November changes [as of 11/28] C FUND - 4.94 percent I FUND - 3.76 percent S FUND - 6.22 percent ®

Vol. 64, No. 46 Serving the community of the U.S. Military AcademY AT WEST POINT NOVEMber 30, 2007 First Captain named Rhodes Scholar ‘Goat Busters’ and By Jim Fox officer said. “So I felt very humbled Assistant Editor to be chosen out of the incredible group of candidates.” Cadets Rescue Black Jack First Captain Jason Crabtree The certified paratrooper, scuba was one of 32 American men diver and mountain climber was and women named 2008 Rhodes chosen from among 764 students Scholars Nov. 17 by Elliot F. endorsed by 294 different colleges Gerson, the American Secretary of and universities. the Rhodes Trust in Vienna, Va. Crabtree, 21, is the 87th cadet Rhodes Scholarships provide to be named since West Point began all expenses for two or three years competing in 1923. of study at the University of Oxford “We are incredibly proud of in England. Jason. As the leader of our Corps of Crabtree, of Kingston, Wash., Cadets and as the utmost scholar in will begin his studies at Oxford the classroom, he is, in one sense, in September 2008 where he will the very best we have to offer. pursue a degree in the Engineering However, he is also ‘typical,” said Sciences. Brig. Gen. Finnegan, Dean of the “I was honored just to Academic Board. interview,” the future Infantry “Our future officers -- from A to Z -- are intelligent, thoughtful, and well-rounded. The selection of Jason Crabtree for a Rhodes Scholarship highlights his own immense talents and achievements. And the selection of our First Captain as a Rhodes Scholar highlights the incredible talents of our entire Corps,” he added. The Civil Engineering major plans on completing as much of his ‘Goat Busters’ First Captain Jason Crabtree, Commandant Brig. Gen. Robert Caslen and Dean military training courses as possible Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan congratulate each other Tuesday after the ‘daring rescue’ of Army First Captain Jason Crabtree (including the Basic Officer’s mascot Black Jack from ‘Navy SEALs’ during a spirit event held on the Plain and the apron Leadership Course, the Infantry in front of Washington Hall. Teams of cadet warriors manning cannon, popping smoke and Officer Basic Course and Ranger firing rifles supported by two Apache, two Black Hawk and one Huey helicopter made the School), next summer before his dramatic rescue and the ‘Goat Busters’ (including Brigade Tactical Officer Col. Mark McKearn studies at Oxford begin and during - not pictured) led Black Jack back to the Mess Hall to help lead some cheers and other spirit his summers between his post activities. [See related story on page 10-11.] Er i c Ba r t e l t /PV graduate schooling. “Studying at Oxford will give me a chance to further develop the intellectual foundation that will Board of Visitors meets Dec. 7 serve me as an officer,” Crabtree said. WEST POINT, N.Y. -- The It is the duty of the board Younger, John Rainey, William “In addition to the formal part Board of Visitors of the U.S. to inquire about the Academy’s Strong and Blake Hall. The of my education, the opportunity to Military Academy will meet Dec. 7 morale and discipline, curriculum, senators are Honorable Jack Reed, live and study in a foreign country in the Superintendent’s Conference instructions, physical equipment, Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, and to better my understanding of Room, Bldg. 600 from 1 to 4 p.m. fiscal affairs and academic Honorable Susan Collins and the international perspectives on The Board will review and methods. Honorable Mary Landrieu. American foreign policy will be receive updates on the academic, The board consists of Representatives include invaluable. I am confident that the physical and military programs. presidential appointees and Honorable John McHugh, Rhodes experience will allow me The Board of Visitors is members of Congress. Honorable Maurice Hinchey, to better prepare myself for future appointed under the provision of Presidential appointees are Honorable Todd Tiahrt, Honorable endeavors in a variety of ways,” he Section 4355 of Title 10, United Honorable Samuel Lessey Jr., Jim Marshall and Honorable John See CAMPBELL, page 17 concluded. States Code. Rebecca Contreras, Dr. Charles Hall. 2 November 30, 2007

disaster preparedness information for pet owners commentary by time trying to fi nd or catch them. records in a waterproof container n Information about your Because evacuation shelters henry cervantes nEnsure they are willing to and a fi rst aid kit. A pet fi rst aid pets’ feeding schedules, medical generally don’t accept pets [except emergency Plans Specialist take your pets and have access to book is also good to include. conditions, behavior problems and for service animals], plan ahead to dPtmS appropriate carriers and leashes if veterinarian information in case make certain your pets will have a an emergency involves evacuation. you have to board your pets or place safe place to stay. Being prepared for everyday Plan a meeting location. them in foster care. Contact hotels and motels emergencies helps you to be ready You should put together a pet n Cat litter box, litter, garbage outside your immediate area to if a large disaster should ever disaster kit that includes: bags to collect all pets’ waste and check their pet policies. Check with happen. This includes having a n Non-perishable food and litter scoop. boarding facilities and veterinary preparedness plan for your pets. water for at least five days for nOther useful items include offices about their emergency The Humane Society of the each pet, bowls and a manual can newspapers, paper towels, plastic policies. Make a list of animal- United States recommends the opener (if you are packing canned trash bags, grooming items and friendly places and keep it handy. following to make sure your pet food). household bleach. Check with friends, relatives or pets are taken care of during an nSturdy leashes, harnesses and The most important thing you See Pet oWNerS on page 3 emergency. carriers to transport pets safely. can do to protect your pets is to n Find a neighbor who is Carriers should be large enough take them with you when you comfortable and familiar with for the animal to stand comfortably, evacuate. your pets and give them a key to turn around and lie down. n C u r r e n t p h o t o s a n d Your pet should wear up-to-date your house. nPet beds and toys, if you can descriptions of your pets to help identifi cation at all times. Animals n Ensure they knows your pets’ easily take them, to reduce stress. others identify them in case you left behind in a disaster can easily The members of the habits so as not to waste precious n Medications and medical become separated. be injured, lost or killed. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program are thank chaplains for their guidance, friendship, service Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto [Garrison], commentary by are invaluable assets to the spiritual but Oct. 29 was different. October Mallard stated that it was a Dan Toohey [Victim cadets 1st class tiffany demands of Soldiers. In our Army was Chaplain’s Appreciation singular honor, and he was deeply Advocate], Maj. Maria boston and a. Paul greco of approximately 515,000 Soldiers, Month. humbled. Burger [USCC], Maj. Kim only 1,447 are active duty chaplains In light of that, the Corps invited Soldiers get thanked for being Kawamoto [ODIA] and They are counselors, human and 944 serve on Reserve or five of the USMA Chaplains to Soldiers all the time. But how Lt. Col. Robbie Williams resource experts, mentors, National Guard status. serve as the reviewing party and often does someone walk up to a [Dean]. administrators, leaders and friends. The strain placed upon these to join them for lunch in the Mess Soldier and thank them for being Community members They are a commander’s tuning dutiful servants is tremendous. Hall. a chaplain, and how often does a can e-mail McMahon at fork for unit morale. Some of them are responsible for The review and the lunch were fellow Soldier do that? Jeanette.McMahon@usma. We call them “Father, Pastor, multiple battalions, because they are two small steps the Corps took to While October is long gone, edu for advice or to offer Rabbi, Imam,” and they are there so small in force. The chaplaincy is express its thanks to its chaplains. being a chaplain is a 24/7 calling. any recommendations on to provide our moral compass with not a job; it is a calling that can be The chaplains were humbled and You don’t have to give them a the program here. an azimuth check when it is most easily underappreciated. honored by the gestures. Rabbi parade or buy them a meal to thank Cadets can also call needed. Every Monday, the Corps forms (Maj.) Carlos Huerta said, “When them for their service -- they also the sexual assault support They are chaplains, and they up for the Monday Lunch Review, we give honors, it is only other appreciate the occasional hand helpline at [845] 591- Soldiers that can give the honors to shake and a simple “thank you.” 7215. other Soldiers. That is what you did Next time you see a chaplain West Point Soldiers and for us chaplains when you honored - - take a minute to thank them for civilians needing assistance us with the review.” their guidance, their friendship and can call [845] 938-3369. Chaplain (Maj.) Timothy their service.

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Kathy eastwood Staff Writer, 938-3684 The Pointer View ® is published weekly by the USMA Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 600, West Point, N.Y. 10996 (845) 938-2015 See Solution on Page 13 November 30, 2007 3 1999 grad killed in Afghanistan by IED Compiled by Jim Fox Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, The 173rd Airborne Brigade “Out of an 80-man troop, he Assistant Editor 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat held a memorial service in eastern knew all of our names and all of our Team, Schweinfurt, Germany. Afghanistan Nov. 23. There some children’s names,” Reyes said. Captain David A. Boris of The Troop is attached to the of Boris’ Soldiers remembered him Memorial and funeral services Pottsville, Pa., died Nov. 12 in 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry fondly. Troop A Staff Sgt. James were held in Minersville, Pa., Bermel, Afghanistan, of wounds Regiment. Pollard said Boris was the type of Wednesday. suffered when the vehicle he was Boris was traveling in a convoy leader a Soldier respected. He is survived by his wife of in was struck by an improvised on a resupply mission to Combat “He would be right up front eight years, Jaime, his parents explosive device. Outpost Malekshay, a remote U.S. there with you,” he said. “He got Albin and Diana Boris, and sister, The 1999 U.S. Military base less than three miles from the to know our wives, he got to know Jennifer Possinger. Academy graduate was the “Anvil’ Pakistani border, when his vehicle our children.” (Editor’s Note: Information Troop commander, part of the 1st was hit. Staff Sgt. Jesse Reyes was in taken from DOD sources and Stars the lead Humvee that day. and Stripes.) Capt. David A. Boris PET OWNERS, cont. from page 2 others to see if they would be a visible notice outside your home, While you assess the damage, animal shelter, kennel or Humane www.cdc.gov able to shelter your animals, if advising what pets are in the house keep pets in check. Be patient with Society office. National Oceanic and necessary. and where they are located. them and try to get them back into For more information on Atmospheric Administration -- If your family and pets must Provide a phone number where their normal routines as soon as emergency preparedness planning, www.noaa.gov wait out a storm or other disaster you or a contact can be reached as possible. visit these sites: N.Y. State Emergency Office at home, identify a safe area of well as your vet’s contact info. Be ready for behavioral Dept of Homeland Security -- -- www.semo.state.ny.us your home and all stay together. After a disaster your pets’ problems that may result from the www.Ready.gov Orange County Division of Close your windows and doors, behavior may change. They may stress of the situation. F e d e r a l E m e r g e n c y Emergency Management -- www. stay inside and follow instructions become aggressive or defensive. For additional information, Management Agency -- www. co.orange.ny.us from emergency management contact the Veterinary Officer fema.gov West Point Red Cross -- www. officials. Have your family and at (845) 938-3817 or your local Centers for Disease Center -- nyredcross.org. pet emergency supplies kit in the “safe room.” If you have no alternative but to leave your pet at home, take these precautions. Never leave your pet chained outside. Leave them loose inside your home with food and plenty of water. Remove the toilet tank lid, raise the seat and brace the bathroom door open so they can drink. Place 4 November 30, 2007 Local and National News Wounded Warriors entitled to keep bonus payments By J.D. Leipold inadvertently received a letter from surgeon general for Warrior Care example, “an inability to complete Tucker said. “We are committed to Army News Service the Army that stated he would be and Transition. “This money will a service agreement because of honoring our Warriors and Families required to pay back any enlistment stay in the hands of our Soldiers.” illness, injury, disability or other in transition.” Soldiers who become ill or are money he received. Army policy prohibits what is impairment that did not clearly The hotline is staffed by subject- wounded while on active duty are “If you are ill or were injured described as “recoupment” when result from misconduct.” matter experts 24 hours a day, entitled to keep all recruitment while on duty, the Army will not it would be contrary to equity and The Army is looking into the seven days a week to help speed bonuses due them. ask you to repay any portion of good conscience, or would be specifics behind former Soldier the resolution of issues pertaining The Army reiterated that policy your recruitment bonus,” said contrary to the nation’s interests. Jordan Fox, who was injured while to wounded Soldiers and their today, after a Wounded Soldier Brig. Gen. Mike Tucker, assistant Those circumstances include, for serving in Iraq. Fox told news Families. media he had received a letter Callers will receive responses from the Army stating he would within 24 hours. For those who Soldiers to evaluate new PT Jacket Prototypes be required to repay a $3,000 reside within the United States, By Natick user evaluation of new reflective a significant improvement in enlistment bonus. the hotline can be reached at 800- Public Affairs Office technologies which enhance the visibility.” The general said Soldiers who 984-8523. current Improved Physical Fitness The jackets will be evaluated have received letters from the Soldiers and Families may also (Army News Service) -- Soldiers Uniform jacket. for comfort, durability, Army asking for repayment of a call from overseas assignments this month will begin testing two “The more visible the Soldiers launderability, wind-resistance, recruitment bonus should contact via the Defense Switch Network new PT-jacket prototypes made are when doing PT in low light water-resistance, warmth and the Wounded Soldier and Family at (312) 328-0002 and within the from fabrics designed to provide conditions, the safer they will be,” reflective capabilities. Hotline to report the issue as soon U.S., at 328-0002. more reflection in dark early- said Beverly Kimball, product “All participants will have an as possible. The hotline also receives morning or evening hours. engineer. opportunity to wear all the test “If there’s a problem, we messages via email at: wsfsupport@ About 600 troops at Fort Hood Two prototype fabrics have items. But we want to ensure that are going to fix it,” Brig. Gen. conus.army.mil. and Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort been developed with the new all the jackets are tested in the same Lewis, Wash., will participate in technology and sample jackets have climate and conditions, so we will the user evaluations. been fabricated; one has a subtle be conducting a ‘within-groups’ The participating Soldiers will digital-reflective pattern, while type evaluation so styles are worn be surveyed on their opinions of the other has a slight texturized- simultaneously,” Kimball said. the sample jackets, said officials reflective pattern. The evaluations are expected from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier “The prototype jackets are to continue through March 2008, Research, Development and very similar in appearance to the and once complete, the data will be Engineering Center. current jacket during daylight,” compiled into a final report. The U.S. Army Product said Dave Geringer, assistant “If the candidates perform well, Manager Clothing and Individual product manager, PM-CIE. they will be presented to the Army Equipment is working with “However, despite their subtle Uniform Board for approval to NATICK’s Operational Forces daylight appearance, both patterns replace the current IPFU jacket,” Interface Group to conduct the are highly reflective and provide Geringer said.

Prototype jackets for the Improved Physical Fitness Uniform with new reflective technologies will be evaluated at Fort Hood and Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Lewis, Wash., between November and March. This shows the jackets in lowlight conditions (above) and the below photo is how they appear in daylight. Ph o t o b y U.S. Ar m y Local and National News November 30, 2007 5 Army study finds delayed combat stress reporting By Elizabeth M. Lorge that between the initial Post- and Neuroscience. Similarly, symptoms of The disparity between active Army News Service Deployment Health Assessment “What we’re hoping to do with depression reported on the PDHA and Army Reserve and National and the Post-Deployment Health the screenings is detect mental rose from 5 percent to 10 percent Guard Soldiers was a bit more In a study that appeared in Re-assessment three to six months health problems while they are on the PDHRA. challenging for the study’s authors, the “Journal of the American later, Soldiers are more likely still small, simple and temporary,” The highest jump the study especially because they determined Medical Association” Nov. 14, to report signs of post-combat Milliken continued. “When these found between the PDHA and that combat exposure for Reserve Army medical officials examined stress and Post Traumatic Stress problems get bigger and more PDHRA were reports of conflict and National Guard Soldiers was increased Soldier-reported mental- Disorder. complicated, they are much with family and friends. This rose virtually identical to that of active- health concerns in mandatory post- “These efforts are about taking harder to treat and it increases the from 3.5 to 14 percent for active- duty Soldiers, and they reported deployment health screenings. better care of Soldiers,” said likelihood that they will become a duty Soldiers and 4.2 to 21.1 more physical health concerns as Colonels Charles Milliken, Milliken, the principal investigator chronic, long-term problem.” percent for reserve-component well. M.D. and Charles W. Hoge, M.D., at Walter Reed Army Institute of The study examined the Soldiers. Milliken believes this may be two of the study’s authors, found Research’s Division of Psychiatry assessments of 88,235 Iraq veterans Although the study didn’t due to the differences in health completed between June 1, 2005, examine causes and effects, Brig. coverage for reserve-component and Dec. 31, 2006, and found that Gen. Stephen L. Jones, assistant and active-duty Soldiers. while only 4 to 5 percent of Soldiers surgeon general for force protection, Active-duty Soldiers can go to were referred for mental healthcare who has deployed twice, suggested sick call any time, so he said they on the PDHA, three to six months that the PDHA numbers may simply may not feel as pressed to report later that number jumped to 20.3 be skewed because Soldiers are so every little concern, but Reserve percent for active-duty Soldiers and happy to go home and haven’t yet and National Guard Soldiers only 42.4 percent for reserve-component interacted with their families. have six months of TRICARE Soldiers. “When you come back, you’re coverage when they return and two The second set of numbers feeling great, almost euphoric. years of Department of Veterans encompasses the PDHA, PDHRA You don’t have any problems in Affairs benefits. After that, the VA and Soldiers who were under the world. You’re just glad to be will pay for service-related injuries mental-health care because of self- home. And then over the next or illnesses, if they are documented referral or employee-assistance three-four weeks, you re-establish on forms like the PDHRA. referrals. According to Milliken, relationships with your family and The PDHRA adds a question these Soldiers were not necessarily the normal stress everybody feels about alcohol use, and while 11.8 diagnosed with PTSD, but they when they return home starts to percent of Soldiers admitted that were exhibiting symptoms that surface. This is a normal, adaptive they might be misusing it, only 0.2 were serious enough that a medical response and we would expect the percent of these were referred for provider wanted to have them stress levels at home to go up,” a treatment program and still fewer evaluated. he said. were seen within 90 days. While acknowledging the Army has a long way to go when it comes to alcohol treatment, and sighting the lack of confidentiality as a real roadblock, both Jones and Milliken said they were encouraged that so many Soldiers were even willing to report that they had a problem, because the PDHRA becomes part of a Soldier’s permanent medical record. They also believe that the Army’s efforts to reduce the stigma around PTSD and with seeking mental-health assistance, including the chain-teaching and Battlemind programs, are working. “I think this study shows that we’ve done a pretty good job of reducing the stigma,” Jones said. “There’re several factors. Number one: the fact that over half the Soldiers who seek behavioral- health counseling do so within 30 days of the survey and do so on their own. “They go in on their own and ask for the counseling. I think the response we’ve gotten to our Soldiers stepping up and saying ‘yeah, I’d like some help’ is another indication that we’ve helped reduce that stigma,” he concluded. 6 November 30, 2007 Community Features and Photos West Point staffs Soldier, Family Assistance Center Story and photo by and Families from the active, Kathy Eastwood reserve and guard components Staff Writer throughout N.Y., Mass., Conn., N.J. and R.I., along with five other states The Soldier and Family encompassing the Northeast.” Assistance Center’s mission at Soldiers in these other states may West Point, according to April receive assistance from the West Davis, the newly appointed SFAC Point SFAC or a nearby military Director, is to support the Warriors installation. in Transition community through Davis said the SFAC is a one- the development, coordination and stop shopping center for wounded provision of a variety of services Soldiers and their Families. that address complex physical, Approximately 25 primary service personal, Family, social and providers from Army Community economic needs. Service, Child and Youth Services, The SFAC will also assist the housing division, military Soldiers and commanders in pay, transportation, the education identifying and resolving health- center, military personnel, legal related, personal and social issues and the chaplain’s office comprise affecting wounded Soldiers, the SFAC working group, chaired wounded Department of Defense by Col. Dan Bruno, Garrison civilians and their Families. Commander. The SFAC is within the Army SFAC service providers help Community Service Division of determine what issues a wounded the Directorate of Morale, Welfare Soldier or Family member is having and Recreation. problems with. These problems The program is an outcome range from housing issues, where of the Army Medical Action Plan people from the housing division April Davis is the newly appointed director of the Soldier and Family Assistance Center, which and will be resourced with Global assist the Soldier, to marital is part of the Army Community Services Division in the Directorate of Morale, Welfare and War on Terrorism funds. It follows problems, where a chaplain or Recreation. The SFAC will assist Soldiers and commanders in identifying and resolving a variety the tenets of the Army Family social worker may be needed to of issues facing wounded Soldiers, wounded DOD civilians and their Families. Covenant as another way that the help resolve issues. Army is taking care of Soldiers and “It’s not just the problems a obtaining a dedicated space for the counselor; information, referral A part-time Army Career and their Families, although it is not a Soldier may have from a medical center that will include a computer and follow-up coordinator; social Alumni Program representative direct part of the AFC, according standpoint, but other issues that lab, a television, a Family living service assistance coordinator, will also be hired by DA ACAP to to Davis. come up -- such as obtaining job room-like setting and play room. outreach program coordinator serve on the SFAC. “This is not just for the West transition assistance and other “Additionally, other SFAC staff and military human resources The Army’s intent is to have this Point community,” Davis said. services they may need,” Davis being recruited include a guidance specialist. up and running by early January. “The SFAC will assist Soldiers said. “We are in the process now of The SFAC will work primarily with the Warrior Transition Unit, which currently has 56 Soldiers assigned and has the capacity for 111,” Davis added. “ W i t h o u r S o l d i e r s geographically dispersed, we know we will need to adjust,” she continued. “In the meantime, we are reaching out with education and awareness programs to those Soldiers in the Northeast and letting them know what is available here. I have also been making calls to Soldiers in the WTU here to let them know who I am and what services are available. “The SFAC is very new to the Army and to West Point, so a lot of people are not aware of what is being offered,” Davis concluded. Davis is a 2001 U.S. Military Academy graduate and a Captain in the Army Reserve. For more information on the SFAC, call Davis at 845-938-2519 at the Army Community Service Center, Bldg. 622. Community Features and Photos November 30, 2007 7 Exchange cooperative CYS trio named fine arts winners efforts result in Gift Story and photos by West Point youth ages 6-18. Oil or Acrylic, Print Making, Kim Ambar Any art work created since Mixed Media, Collage, Sculpture D/MWR Jan. 11, 2007, is eligible for or Group Project. Card ‘cross acceptance’ submission. Pieces will be judged in the Submitted by AAFES of the AAFES/MCX stores in Iraq, Tiffany Merkel, Kristen Work may be entered in any following age groups: 6-9, 10-12, authorized shoppers will no longer Hendricks and Zachary Porter of the following categories: 13-15 and 16-18 years. DALLAS -- A sustained focus need to sort through three different (not pictured) received awards Monochromatic Drawing, Pastel, If interested, please contact the on cooperative efforts between gift cards to determine what will be Nov. 20 from Boys & Girls Club Multicolored Drawing, Watercolor, Youth Center at 938-8525/8899. the Army & Air Force Exchange accepted at that particular facility,” of America, Northeast Region, for Service, Marine Corps Exchange said Maj. Gen. Timothy R. Larsen, their Multicolored drawing, Oil/ and Navy Exchange Service Director, Personnel and Family Acrylic and Collage submissions, Command is paying off for military Readiness Division, Headquarters respectively. Families who, beginning Nov. U.S. Marine Corps. “This effort The artwork was exhibited at 6, 2007, will be able to redeem is a terrific example of how the the West Point Child and Youth AAFES, MCX and NEX-specific Department of Defense’s exchange Services hosted annual Boys & gift cards at any Army, Air Force, services are working together to Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Navy or Marine Corps exchange strengthen the exchange benefit Exhibit held here Jan. 5, 2007. facility. for all Marines, Sailors, Airmen, The 2008 exhibit is set for Jan. “Throughout the retail industry, Soldiers and their Families.” 11 from 4-6 p.m., and is open to Tiffany Merkel Kristen Hendricks shoppers are expected to spend more than $35 billion on gift cards during the 2007 holiday season,” said AAFES’ Chief Operating Officer Mike Howard. “With convenience being the driver for most gift card purchases, the exchanges realized that cross acceptance would provide greater flexibility, buying power and ease.” For many years, the Military Exchange Services have collaborated on projects of common value, but in 2006 the Exchange Cooperative Efforts Board placed additional emphasis on initiatives like gift card cross acceptance. As a result of these cooperative efforts, each of the exchanges will begin accepting their sister exchanges’ gift cards Nov. 6, 2007. “The exchange gift card just got much better,” said Commander, NEXCOM Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi. “With joint operations and joint basing increasingly common, our service members need to be able to use gift cards at any military exchange available to them. Now, Exchange gift cards are as mobile as our service members.” Exchange gift cards are available up to $500 and can be purchased at military exchanges worldwide. They can also be purchased online at aafes.com or navy-nex.com. MCX gift cards can only be purchased at MCX locations. “Whether visiting the Marine Corps Exchange at Camp Pendleton, the NEX Pearl Harbor Mall or one Delivery problems? Fo r PV h o m e d e l i ve r y p r o b l e m s c o n t a c t Va l e r i e Mu l l a n e a t t h e Po u g h k eep s i e Jo u r n a l a t (845) 437- 4730 o r b y e-m a i l a t v m u l l a n e @ p o u g h k e e .g a n n e t t .c o m . 8 November 30, 2007 Community Features and Photos USMA team advances to National Ethics Bowl Story and photo by government in the revision of Maj. Bill Weaver World War II related entries in Ethics Team head coach history books. According to APPE, each team The U.S. Military Academy “is to ensure it has identified the Ethics Bowl team qualified for ethically relevant considerations second place at the Southeast relative to the issues raised by the Regional Ethics Bowl held at St. assigned cases and to analyze the Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, importance of the considerations Fla., Nov. 17. The USMA team to reach agreement upon positions now advances to the National that the team feels it can explain and Ethics Bowl in San Antonio, Feb. defend.” Ethics Bowl judges base 21, 2008. their analyses on consistency, clarity Placing second out of 20 teams and intelligibility, comprehension including Florida State University, of ethically irrelevant issues and The U.S. Military Academy Ethics Bowl team, shown here in action Nov. 17 against Eckerd University of Miami and the U.S. completeness in analysis. College, finished second in the Southeast Regionial Ethics Bowl in St. Petersburg, Fla. That Naval Academy, the team lost by a USMA’s team is sponsored qualifies them for the National Ethics Bowl in San Antonio Feb. 21, 2008. The cadets participating small margin to first place Eckerd by the Simon Center for the are (left to right) Cadet 3rd Class Ben Bettin, Cadets 1st Class Jessica Ostasewski and Ronnie College, but, by qualifying, USMA Professional Military Ethic and Balog and Cadets 2nd Class Scott Holleran and Greg Stoner. has an opportunity to compete for coached by Department of English the national championship. philosophy instructors Maj. Bill include Cadets 1st Class Ronnie Harris, and Steve Hojnicki, and and Cadet 4th Class Cadet John The Ethics Bowl is organized Weaver and Capt. Josh Carlisle. Balog and Jessica Ostasewski, Cadets 3rd Class Ben Bettin Bonds. annually by the Association for Team members for the 2007- Cadets 2nd Class Junior Scott Practical and Professional Ethics to 2008 USMA Ethics Bowl Team Holleran, Greg Stoner, Price promote the interdisciplinary study of ethics. Each collegiate team prepares presentations and for oral Army- Navy Events in Baltimore questioning on a series of cases. Friday This year’s cases included 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. -- Inner Harbor static displays discussion of America’s obligations Noon -- Army-Navy Pep Rally at Inner Harbor in the protection of Iraqi translators and the obligations of the Japanese Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. -- Inner Harbor static displays 9 a.m. -- March over to M&T Stadium Noon -- Football game kickoff

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The 2007 Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season runs until Dec. 10. The CPAC will also be available at Spellman Hall in the DOIM Computer Lab for employees who need additional assistance on the following dates:

Wed. from 9 a.m. to noon. Thurs. from 1 to 4 p.m.

Assistance will be available for second shift employees in the CPAC office Wed. from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., by appointment only. To setup an appointment, call 938-3943. Community Features and Photos November 30, 2007 9 ‘Gifts from the Homefront’ support does ‘double time’ for military communities DALLAS --Military advocates to home. to uniformed personnel while option that allowed any American it soon became apparent that across America are making their “AAFES’ dual mission to serve generating a long term benefit for to leverage contingency exchanges “Gifts from the Homefront” gift support work twice as hard with America’s troops and generate military Families.” on behalf of deployed Soldiers, certificates offered the added Army & Air Force Exchange funds to support military Morale, Started in March 2003 as an Airmen, Marines and Sailors, benefit of additional support for Service (AAFES) “Gifts from the Welfare and Recreation programs Morale, Welfare and Recreation Homefront” gift certificates. means that resources dedicated to efforts, such as Youth Services, While assistance sent through ‘Gifts from the Homefront’ not only Proper wear of the new Armed Forces Recreation Centers, this troop support initiative provides improve the morale of deployed post functions and more, that are for the immediate needs of troops troops, but Families minding the enjoyed by military Families the throughout Operations Enduring home front as well,” said AAFES’ green micro fleece cap world over. and Iraqi Freedom, revenue Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Submitted by USMA minutes. “Gifts from the Homefront” generated from the redemption of Master Sgt. Bryan Eaton. “These Command Sgt. Maj. Please help maintain the can be sent to deployed troops by the BX/PX gift certificates is also gift certificates not only make Michael Bergman standards. logging on to www.aafes.org or strengthen important quality of life sending support easy, but also calling 877-770-4438. From there, efforts for military Families closer provide immediate assistance There have been some BX/PX gift certificates are sent questions about the wear of the to individual service members green micro fleece cap with the (designated by the purchaser) or Army Combat Uniform. distributed to “any service member” The guidance on the fleece through the Air Force Aid Society, cap is that it will only be worn American Red Cross, Coalition to here on West Point in place of Salute America’s Heroes, Fisher the beret when Soldiers are House, Navy-Marine Corps Relief exposed to weather conditions Society, Operation Homefront, that are extreme (can cause cold Operation Interdependence® or weather injuries on exposed USO. ears) and they are out in those The Army green micro conditions for more then 30 fleece cap. AOG e-mail to switch addresses come mid-Jan. ‘08 WEST POINT -- Beginning in mid-January the Association of Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy will begin to switch over to new e-mail addresses. The current e-mail addresses will actually still be active until Feb. 1, 2008, but AOG wants to start getting the word out to give folks time to get used to the change.

Old e-mail address -- xy1234@ usma.edu (until Feb. 1, 2008) New e-mail address -- john. [email protected].

The new accounts have already been created and e-mail forwarding on these new accounts has been set up so that any mail received there is sent to their USMA e-mail boxes. AOG hopes to eventually have a similar contact list in ‘Public Folders’ to what KACH has since they switched over to their own system. When AOG cuts over to the new Outlook system (mid-January) they will be using the full Outlook 2007 e-mail client in addition to the Web interface which can be accessed from anywhere. The Web interface will contain the same folder structure and e-mails that current users would see when using Outlook at your desk. 10 November 30, 2007 Army-Navy Spirit/Go Army! Beat Navy! November 30, 2007 11 academies, and what they see on television during the Army-Navy game might be the only basis upon which they form their ideas of the AArmyrmy SSPIRITPIRIT military,” he added. “It really is a responsibility, but it is also a great honor.” Providing a spark along the BBeaTeaT NNAVYAVY sidelines can change the outcome of a game because if the fans are involved, the team will be involved and the Rabble Rousers, much like the Spirit Band, are a strong aspect of that. “It really is amazing how much the crowd can impact the momentum of a game,” Borkowski said. “The Tulane game was a testament to that. The Corps really did help the team win. “Sometimes, if a game is not going our way, it can be tough to get people back in the game,” he added. “The Rabs do make a difference in the attitude of the crowd, and we can provide that spark to help the fans get back in the game.” The team has a grueling practice schedule leading up to the new Black Jack is a ladies’ man and a ‘goofball’ at the same time, but his favorite thing to do during routine it performs at the Gala. the games is relate to the little people. They perform at the football games However, during the Army- and other sporting events, the Navy game, it can be a pleasure to quarterback luncheons, tailgates, be Black Jack. but the Gala is their biggest “Black Jack is like a giant performance. sweater,” Baller said. “We’re the “They’ve been practicing four only ones who are warm at Army- hours a day to nail the routine Navy. If you’re in the suit, you and every day is a mental grind,” don’t want to get out because you’re Vanecek said. “They have to be on fi nally warm.” Cadet 1st Class Bill Lessner conducts the Spirit Band duirng the Tulsa game. Lessner has been getting camouflaged for games their game every time someone is It’s a blast for the cadets involved since the Army-Navy game in 2005. being held up in the air. They practice with the mascots to perform. Their Story and photos by fans into a ‘rabid’ state. Band and the Rabble Rousers. before the Gala with Navy’s their dance moves and anyone who favorite crowd members to perform Eric S. Bartelt Cadet 1st Class Jennifer Each one of the groups, with the band and then we do our Gala has done that kind of dancing before for are the kids. Sports Editor Vanecek, the Brigade Spirit help of Alton Lee, USCC Plans performance. Our goal every single knows it’s exhausting and I give “It’s fun seeing the crowd Captain, is in charge of the spirit and Operations specialist, get to year is to beat the hell out of Navy them a lot of credit.” reaction, seeing the kids’ reaction -- Passion and loyalty comes out for the Corps of Cadets. From where they need to go to help show … Gen. (Richard) Cody walked up the kids are awesome,” Baller said. of people who crave to see good setting up the Army-Navy T-shirt Army’s spirit. to us last year and he went, ‘Why Black Jack and Black Knight “Being involved you feel you are a things happen to their favorite design, with the ‘goatbuster’ theme, does Navy (stink) so much?’ That The cadets who make up the part of something when traveling school, minor league or professional to Operation Rescue Black Jack Spirit Band was his comment.” Black Jack and Black Knight with the team. We have the best team. With that enthusiasm, there during Army-Navy week, it’s a way “Our motto is, ‘We’re the The Spirit Band is the backbone Rabble Rousers (left background) Cadets 4th Class Tara Somersall rotation, fi ve in all, have a great, seats in the stadium -- we’re on the are people who are called upon to bring out the Black and Gold in nucleus of Army Spirit,” said of the ‘Army spirit.’ No one and Dan Kitchell and (center foreground) Cadet 1st Class Meghan but sometimes a very exhausting sidelines running up and down the to make those experiences more all of us. Cadet 1st Class Jesse Cain, who is exemplifi es that more than head Kellogg and Cadet 2nd Class Michael DuBose work their magic. job entertaining fans of all ages. end zone. It’s a great time.” enjoyable. “Everyone just comes together the Spirit Band president. The band conductor Cadet 1st Class Bill is probably the best song because Rabble Rousers Cadet 2nd Class Rob Lewis Wearing the Black Knight outfi t The U.S. Military Academy with the common purpose of beating is usually in the heart of the Corps Lessner, who camoufl ages himself everyone comes together no matter The Rabble Rousers are an integral part sees the character of Black Jack, is a great job because with the offers many things from a great Navy,” Vanecek said. “It means so during the football games and can from the neck up and leads the band what’s going on. You’ll see people of providing Army spirit, especially during the cartoon mule costume, as a bringing back of the 16th century education to a ‘job’ after school, much to me to be a part of this be seen at many other events. with his energy. across the Corps, hands on each Army-Navy week. They perform at all the ladies’ man who can be goofy at armor look; it gives that mascot but one of the great things it offers whole experience. All the USCC Cain is one of 135 band “He just did it kind of on a other’s shoulders, swaying back big events such as the Assault on the Plain, the same time. portrayal a vibrant strength. is the passion and loyalty one feels organizations come together, the members, although this year as whim and said, ‘you know what, and forth singing.” the Goat-Engineer game and the bonfi re. “You’ll see Black Jack fl irting But, no matter what suit the toward the institution. cadets come together over this president he does coordination for let’s get painted up, and ever The Spirit Band added a Their jobs are to get the fans and cadets with all the girls, but then at the cadets are wearing, whether it’s the School spirit, much like at any common goal. the band much more than what he since then I think he’s done it roaming section at games last year riled up along the sidelines and it is quite same time he’s tripping over stoic Black Knight or the clumsy other school, is a way to form a “It’s a remarkable feat because has done in his previous three years every game (since the Army-Navy to get more people involved into a privilege to get that chance during the himself,” Lewis said. Black Jack, it can be at times, as Lee connection with where you are everyone is so focused on their -- playing the tuba. game his sophomore year),” Cain the games then just the cadets. Army-Navy game. During football games, the said, hard to bear in the outfi ts. and, with pride, show that it means individual daily tasks,” she added, The former exclamation point explained. However, no matter if they are “I spent my first two Army-Navy ‘Black Jack’ cadets, switch every “My hat’s off to (the cadets) something to be a part of the West “but when it comes to Army-Navy, in ‘Go, Army!’ enjoys everything Cain listed ‘Rock the Black stationary in the Corps section or games with the Corps, and the third one quarter to give the other person and I know there are times they’ve The Black Knight armor is a 16th century version meant to Point experience. we’re going to put everything involved with Army-Navy week, Gold’ and ‘Frankenstein’ as a going around Michie Stadium, it’s with the Rabs,” said Cadet 1st Class Brian some relief. During warm weather come up to me and they’re dying in portray vibrant strength. Some of that pride was displayed together and we’re going to make particularly the Gala performance couple of his favorite tunes to all about the sound. Borkowski, who is the captain of the games it can be quite unbearable. the suit,” Lee said. spirit ‘teams’ in one way or another new everyday and it keeps you with the ‘12th Knight Black Out’ it happen.” the night before the game. play, but the one that gets everyone “The last song is alma mater Rabble Rousers. “It’s a privilege to be on “Nothing you do can prepare Lee works closely with the and gives them a lot of ‘props’ for on your toes. It’s a great job (to during the Rutgers and Tulsa games Vanecek is the cadet-in-charge “We look forward to the Gala, together is ‘Hey, Baby.’ and we’ve got to play it just as well the sidelines and represent West Point and you for the heat of it (wearing the cadets and is responsible for the what they do. look after them) and a job I look and with the Army-Navy T-shirt, of many of the spirit assets, especially the band, because that’s “It’s fun to play for the tubas as the fi rst song we play during the the Army for such a special occasion. heavy costume) other than be in Spirit Band in coordinating hotel “Working with these cadets forward to every day. It makes me but Army fervor here is much more including WKDT, the mascots, our shining moment,” Cain said. because there’s a lot of bass,” Cain game,” Cain said. “It’s a full band “Many people across the country have shape and hydrate,” said Cadet 1st rooms, bus transportation and -- nothing else matches it,” Lee smile. They give me their youthful involved - - getting the cadets and cannon crew, the mule riders, Spirit “We do the ‘battle of the bands’ said. “For the Band, ‘Hey, Baby,’ effort.” very little knowledge of the Army or the Class Dan Baller. schedules. Lee deals with all the said. “There is always something enthusiasm.” 12 November 30, 2007 Community Leisure MWR Blurbs Pet boarding for Army-Navy For more info., 938-6127. dates: Point community through Operation For more info., call 938-2074. Morgan Farm is offering an Dec. 14 Noon to 9 p.m. Angel Tree -- select an ornament Army-Navy Game Weekend CYS basketball sign ups Dec. 15 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the tree in the AAFES lobby to 2008 Soldier Show Special [today through Dec. 3]. West Point Child and Youth Dec. 16 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. guide you in purchasing a gift. The 2008 Soldier Show Board your cat or dog three Services Youth basketball Body Pump Informational Gifts may be unwrapped and is looking for performers and nights for the price of two. registration is now open. Meeting Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. and also put back under the tree by Dec. technicians. The kennel is also accepting Call 938-3550 for more Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. 14. It is open to all active duty holiday reservations. information. For more info., call 938-6490. For more info., call 938-6497. Soldiers. Applications are due Call 938-3926 for more Dec. 28. For more info., go to information. Crandall Pool closed Santa Suits for rent Help design the new GC coin www.westpointmwr.com or call Crandall Pool will be closed Better Opportunities for Single Be a part of West Point history 938-6127. Army Photo Contest during MWR swim time from Dec. Soldiers will be renting out four -- design West Point’s next Garrison The 2007 Army Photography 17 until Jan. 11. complete Santa Suits beginning coin. Submission deadline is Jan. Transition Workshop Contest is back and is now accepting Saturday for $25 a piece as part of 11. Are you an active duty Officer or digital entries through today. Holiday party planning a fundraising event for BOSS. Submit original artwork to Senior NCO thinking about retiring Enter your favorite digital Book your holiday party with Contact Connie Woodley at Elizabeth Harrington, 681 Hardee or separating in the next year or images to compete against the best the West Point Club. The Club 938-6127 for more information. Place, Room 202. two? Then the ACS Executive photographers in the Army. is hosting Christmas at the 49er For contest guidelines, go Transition Workshop is just for Categories: people, place, Lodge Dec. 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. Santa Paws to www.westpointmwr.com you. object, military life, experimental Cocktail hour, dinner and Santa Paws Photo Shoot: Have and select “special events and The next ACS EXTAP workshop and Army values. dancing, cash bar all night. your pet’s picture taken with Santa attractions.” is being held Jan. 8 to 11, from 7:30 For info on how to apply, View menu online at www. Paws. a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the West Point go to www.westpointmwr.com westpointmwr.com. West Point Vet Clinic, Bldg. Sealed bid date change Ed Center. and select “Special Events and For pricing and reservations, 630 Hodges Place, Dec. 12, from Please note change of date for Advance registration required. Attractions.” call 446-5504. 5 to 7 p.m. MWR Service Division’s Sealed The workshop addresses: All pets receive a special treat Bid Sale on a selection of vehicles. Managing Life Transitions, West Point Annual Tree Lighting MWR Fitness Center from Santa. Sale dates are now Dec. 12 through Job Search, Selling Yourself, Ceremony Les Mills Body Pump Launch, Pets must be on a leash or in a 14 on all items. Interviewing Pre-work and Monday at 6 p.m. at Buffalo Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. carrier. For more info., call 938- These items can be viewed at Techniques, Salary and Benefit Soldier Field Free to all eligible patrons. 3817. West Point Auto Shop (Bldg. 648), Negotiations, Building a Indoor Reception to follow at Body Pump certification Dec. 12-14, from 1 to 3 p.m.. Professional Wardrobe and The Hotel Thayer at 6:30 p.m. rescheduled for the following Angel Tree Bids may be submitted no later Networking. Sponsor an angel in the West than 3 p.m., Dec. 14. For info., call [845] 248-4719. Keller Corner KACH closure What can I do to protect myself nWashing your hands often influenza viruses generally can (BWE) allows Standard All outpatient clinics, against the flu? will help protect you from germs. survive on surfaces for between 2 beneficiaries to update personal laboratory, pharmacy and radiology By far, the single best way to nAvoid touching your eyes, and 8 hours. information, add other health will be closing at noon Dec. 21 and prevent the flu is for individuals, nose or mouth. What kills influenza virus? care information and enroll in will also be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 especially people at high risk for Germs are often spread when Influenza virus is destroyed Prime. and Jan. 1. serious complications from the flu, a person touches something that by heat (167-212F [75-100C]). Sponsors and family members The emergency room will to get a vaccination each fall. is contaminated with germs and In addition, several chemical can access their TRICARE remain open. To learn more, see Key Facts then touches his or her eyes, nose germicides, including chlorine, information by using their about Flu Vaccine http://wwwdev. or mouth. hydrogen peroxide, detergents Common Access Card (CAC), Blood Drive cdc.govhttp://www.cdc.gov/flu/ Also, antiviral medications (soap), iodophors (iodine-based Defense Finance and Accounting There will be a Kick-Off protect/keyfacts.htm. http://wwwdev.cdc.govhttp:// antiseptics) and alcohols are Service (DFAS) “myPay” Personal Campaign Meeting Dec. 7 from What are other steps that can www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/ effective against influenza viruses Identification Number (PIN) or 2 to 4:30 p.m., in Keller Army be taken to prevent the flu? antiviral/index.htm may be used if used in proper concentration for Family Member Account PIN. Hospital, Second Floor Classroom There are other good health to prevent the flu. sufficient length of time. Enrollments and PCM changes in preparation for the up-coming habits that can help prevent the See Questions and Answers: For example, wipes or gels with are pending until approved and Armed Forces Blood Program’s flu. Antiviral Medications http://www. alcohol in them can be used to clean approval may take up to six calendar Jan. 14-17, 2008 Blood Drive. These are: Avoid close contact cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/antiviral. hands. The gels should be rubbed days. Appointed Key Personnel from with people who are sick. When htm. until they are dry. Beneficiaries can log on to each activity are requested to attend you are sick, keep your distance Can herbal, homeopathic or the site to view the status of their this meeting. from others to protect them from other folk remedies protect against Beneficiary Web Enrollment account anytime and can cancel Please provide the names of getting sick too. the flu? TRICARE Prime and Prime pending enrollments and/or PCM those attending to Mary Mandia If possible, stay home from There is no scientific evidence Remote beneficiaries can log on to changes within 48 hours of initiating at 938-2583 [BLUD] or via work, school and errands when that any herbal, homeopathic or https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/ the transaction. e-mail at MARY.MANDIA@ you are sick. other folk remedies have any bwe/ to enroll, disenroll, choose Enrollment and PCM services NA.AMEDD.ARMY.MIL or Capt. You will help prevent others benefit against influenza. primary care managers (PCM), are available at the TRICARE Gerald Kellar at 938-6804 or via from catching your illness. H o w l o n g c a n h u m a n transfer regions, update personal Service Center at 273 Main Street e-mail at GERALD.KELLAR@ nCover your mouth and nose influenza viruses remain viable on information, add other health care in Highland Falls. AMEDD.ARMY.MIL on or before with a tissue when coughing or inanimate items (such as books and information and request enrollment PCM changes can also be Thursday. sneezing. It may prevent those doorknobs)? cards. requested by calling (888) 874- Preventing Seasonal Flu around you from getting sick. Studies have shown that human Beneficiary Web Enrollment 2273. At Your Leisure November 30, 2007 13

What’s Happening PWOC program. Spouse Education Assistance Support your local American Quilters Book signing It will be held Wednesday, Program are available on the AER Red Cross, West Point, CFC Pledge Quilters, interested in making The “Carlisle vs. Army” book from 8:45 to 11 a.m., at the Post Web site www.aerhq.org through #29968. baby quilts for spouses of deployed signing scheduled for today at Chapel. March 1, 2008. Money raised in our community Soldiers? the Cadet Bookstore located on Come and hear powerful To be eligible, applicants must stays here at home. Contact Roberta Cerniglia, 313 Thayer Hall’s fourth floor has been personal testimonies of how the maintain a cumulative GPA of a For more information contact Sepasco Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY cancelled by the author. gospel of Jesus Christ is changing 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale and be Michelle Strom at 938-4100. 12572, e-mail: sepascobay@aol. On Dec. 7 there will be a book women’s lives at the Walter Hoving full-time students. com. signing at the Cadet Bookstore by Home. Post Exchange holiday hours author Barry Wilner from 9:15 These ladies will also sing Christmas tree sale Today -- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Handel’s Messiah a.m. to noon for his new book and dance. There will be a brunch The Fort Montgomery Volunteer Sat. -- 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The 49th annual performance of “Football Feuds, The Greatest afterward and opportunities for Fire Department is having its Sun. -- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Handel’s Messiah will be performed College Football Rivalries.” fellowship with the ladies from the annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Mon. -Wed. -- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cadet Chapel Sunday at 3 The book features the top 25 Walter Hoving Home. Sale/Fundraiser. Thurs. -- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. p.m. greatest rivalries. Chapter one deals The times are weekends 11 Dec. 7 -- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The presentation will include with Army vs. Navy. G&EnE lecture a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekdays 3 to Dec. 8 -- 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Protestant Cadet Chapel Choir The Department of Geography 9 p.m. Dec. 9 -- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 200 singers from the local area Holiday Fair and Environmental Engineering The location is Route 9W, Fort Dec. 10-12-- 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and churches. The 4th of July committee in invites the West Point community Montgomery, N.Y., at the Fort Dec. 13 -- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Highland Falls is hosting holiday to attend a guest lecture Thursday Montgomery Firehouse Parking Dec. 14 -- 6 a.m. to midnight ODIA Gift Shop sale fair in town Sat. and Sun. by Michael Cain, Director, Army Lot, three miles south of West Dec. 15 -- 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Office of the Directorate of There will be gift vendors with Environmental Policy Institute, Point. Dec. 16 -- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Intercollegiate Athletics invites the many gift ideas under $10 such as Arlington, Va., titled, “Army For more information, call Dec. 17-20 -- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. public to their 40 percent off sale gift baskets, jewelry, crocheted Strategic Sustainability” to students (845) 446-3542. Dec. 21-22 -- 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. items, stocking stuffers and many enrolled in EV300, Environmental Dec. 23 -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come early for the best other items. Science. Sacred Heart programs Dec. 24 -- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. selection. There will be activities for the The lecture will be held from Sacred Heart School in Dec. 25 -- CLOSED All sales Wed. are final. kids like a holiday-themed duck 12:50 to 1:45 p.m. in Washington Highland Falls invites the West Dec. 26-29 -- 10 a.m. In store stock only. pond and a craft table. Hall, Room 5300. For more Point Community to attend a free to 7 p.m. Mail order/shipping not We will be taking pictures with information contact is Maj. Gayle presentation by Bob Lento on Dec. 30 -- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. available. Santa on Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 Davis, at 938-4135. “Positive Parenting” Thursday at Dec. 31 -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some mail order items may p.m. 6 p.m. Jan. 1 -- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. not apply. It will be a great day to start Potluck Concert The evening’s activities include Jan. 21 -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located just outside Thayer your shopping and also for the kids The second concert of the 2007- free food, door prizes and free Gate at the Visitor’s Center in to see Santa without all the lines at 2008 Potluck Concert season is childcare (ages 2 and up). Dinner Dance Highland Falls the mall. Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cornwall Call 446-2674 for more The Maj. Gen. Irene Trowell- Call 446-3069 for more The event is taking place on Presbyterian Church. information and to sign up for Harris Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, information. Main Street at the old video store The program titled, “Winterfest” childcare. Inc. with support of the men and next to the police station. will include music by Brahms, MCCW Advent program is women of the 105th Airlift Wing For more information contact Schumann, Handel, Vivaldi, Burnet Dec. 11 from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m., in will present the 10th annual Tuition Jill Lennon at (845) 446-3657. Tuthill and a short selection of the Post Chapel Basement. Assistance Dinner Dance Feb. 2 at Command holiday favorites. Please join us as we prepare for Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor, Channel Holiday Bazaar For more information Christ’s birth. N.Y. For ticket info., e-mail TAI_ Sacred Heart of Jesus School in call (845) 534-8368 or (845) [email protected] or call (845) 8/23 Highland Falls will host a Holiday 534-2166 or go to www. Red Cross 838-7848. Bazaar Sunday from 9 a.m. until 2 hudsonvalleysocietyformusic. Nov. 30 - Dec. 7 p.m., at the school. org. Fr i d a y More vendors are needed. We Spirit v i d e o s o n t h e h o u r f r o m will also feature a children’s craft WPWC 9 a.m. t h r o u g h 4 p.m. table were they can create and Applications are now available purchase gifts for loved ones. for scholarships and community Mo n d a y - De c . 7 Our Christmas in the Basket grants offered by the West Point 8:30 a.m. Ar m y Ne w s w a t c h Raffle has just begun, featuring Women’s Club. 1 p.m. Ar m y Ne w s w a t c h 6 p.m. Ar m y Ne w s w a t c h over $300 in gift certificates to area Pick up copies at the WPWC merchants and a Christmas tree shop, ACS, or visit the Web site: for the Grand Prize. There are also www.shopthepoint.com. three other great prizes, including Applications are due Feb. 29, Dinner for two at the Hotel Thayer, 2008. an iPod Shuffle, and Dinner for two at Loughran’s Restaurant in AER scholarship program Salisbury Mills. The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Unclaimed ring at CID Please send an inquiry by e-mail Scholarship Program is for This Class ring was recovered July 2006. It was presumably to sacredheartfundraising@gmail. dependent children of active, retired stolen in August 2006 from the Gray Ghost housing area com for more information on any of and deceased Soldiers. during a string of robberies. This ring has gone unclaimed. these events. The program offers scholarships Anybody wishing to claim this property can contact Regina based on financial need, academics Purtill, Evidence Custodian, West Point CID Office, at 938- PWOC and leadership/achievement. 3513 or Daniel Flores, Special Agent in Charge, at 938- Ladies, mark your calendars Applications for the 2008- 4712. Ph o t o b y Re g i n a M. Pu r t i l l /CID now for this upcoming powerful 2009 scholarship and the Stateside 14 November 30, 2007 At Your Leisure AFAP highlights from local commander’s Steering Committee Below are highlights of 2007. This issue remains active and Concordia. Chapel from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Department of the Army AFAP This issue remains active and will be monitored for progress at T h e T R I C A R E R e t i r e e USMA agencies will report Issues reviewed at the Commander’s will be monitored for progress at the DA level. Dental Program (TRDP) will be progress on the 2007 AFAP issues AFAP Steering Committee held the DA level. recompeted very soon (2007). at this meeting and will also discuss here Sept. 21. USMA AFAP Issue #0512/ This issue remains active and the progress of outstanding issues USMA AFAP Issue #0610: DA Issue 509: TRICARE will be monitored. from previous conferences. USMA AFAP Issue #0606: Social Security Numbers Dental Benefit Enhancement The West Point community is Provide Laser Eye Surgery for Displayed on ID Cards: This issue (Retiree Dental Benefits): This AFAP progress update welcome to attend. all TRICARE Beneficiaries: resulted from the USMA AFAP issue is currently active at the The 17 issues recommended at For a full list of the AFAP issues This issue, originating at the Conference last year and could not DA level. the 2007 AFAP Conference have please refer to the Web site at www. annual USMA AFAP conference be resolved locally. DA AFAP recommendations on been approved and will be sent westpointmwr.com. last year, cannot be resolved at It was submitted to HQDA this issue were considered during to the assigned lead agency for The Web site also provides the local level and was submitted in July for inclusion into the the TRICARE Dental Program action. details of the Top Services as to the HQDA for inclusion in the Department of the Army AFAP (TDP) re-compete in 2005, but The next AFAP Commander’s identified by the Conference Department of the Army AFAP Conference to be held December they were not incorporated into Steering Committee Meeting will Delegates within their work Conference to be held in December 2007. the new contract won by United be held Feb. 5, 2008 at the Jewish groups. DPW Notes Before the snow starts to fall by water line freeze up during the system problems such as it being policy provisions: landscape lighting are limited Before the snow starts, please extremely cold temperatures. too hot in one room and too cold (1) Electric lights, both exterior to no more than a total energy do the following: Here are some things you can do in another, or the loud clanking of and interior, that are viewed from expenditure of 125 watts. n Ensure that all personal to minimize your risk of a water line pipes, baseboards or radiators. the outside, may only be operated The lighting may be made up of property is off of the streets and freeze up and the resultant damage More importantly, keep the during evening hours of darkness any number of lamps as long as the courts. This includes everything and inconvenience it causes: area around your furnace and hot (approximately 4:30 p.m.) and must total wattage used does not exceed from bicycles to basketball hoops. n Close and secure all basement water heater clear of boxes or be turned off by midnight each day. the 125 watt limitation. Now is also the time to take boats doors and windows. personal items, gasoline, paints or This applies to porch lights as well All landscape lights MUST and campers to the RV lot. n Ensure that all storm windows paint thinners and other household as any holdiay display lighting. illuminate only your quarters or nIf you have rocks, railroad ties and doors are down and secured hazardous products. 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By Martha Hinote removed no later than Jan. 15 in Season. fuel oil fill pipe access and direct Some other energy savings tips DPW Customer Relations accordance with USMA’s Exterior When calculating the total pathway to it. include: Lighting Policy. USMA electric cost for holiday nTake out and properly store all As you begin to decorate your Always exercise prudence and decorations, don’t forget to add the Get ready for winter weather window air conditioners. home and office for the upcoming care in the operation of all electrical cost of similar displays in offices now n Get into the habit of turning holiday season, carefully consider decorations, remembering that all for eight hours a day for the 20-day Traditionally during the severe your thermostat down and wearing the amount of electricity your citizens pay USMA’s electric bill. holiday period. cold of a Hudson Valley winter, warmer clothing. holiday display will use. 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The 108th Army-Navy Game When he goes to the air, he takes place Saturday at M&T Bank has completed 58.2 percent of his Stadium in Baltimore, the fourth passes for six touchdowns to lead time the game has been played in the Midshipmen to a 7-4 record and that city and the first time since another bowl game appearance. 2000. “(Kaheaku-Enhada) is the Army enters the game with leader on offense and he’s done a two five-game losing streaks, the great job leading them,” said Army current in-season streak and the senior safety Caleb Campbell. “It’s Navy losing streak. really easy for Navy to run up the No team has won more than five score because it’s tough to stop the straight games in this series over option. Any breakdown on defense, the last 107 years. However, to keep they’re going to score and that’s the that record, Army will need to stop scary part. That’s the great thing Navy’s highly potent offense. about their offense.” “You start with being disciplined Navy senior wide receiver and understanding what they are Reggie Campbell is their biggest trying to do,” said Army head offensive threat not named football coach Stan Brock. “To Kaheaku-Enhada. He added nine say that is very simple -- it’s touchdowns this season scored difficult to do that. The linebackers, three different ways -- receiving the defensive line, the safeties, (4), rushing (4) and kickoff returns everyone has to be in tune (with (1). each other) and know who has the Navy’s offense has produced handoff, who has the fullback, who 441 points in 11 games and has has the quarterback and who has scored more than 40 points five the pitch. times. “Just about the time you think “They’re quick. They’re real Navy junior quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada leads the Midshipmen in rushing this season you have it figured out,” he added, fast. They don’t miss a beat,” said with 755 yards and has added 11 touchdowns. Ph o t o s Co u r t e s y o f Na v y At h l e t i c Communications “coach (Paul) Johnson will make senior linebacker Brian Chmura. play. with the system that we have right Brock said. “It will take something a couple of switches and he will “Their second-string fullback is “A lot of that (against Tulsa) now.” much larger than the injury he had leave a couple of guys free that their second leading rusher (Eric may be attributed to the fact it was The big question for the game is to keep him out of this game. I you weren’t expecting to be free. Kettani) even though (Adam) the most senior offensive line we will senior fullback Mike Viti play expect him to play. We have to be on our toes to make Ballard is a real good fullback. played with,” Brock said. “It was in his final collegiate game? He hurt “I had to keep him out of adjustments as the game goes Then they bring in their second- the first time we had the group in his leg against Tulsa, requiring him practice (Monday) and he was mad on.” string quarterback (Jarod Bryant) there since the beginning (of the to walk on crutches and wear a boot. at me for not letting him practice,” The player who makes it all and he’s just as good as their first season). But, despite his best efforts, Brock he added. “I managed to win that work on the offensive side of the one. They’re explosive.” “The receivers did a good job will have a tough time keeping him one. I don’t know if I’m going to ball for Navy is junior quarterback Army has a chance to produce getting open and Carson did a better off the football field. win (Tuesday) though.” Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada. He on offense after scoring 39 points in job of getting his reads,” he added. “Mike Viti is one of the toughest Saturday’s game will be aired has had a tremendous season their home finale against Tulsa, but “He continues to mature and grow guys I have ever been around,” See ARMY-NAVY on page 19 the Black Knights (3-8) must dent a Midshipmen defense that has given up just about as many points (435) as they’ve scored. “(Our performance against Tulsa) gives us a lot of confidence,” said Army senior wide receiver Jeremy Trimble. “We knew we had it in us the whole year. Unfortunately we didn’t show it early on, but we’re peaking at the right time. Going into the Navy game, we definitely have the confidence that we can move the ball.” Sophomore Carson Williams threw a career-high three touchdowns against Tulsa, giving Navy senior wide receiver him 11 TD passes for 2007, and Reggie Campbell has 1,588 his recent offensive success could all-purpose yards in 2007. be attributed to the offensive line’s 16 November 30, 2007 Army and Community Sports Trimble sets all Army career RECORD BREAKER: receiving records in 2007 Story and photo by Ashburn, Va., tick and strive to remember.” Eric S. Bartelt be the best Army receiver of all- In a career filled with many great Sports Editor time? For him, it is all about the plays, it’s a team accomplishment challenge and the hope of making a that is held most dear to his heart. “Nobody Does it Better” is a difference within the Army football The date was Oct. 9, 2004, Army song that best describes Army’s all- program. was mired in a 19-game losing time leading wide receiver. In a year “I thought coming here that I streak and took on the University where senior Jeremy Trimble has could help change the program and of Cincinnati at home, a conference been the primary offensive weapon turn it in the right direction and, to opponent at the time. When it was on a team struggling for points, he a point, I feel our senior class has all said and done, Army won 48- has continued his onslaught on the done that,” Trimble said. “All these 29 and the celebration began with Army record books. records I broke are great, but it just the cadets tearing down the field After a stellar final home shows that I went out there every goalposts. game against Tulsa Nov. 17 where day and worked hard. “Just seeing the Corps reaction Trimble caught 11 receptions for “I took advantage of the to ending our losing streak (was 167 yards and two touchdowns, opportunities that were given to me great). Our team worked so hard and he is now Army’s all-time leading and I’m sure when I look back on everyone talked about our losing receiver in all major categories: it someday that it’ll sink in more,” streak over and over, then to finally receptions (175), yards (2,325) and he added. “But right now it hasn’t break it was amazing,” Trimble touchdowns (15). quite hit me.” said. “That whole next week of “He’s been a big impact for four However, despite all his classes was different because years,” said Army head football accomplishments at the wideout everyone was congratulating you. coach Stan Brock. “He’s been our position, he feels his best moments It was definitely my best team go-to-guy this year and with the on the gridiron have been as a punt moment.” fact that our receiving corps is returner. Trimble has found greatness on down (with injuries), everybody “My first punt return for a the football field, but his pedigree knows we’re going to throw the ball touchdown last year against Baylor should have shown some inkling to him and he still finds a way to get stands out the most,” said Trimble, toward that since his father, Steve, open and makes the catches. who has returned three punts for played in the National Football “I can’t say enough on how hard touchdowns in his collegiate career. League with the Denver Broncos Senior wide receiver Jeremy Trimble is Army’s career leader in he goes to work,” Brock added. “I was nervous the first couple and the Chicago Bears during the receiving yardage (2,325), receptions (175) and TDs (15). “He’s a leader. He’s a team captain. of games while getting my feet 1980s. is now in charge, that didn’t stop an hour away from his childhood He’s the kind of guy you want on wet returning punts, but breaking “He gives me advice and shares Jeremy’s younger brother, Jordan, home. your team and, if we had 11 of him, that first one and seeing how it his experiences in college, even from committing to Army as well. “It makes me feel good to we would be in great shape.” changed the mindset of our team though we may have had vastly Having his brother here has been be out there and showcase my But, what makes the 6’0”, and how one big play affected the different experiences off the field, a great experience for Jeremy, and talent on the big stage where 219-pound soft-spoken firstie from team is something I’ll definitely but on the field football is still the he also believes that Jordan will be everyone is watching you,” Trimble same,” Trimble said. making a lot of noise in the years said. “(Scoring those touchdowns His dad was also the influence to come. against Navy) has been more that got him to at least take a look “He’ll definitely have special than the others. Everyone at the U.S. Military Academy as a successful career here. He’s is watching you, so everyone can an option, even after Jeremy had already made some plays this year,” see what you can do. Scoring those already made four official visits to Trimble said. “He’ll probably do touchdowns in the Army-Navy other schools. some returning because he was a game is something I’ll remember “My dad suggested I come pretty good kickoff returner and for the rest of my life.” here. He said ‘it’s just a visit’ and punt returner in high school, so I Beating Navy would be a great ‘just go and see if you like it,’” see him doing that. I’m proud of accomplishment for him, but more Trimble explained. “He knew about him and I know my parents are importantly he wants to help the coach (Bobby) Ross and his whole proud of him as well.” Army program take a step forward philosophy because Ross coached The future Air Defense toward a better future. at Maryland. Although my dad Artillery officer, who credits his “I hope (the senior class) graduated (from Maryland) the mother, Gretchen, as his biggest brought an energy to the younger year before Ross got there, he knew inspiration because of her constant guys so they can continue moving Ross throughout the years. encouragement through the tough forward,” Trimble said. “It’s tough “So he talked me into coming times, has one more tough game to when the scoreboard doesn’t reflect up here and I was like, ‘Alright, just go -- Army-Navy. the hard work we’re putting in, for you dad, I’ll go look at Army,’ Although Army has lost every but I definitely see the differences and I ended up falling in love with Navy game since Trimble’s been between now and three years ago the place -- with its academic here, he has scored a touchdown in when I was a freshman. structure and the opportunities it every one of those games. In fact, “I think if the younger guys presented in the future,” he added. four of his 15 career touchdowns keep it up that eventually the “Coach Ross told me about his have come against Army’s biggest scoreboard is going to change and beliefs and ideals about changing rival. they’ll have more wins,” he added. the program and I signed right Despite the losses, he wouldn’t “Unfortunately at 3-8, we didn’t get there.” trade the experiences of Army- it done this year, but I have faith … Although Ross is no longer Navy for anything, especially this that if they keep it up that things the head coach and Stan Brock year with the game in Baltimore, will change.” Army and Community Sports November 30, 2007 17 Knee improved, NFL prospects bright for Campbell Story and photo by Army football’s head athletic tools to become an elite safety at Eric S. Bartelt trainer, and the training staff for the college ranks. Sports Editor getting him back on his feet. “He’s one of the best coaches “Tim let me have it when I’ve ever had,” Campbell said. “Remember us,” are two words I probably wasn’t going hard “He demands excellence from me that senior safety Caleb Campbell enough,” Campbell stated. “He everyday and he has played a major wants to leave to the younger definitely pushed me and is a big part in my success on the football players from his brethren -- the part of this.” field.” senior class -- before they hit the However, his biggest step on Army head football coach Stan field against Navy Saturday. the field was against Rutgers Nov. Brock knows about playing in the He wants to focus on the future 9 when Campbell played without NFL, having played 16 seasons and not the past, while giving his his knee brace during a game for with the New Orleans Saints and younger teammates a chance to the first time. San Diego Chargers. Brock believes make a giant leap toward their “Playing with my knee brace Campbell has a great opportunity to futures at Army. on, I always felt I was thinking challenge for an NFL roster spot “I want them to get it in their more about my knee then the game next year. heads to remember us and, as and that bothered me and effected “He has that speed they look a senior class, I want us to be my play at times,” Campbell said. for at that position,” Brock said. remembered for the way we play “I was upset with myself for not “He has the toughness they look Saturday against Navy,” Campbell being mentally strong enough to for at that position. He has the skill said. “It’ll be a huge game. It would quit worrying about the knee brace level where he can back pedal and be our first victory as a class against and my knee and just play football cover, but also can come up and this team. We didn’t reach the goals because if something happens, it force the run. Those are the things that we wanted to reach this season, happens and that’s life.” they look for at the safety position but it’s not over. He feels good about playing in the NFL and I think he does all “Beating Navy would not only without the restrictions of the brace of them pretty well.” satisfy many of the seniors,” he and believes his cutting abilities Campbell would be honored added. “But it would also be a jump and instincts are nearing the tenth to be Army’s first draft pick since start for next season for the younger degree of where he was before his Ronnie McAda in 1997 and first players.” knee injury. Aside from his awful former cadet to play an NFL game When Campbell speaks about experience, he realizes he’s lucky. since Glenn Davis with the Los ‘remembering us,’ he is someone Also, his family has been a big Angeles Rams in the 1950s. who takes pride in what Army inspiration in his recovery and “If I can get drafted it would football stands for and he’ll be ability to thrive once again. be huge for our recruiting and remembered for a long time along His older brother, Jacob, who is something to show all those high the banks of the Hudson for his play a professional bull rider, once got school athletes that it can happen during his collegiate career. trampled by a bull and broke three (at Army),” Campbell said. “It Campbell returned this season ribs, got nine staples in his head, would be great for Army and for after a devastating knee injury took broke his jaw and cracked two West Point, in general.” him out of the last three games in vertebrae in his back, yet wanted to Campbell choose West Point 2006. It’s been a long, bumpy road get back on the bull to ride again. because he felt it was the most along the way to recovery, but His little brother, Jeremy, who was elite, most respected of the service Campbell’s play has been strong born without a leg, has participated academies and it wasn’t like he enough to lead the team in tackles in the Paralympics on the U.S. didn’t have other options, either. with 94 this season. national team, and has broken the “I was actually going to commit Senior safety Caleb Campbell leads Army in tackles (94) this “Initially, it was rough coming national record in the long jump to Tulsa, but they made a coaching season and was selected Nov. 26 to play in the East-West Shrine back because I had high expectations and took second in the world in change,” Campbell said. “That game Jan. 19, 2008, in Houston. after the surgery to hit it hard. I did the decathlon, while closing in on coach still offered me a scholarship got his greatest wake up call toward “He got me on my heels so fast I hit it hard and that hurt me because the world record in the 100-meter to play there, but he wanted his becoming a better player. didn’t have time to dive at him and I jumped the gun,” Campbell dash. own recruits and I felt I was going In that 2004 game, he was the next thing I knew I was on my explained. “My knee wasn’t ready “My brothers were my to be pushed aside. So I took the hit by Navy running back Kyle back,” Campbell said. “I tackled for what I was ready for up in my inspiration (during my recovery),” next best opportunity, which was Eckel, who now plays for the New him, but I was on my back going head, so it set me back a couple of Campbell said. “My little brother probably the best, and that was to England Patriots, and knew he ‘Wow, I’ve got to get stronger,’ weeks here and there. went through all that adversity as a go to West Point. needed to get stronger. See CAMPBELL on page 19 “I had to realize that I’m only as child and being a kid with only one “I realized this was a great place strong as my weakest link and I’m leg and working out so hard that his to play Division I football and only as strong as my knee is,” he leg starts to bleed, but he still keeps earn a great education,” Campbell added, “and as long as my knee was going. … It made me realize that explained. “If something did happen gaining strength, I could continue my setback really wasn’t as bad as and my football career ended, I’d to gain strength. Every time I had what he has gone through or my have a great education and a great free time, I usually wanted to sleep, older brother. I’ve given them a lot military career to fall back on.” but I had to rehab my knee … it of respect for that.” The 6’2”, 224-pound, future Air got exhausting at times and took a Campbell has high aspirations Defense Artillery officer -- unless toll on me, but I kept looking at the of playing football on Sundays the NFL comes calling -- is eager ultimate goal and knowing I had to for a living. He’s been scouted by to play the Army-Navy game. He play again. This is my life and this most NFL teams this season. He missed last year’s game due to is my one opportunity.” gives credit to his position coach, his knee injury and it was in his Campbell credited Tim Kelly, Adam Waugh, for giving him the freshman year Navy game that he 18 November 30, 2007 Army and Community Sports Marathon team runs game ball to Baltimore By Cadet 2nd Class miles down the Eastern seaboard when the famed football rivalry is Spencer Garrison under state police escort, all the played in Philadelphia. Army Marathon Team way to the M&T Bank Stadium The team will divide into three in Baltimore, where they will run vans of seven runners, each van It’s Army on the carry, for … the ball onto the field at the start covering 13 hours of the Ball 440,000 yards? of the football game on Saturday Run. As the Army football team morning. This year, each runner is prepares for the 108th Army- “It’s a great experience to share expected to run anywhere between Navy game, the cadets of the with the team,” said Cadet 2nd 10 and 20 miles, perhaps more if Army Marathon team look forward Class Chris Jacobsen, who is in teammates choose to run together, to supporting the classic inter- his third year on the team. “Just as they often do. Academy rivalry with their own running that distance with my The Ball Run marks the team’s most prominent and beloved teammates, it builds a great sense conclusion of the Marathon tradition, the Army-Navy Ball of camaraderie, and also creates a team’s fall season, which included Run. lot of positive publicity along the strong performances at the Army Beginning at West Point’s Eastern seaboard for West Point Ten-Miler, Richmond Marathon pep rally Wednesday evening, 21 and the Army.” and other long-distance races Army runners will carry the game Running all day and night, the throughout the Northeast. The Army Marathon team begins their 250-mile trek from West ball from Washington Hall, U.S. Marathoners will cover nearly For more on the Army Point to Baltimore to deliver the game ball for the 108th Army- Military Academy Mess Hall, 250 twice the distance normally covered Marathon Team, please visit www. Navy game. Twenty-one cadet marathoners will take turns armymarathonteam.com. running the ball to Maryland. Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV

Pistol defeats defending champs The Army Pistol team, with junior Kimberly Schultz in the foreground, defeated last year’s National Champion MIT Pistol team 6300 to 6224, Nov. 24-25. Ph o t o Co u r t e s y o f Ar m y Pi s t o l Army and Community Sports November 30, 2007 19 CAMPBELL, cont. from page 17 and that honestly went through my this year when he put a shoulder mind especially seeing the photo hit on a Temple receiver, knocking (of that play) in the paper the next the player’s helmet off. morning. In the end, Campbell said, “I knew I needed to make everything would pale in a commitment in my summer comparison, even the victory at workouts to get bigger, stronger and Air Force in 2005, if they beat faster, so that experience opened Navy Saturday. But, no matter what my eyes,” he added. “I’ve played happens, his time here has meant four seasons of college football the world to him and he wouldn’t and that’s the hardest I’ve ever change it at all. been hit.” “Playing four years of Army Campbell has vivid memories football hasn’t always been an of his career at Army to include his easy thing, but it’s been a great first big game off the bench against experience especially the great Cincinnati in 2004 where he forced friends I met here,” Campbell said. a fumble that sealed the end of “I think it’ll set me up for success in Army’s 19-game losing streak. He life, but it’s just crazy to think my also had a Sportscenter moment last game is Saturday.” ARMY-NAVY, cont. from page 15 Sports calendar Nov. 30 - Dec. 7 on CBS starting at noon with the kickoff at 12:16 p.m., and broadcast Corps Squad by Ian Eagle, Boomer Esiason and Sam Ryan. The Army game can Fr i d a y -- Ho c k e y v s . Sa c r e d also be heard on the Army Sports He a r t , Ta t e Ri n k , 7:05 p.m. Network through WABC 770-AM Sa t u r d a y -- Fo o t b a l l v s . Na v y , New York and Sirius Satellite Radio M&T St a d i u m , Ba l t i m o r e , No o n on Channel 123 beginning at noon, [CBS] with John Minko and Dean Darling as the play-by-play man and color analyst, respectively. Club NONE. The 90-minute “Army Football Tailgate Show,” hosted by Rich DeMarco and Bob Outer, begins at 10 a.m., with pre-game coverage starting at 11:30 p.m., on the Army Sports Network stations. NAVY Three players to watch: (#10) junior quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada -- Navy’s dynamic signal caller leads the team in rushing with 755 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. He’s also thrown six touchdowns in a primarily option-dominated attack. (# 7) senior wide receiver Reggie Campbell -- The smallish 5’6” wide receiver has been a big cog in the Midshipmen offense by scoring nine touchdowns this season in a variety of ways: receiving, rushing and kickoff returns. (# 54) senior linebacker Matt Wimsatt -- Wimsatt is third on the team in tackles with 69, while leading the team in sacks with three. He’s also added two interceptions.