August changes [as of 8/22] C FUND + 0.80 percent I FUND - 3.16 percent S FUND + 0.76 percent ®
VOL. 64, NO. 33 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AUGUST 24, 2007 Vice Chief of Staff designates West Point as Center of Excellence By Maj. Tom Bryant “To me, the Professional will not bow and this Nation will ambiguous challenges of the current commitment to the Nation. It’s PAO XO Military Ethic is our ‘moral never break.” security environment.” articulated through Army values, compass’ that guides leaders to Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck, Lt. Col. Pat Sullivan, Deputy the Warrior Ethos, the NCO Creed, The U.S. Military Academy’s choose the harder right over the West Point Superintendent, noted Director of West Point’s ethics the Soldiers Creed, our oath of designation as the Army Center easier wrong,” Cody told the crowd the Academy is uniquely suited for center, explained what the enlistment and oath of office - of Excellence for the Professional of approximately 230 alumni, staff this critical function. professional military ethic means - those norms and beliefs that Military Ethic expanded West and faculty, cadets and guests. “West Point has been the and how the new designation is guide our service and keep us on Point’s role as the premier leader “You can see why the mission wellspring of Soldier values for simply an expansion of a role the azimuth,” Sullivan said. development institution in of West Point and the purpose of more than 200 years,” Hagenbeck academy has been filling for some “West Point has provided America. this Center of Excellence are so said. “This center will directly time. training packages to Army units, The Center is an Army Chief vital to the Nation … West Point is impact the development -- Army- “Our professional military ethic ROTC detachments and civilian of Staff initiative to formalize uniquely qualified to help the Army wide -- of Soldiers and leaders of is the system of moral standards entities for years. We’ve hosted education programs aimed at grow leaders with the Professional character who can meet the morally and principles that define our See CODY on page 3 bolstering the moral and ethical Military Ethic. Eighty percent of foundations of military service. West Point instructors are combat Once fully operational, the center veterans who combine theory with will reach across commands, the their own personal experience as Army schools system and field they educate cadets and serve as role forces to capture existing expertise models,” he further explained. and make available a variety of Earlier in the day, Cody spoke training resources. to the Corps of Cadets and told General Richard Cody, Vice them, “You are the morale compass Chief of Staff of the Army, and strength of this Nation. You are announced the new designation the promise that no matter what during remarks to the Academy’s the disaster, no matter the conflict, alumni association meeting here no matter the [war]… that this Aug. 17. institution will not bend, this Army Academy mentioned in 2008 “top colleges” guides Compiled by Irene Brown said Robert Franek, editorial Chief, Command Information director with New York City-based Princeton Review. General Richard Cody [second from right] tells members of the U.S. Corps of Cadets Brigade The U.S. Military Academy West Point ranked in the top 20 Staff, Cadets First Class Jarod Taylor, Aaron Folsom, Maryalice Pass and Jason Crabtree, a made the top 20 in numerous in 11 categories including eighth story about his cadet days Aug. 17 during his visit to West Point where he later designated the rankings in the Princeton Review’s for “best classroom experience,’’ academy the Army Center of Excellence for the Professional Military Ethic. ERIC S. BARTELT/PV 2008 edition college guidebook sixth for “class discussions “The Best 366 Colleges.” encouraged,” ninth for “professors “All of the colleges in this book make themselves accessible” 2005 grad killed by IED, small arms fire are academically outstanding,”’ and third for “more to do on Compiled by Jim Fox Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Graveside services will follow at campus.” Assistant Editor Division, Fort Benning, Ga. the West Point Cemetery. The academy also made the list He had served as a Scout Platoon in U.S. News and World Report’s The Department of Defense Leader since his deployment in “top colleges.” This year’s guide announced the death of a Soldier March 2007. ranked USMA 22nd among liberal Monday who was supporting He is survived by his wife, arts colleges in the United States. Operation Iraqi Freedom. Laura Edds, of Fort Benning, Ga., For more on the Princeton First Lt. Jonathan W. Edds, 24, parents Barry and Julie Edds of Review go to http://www. of White Pigeon, Mich., graduated White Pigeon, Mich., brothers princetonreview.com/college/ from the U.S. Military Academy in Capt. Joel Edds of Fort Drum, research/rankings/rankings.asp. 2005. He died Aug. 17 in Baghdad, N.Y., [USMA 2004] and Cadet 1st For more on the U.S. News Iraq, of wounds suffered when Class Josh Edds and grandparents and World Report rankings insurgents attacked his vehicle George and Dixie Musolff of White go to http://colleges.usnews. using an improvised explosive Pigeon. rankingsandreviews.com/ device and small arms fire. Services will be held at the PANAMA AIAD, usnews/edu/college/rankings/ Edds was assigned to the 2nd Cadet Chapel Monday at 1:30 page 6 rankindex_brief.php. Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd p.m. Please be seated by 1:15 p.m. First Lt. Jonathan W. Edds 2 August 24, 2007
The importance of Security education, training and awareness Commentary by With this message firmly in my is the mandatory country-specific foreign travel. brief these same issues. Colette A. Drouin mind, I am determined to expand briefs we give to all personnel The WP ISO SETA program We hope to educate the cadets Chief, WP Installation the SETA program for the U.S. prior to foreign travel. These briefs will be offering new products this who are in these positions to be Security Office Military Academy and West Point offer the latest information to the year. We are preparing department- aware of these issues and educate community. traveler about criminal and terrorist specific briefs to address the needs of the Corps of Cadets from within. The West Point Installation What current SETA products threats and even natural disaster each academic and USCC group. This article is probably the best Security Office is responsible does West Point have? The most threats. They are updated quarterly. These briefs are not mandatory example of a low-cost measure to for obvious actions, such as comprehensive tool is the WP ISO’s There are currently 132 country training, but give the WP ISO promote SETA. By writing an article processing security clearance internal Web site [www-internal. briefs available. These briefs are the opportunity to address our to inform the West Point community applications, transferring clearance usma.edu/security/indexinternal. developed as personnel traveled to customers on what they have of the importance of SETA and information for personnel visiting html], which offers information specific locations. needed from us in the past and to promoting the available products, other organizations and inspecting on all disciplines of intelligence- Each department/organization inform the new personnel about I hope to educate and enhance the departments that handle classified related security, such as personnel, has a designated Department what we are responsible for. We awareness of security. materials. They also promote information, industrial and SETA. Security Manager and the WP brief the security clearance process, In closing, please visit the WP Security Education, Training and This Web site is only accessible to ISO conducts annual training for transferring security clearances Installation Security Web site. If Awareness [SETA]. personnel networked to West Point. them. This four hours of block for trip sections/staff rides and you have any questions or concerns, At IMPACT 2007, an annual The information available on gives departments their own discuss the current foreign travel please contact us and we will do our conference for security professionals the site is For Official Use Only Subject Matter Experts. With the process for both leave and official best to assist. As stated, you are all from industry and government and is detailed. Under SETA, development of the WP ISO Web travel. As mandatory training has our customers -- cadets, staff and across the United States reviews various training is offered such site, personnel are now able to look been hitting personnel heavily, faculty, military and civilians. the latest information regarding as Antiterrorism Level I, Security up guidance on their own, but the we are scheduling these briefs personnel, information and Clearance 101, Operations Security, Department Security Manager is a as the departments are able to industrial security. The common Human Rights training [required good source when planning certain accommodate them. SAPR-P theme was that the most cost- for official travel to many South events like a classified brief, a trip The U. S. Corps of Cadets The members of the effective way to mitigate the threat American countries], SAEDA and section to an organization that Brigade Tactical Department gave Sexual Assault Prevention to classified materials was to Security Awareness. requires personnel to be cleared to permission for the WP ISO to contact and Response Program are develop a robust SETA program. Another available SETA product at least the Secret level or official cadets in S1, S2 and S3 positions to Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto [Garrison], Maj. Maria Burger [USCC], Labor Day safety tips for a safe holiday weekend Maj. Kim Kawamoto [ODIA] Commentary by end of summer and the start of a doing any activities this holiday: pedestrian in a crosswalk. Period. and Lt. Col. Robbie Williams Safety Office new school year. Current laws require motor End of discussion. [Dean]. Community members USAG, West Point But this holiday also has one of vehicle operators and bicyclists If you will be outside, use can e-mail McMahon at the highest casualty rates. So please to exercise great care to avoid sunscreen or keep your body parts Jeanette.McMahon@usma. Labor Day commemorates the take cautionary measures in all striking pedestrians. Pedestrians are covered, as sunburn is a frequent edu for advice or to offer accomplishments of all American holiday activities next weekend. supposed to walk on the sidewalk. cause of heat injury. Repeated any recommendations on the workers whose labors have made Below are some safety tips you If a sidewalk is not an option, exposures can lead to skin cancers program here. our nation great. It also marks the should remember and take before walk on the side of the road facing later. Sunburn is a concern, even on Cadets can also call the traffic and watch out for vehicles cloudy days. sexual assault support helpline making right-hand turns. Always swim with a buddy; at [845] 591-7215. Remember that pedestrians in a do not mix alcohol and swimming/ West Point Soldiers and crosswalk or entering a crosswalk boating; gradually wade into cold civilians needing assistance always have the right of way and water; and swim/boat only in can call [845] 938-3369. drivers are required to yield to a See LABOR DAY on page 3
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Army to purge RESUMIX system beginning April 1, 2008 By Irene Brown been strained and is slowing the with this much notice, employees resumes for all applicants, including time, thus ensuring another period Chief, Command Information program’s performance, officials can ensure their resumes’ stay in Army employees, if records indicate of active consideration,” officials said. The strain has also negatively the system. it has been more than one year since added. Army civilian personnel impacted ANSWER, the Army’s “This advance notification is an the applicant submitted the resume For more information on officials announced last week electronic job notification opportunity for everyone to review or self-nominated his or herself for Resumix and the Army’s resume that they will begin purging the system. and update their resumes before an Army job vacancy. retention policy, go to the Army’s Resumix Automation Tool April Carol McQuinn, West Point’s purging begins,” she said. “Applicants whose resumes we CPOL Web site at www.cpol.army. 1, 2008. The storage capacity has director of civilian personnel, said Officials said they will dump purge can resubmit them at any mil. CODY, cont. from page 1 LABOR DAY, cont. from page 2 well as scholarly research and the National Conference on Ethics authorized areas. Check the depth include alcohol consumption, be care, especially in housing areas, in America for more than 20 years. publications addressing Army values and ethics. of the body of water; look for any responsible. Do not drink and near schools, childcare centers, etc. The Center of Excellence formalizes underwater obstructions before drive. Designate non-drinking Also remember, a child can drown that function and will broaden the The existing Center for Company Level Leadership will diving; never dive in water less responsibilities to specific in as little as one inch of water in outreach -- and audience -- that we individuals. offer practical exercises for junior than five feet deep and never dive the same time it takes to answer the serve,” Sullivan said. We hope you will make sound doorbell or phone. leader development through its in an above-ground pool. NEVER The Center of Excellence for decisions and carry out safe We must stress the importance online repository. EVER leave a child unattended in the Professional Military Ethic will procedures every time you get of avoiding complacency in dealing West Point will continue hosting and around water. provide the Army a range of leader If you are on the road this into any vehicle. Remember, the with known hazards and get smart conferences, seminars and forums development resources. In addition holiday, be as good a driver as probability of making it home safe on identifying new ones. to strengthen the consortium to the courseware for formal you think you are. Don’t begin a is MUCH greater if you wear your The USAG West Point Safety of qualified professionals and military ethics already available, trip without resting, take breaks seatbelt. Office wishes you a safe holiday institutions and sustain the dialogue plans include development of every two hours on long trips The least predictable weekend and if you should have standing teams to meet requests on subjects pertinent to military leadership. and make sure all passengers pedestrians, as well as the hardest any safety concerns please contact for information and training as wear their seatbelts. If your plans to see, are children. So take extra us at 938-3717. Delivery problems?
For PV home delivery problems contact Valerie Mullane at the Poughkeepsie Journal at (845) 437-4730 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 4 August 24, 2007 Local and National News NSPS officials announce release of Government charge enhanced performance appraisal tool WA S H I N G TO N [ N S P S PAA Version 2.0 -- now available Easy-to-understand screens, card -- EAGLS access release] -- National Security via My Biz or My Workplace in the buttons, links and terminology Many government travel charge card holders do not know that access Personnel System officials Defense Civilian Personnel System help make PAA Version 2.0 to their accounts is available on line through the Bank of America announced Aug. 17 that they -- offers several new features. friendlier. The additional space EAGLS® function. Cardholders can register for EAGLS® have released a new version An online help feature [Need for entering job objectives and access at https://www.gcsuthd.bankofamerica.com/EAGLS_ of the Performance Appraisal help?] built into Version 2.0 assessments -- and additional selfregistration/selfReg.aspx. Application. provides navigational assistance. fields for recommended shares and Once cardholders have access to EAGLS®, they can easily do the Managers [higher-level A series of quick guides provides payout distribution -- facilitate the following: reviewers], supervisors [rating additional help and is available input of information. Character officials] and employees use the electronically within the PAA counters have been added beneath Update address, phone, fax and e-mail. PAA to work on performance Version 2.0. The guides provide certain data input fields [.e.g., View statement detail that allows search of transactions by: plans, document work performance step-by-step instruction for employee self-assessments] to Pending transactions not yet billed to statement and interim reviews and assign performing specific tasks. They help users keep track of space. Current statement ratings. The PAA also provides an are conveniently organized by user “PAA Version 2.0 also lets Range of statements online venue where supervisors group and topic. employees access the tool and Specific statement date and employees can regularly PAA Version 2.0 also offers work on performance plans prior Initiate a dispute exchange information about work improved printing capabilities for to NSPS conversion,” officials View account detail including: account status, account performance, job objectives and employees and pay pool managers. added. “This feature helps limits, past due information, payment due date, today’s authorizations work plans. Now, employees can print specific employees prepare for NSPS and and declines, etc. “Based on important feedback sections of the performance plan or become familiar with the required Online access also lets cardholders perform card receipt verification for from PAA users, we made the entire plan. Pay Pool Managers tools for fulfilling responsibilities a new travel card, create a customized PIN (if cash access is allowed) and enhancements to the tool to make it can print performance plans for the in the performance management order a sales draft[s]. more user friendly,” officials said. entire pay pool. process.” Ring Weekend, Buffalo Soldier events may cause traffic issues Submitted by the Jefferson Road. intersections of Thayer and Wilson Mills Road must use Wilson Road playing of Taps. Force Protection Office Roads to all vehicles. to exit the installation. There will be 100 reserved DPTMS Buffalo Soldier Ceremony Vehicles parked behind quarters Vehicles may still use the ceremony parking spaces in the September 2 from 11:45 a.m. 25 through 34 must use Kinsley Buffalo Soldier Lot to exit the Buffalo Soldier Lot. Ring Weekend events until approximately 12:50 p.m., Hill Road. installation; however, MPs will For more information contact In support of the Class of 2008 MPs will block Mills Road at the Vehicles traveling South on stop ALL vehicles during the DPTMS’ Joe Senger at 938-8859. Ring Weekend events, Aug. 24- 25, the following measures are in effect Aug. 24 [Ring Ceremony] MPs will block traffic in the Trophy Point area at the intersection of Washington and Stony Lonesome Roads, the intersection of Howard and Ruger Roads, the intersection of Brewerton and Parke Roads [vicinity of Arvin CPDC] and by the entrance to Clinton Lot beginning at 4:35 p.m. Traffic in the area will remain blocked until the completion of the ceremony. Those with vehicles parked in the Clinton, Doubleday and surrounding lots can depart by exiting south on Cullum Road past the cadet library. There will be no authorized vehicle parking on Jefferson Road and the Thayer Road extension after 4 p.m. Vehicles parked on these roads are subject to being towed. [Aug. 25] Class of 2008 Banquet and Formal The Cullum Road area in front of the Commandant’s quarters is subject to brief closures after 7:45 p.m. to support pedestrians crossing at that intersection. There is no parking on Local and National News August 24, 2007 5 Two USMA professors receive HENAAC luminary awards By Kathy Eastwood The organization believes these was putting together a nomination my classes, suddenly understands said. Staff Writer individuals will “continue to packet for me, but I had no idea it or the peer who’ll walk up to me Kalainoff will be heading to carry the torch at their respective how far it would get,” Maymi said. in the hallway and ask if he can Fort Hood, Texas, for three years Lieutenant Colonel Fernando organizations and inspire future “I have to say I was surprised and help me out. It’s an amazing group working as a research analyst. Maymi, an assistant professor in generations to pursue careers in a bit humbled since I don’t really of people with whom I’ve had the “I will be going to Fort Hood the Electrical Engineering and technology.” stand out that much in a department honor of working who make it all after I complete three months of Computer Science Department, and Each year HENAAC presents full of talented and hard-working worthwhile.” schooling that all majors need to Maj. Melinda Zapata Kalainoff, awards to military personnel for professionals. I’m proud to receive Kalainoff said she wasn’t aware take,” she said. “After Fort Hood, Assistant Professor in the Chemistry their contributions in technical and the award on behalf of the entire the award existed until her boss, I will be working on my Ph.D. and Life Sciences Department professional achievement as well as team.” Col. Russell Lachance; Academy either in chemistry or chemical here, are among 28 honorees, recognizing their contributions to Ressler said he is extremely Professor of C&LS, put together a engineering and then, hopefully, nine from the Department of the Hispanic community, according happy and proud that Maymi nomination packet. come back to USMA.” Defense, selected to receive the to the HENAAC Web site. received the award. “It is very gratifying to be well Kalainoff said she enjoys 2007 Hispanic Engineer National Maymi, who is taking courses “He has done some world-class thought of by your co-workers and teaching and always had a knack Achievement Award Corporation in computer science, computer engineering,” he said. “He is a first- colleagues,” she said. for chemistry, but really enjoyed Luminary Award. engineering and biology as part of rate teacher and role model to the Lachance said Kalainoff the challenges of math. Luminaries represent top his Ph.D, studies in Puerto Rico, cadets. All of us in the department has devoted herself to cadet “I would hope that a cadet Hispanic professionals in said he knew that Col. Eugene couldn’t be happier.” development on and off campus. would want to reach his or her engineering, science and technology. Ressler, deputy department head Maymi said the best part of his “Melinda has been an incredible full potential,” she said. “So why HENAAC is recognizing them for of EE&CS, had submitted his name work here is the people. role model for not only the Hispanic not go for the challenge and get a their significant contributions to for the award. “It’s great when a cadet, after community, but for all Soldiers and well-rounded education? This field the Hispanic technical community. “I knew that [Col.] Ressler struggling with a concept in one of cadets she has led,” Lachance is very flexible.” Kalainoff also said she doesn’t sugar coat this extremely difficult Officials to beef up TSP against market fluctuations field and those who stay in, are WASHINGTON [Govexec. and mid-sized companies [S] and adequate to handle influx of Long said officials will unveil motivated. com] -- The current system that international [I] funds. TSP Chief transactions. But he added that the budget plan, review fiscal 2007 “This is a fairly new major processes transactions under the Investment Officer Tracey Ray officials are developing a detailed expenditures and discuss approved here,” she said. “I see an increase in Thrift Savings Plan is capable of said the movement generated $9.5 budget plan to update the system fiscal 2008 funding at next month’s cadets taking chemical engineering handling increased activity from million in trading costs Aug. 16 and ensure preparedness for major meeting. or math as a major every year.” market fluctuations, but will need alone. market movements. “It’s a very tough time to be Maymi and Kalainoff will be to be updated, TSP officials said Plan officials said they “It’s not only how we plan for an investor,” FRTIB Chairman among those honored from DOD Monday. launched a comprehensive review daily events but also for macro Andrew Saul said. “We don’t at a luncheon held during the 19th At a monthly Federal Retirement of the processing system in March, events,” Long said. “We have put control the markets, but we do Annual HENAAC Conference, Thrift Investment Board meeting, following a market plunge that a lot of thought into our budget have to make sure the participants’ Oct. 11 through 13 in San Diego. officials overseeing the 401[k]- caused about 10 percent of I Fund in planning for those particular money is being handled well and style retirement plan said that investors to make changes. events.” that they have confidence in what increased volatility in the markets Executive Director Gregory TSP officials said in April that we’re doing.” last week led to increased transfers Long said that analysis and a the transaction processing system out of the plan’s three equity funds separate review conducted by normally operates at about three- -- the common stocks [C], small- IBM found the current mainframe fifths of its capacity. Call the Should the market fall significantly, the system could be Comm turned on to full capacity, allowing Monday at it to handle four-to-five times the 7:30 p.m. on WKDT volume of transactions. Any that TO GO LIVE WITH exceeded that amount could be BRIG. GEN. ROBERT CASLEN, delayed. CALL 938-2127. 6 August 24, 2007 Community Features and Photos Cadet parachute team ‘jumps’ into Panama By Lt. Col. Kevin Huggins barrier slowed us down … we were EE&CS able to conduct some very effective training,” Graham noted. The This summer, cadets from the team safely executed 141 jumps U.S. Military Academy Parachute during their stay -- a testament to Team visited Panama June 29 the professionalism of both the through July 8 for an Advanced USMAPT and the SAN crews. Individual Academic Development On lifts to altitudes topping that combined cultural and regional 13,000 feet, team members were education with sports parachute able to enjoy breathtaking views of training. the Panama Canal, coastline and the Sponsored by the International Panama City skyline. Academic Affairs Division of the Cadet 2nd Class Brian Donnelly Dean’s office, the team had a two- said, “ We started [our] jump run fold mission for their 10-day trip: over the Pacific Ocean, exited [the to improve their cultural awareness, aircraft] over the jungle, enjoyed regional expertise and language a great view of Panama City and skills; and to execute airborne the Canal from the air and landed operations with the Panamanian right next to where the plane picked Air Force. us up. It was really one of the best jumping experiences of my life.” Airborne operations with the Cadets practiced relative work Panamanian Air Force [where a group of four cadets would With extensive support from exit the aircraft at 13,500 feet and the Defense Attaché Office of execute multiple formations as Cadets 2nd Class Brian Donnelly [left], Phillip Divinski, Hunter Thornal and Zachery Willey with the U.S. Embassy in Panama, the a team prior to deploying their native Panamanian dancers in traditional Panamanian outfits. PHOTO BY CARMEN HUGGINS Panamanian Air Force -- known canopies] and accuracy landings as the Servicio Areo Nacional - -- skills that are used in their went to a remote island in Gatun military forces. Willey recalled that - provided aircraft for the USMA competitions. “I have never Lake [the man-made lake that acts “it was very exciting working with Parachute Team. experienced another as the water source for the Panama foreign forces and seeing the ways Maj. Jose Bracero [USMA ’92], Improve cultural awareness culture the way I did Canal] where swift monkeys came in which they conducted training. the U.S. Army Attaché in Panama and regional expertise on this AIAD. I have into the boat and ate grapes and They were very professional and a former DFL instructor, was To accomplish the second part of become very familiar oranges out of everyone’s hands. and worked hard to support us.” instrumental in coordinating with the mission, the USMAPT consulted with [this] culture and While visiting various sites Through these relationships, cadets the many Panamanian government with the History Department. Lt. have been inspired to helped improve the cadets’ cultural gained a greater appreciation of institutions to help the cadets Col. Kevin Farrell, the Military learn another language awareness, the key to appreciating the Panamanian culture and the achieve their goals. History Program Director, along …. In short, my eyes any culture is spending time with Panamanian military. Each morning the team flew and with Maj. Franz Rademacher and the people. Since Spanish is Panama’s jumped at Howard International Maj. John Hawkins, provided were opened to a The cadets had a unique official language, prior to departing airport, a former U.S. Air Force guidance on how to conduct a staff whole new world,” opportunity to spend time with for Panama the parachute team base, located adjacent to the Pacific- ride of the Panamanian capital. Cadet 2nd Class both civilians and members of the was required to work on basic side mouth of the Panama Canal. Two months prior to the trip, Zachery Willey Panamanian armed forces. Most language skills via the Rosetta Stone Performing airborne operations is each cadet was assigned a site evenings were shared with students application on AKO. And through a complicated and dangerous task in Panama to investigate. They discussed Operation Just Cause [the from the Technical University of their countless daily contacts with even in a familiar environment. researched their topic and provided military incursion to oust dictator Panama [the same students who the local populations, the team had Add a foreign culture, new aircraft an initial briefing at the end of the Manual Noriega] from Ancon Hill visited the EE&CS department in numerous opportunities to exercise and an unfamiliar drop zone and spring semester. In Panama, as which has a panoramic view of the spring to work on an IT project their language skills. After the freefall operations are even more the team visited each culturally Panama City. In addition, the team with cadets]. 10-day visit, they were inspired to challenging. significant location, the responsible visited the Miraflores Locks at Through extensive discussions learn more. Fortunately, the USMAPT cadet filled the role of ‘tour guide’ the Panama Canal, and Panama’s and various social activities, cadets “I have never experienced coaches were more than up to the for the day. important banking district that has learned first-hand about life as a another culture the way I did on this task. Master Sgt. Brian Davis, the These early assignments banks from just about every country young person in Panama. AIAD. I have become very familiar Airborne Detachment Sergeant, provided a much more active in the world. “[The Panamanian students] with [this] culture and have been and Head Coach Staff Sgt. Jeffery learning experience and gave One particularly memorable seemed very proud of their inspired to learn another language Graham both have extensive the cadets a more profound outing was to the Emberá Indian Panamanian identity …. They …. In short, my eyes were opened experience with conducting understanding of the places and village located on the Chagres were very friendly, elegant and to a whole new world,” Willey military freefall operations and historical conditions. River, accessible only by boat. efficient in a way different from said. have chalked up thousands of “It is one thing to read about After receiving their pre-brief from Americans …,” Cadet 2nd Class This developmental trip marked jumps between them. these places in books or on the a fellow cadet on the boat ride there, Zachary Willey said. the first time that the USMAPT The primary challenge was Internet and another to actually the team was treated to a tour of Cadet 1st Class Trevor had jumped on international soil or language. The USMAPT had only visit them,” Cadet 2nd Class Hunter the village. The visit also included Corrigan commented, “I was [very] from a foreign military aircraft. one fluent Spanish speaker and most Thornal said. a discussion of the indigenous impressed by the kindness and The SAN leadership said of the SAN crew spoke very little Cadets visited many sites community’s history and culture, a generosity of the Panamanians .... this was the first time that they English. Nevertheless, the coaches throughout their stay in Panama. typical lunch consisting of freshly In the short time we had there, I had provided support for freefall conducted productive training for One stop included Punta Culebra, caught fish and plantains; and native grew deeply attached to the country operations to a U.S. military unit. both pilots and parachutists. a Smithsonian Institute site focused dances in which team members and its people ….” Although this trip included many “Overall the operations went very on studying the coastal marine were invited to participate. In addition, cadets interacted firsts, everyone involved hopes that well. Although the communication biology of Panama. Cadets also After the village tour, the team daily with various Panamanian this will not be the last encounter. Community Features and Photos August 24, 2007 7 Cadet focuses on counter IED technology over summer Story and photo by One new option generated by for the Engineering Psychology mount on my arm,” Mateer said. to experienced combat leaders and Lt. Col. John Graham the experiment was to combine faculty, was at West Point working “After I took some leave, I got their input. I plan to redesign BS&L alerting systems. Mateer stepped on other research. brought the model to Fort Hood and reprint the prototype based on in to address this new idea. “My research is in scalable [or for [Cadet Troop Leader Training] what I learned and use this as my This summer, Cadet 2nd Class “I did not have time to run new miniaturizing] displays for mobile to see if it would work. I showed it semester project,” he added. Don Mateer volunteered to knock experiments, so I looked for reports Soldiers. This project has a lot to out one Department of Physical from previous research that was do with making a lot of information Education class during summer similar enough to use,” he said. fit onto a small device. Don knew school to make up for a class he By working with the USMA what he wanted to do. I just filled missed due to injury last year. What library staff, Mateer found other in where he does not yet have the he didn’t plan on was spending researchers who had worked on expertise or knowledge,” Merlo his last week in summer school alerting techniques for firemen, stated. tackling the Improvised Explosive police and other high-risk With assistance from Srebrennik, Device problem for the Army. professions. Mateer designed the device on the Mateer’s work bridged work “The consensus across most of computer screen and then ‘printed’ in three USMA departments: the research was to avoid visual out the prototype using a special 3D Cadet 2nd Class Don Mateer wears the ANCILE mock-up in Behavioral Science & Leadership, alerts as they were too distracting,” printer. The device doesn’t actually combat gear. The mockup allows scientists and Soldiers to test Electrical Engineering & Computer he added. work, but it is the right size and for size, weight and operational interference before the final Science and Systems Engineering. That left an alert that consisted shape with all of the buttons in product is produced. “My DPE class met in the of a vibration coupled with an the right place so it gives a visual afternoons and I managed to auditory signal. representation of how it will fit into finish a week early,” Mateer said. “Interestingly, many people the Soldiers’ battle routine. “That gave me mornings and a have figured this out with their cell Srebrennik is an expert on whole week to work on something phones and have them set to both a unique capability in SE -- 3D else. Since I am an Engineering ‘buzz’ and ring for an incoming printing, which is a method of Psychology major, I stopped in the call,” Mateer said. converting a virtual 3-D model lab to see if there was something To determine the best type of into a physical object. Layers for me to do.” alert, Mateer turned to how the of a fine powder [plaster and The Engineering Psychology device should feel and look. The resins] are selectively bonded by Laboratory did have an immediate original research team had not “printing” a water-based adhesive need for his know how. addressed what form the alerting from the inkjet print head in the “Two of our graduated cadets, system should take. With a physical shape of each cross-section as 2nd Lts. Dan Strathman and Brett prototype, he could take the device determined by a computer-aided Stroney, did some extensive into simulations for testing. design file. Because the design experimentation on a new While Mateer provided starts out as a file that can fit into counter-IED technology, called the energy and drive to get the an e-mail, some organizations are ANCILE, which is currently under project done, many departments able to “3-D fax” to 3-D printers development by Lt. Col. Fernando contributed to his success. The around the world at locations Maymi in the USMA Information Armament Research, Development so leaders and engineers have Technology Operations Center,” and Engineering Center, under the a clearer idea of what they are Mateer explained. “As often project management of John James, supposed to build or, in the case happens with an experiment, as Ph.D., is funding the ANCILE of IEDs, look for. many new questions were generated project at USMA and Maxim As Lt. Col. Brian Sperling, as were answered. However, the Srebrennik from SE stepped in Deputy Director of the Systems graduating lieutenants had to leave with extensive rapid prototyping Engineering Operations Research West Point to prepare for platoon experience. Center, pointed out, “We and command.” Working with BS&L’s Lt. Col. Engineering Psychology have Strathman and Stroney were James Merlo, Mateer developed a natural points of integration. specifically looking at three box-like device that could strap to However, this is the first project different individual Soldier alerting a Soldier’s forearm. where a cadet project served as the techniques. Their experiment “That placed the tactile vibration interdisciplinary project lead.” compared how Soldiers, in a on the forearm and the auditory “In three days and with support combat situation, react to a visual signal no further than the length of from three USMA departments, I alert [light] versus an auditory an arm,” Mateer explained. went from research, to concept, to alert [sound] versus a tactile alert Merlo, a Ph.D. student preparing design and finally a model I can [vibration]. The two found that there are some tough tradeoffs in selecting an alerting mechanism. Visual alerts always got the Soldiers’ attention, but took focus away from the combat situation. Auditory alerts worked well, but they had to be so loud to overcome background noise that they damaged human hearing. Tactile alerts use a human sense that is not normally taxed, but the vibration is often ignored or missed in intense situations. 8 August 24, 2007 Community Features and Photos Cadets gain technical experience at Sandia labs By Jacqueline Cieslak Korey Cook worked at Sandia/ remainder of the summer and in future roles as officers.” historian Thucydides that they felt Sandia Lab News California. All four spent one week the following years. All three Sandia/New Mexico was particularly applicable this in May and four weeks in June at “It’s not necessarily that what cadets say they may consider summer: The nation that makes When U.S. Military Academy the Labs before heading off to do we do at Sandia will directly affect coming back to Sandia later on in a great distinction between its Cadet 1st Class Brian Czarnecki military training for the rest of the our training, but it will enhance their careers. After graduation and scholars and its warriors will have graduates next spring, he’ll summer. our ability to think critically as more Army schooling, Johnson its thinking done by cowards and be commissioned as a second “We expected to be treated officers,” Czarnecki said. will become an infantry platoon its fighting done by fools. lieutenant in the U.S. Army and will like tourists,” Johnson said. But Johnson agrees, “the military leader. With continuing positive attend school to become an armor he and Czarnecki, both nuclear in general is becoming more For now, the cadets plan to focus interactions between the military officer, but that doesn’t mean he’ll engineering majors, found that to technically advanced and the skills on their training and education as academies and the national labs, be done with science. be far from the case while working we learned here help us see the they enter their senior year. They that scene is likely something we’ll Czarnecki is one of four cadets, for Sandian Thomas Haill on importance of technology in our recalled a quote from ancient Greek never witness, Yaw said. three from USMA and one from ALEGRA code simulations. the U.S. Air Force Academy, “They treated us really well who interned at Sandia National and they showed a lot of interest Blood Drive Technician John Guldner Laboratories this summer. in developing us,” Czarnecki said. from the New York Blood The nation’s military academies “[Haill] really dove deep into Center prepares the arm and Sandia have worked together the physics and made sure we of Cadet 3rd Class Chance in the past to provide experience understood everything.” McCraw for a blood for interested cadets, but before Haill, who has worked with donation here at Eisenhower this summer it hadn’t been done in both undergraduate and graduate Hall Tuesday. The annual many years, according to Lt. Col. students at the Labs before, said four-day West Point Rick Yaw. Yaw, who taught at West the two cadets far exceeded blood drive began Point prior to working at Sandia, his expectations based on his Monday and ended helped facilitate internships for previous work with undergraduate Thursday. Blood collected the cadets. interns. at West Point and other “These students often grow up “These two cadets were very NYBC drives is used in into national leaders, either in the bright students,” he said. “They more than 200 area Defense Department or in science caught on extremely well to the hospitals throughout and technology,” Yaw said. “It’s in concepts I was trying to teach them. the New York/New Jersey the Labs’ best interest to educate It’s a testimony to both of these metro-area and Walter Reed them on what we do to contribute individuals and the education and Medical Center in to defense technologies and it’s in training they had at West Point.” Washington D.C. their best interest to know what Like Yaw, Haill said this is an KATHY EASTWOOD/PV Labs science can do for them as opportunity for Sandia to maintain defense leaders.” its positive relationship with the Cadets 1st Class James Johnson military. and Czarnecki, along with Air The cadets say their personal Force Cadet 1st Class Austin experiences this summer will Bergstrom worked at Sandia/New translate into their military Mexico, while Cadet 1st Class training, both during the August 24, 2007 9 Cadets gain technical experience at Sandia labs Community Leisure Patriot Bowl information Army vs. Akron in Cleveland Sept. 1, at 7 p.m., Cleveland Browns Stadium August 31 events:
Lieutenant Gen. Buster Hagenbeck, Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy, will speak at The City Club of Cleveland at noon. Tickets are available through The City Club of Cleveland at [888] 223-6786 or [216] 621-0082. Special Discount Offer: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum ... In celebration of the inaugural FirstMerit Patriot Bowl, the Rock Hall is excited to offer $5 off adult admission when you show your FirstMerit Patriot Bowl ticket at the box office. Offer valid from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2007. For more information, including hours and exhibit information, visit www.rockhall.com. Special Performances by the U.S. Military Academy’s Jazz Knights Little Big Band: Concert begins at 2 p.m., on the Main Stage of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is FREE to the public. After the performance, display your West Point pride by showing a special sign, T-shirt or other West Point paraphernalia and receive $5 off a Rock Hall Adult Admission ticket!
September 1 events
Enjoy another performance by the Jazz Knights Little Big Band OUTSIDE on Key Plaza at 10:15 a.m. This performance is free to the public. FirstMerit Patriot Bowl Tailgate Party presented by Team Wendy Mall C -- Downtown Cleveland from 1 to 6 p.m. Mall C open to the public Food & Beverage [No outside food/beverage permitted inside tailgate. You must be 21 years old to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.] Interactive activities for people of all ages Appearances by the Army Rabble Rousers and the Akron Marching Band and Cheerleaders Live music performance by the Jazz Knights Little Big Band
Schedule of Events:
1 p.m. Tailgate Opens 2 p.m. Jazz Knights Little Big Band Performs 3 p.m. Private VIP Tailgate Opens 4:30 p.m. Pep Rally 6 p.m. Tailgate Closes
Private VIP Tailgate Sponsored by the West Point Society of Cleveland, the Northeast Ohio West Point Parents Club and the University of Akron Department of Athletics.
How To Purchase Tickets For tickets to The West Point Society of Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio West Point Parents Club Private VIP Tailgate:
Register at www.aogusma.org/secure/as/tailgate/ ArmyVSAkron/ Or call Maryellen Picciuto at the West Point AOG @ [845] 446-1569. 10 August 24, 2007 At Your Leisure What’s Happening outdoor running school Sept. 6 OPEN HOUSE: Wed. from of Thayer Hall and the four-year- Army Appreciation Day The Pentagon Federal Credit from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Shea 8:45 to 11 a.m., and Thurs. from old class is held in the Cloister The 3rd Army Appreciation Union branch located in Taylor Hall Stadium. 7 to 9 p.m. room of the Chapel. Day will be held at the Hannibal has resumed its normal academic KICK OFF: Aug. 22 at 8:45 For more info., contact Cindy Mule Statue in Highland Falls year hours, Monday through Friday 2007 Engineering Expo to 11 a.m. and Aug. 23 from 7 to Ragsdale, 938-8761, Cynthia. Sat. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The USMA Engineering 9 p.m. [email protected]. introduce members of the Junior Departments are hosting the 2007 Attend one of the open houses Black Knights, the O’Neill High The Flying Circus of Physics Engineering Expo Sept. 7 from 6 to at the Post chapel to register. Retirement seminars School Football team and members The West Point community is 9 p.m., in Eisenhower Hall’s Crest Seats are still available for of the Army football team. invited to attend The Flying Circus Hall and Promenade levels. Catholic religious education the CSRS and FERS retirement The Cadet Spirit Band of Physics Wed. in Thayer Hall’s The event is a forum that allows If you are new to West Point seminars scheduled for Sept. 19 in and Rabble Rousers will also Robinson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. cadets and local high school students or an old-timer who has not yet the Bldg. 626 training room on the be in attendance. The public is The lecture is mandatory for the opportunity to interact with registered or re-registered your second floor. welcome. all cadets enrolled in PH201/ professors, cadets and industry children for Catholic religious The CSRS seminar is from 8 PH251. professionals on a wide variety of education, please do so today. to 11 a.m. Women’s Equality Day Be seated by 7:25 p.m. engineering topics. Registration forms can be found The FERS seminar is from 1 The West Point EO Office, The event is free, open to the in the Rectory of Most Holy Trinity, to 4 p.m. USCC EO/Respect Office and Girl Scout registration public and will feature an informal in the rear of the Chapel and in The seminars are free. AAFES will be sponsoring a free West Point Girl Scout pizza dinner. the Religious Education Office Employees who wish to attend matinee movie event for Women’s registration and re-registration is located in the Cloister room of the should submit a USMA 24-30 to Equality Day. currently on going. WP Protestant Sunday School Chapel. CPAC. The summer 2007 release For more info., call Deanna at The West Point Protestant Opening day is Sept. 9. MHT The form can be faxed to [845] “Gracie” will be free for Soldiers, 446-5140. Sunday School is a community- offers religious education classes 938-2363. Cadets, Civilians and Family wide chapel program and is a for children four years old through For more information, call members at 2 p.m. Sunday in Crandall Pool closed well-established ministry to our adult. Classes K-Adult are held CPAC’s Kathleen Ridgeway at Arnold Auditorium/Mahan Hall. Crandall Pool in the Arvin Cadet community. Sunday mornings on the 3rd floor [845] 938-3704. Physical Development Center is The cadets lead the Sunday CAC meeting Monday closed until Sept. 5. Delafield and School classes ranging from Pre-K in the movie theater The next Community Action Round Ponds are open. Call 938- to Senior High. NOW SHOWING at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 Council meeting is Monday at 9:30 5158 for more info. We also offer three adult/ a.m., at the Jewish Chapel. cadet classes taught by members Friday -- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The community is welcome to First WPS Board Meeting or chaplains from our chapel PG-13, 7:30 p.m. attend. The first West Point Schools congregations. All classes take Saturday -- Ratatouille, G, 7:30 p.m. School Board Meeting will be Sept. place on the third floor of Thayer Saturday -- Transformers, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. PFCU Taylor Hall branch open 4 at 4:30 p.m., in the WP Middle Hall [Hudson River side] from 9 to Aug. 31 -- Transformers, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 -- Hairspray, PG, 7:30 p.m. School Conference Room. 10 a.m., beginning Sept. 9. Sept. 1 -- Live Free or Die Hard, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the Register your families at your Sept. 7 -- No Reservations, PG, 7:30 p.m. public. chapel or for more info contact Sept. 8 -- Underdog, PG, 7:30 p.m. Chaplain Paige K. Heard, 938- Sept. 8 -- Bourne Ultimatium, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. Running School 3412, or [email protected]. Sept. 14 -- Bourne Ultimatium, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Former Olympic marathoner The theater schedule can also be found at www.aafes.com. Jeff Galloway will visit West Point PWOC Sept. 4-6. PWOC is a local chapter of The public is invited to attend Protestant Women of The Chapel- an evening lecture on running USA. Our purpose is to support the and lifelong fitness Sept. 5 from work of the West Point Chapels by 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Thayer Hall, uniting all women in the community Room 144. through Bible Study, fellowship, Galloway will also hold an prayer and outreach opportunities. At Your Leisure August 24, 2007 11
DPW Notes has been received and is in the For information, contact DPW Commandants to notify affected Lee Road paving system. Your patience during Customer Relations, 938-4407. activities within their building and Lee Road is being repaved. this peak season is appreciated. Area Coordinators/Mayors to help The construction is expected to Questions or special concerns Notification of DPW activities notify their residents. continue until approximately Oct. should be addressed to DPW Whenever possible, DPW will Therefore, it would be to your 30. Customer Relations at 938-4407. notify members of the USMA advantage that if asked by your Work includes the replacement community of pending utility Community Mayor and/or Area of curbs and selected sections Mechanical rooms outages and other DPW information. Coordinator to provide a home of the sidewalk, replacement of Residents are reminded not Due to emergency situations or e-mail address that you consider asphalt driveway aprons, catch to store personal property in manpower shortages, the delivery doing so. basins and the road. mechanical rooms. Mechanical of a written notice to each resident In addition, we use all public During the construction, rooms are not intended to be used and public building occupant is, at media available within time parking on Lee Road will be for storage. Storage of cardboard times, not possible, nor timely. constraints to distribute a public limited during duty hours. Travel boxes, old paint and other household Whether a pre-planned activity information notice. along Lee Road will be slow products produces a fire hazard or an emergency situation, where All community members are and controlled by flagman as when placed near furnaces or hot prior notification can not be made, urged to regularly check e-mail required. Drivers should proceed water heaters. DPW will always attempt to contact bulletin boards, the DPW Web at a slow rate of speed while in the Residents must remove all the Community Mayor and/or Page, Channel 23, the Pointer construction zone. personal property from mechanical Area Coordinator and Building View® and the Daily Bulletin for Due to uneven pavement in the rooms. Additionally, DPW Commandants on issues involving messages that pertain to them. area, walkers and joggers should mechanics need ready access to the their areas. For information, contact DPW use special care along Lee Road equipment in the room. This need We r e l y o n B u i l d i n g Customer Relations, 938-4407. or avoid the area entirely. Use is particularly important during particular care during hours when the winter heating season and, lighting is limited. although cold weather seems far Eisenhower Hall Theatre All personnel should expect away, it is really only 90 days away. construction activity and delays SINBAD -- SEPT. 15 SOFIA FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA in the area. For more information, [CHANGE] MARTIN PANTELEEV, CONDUCTOR contact Richard Lark, 938-6787. Command TERRENCE WILSON, PIANO LA BOHÈME FEB. 3 Channel WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA Housing maintenance SIMULCAST [NO ADMISSION CHARGE!] MY SINATRA backlog 8/23 SEPT. 23 THE SONGS AND THE STORIES D u r i n g U S M A’s p r i m e Aug. 24 - 31 STARRING CARY HOFFMAN personnel turnover season, DPWers THE GREAT CHINA ACROBATS MARCH 1 are working overtime to ensure FRIDAY SEPT. 30 that incoming residents receive 8:30 A.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH THE PRODUCERS -- APRIL 5 quality quarters. During the period 1 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH AL JARREAU -- NOV. 3 mid-May through mid-September, 6 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH BALLET HISPANICO -- APRIL 12 ANNIE -- DEC. 8 approximately one-third of the MONDAY - AUG. 31 RING OF FIRE -- APRIL 20 housing inventory [about 350 THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA 8:30 A.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH quarters] gets new residents. JAN. 12, 2008 1 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH Each of those quarters needs For more info., go to www.ikehall.com. standard preventive maintenance, 6 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH plus repairs to correct any defects. Because of this workload requirement, we must change the average turnaround time on service orders. Emergencies will continue to be responded to within 24 hours. Those service orders that are not emergencies, but are considered urgent in nature, will be handled as soon as possible. All other service orders will be handled only on a time-available basis. This will likely increase the time between reporting a routine repair or service and someone responding to it. The backlog could be as much as 90 days. DPW is committed to speedy, quality customer service and will Military Conservation award get to your service order as soon as Tom Healy, Acting Regional director of the Northeast division of the Fish and Wildlife Service possible in keeping with summer Military Conservation [left], Col. Daniel Bruno, Garrison Commander, Dave Tilton, U.S. Fish maintenance requirements and and Wildlife project leader, Jim Beemer, West Point Natural Resources Manager, Jennifer resources. Remember to get a Butkus, Chief of Environmental Services and Frank Hammond, forester here, receive the service order number when calling Military Conservation Partner Award certificate Aug. 13. This award recognizes installations the service desk. that have made significant natural resource conservation achievements through cooperative It is your receipt that the order work with the FWS and others. KATHY EASTWOOD/PV 12 August 24, 2007 At Your Leisure Keller MWR Blurbs USMA 5k/10k Kids Fun Run Registration required at least will be held Oct. 20 at the Youth cream, games, design T-shirts and The 2007 USMA 5k/10k and one week prior to class date by Center. more. Kids Fun Run is Saturday. calling 938-5653/4621. AFAP offers an opportunity to For more info., call 938-8899. Corner The 5k begins at 8 a.m. The 10k speak out and provide ideas on how MASCAL exercise begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Kids 1k Reintegration and to improve the well-being of the West Point Club Reunion Workshop O n T h u r s d a y , f r o m Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m. Total Army Family. Family Style Italian Dining, approximately 1 to 5 p.m., expect There will be a Reintegration AFAP Planning Committee Sept. 7, 5 to 9 p.m. to see ambulances, fire trucks and Football child care and Reunion Workshop Sept. 20, seeks individuals interested in Fine Italian cuisine for the helicopters moving around West The Child Development Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Jewish serving as delegates, facilitators, entire family! Point between Stony Lonesome will be providing child care for all Chapel for Soldiers and Families recorders and issue support For info. and reservations, call Fire Station, Michie Stadium and home football games. of Soldiers who will return from staff. 446-5504. Keller Hospital. For more information, call deployment soon or have recently Call 938-4621 or stop by the This movement will be in 938-4798. returned. ACS Center, Bldg. 622 to become Ballroom dancing classes support of a Mass Casualty training Child care deadlines are: Lunch and child care will involved. The MWR Fitness Center is exercise. Game Deadline be provided. Call ACS’ Galatea hosting a series of six weekly Youth Services During this timeframe no Sept. 8 Wed. Badger at 938-5654 to sign up. ballroom dancing classes starting roads will be closed, but you may Sept. 29 Sept. 19 Come join West Point Child and Sept. 12. ACSD experience minor traffic delays on Oct. 6 Sept. 26 Youth Services for a day of family Join acclaimed dance tutor Joe Stony Lonesome and Washington Nov. 9 Oct. 31 The Annual Army Family Action fun Sept.15, from noon to 4 p.m. Maraday for each one-hour class, roads. Nov. 17 Nov. 7 Plan Conference is scheduled for at Bldg. 500. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Cullum Please stay clear of Michie Oct. 23-24 at the West Point Club. We will be celebrating Boys Hall [Bldg. 605]. Stadium and Keller Army Secrets to resume success The Teen AFAP Conference and Girls Clubs Day for Kids. Ice For more info., call 938-6490. Community Hospital to avoid A Secrets to Resume Success helicopter landing and take-off class will be offered Sept. 11, from operations. 10 to 11 a.m., in the ACS Training Room [Building 622]. KACH closures Learn hints and tips on putting All outpatient clinics, laboratory, together a winning resume for pharmacy and radiology will be a government job or civilian closed Thursday and Sept. 3. employment. The hospital is open Aug. 31. Registration required by Sept The emergency room will 7. For more info., call [845] 248- remain open. 4719.
Refractive Surgery Seminar ITR trips Are you interested in Laser Join ITR for a trip to New York Vision Correction? Come to the City to see the Statue of Liberty and next Refractive Surgery Seminar Ellis Island Sept. 7. Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m., in Robinson Trip leaves WP at 9 a.m. and Auditorium. returns at 4 p.m. The seminar is open to Cadets Join ITR for a trip to the Bronx [Cows and Firsties] and Active Zoo or New York Botanical Gardens Duty Soldiers. Sept. 12. If you have any questions, Free admission to both venues. call the Ophthalmology Clinic at Leave WP at 9 a.m. and return at 938-2207. 3:30 p.m. Call 938-3601 for more info. Childbirth preparation classes [Four-week series] Tuesdays No Mother is Perfect 6 to 8 p.m., starting Sept. 4 and A No Mother is Perfect class will Oct. 30 in KACH’s second floor be offered Sept. 11, from 2 to 3 classroom. p.m. in the ACS Training Room Call OBU at 938-3210 to [Building 622]. register. Appreciating your mothering style and making the most of it begins with self-knowledge. Registration required. For more info., call [845] 248-4719.
Financial readiness training for first-term Soldiers A financial readiness training class for first-term Soldiers is being offered Sept. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. More classes held Oct. 10 and Nov. 14. All classes held in the ACS classroom [Bldg 622)]. August 24, 2007 13 Army and Community Sports West Point Triathlon draws slew of athletes By Maj. Tom Bryant warrior ethos,” said Lt. Col. Pat “This is one of the most PAO XO Sullivan, West Point’s triathlon important races because we’re team coach and deputy director of playing on our home court,” One hundred, forty-eight the academy’s Simon Center for Vandam said. Vandam was the thousand, four hundred seventeen the Professional Military Ethic. race leader after the swimming miles. In less than three hours. “It’s about going beyond your event and never surrendered the That was the combined distance limits and pushing yourself to the top spot. swum, biked and run by the next level.” Sophomore Ashley Morgan, the competitors in the 22nd Annual The race consisted of three top women’s finisher with a time West Point Triathlon Sunday at events: an 800-meter swim, a 25- of 1:09:35, said the support of her Camp Buckner. kilometer bicycle ride and a five- fellow racers and the spectators Cadets, West Point community kilometer run. The swim took place lining the course was a key members and endurance racing in Lake Popolopen, with the biking motivator during the race. enthusiasts from the region -- a and running events taking place in “Everyone was yelling “Go total of 771 athletes -- gathered for the vicinity of Camp Buckner. Army” all over the course -- I’m the event Sunday morning to test Junior Nick Vandam, a 20- not even tired,” Morgan said. their stamina in what is considered year-old Minneapolis native and Morgan and Vandam, along one of the premier sprint triathlons triathlon team member who’s with Senior Nicholas Dason, Junior in the area. beginning his third year at West Nicholas Sterghos and Sophomore “There is no better challenge Point, won the overall event with Bryan Lagasse, will compete in the than the triathlon to develop the a time of 1:01:44. Triathlon World Championships during Labor Day weekend in Hamburg, Germany. Vandam, who placed third in the 2006 world championships, said Sunday’s event was a “tune-up” for the world championships. According to Sullivan, the West Point Triathlon is one of the region’s most popular events and the race field reached maximum capacity in May. Sullivan said contestants from outside the West Point community are drawn to the race for two reasons -- the people Junior Nick Vandam, an Army Triathlon member, finished first and the setting. overall with a time of 1:01:44. “It’s a great family environment, for every aspect of the race. Fox, whose goal was to place a big community event and people Plebe Brendan Fox, an 18- in the top 14 male cadets and like to interact with the cadets,” year-old from Plymouth, Ind., was earn a spot on the Army Triathlon Sullivan said. “And you can’t find concerned that his inability to train team, finished sixth and achieved a more scenic venue.” would hamper his performance. his goal. Both Sullivan and Lt. Col. “I did plenty of running during Asked about his performance Ralph Vargas, the race director, Beast, so I’m ready for that after the race as well as during commended the efforts of the part,” said Fox as he arranged his his last six weeks in Cadet Basic cadets who organized and ran the equipment in the transition area Training, Fox, slightly winded and event. prior to the race start. “I just saw dripping with sweat, echoed the Sophmore Ashley Morgan gets her bicycle set for the biking portion Cadet volunteers, many from my bike last night for the first time sentiment of many competitors. of the West Point Triathlon. She was the top women’s finisher the triathlon, cycling, marathon and in seven weeks, so I have no idea “I just can’t see myself anywhere with a time of 1:09:35. PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS ROGER JONES/PAO swimming teams, were responsible how that will go.” else.” Wounded Vet conquers W.P. Triathlon By Maj. Tom Bryant Infantry Regiment, was severely and his goal was to “just get through QUARTERBACK LUNCHEONS Army Football Quarterback Luncheons begin Thursday PAO XO wounded in an IED attack July 4, it.” He is incorporating endurance at the West Point Club at noon. Each luncheon is a pep 2005, just outside the Green Zone racing into his recovery regimen. rally before that week’s game and will involve a Q & A To most endurance athletes, the in Baghdad. After completing the event in a with Coach Stan Brock and comments from players. goal of each race is to overcome He was evacuated to Walter respectable 1:30:00, Cila said the The lunch menu offers a choice of the Salad Bar or personal limits -- physical Reed Army Medical Center where toughest part of the race was the Sandwich Bar, and you can also get a hot entree, soup, and mental -- to achieve peak he underwent more than 40 surgeries cycling. chips, coffee, tea and cookies. performance. One competitor in during his recovery. “I was surprised a little by the For reservations for your department or group, call Sunday’s West Point Triathlon has Cila was sponsored by the hills,” he said. 938-5120 or 446-5504. overcome more than most. Army Triathlon Team and a $1,000 Asked about his future in The food lines will open at 11:30 a.m., with the Sergeant Sebastian Cila, a donation was made to the Wounded triathlon competition, Cila didn’t luncheon activities beginning at noon. All luncheons will 34-year-old Long Island native Warrior program during Sunday’s hesitate. take place Thursdays, except for Nov. 7 before the Nov. and infantryman in the New York post-race awards ceremony. “Ironman ’08 -- that’s the goal,” 9, a Friday night, Rutgers game. National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th The race is Cila’s first triathlon he said. 14 August 24, 2007 Army and Community Sports Army offense: expect the unexpected in 2007 Story and photos by Pevoto began last season as little more freedom at the line of Eric S. Bartelt the starter and started eight games scrimmage. I like that,” Pevoto Sports Editor before conceding his spot to explained. “I believe we’re going Williams for the final four weeks. to have a good year. We have a lot Summer practices and Pevoto finished last year with a of experience on the coaching staff scrimmages can be times where a 54.9 completion percentage, six that will help us.” football player can put a strangle touchdowns and 14 interceptions. The wealth of experience that hold on a starting position. This Under the guidance of Walsh, Walsh brings with his 14 years of summer, Army football has two Pevoto has had a strong summer head coaching at Division I-AA important position battles going on camp thus far and has shown Portland State can be a difference at key spots within the offense. flashes of brilliance during the first maker down the road, especially As the 2007 college football two Army summer scrimmages. since the continuity of the team season draws near with one week to Pevoto completed 28 of 39 passes is intact. go before Army takes the field Sept. for 274 yards through the first two Army returns senior wide 1 at Cleveland Browns Stadium scrimmages and settled in nicely receiver Jeremy Trimble, who against Akron, the quarterback and within the new offensive system. finished last year with 52 receptions. running back positions have fierce “We put in some new concepts Trimble is one of the prime pieces competition among those vying for to the offense and it took a little of a successful offensive puzzle. the starting spots. while to get it during the spring,” Despite some of the philosophical With any team coming off a 3-9 Pevoto said. “But now I think all the changes on offense, the return of record that has a new head coach quarterbacks feel confident [within key personnel, which wasn’t the and a new offensive coordinator, the system], especially me.” case last year, does help in the flow there’s bound to be changes made Walsh’s West Coast-style of the offense as a whole. to improve the quality of the on- offense is looked at as a boon for “It’s good to have guys back field product. the quarterbacks, according to that you’re used to,” Pevoto said. One of Army’s strongest Pevoto, because it doesn’t shackle “[With] Trimble and most of the position clashes is at quarterback them as the offense has in the other receivers, we have our timing where senior David Pevoto and previous couple of seasons. down already. Any route they run, sophomore Carson Williams “There are things that I can do I’m used to their speed and I can are both trying to impress head whenever we’re going to run the put the ball where it needs to be coach Stan Brock and offensive ball that I can [audible out of an put. It really helps out when you coordinator Tim Walsh. intended play]. That gives me a have 10 other guys out there on the same page.” Senior quarterback David Pevoto has shined during Army’s first Williams performance has two scrimmages in preparation for the fall football schedule by also been positive during camp. completing 28 of 39 passes for 274 yards. He completed 15 of 22 passes for 90 yards and believes the team Brock stated. “He learned from a lot running back rotation because of has more weapons than last year. of things last year. He played Notre juniors Wesley McMahand and For Williams, it’s just a matter of Dame in front of 80,000, he played Tony Dace and sophomore Tony gaining maturity after taking some the Army-Navy game in front of Moore. lumps late last season against teams a great crowd, so he’s had some McMahand lead the team in like Notre Dame and Navy. experiences that are hard to get [as rushing last season with 654 yards, “I feel a lot more comfortable,” a freshman] and he got them. … It while Dace had only 30 yards. Williams said. “I feel more confident was an expensive lesson he had to Moore added 399 yards and a team- and relaxed and not nearly as learn, but he’s got a good year of leading six touchdowns [five came stressed. I was thinking just a few learning.” on the ground]. Brock understands days ago that this training camp has Experience can only be bought that, much like the quarterback actually been fun, whereas last year by playing time and two players that position, last year was a growth I was very nervous, didn’t know may experience growth this year, year at running back because what was going on, was cramming much like Williams did last year, none of the guys who played were plays and messing up a lot. are sophomore wideout Damion beyond their sophomore year. “But this year I’ve found Hunter and freshman running back “Tony Moore played a lot last myself having more fun. When Patrick Mealy. year. He was a freshman tailback you have fun, you compete better,” “I’ve been impressed with Pat and that’s not an easy task within Williams added, “and that’s what Mealy. I think he’s doing a good any offensive system,” Brock it’s supposed to be like.” job coming out of our prep school said. “[All of our running backs] Brock thinks Williams has program,” Brock said. “Hunter, have another year under their belts shown much improvement during who is a sophomore who had some and they are more confident and the spring and the summer. He playing time last year, will be a understand the system and what sees him as a very mature young bigger part of our offense this year. we’re trying to do. That’s where the man who will only get better after It’s all because of maturity with success will come from.” enduring the gauntlet he ran during him … and [on the field] maturity The offensive line should be his freshman year. doesn’t all come in the first couple a strength this season as all five Senior co-captain wide receiver Jeremy Trimble finished last “Carson was thrown to the of weeks of practice, but it comes projected starters did start at least season with 52 receptions. Currently ranked third and fourth in wolves last year and sometimes the as the season progresses.” one game last year. They will be receptions [114] and receiving yardage [1,418], respectively, in wolves will eat you up or sometimes Mealy will most likely find an integral part of the success of the Army record books, Trimble is within a reasonable distance you can fight them off. I think he himself waiting his turn in the to pass both marks this season. did a good job fighting them off,” pecking order as part of the team’s See OFFENSE on page 15 Army and Community Sports August 24, 2007 15 Staff and Faculty Bowling Signups The renovated MWR Bowling Center will conduct the 2007 Staff and Faculty Bowling League. Department or unit teams wishing to do so can enter by e-mailing Graig Arms, Bowling Center manager, at [email protected] or calling him at 938-2140. The League will play every Tuesday, games starting at 6:30 p.m., from Sept. 11 through Dec. 11 and then Jan. 15 through Feb. 26. It’ll be a duration of 21 weeks. There is a small fee of $6 per person to cover lane fee costs. Shoe rentals, if needed, are for free. The League will be handicapped. Deadlines for team entries is Sept. 4. Intramural Flag Football Signups The MWR sports office will conduct the 2007 Staff and Faculty Flag Football league beginning Sept. 5 with a slate of exhibition scrimmages at Buffalo Soldier Field at 6 p.m. Regular season games will begin Sept. 10. The league is open to all USMA departments and units, as well as, the Stewart Marines and Air Guard Unit. Contact Jim McGuinness at 938-3066 or e-mail him at Jim. [email protected] by COB Thursday to sign-up.
OFFENSE, cont. from page 14 the passing game and the running spring ball two years ago and it game, but another key figure in was almost a joke -- reading the both of those aspects will be the offense. … I don’t want to go into blocking abilities of fullback Mike play calling, but we knew what Viti. was coming all the time … Now, Viti, who is the unquestioned anything can come from a spread- leader and spirit of the offense, out offense. It has not only helped returns for his senior year as one our offense, but it’s helped our of the team’s captains and has a defense because it gets us ready for willingness to put his body on the anything by spreading the field and line to get his team to a winning [making] misdirections. It makes level. Viti, who has experienced our entire team better.” only nine wins in three years, sees the change in the coaching staff as a great benefit to the offense. “The offense, during every practice throughout the summer, has made big plays. That’s one thing we need to build on,” Viti said. “You’re not going to have sustained drives all game long, so you need a couple of game breakers. We’ve had plays where our receivers weren’t touched going into the end zone. I think that’s one of the big things we’ve been keying on for this fall.” The best guys to tell you about the improvements on the offense are the defensive players who practice against them every day. Senior safety Caleb Campbell and senior linebacker Charlie Rockwood both have seen great differences already in practice. “The offense is moving the ball well [in the scrimmages] and spreading out more,” Campbell said. “I talked to Viti and he told me some things are going to happen that never happened here before. I love to be on the field, but if the offense is on the field more and it means putting up points, then that’s great -- it’s all about winning.” Rockwood added, “I remember