted a team-high five • Navy broke through with roughly five minutes remaining Wednesday receptions in the game. in the first half on an 18-yard pitch and catch by Coleman and 7 p.m.—Women’s Soccer vs. Boston University, Malek • John Herrmann booted the longest punt of his career at Julius Lee, but failed to convert a trick play for the two-point Stadium at Clinton field. 73 yards. conversion. **View the upcoming Army West Point Black Knights • Connor Long posted career-highs in tackle for loss (4.5) • Army answered just before the intermission on a one-yard Schedule at www.goarmywestpoint.com/calendar. and sacks (3.5). rush by West to put the Black Knights up 23-6 headed into the aspx?vtype=list. • Nathan Lopez recorded his fourth-career interception and locker room.