August changes [as of 8/29] C FUND + 0.80 percent I FUND - 1.95 percent S FUND + 0.31 percent ®

VOL. 64, NO. 34 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT AUGUST 31, 2007 Cadets awarded Rotary Ambassadorial scholarships By Jim Fox development,” Assistant Editor Wilson said. Jost, 21, The Rotary Foundation of Wheaton, recently named Cadets 1st Class I l l . , w i l l Brad Wilson and Tyler Jost 2007 pursue a one- Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship year master’s winners. degree in East Wilson, 21, from Grand Rapids, Asian Politics Cadet 1st Class Mich., plans on working toward at the School his one-year master’s degree in of Oriental and Tyler Jost developmental studies at the London African Studies at the University School of Economics beginning of London beginning in the fall in the fall of of 2008. 2008. “I plan on studying how “I hope this China’s rise fits into the changing s c h o l a r s h i p international system and its prepares me implications for U.S. foreign to deal with policy,” Jost said. the challenges The Rotary Foundation’s that officers -- oldest and best-known program everyone from is Ambassadorial Scholarships. platoon leaders Since 1947 nearly 37,000 men t o b r i g a d e Cadet 1st Class and women from 100 nations have commanders Brad Wilson studied abroad under its auspices. -- face every day in Iraq and Today it is the world’s largest Afghanistan when it comes to privately-funded international scholarship program. Nearly 800 scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants Ring Weekend for the Class of 2008 totaling approximately $500 Firsties inspect their new class rings Aug. 24 in a retreat ceremony at Trophy Point. The class million, recipients from some 70 ring tradition was started in 1835. This year’s rings contain gold from 119 donated alumni countries studied in more than 70 rings. This program began with the rings of the Class of 2002. nations. KATHY EASTWOOD/PV NSPS Spiral 1999 grad killed in helicopter crash 2.0 coming Compiled by Jim Fox After the death of his father last Wednesday in Fort Lewis, Wash., By Irene Brown Assistant Editor year, Tyler was left as the sole male at 11:15 a.m. PST. Chief, Command survivor in his family and, for that Information Captain Corry P. Tyler, 29, reason, was not required to return of Woodgine, Ga., and Puyallup, to Iraq. However, he volunteered The head of West Point’s Wash., was among 14 U.S. Soldiers for his third tour of duty and was National Security Personnel killed Aug. 22 when a Black scheduled to return to his home in System transition team, Carol Hawk helicopter crashed during a Washington State in two months. McQuinn, held the first NSPS nighttime mission in Multaka, Iraq. He is survived by his wife Spiral 2 workforce briefing Army officials in Iraq believe the ,Kathy, and three children -- Emily, Aug. 23 at Thayer Hall to crash was caused by mechanical Jacob and Lucas, and his mother, introduce the mission side of failure. Jenny Tyler. the house to the new system. Tyler was a 1999 graduate of Memorial services for Tyler are Roughly 135 non-bargaining the U.S. Military Academy at West being held today in East Point, Ga., unit mission employees are Pont. He was an aviation officer with funeral services to follow in scheduled to become part of the assigned to the 4th Squadron, 6th College Park, Ga. A unit memorial 5K/10K/Fun Run, See NSPS on page 3 U.S. Air Cavalry Regiment, Fort service will also be held for Tyler pages 18-19 Lewis, Wash. and other fallen 4/6 Soldiers Capt. Corry P. Tyler 2 August 31, 2007 Quarterly update from the Superintendent Commentary by different backgrounds. We will the coming year, but they also need As you should have seen in last Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck work with them to complete your continued support. week’s Pointer View®, the Vice Superintendent their core requirements with the West Point continues to support Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. understanding that they may do so the operational Army by producing Richard Cody, formally designated As the academic year gets into along differing paths. more than 900 commissioned West Point as the Army Center of full swing, I want to share some of Leader development is my leaders of character each year. Excellence for the Professional my priorities and philosophies with top priority. To this end, I need You are deploying. You are Military Ethic. This offers us you and give you a brief “State of everyone’s help -- by being working with the National Military many opportunities and challenges the Academy.” professional and knowledgeable Academy of Afghanistan. You and acknowledges West Point First, a reminder about why we role models, by engaging cadets are training operational units. as the wellspring of the Army’s are here -- to “educate, train and as mentors, and by enforcing Your research is affecting the professional military ethic. inspire ... commissioned leader[s] standards. fi ght every day. Additionally, we Whether you work in Garrison . . . for a career … as an offi cer in The U.S. Corps of Cadets has have the internationally renowned or in the classroom or in the the United States Army.” We aren’t developed the USMA Staff and Combating Terrorism Center that is company area, you play a vital role just here to graduate large numbers Faculty Quick Reference Guide, on the cutting edge of understanding in the development of our cadets. I of students with B.S. degrees, which is a summary of items and combating the hostile ideology need everyone to continue to pull in although that is a part of our job, but from the USCC SOP of the most Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck that inspires our enemies. the same direction -- no bystanders to make sure that our graduates go common areas of concern including  Support Army sports -- this is As most of you know, we began -- to accomplish this mission. into the Army prepared for success, uniforms, conduct and cadet a venue that promotes the academy a holistic and interdepartmental BEAT NAVY!! and with an open mind, giving the privileges, similar to the academic throughout the country. We need to look at the academy last year Army a fair chance as a career. buff card. If you do not have a copy, inculcate a culture of winning, the through Tiger Teams. While You’re all here because you are contact the Special Assistant to right way, in everything we do. none of their outcomes were SAPR-P good at what you do. And together the Commandant for Systems and  Tell the USMA story -- revolutionary, they included The members of the we will continue as the pre-eminent Planning at extension 2113. there are many folks west of the some great recommendations that Sexual Assault Prevention leader development institute in the Mississippi who do not know we have begun to implement. I and Response Program are Army because of our success in My other priorities: who and what we are. We need to encourage you to continue to be Col. Jeanette McMahon, producing commissioned offi cers,  Accreditation -- a process change that. involved -- be part of the solution. Shelley Ariosto [Garrison], ready to excel in initial military that will continue through 2009. As to the state of things, I The internal West Point community Maj. Maria Burger [USCC], training, and imbued with the Building a team -- the best believe the academy is in great can check it out at http://www- Maj. Kim Kawamoto [ODIA] foundations of character, intellect, way for us to get things done is by shape. Our new plebes are a very internal.usma.edu/opa/ and click and Lt. Col. Robbie Williams physical fi tness and spirit necessary pulling together. impressive group and bring the on Tiger Team Recommendations. [Dean]. Community members for a career of professional growth  Connect with and support the number of combat vets in the corps We currently have two ongoing can e-mail McMahon at toward becoming a strategic thinker Army -- much of our research does to 91 and the international cadets to study groups. One to review the Jeanette.McMahon@usma. and leader in the Army. this, both cadet and academic. the full 60. The Class of 2011 has USMA Honor system, just to put a edu for advice or to offer We all need to understand  Graduate and commission also had the lowest attrition rate in spotlight on this critical program, any recommendations on the that different cadets develop more cadets -- by our efforts to fi ve years. and another, called the Football program here. differently -- they all come from motivate and train them. Our 26 competitive club teams Study Group, which is studying Cadets can also call the and our 25 corps squad teams look how we can schedule for success sexual assault support helpline great and have some great records. and make more time for cadets to at [845] 591-7215. With the spirit of winning we all excel. This focus on success will West Point Soldiers and need to foster, these teams will eventually impact all sports and civilians needing assistance continue their success throughout cadet activities. can call [845] 938-3369.

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West Point to sponsor community disaster preparedness fair By Kathy Eastwood on 9/11, Hurricane Katrina two To that end, West Point will local emergency management “While we know the Fair Staff Writer years ago and the recent floods in sponsor a National Preparedness agencies and disaster response is during the week and many the western part of our country. Month Fair Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to groups to participate in this year’s people are at work, I encourage all There have been more than a The ability to survive a disaster 3 p.m., at the Post Exchange. fair,” said Henry Cervantes, members of the USMA community few ‘disasters’ in our country lately. is largely determined by how The Department of Homeland Emergency Plans Specialist of to try to take advantage of all the The most vivid are the attacks prepared we are for one. Security first sponsored the the Directorate of Plans, Training, information that will be presented. ‘National Preparedness Month’ in Mobilization and Security here. Come during your lunch hour or September 2003. “There will be more than a break,” Cervantes added. NSPS, cont. from page 1 “The annual event encourages dozen organizations handing “We want this to be an annual Department of Defense’s new pay money, brought spirited responses Americans to prepare for out emergency preparedness event to help the West Point structure in mid-November. from the audience. emergencies in homes, business information to our residents, Community prepare themselves Although DOD has not officially Most employees’ fears focus and communities,” said Homeland employees, students and and their families to respond to any released the timeline for Spiral 2, on less pay, but, in fact, some will Security Secretary Michael cadets.” natural or man-made emergency West Point Chief of Staff, Col. get more pay, said Carol McQuinn, Chertoff. “Personal preparedness Cervantes said the list of that can happen in our area,” he Michael Colpo, said he is pretty West Point’s Civilian Personnel is paramount to effectively reacting participants includes the Indian said. “People need to have a family sure it will happen and that he Advisory Center director and an to the affects of a disaster.” Point Nuclear Power Plant, N.Y. disaster plan, a disaster supply supports the change. NSPS employee herself. The U.S. Department of the State Emergency Management kit, a communication plan and the “This is your part of Army “Most people will get a portion Homeland Security promotes Office, the Orange County Sheriff’s ability to be able to take care of Transformation,” Colpo said. “I of their next step increase when individual emergency preparedness Department, the Orange County themselves for at least three days support it because it takes care they convert to NSPS,” McQuinn through the “Ready” campaign Medical Reserve Corps and the in an emergency situation in case of people and that’s our number said. and is designed to educate and American Red Cross. emergency personnel are unable to one concern, taking care of our Some parts of the old GS system empower Americans to prepare There will be information tables get to them quickly.” people.” will remain the same, she added. for and respond to emergencies. and static vehicle and equipment For more information contact Currently, only non-bargaining “The special acts, on-the-spots, Information on the Ready campaign displays with emergency response Henry Cervantes at [845] 938- unit employees are eligible for time-off awards, the local market can be seen at www.ready.gov. professionals on hand to answer 4509 or e-mail him at henry. NSPS because of a pending appeal, supplement; none of those are “We invited State, County and questions. [email protected]. filed by Federal employee unions, going away,” McQuinn. “Instead that challenges the implementation of advancing another step every of NSPS. year or two, you can simply get Rick Metro, the former Provost a raise or bonus, based on your Marshal here and now a member performance.” of the Department of Military For more information on NSPS Instruction, walked employees or Spiral 2, contact the West Point through an almost 50 slide transition team at 938-2703 or go PowerPoint presentation. Some to www.cpol.army.mil/library/ slides, particularly those involving general/nsps/regulations.html. 4 August 31, 2007 Local and National News MNC-I commander says Iraq transition must preserve security successes By Sgt. Sara Wood commanders on the ground know levels to Gen. David Petraeus, Local governance in Iraq is also Odierno acknowledged that the 15- American Forces Press Service the U.S. troop surge is temporary [USMA ‘74], commander of Multi- progressing, with Sunnis coming month tours the Army is serving are and will have a plan in place when National Force - Iraq, who is due to forward to join the government, long and cause stress on Soldiers WA S H I N G TO N - - A n y the time comes to transition to Iraqi provide a report to President Bush Odierno said. He acknowledged that and Families. However, he said, transition of security responsibility forces and reduce the number of and Congress in September on the the Iraqi security force leadership is morale is high among all the troops from coalition forces to Iraqi U.S. troops in the country. progress of the troop surge. He said better in some places than others, in Iraq, and the Army has already security forces must be done “The Iraqi security forces are he and his troops are focused on but they are all coming along. exceeded its re-enlistment goals for deliberately and in a way that making progress every single operations on the ground in Iraq, “We just can’t say tomorrow fiscal year 2007. ensures the successes gained so far day,” Odierno said. “They are where the coalition has made some we’re going to turn everything “That’s a good indicator that will not be lost, one of the top U.S. getting better. They’re standing real successes against al-Qaida. in Iraq over to the Iraqi security morale here is pretty good.” commanders in Iraq said Sunday. and fighting. We’re seeing some “We have moved them out of forces,” he said. “We must do it Odierno said. “They understand Lieutenant Gen. Raymond progress, but we need to still give all their safe havens. They are now slowly over an extended period of what they’re doing, they understand Odierno [USMA ‘76], commander them more time to do this.” on the run,” Odierno said. “We are time, so we do not lose the security why they’re doing it and they want of Multi-National Corps - Iraq, Odierno said he has provided in pursuit of al-Qaida all around that we’ve gained here.” to accomplish the mission and they told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that his recommendations about force Iraq.” Turning to the U.S. troops, want to be successful.” TSGLI Army, VA review: helping Soldiers, dispelling myths WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The team rely heavily on the Web tsgli.army.mil] has an array of U.S. Army, along with the U.S. site [www.tsgli.army.mil] and features including user-friendly Department of Veterans Affairs, Web-based outreach e-tools to graphics, detailed program has completed the first review of help in dispelling these myths and information, outreach materials, Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group more. “With a majority of the key program statistics that detail claims Life Insurance [TSGLI] since its information online, Soldiers or and dollars paid to date and an start in 2005. Family members trying to access online discussion forum, where TSGLI was created to help the TSGLI program benefits will users can log in, post questions or servicemembers and their families better understand the eligibility comments and interact with others get through tough financial claim. False. While TSGLI claims amputation, burns, paralysis, brain and claims processes. In addition, to share best practices and answer times that often happen when a won’t be approved without a injury or coma, loss of senses [e.g., people who care for Soldiers, such common questions. servicemember is severely injured. certification from a healthcare blindness], or temporary losses of as Family members, counselors For more information about Approved TSGLI claimants receive provider, additional documentation two of six activities of daily living and healthcare providers, will have TSGLI, contact the U.S. Army a one-time payment of up to must be provided to substantiate the [ADLs] such as eating, bathing, information tailored specifically TSGLI service center at 1-800- $100,000, based on the type and certification. The documentation dressing, continence, transferring to their particular roles in the 237-1336 or [email protected]. severity of the injury. may include medical reports and and toileting. process.” mil. You can also visit the Web site From the Army’s point of view, tests that establish the type of injury It does not cover Post Traumatic The TSGLI Web site [www. at www.tsgli.army.mil. the program faces three interrelated and the time that the Soldier was Syndrome Disease [PTSD]. challenges: incapacitated as a result. Specific  improving the claim approval information is available on the Myth #5: TSGLI denies the rate TSGLI Web site [www.tsgli.army. first claim attempt automatically.  decreasing the claim mil]. False. Good documentation is the processing time key to a quick award of TSGLI.  ensuring that all Soldiers are Myth #3: TSGLI replaces a Loss schedule one through 43 aware of TSGLI, understand its traumatically injured Soldier’s cover losses that have a defined purpose and know how to file a income. False. TSGLI provides and measurable loss. Loss # 44, correctly prepared claim one-time, tax-free payments that the activities of daily living, Specific messages have been can help a Soldier and Family does not and further requires the created to help dispel five myths member get through short-term medical provider documentation that have grown up around the difficulties related to the injury and to substantiate the duration [e.g., program: has no affect on regular pay. 30, 60, 90, or 120 days] of two or more ADLs in which the Soldier Myth #1: TSGLI is just for Myth #4: TSGLI is an was completely dependent [defined combat injuries. False. Any entitlement to Soldiers incurring as 75-100 percent care by another qualifying injury incurred after any traumatic injuries. False. person]. Dec. 1, 2005, is eligible for TSGLI TSGLI provides an insurance By dispelling these five myths, coverage -- regardless of whether benefit for one or more of a total TSGLI will be better positioned it was in combat or not. The only of 44 scheduled physical losses to help the Soldiers who are truly exception is the retroactive program, due to external force or violence. eligible for this benefit, and do so which covers Soldiers injured These covered losses include in an even more timely manner. “As beginning Oct. 7, 2001, through claimants become better educated Nov. 30, 2005, but only if they about TSGLI, it can’t help but were injured in a Combat Zone Tax Wounded speed up our processes, which Exclusion [CZTE] area supporting allows us to better accomplish our Operation Enduring Freedom or Soldier objective of helping heroes in times Operation Iraqi Freedom. and of need,” said Col. John F. Sackett, head of the TSGLI Divisions of Myth #2: A healthcare Family Hotline the U.S. Army Physical Disability provider’s statement is all that Agency. is needed to verify a TSGLI [800] 984-8523 Sackett and the outreach Local and National News August 31, 2007 5 Force protection message for home football games Submitted by the Lot; Lettered lots AAA, A, B, II Housing area and the parking lot at 8:30 a.m. until traffic departs. Lot [PX/Commissary Lot]. Force Protection Office C, D, E, F, G, H, K [Old PX/ adjacent to the playground will be 6. Delafield Road is open both DPTMS Fitness Ctr], WP School, and J used for general public parking. ways for personnel traveling to the General Information: Lot; Buffalo Soldier Hard Stand Beginning at about 8:30 a.m., CDC, PX and Stony Lonesome 1. Stadium gates open at 11 In order to enhance our force and the Thayer Hotel Lots; Bldg. Wilson Road will be one-way Housing Area. a.m. for the Rhode Island game. protection posture for West Point 639 Lot; South Dock [All Areas] north to south to allow parking NO PARKING is allowed on The stadium gate opening times residents and the Corps of Cadets to include Williams Road; Lots for visitors along the curbside of the roadway. are subject to change based on during the home football game surrounding Garrison Headquarters the road. 7. Stony Lonesome Road kick-off times. These times will Sept. 8, the following measures and [Bldg. 681]; Eisenhower Hall 2. All housing areas are will be one-way North from the be announced in Force Protection restrictions will be implemented: Lots; Keller Hospital Lots [front subject to be used as parking Delafield Road intersection to the messages before each game. Military Police will patrol the lot reserved for KACH employees areas depending on ticket sales. Washington Road intersection for 2. Those attending the game housing areas throughout game and emergency room parking only]; Residents are reminded to remove approximately 30 minutes after the at Michie Stadium will first pass day. To assist the MPs, housing area Townsley Road; Upton Road; East their vehicles, where possible, game to facilitate the Blue Route through security checkpoints in the residents should notify the Provost Side of Gillis Field House; Thayer from the streets and park in their shuttle. vicinity of gates 1, 3, 6, 6A and 7. Marshal of any suspicious activity Road; Bldg. 687 [Band Bldg.]; designated parking slots or in their 8. Merritt Road will be blocked Each security point will have in the housing areas on game day. DPW; Laundry Plant [Bldg. 845]; driveways. at the Jewish Chapel beginning an “EZ Pass” lane set aside for Residents are reminded to secure and TMP. 3. Personnel going TDY or on at 8:00 a.m. to keep traffic from DOD personnel [both military their quarters while attending the leave are reminded not to park in entering Stony Lonesome Road. and civilian] who possess a valid football game. Note: All employees and West any of the lettered lots, parking It will reopen approximately 30 DOD ID. DOD personnel using In support of football operations Point residents requiring access to areas as outlined above or in Clinton minutes after the game. the EZ pass lane along with Family and Force Protection measures, the the Central Area must park in the and Doubleday Lots. 9. These parking restrictions members and guests are reminded following areas are “No Parking following areas: 4. Beginning around 8:30 a.m., will remain in effect for each Army that Family members and guests Areas.” Upper parking lot near Bldg. all roads leading to Michie Stadium home football game for the 2007 [16 years of age and older] must Any vehicles remaining in these 606, 720 Lot assigned parking, will be blocked near the stadium. season unless otherwise addressed present a photo ID . areas after 10 p.m., Sept. 7, WILL DeRussy Loop or the Moat area. Only vehicles with a proper Vehicle on a separate message. 3. All bags and purses will be towed: Exception pass or under MP escort 10. There will no longer be be searched at the security Jefferson Road; Brewerton Road Restrictions will be allowed past the blocking helicopter landing operations checkpoint. Road; Scott Place; Doubleday and Closures: positions around Michie Stadium. conducted at the West Point Middle 4. No weapons or alcohol are Lot; Clinton Lot; Cullum Road; 1. Lee Road, Wilson Road, 5. Fenton Place will be one- School area. allowed in the stadium. Tennis Court Lot; Kosciusko Statue West Continental Road in the Stony way South from Bldg. 670 [USMA Handicapped parking and 5. RV parking is available at Engineer Pit] to Mills Road effective shuttle services are available in H North Dock. 6. Walking and using shuttle Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline buses are highly encouraged. Buffalo Soldier Memorial For more info., contact DPTMS’ To report suspected Fraud, Waste and Abuse, call the Internal Joe Senger at 938-8859. Review & Audit Compliance [IRAC] Office Hotline. Reports are event may cause traffic issues confidential and callers do not have to identify themselves, but if Sunday from 11:45 a.m. until Vehicles may still use the they provide names, they can remain anonymous. To report suspected approximately 12:50 p.m., MPs Buffalo Soldier Lot to exit the abuse of equipment/supplies accountability, travel/pay and cash will block Mills Road at the installation; however, MPs will accountability, call extension 938-8082. Please provide all pertinent intersections of Thayer and Wilson stop ALL vehicles during the information. Roads to all vehicles. playing of Taps. Vehicles parked behind There will be 100 reserved quarters 25 through 34 must use ceremony parking spaces in the Kinsley Hill Road. Buffalo Soldier Lot. Vehicles traveling South on For more information contact Mills Road must use Wilson Road DPTMS’ Joe Senger at 938- to exit the installation. 8859. 6 August 31, 2007 Community Features and Photos CEP helps cadets aim for performance bests By Maj. Bruce Bredlow ACEP at Fort Bragg, N.C., opened management and test preparation The Performance Enhancement CEP The Center for Enhanced in February 2007. ACEP’s are Performance’s mission is to and execution. Math 100, another Program addresses the development opening at Fort Sam Houston, help cadets develop to their core class, combines the study of confidence, concentration Cadets find all sorts of Texas, Walter Reed Army Medical full academic, physical and strategies from the Student Success and composure under pressure. challenges throughout their four Center, Fort Lewis, Wash. and Fort military potential. It also offers Course with pre-calculus. Athletes learn to apply the skills years at West Point. The U.S. Bliss, Texas. assistance to West Point The Reading Efficiency class of cognitive control, visualization, Military Academy does its best The Military Enhancement faculty and staff. is popular with cadets, staff and stress management and goal setting. to support them in the academic, Program uses a systematic approach faculty and staff. It helps students Instructors also use biofeedback physical and military programs. that teaches mental skills for leader Forces Warrant Officer School, change their reading patterns, training and simulations. Other Whether it is improving their grade development and performance, MEP trainers spend two days increasing both comprehension skills, such as a fear of heights and point average, setting new athletic which is built into cadet training working with 20 to 22 SF warrant and speed, which frees up time for swimming in combat conditions, records or demonstrating their throughout their four years here. officers on practical applications of other activities and duties. Over can be managed using visualization all-round agility and toughness During the first two years, training these skills in a highly specialized, a 10-year period, a study showed and other mental techniques. A in the Sandhurst competition, focuses on individual performance fast-paced environment. More than that the average reading speed number of cadets have passed many cadets find it a worthwhile through company-sized classroom 50,000 Soldiers in units ranging of class attendees tripled with no Survival Swimming after working investment to learn the keys to instruction and hands-on work from division to battalion-sized degradation in comprehension. with CEP trainers. improvement. at the Basic Rifle Marksmanship elements have received instructions Plebes who want to excel at While much of the training The Center for Enhanced range. During the last two years, from MEP instructors. academic studies usually take is individual or in small groups, Performance has the experts who the training focuses on small-group The Academic Excellence time out of their busy schedules cadets can opt for a class that covers can help them, especially since classroom instruction, discussions Program provides a variety of to take Information Literacy and all of the skills: the Psychology of certain elements are common to all and teambuilding exercises and classes for cadets at all levels, Critical Thinking. Even students Elite Performance. Many choose three areas. is geared toward improving the whether they are struggling or with high grades in high school find the AIAD [Academic Individual Although the CEP’s mission is performance of platoons and because they want to improve their that college-level classes require Advanced Development] experience to help cadets develop to their full companies by focusing on the grades. The skills they learn at the more rigorous research, thinking in Applied Sport Psychology, which academic, physical and military cadet as a leader instead of an CEP are useful in all academic and communications skills. The allows them to learn and apply potential, it also offers assistance individual. classes and prepare them for their skills are easily transferable to all sports psychology skills practically, to West Point staff and faculty. Its Instructors from the Military Army careers. academic classes and will serve working with one of the West Point reputation has spread since it began Enhancement Program also travel The Student Success Course the cadets in their future careers as Corps Squad or Club Squad teams. in 1992 as two separate programs, to units throughout the Army to teaches time management and Army officers. This AIAD is offered during the one in sports psychology and train Soldiers and leaders on mental organization, skills that everyone, The Tutoring Program is one of summer at West Point and lasts the other in academic skills. The and emotional toughness skills from undergraduates to CEOs the most-used services sponsored approximately three weeks Military Enhancement Program designed to increase a Soldier’s and generals, have found crucial by the CEP. More than 850 cadets The CEP has a staff of five soon followed. effectiveness during combat to success. Corps squad coaches volunteered last year to tutor their officers and 15 civilians. All Recently, the Army recognized operations. Depending on the recommend it to their athletes peers. The CEP provides them with instructors hold a master’s or Ph. the CEP’s potential to be a combat size of the audience, instruction because it can boost cadets’ training and optional certification D. along with nationally regarded multiplier and mandated the techniques range from three-day, performance outside of class too. with the College Reading and expertise in their respective fields. establishment of Army Centers interactive workshops to six-hour Other skills taught in the class Learning Association. The Center operates year- for Enhanced Performance, or presentations. include goal setting, attention Cadets who want a superior round and welcomes inquiries ACEPs, at seven Army posts. An While working with the Special control, stress and energy performance in athletics can find from cadets, faculty and staff by the same mental training used calling the CEP [845] 938-2871, by Olympic athletes at the CEP. or requesting an appointment via [email protected].

A team participates in a “Spider Web” team-building exercise in which each member of the team must get passed through a different hole in the “web” without touching the rope. PHOTO PROVIDED Community Features and Photos August 31, 2007 7 CEP helps cadets aim for performance bests Cultural immersion while at French commando school By Eric S. Bartelt National Center for Commando purpose that Ranger School does Sports Editor Training. in the American Army, except it’s Mannina, a French major, and not as long … Ranger School is 72 Military Individual Advanced fellow French major Cadet 1st days straight.” Development for West Point cadets Class Marcus Smith spent a month From May 18 to June 16, is typically spent going to Airborne focused on military mountaineering, Mannina experienced training that School or Air Assault School with close quarters combat, demolitions, he believes helped him mentally very few ever getting the chance to amphibious operations, land by knowing he could get through spend it in France. However, this navigation and urban terrain sustained periods of being out of MIAD was not a vacation away warfare. It was demanding training his comfort zone. from the rigors of the U.S. Military that is considered a pre-qualifier for “There were times where we Academy at West Point, but more the French Special Forces for those would only sleep two hours a day rigorous training to improve future in the French military. or we wouldn’t sleep for two days,” officers. “It was geared around Mannina said. “We would normally Cadet 2nd Class Ryan Mannina conducting operations behind eat at least once a day, although was one of two cadets chosen to enemy lines,” Mannina said. “It there were a couple of times we scale the Pyrenees Mountains in was using survival techniques if went two days without eating. France in a month-long MIAD at you were cut off from support. I For me, it gave me a mental edge Cadet 2nd Class Ryan Mannina prepares to rappel along the French Commando School, or the believe the school serves the same on certain things because I’m a French coast earlier this spring while at French Commando wrestler and there are times I have School, with the Mediterranean Sea as his background. to go short periods without eating to make weight. Now I know, going to St. Cyr this semester, while Africa and being able to speak definitively, my body can handle it a total of nine cadets will travel French over there is a huge plus. physically and mentally.” to France to attend three different The Army needs French linguists Mannina, who is now spending schools this fall. with our concentration of forces a semester abroad at École Spéciale The Sarasota, Fla., native, left and Foreign Area Officers in Africa. Militaire de St. Cyr in France, Aug. 23 to once again immerse It’ll be a big need in the future,” found the month immersed in himself in the French language French said. Commando School as a great way and culture, which he deems as an French, who was a foreign to enhance his French speaking important part of today’s mission exchange student when she was in skills. More importantly, despite his as an Army officer. high school, believes there is no ever waning thoughts throughout “If I go to Iraq, I would have better way to learn a language than his Commando experience, he is to deal with that culture or if I full immersion. now driven to be in the infantry went somewhere in Africa I would “The four months [Mannina] branch. have to deal with their culture, so will spend in France speaking “There were times where I having the experience to adapt nothing but French is the best way thought ‘I’m not so sure I want to and understand another culture, to pick up a language. There’s Cadet 1st Class Marcus Smith [left], and Cadet 2nd Class go infantry,’” Mannina said. “But, especially French because France no [comparable program] that Ryan Mannina take a break from obstacle course training while after it’s done, you realize that here is one of our NATO partners, we have in the states to learn a at French Commando School in the Pyrenees mountains this I am two months later and [I can] is important,” Mannina stated. language,” French explained. “It’s spring. PHOTOS PROVIDED look back at it and think, ‘I can do “Learning the French language an incredible opportunity to learn a it again.’ It’s one of those things is going to benefit me in the language and the culture.” that [you loathe] while you are future and having the experience Mannina is a little nervous there, but afterward you are glad with learning, understanding and because the academy has already that you did it.” adapting to a different culture helps established itself at St. Cyr for Mannina studied French from my development as an officer.” 15 years in the Semester Abroad elementary school through ninth Captain Kelly French, a French Program. grade, which built his foundation instructor here, said that Mannina’s “We’ve been sending cadets in the language. However, he didn’t seven total months, once he returns there for a long time. We have study French for nearly five years in December, in France is a big an established reputation [with] until his sophomore year at West positive for the Army because the French officers and cadets,” Point. of the countries that the Army is Mannina said. “So it gives me more He decided to focus on French involved with in today’s world. to live up to when I’m following in as a major back during ‘Beast “We have a lot of Soldiers in other people’s footsteps.” Barracks’ when his Cadet Basic Training platoon sergeant, Daniel Lennox, steered him in that direction. “[Lennox] had done a semester abroad with the French Department and that’s how I found out about it,” Mannina explained. “Since then I’ve been waiting for my opportunity to do it. When I found out I was going to get the opportunity [in April], it was pretty exciting and I’m still excited about it.” Mannina is one of four cadets 8 August 31, 2007 Community Features and Photos Law student scores rare win in 4th Circuit gun case By Pamela A. MacLean to begin training in the Judge 15 years. He seized a .38-caliber represented to the court that no in Germany before returning to The National Law Journal Advocate General corps, handled revolver from his drunken ex-wife such defense was ever available,” law school at Wake Forest on an the appeal of John D. Mooney as as she held the gun to his temple, Niemeyer wrote. Army scholarship. She said she A third-year law student at Wake part of an appellate clinic at Wake according to decision by Judge Paul In the 4th Circuit, the court finished her bar exam last week Forest University accomplished Forest University School of Law. V. Niemeyer. She had a “propensity has recognized the plausibility and will know in a few months if what no other criminal appellate She argued the appeal just two days to brandish and shoot guns at the of the justification defense, “but she passed. lawyer in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court after graduation in May, according men in her life,” he wrote. we has never had occasion to Meanwhile, she begins three of Appeals has managed: She won a to John Korzen, law professor in Mooney tried to call police apply it because the criteria for years with the 101st Airborne at reversal of a 15-year conviction for appellate writing who directed the to turn over the gun but his wife its application have never been Fort Campbell this month. a felon in possession of a firearm clinic at Wake Forest, which is in disconnected the 911 calls and fulfilled,” Niemeyer said. [Editor’s Note: Poirier’s based on the defense the possession Winston-Salem, N.C. Mooney, who worked at a nearby Korzen said of Poirier, “She maiden name is Giddings and was justified. “This was really exciting, bar, ultimately called his boss to did it all. She did the research and she is a 2001 graduate of the U.S. Although all eight circuits that especially after we worked on the say he would bring it to the bar to drafting of the briefs. We had three Military Academy. The article is have considered the issue have case over the months and thought turn it over to police there. When or four practice rounds of oral reprinted with permission from allowed “justification” as a defense we had a chance,” said Poirier of he arrived at the bar, police were argument.” the August 14, 2007 edition of to prosecution of felons found Fort Campbell, Ky. waiting, tipped by his former Poirier called the 4th Circuit The National Law Journal © with guns, this is the first case in The U.S. Attorney’s Office wife, and he was arrested for argument an “opportunity that 2007 ALM Properties, Inc. All which the conservative 4th Circuit in Beckley, W.Va., declined to possession. comes along once in a lifetime.” rights reserved. Further duplication has overturned a guilty plea and comment on the case or potential Although Mooney believed Poirier spent three years without permission is prohibited. allowed a defendant to seek a trial retrial of Mooney. that his possession was justified serving in the military police www.nlj.com.] based on the claim. U.S. v. Mooney, GUN TO THE HEAD under the circumstances, and that No. 06-7565. Mooney of Huntington, W.Va., he “did the right thing,” his original Meghan Poirier, 28, a West was charged as a felon in possession attorney advised him to plead guilty Point graduate and now a captain of a weapon, which carries a because the government had to in the U.S. Army who is about mandatory minimum sentence of prove only that Mooney was a felon and had a firearm, according to Niemeyer. RCI questions? “Mooney told me that his appointed counsel had no criminal Go to www.westpointfamilyhousing.com experience,” Korzen said. Mooney had three prior Take the resident survey. convictions dating back 25 years, Visit the Q&A section about RCI. including burglary, robbery and the last an attempted robbery in 1989. He developed the original motion in the federal district court seeking to reverse his 2003 guilty plea and that gave a very clear picture of what happened, Poirier said. Despite Mooney’s repeated attempt to protest his innocence when he appeared in court to plead guilty, and again at sentencing, his lawyer advised the court that the law did not allow a justification defense. “It was patently inaccurate for Mooney’s counsel to have advised Mooney and to have Community Features and Photos August 31, 2007 9 SJA office’s unique leadership structure Story and photo to work together. by Kathy Eastwood “We work well together because Staff Writer there is an understanding of each other,” Hall said. “We can all step The Staff Judge Advocate office up to help keep the ball rolling here is distinctive in the world of because most of us have children, military law offices in that it is run grandchildren and commitments by five women. outside of the office. This is like Colonel Robin Swope, the Staff our family, so we help each other Judge Advocate, said she thinks this out.” SJA office is unique. Legal Administrator Chief “I believe this is the first time in Warrant Officer 3 Corinda Barnes the Army, and not just at the U.S. also believes the women of the SJA Military Academy, that the SJA and office understand each other well the deputy SJA are women,” Swope and bring a unique perspective to said. “Moreover, the ‘Foundation of work. Four,’ a term the Judge Advocate “Maybe because of our family General’s Corps uses to denote obligations, women can have a the SJA, Deputy SJA, Legal different perspective of office The Staff Judge Advocate office’s ‘Pentagon of Power’ Chief Warrant Officer 3 Corinda Barnes Administrator and Chief Paralegal dynamics,” Barnes said. “We are [left], Maj. Susan Sutherland, Lori Doughty, Sgt. 1st Class Geraldine Hall and Col. Robin NCO, are all women in this office. able to juggle things in so many Swope. And I coined the term ‘Pentagon areas, every one of us can see what of Power’ to include Lori Doughty needs to be done today to get the because no other installation has work done tomorrow.” a Special Assistant to the SJA/ The only attorney of her kind in Academy Counsel, as we do.” the Army, one of Doughty’s main Swope also noted that all five foci is to draft legislation for the are the first women to hold their academy. “I enjoyed litigating cases respective positions at West Point. in court, but I really enjoy what I “It’s amazing, because the Army is do now,” Doughty said. “These a conservative organization yet we types of actions can take years to have five women in leadership roles complete. As a civilian, I actually in this office. Women in leadership get to work on an action, like the roles in any law office are hard to passage of new legislation, from find,” Swope added. start to finish.” “Leadership positions may An example of the type of not appeal to women or may be legislation Doughty might work considerably delayed in civilian law on includes amending the law to firms where it is difficult to balance increase the size of the Corps of work and family responsibilities,” Cadets. She is currently working said Maj. Susan Sutherland, deputy on legislation concerning eligibility SJA. “The fact that we were selected standards for children attending for leadership positions shows West Point schools. how progressive the military legal The SJA office is like a small profession really is.” law firm with a diverse practice, The SJA is the Superintendent’s Swope said. “We not only handle all personal legal advisor and leads a legal work for the academy but also staff of almost 30 personnel, half act as prosecutors in courts-martial of whom are lawyers. According to and magistrate court, advise cadets Swope, “The women leaders in this accused of honor code violations office are like partners in a law firm, or other misconduct and provide we supervise the people who do all a wide array of client services the hard work.” ranging from estate planning Chief Paralegal NCO Sgt. 1st to processing claims for lost or Class Geraldine Hall thinks the damaged household goods.” office she works in is remarkable The SJA office is located on the because of the way everyone is able fourth floor of Bldg. 606.

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]. 10 August 31, 2007 Community Leisure What’s Happening season West Point Range Control [email protected]. in Iraq] Sept. 13 from 9 to 11:45 WPWC Super Sign-Up offered Sept. 11 for 6 p.m. Suicide will host Privately Owned Weapons a.m., at the U.S. Military Academy The West Point Women’s Club Prevention; 7 p.m. POSH; 8 p.m. Ranges for military, military Arvin CPDC locker renewal bookstore located on Thayer Hall’s will have a Super sign-up Tues. at SAPR. All classes will be held in retirees, U.S. Military Academy Arvin Cadet Physical fourth floor. the West Point Club Ballroom from the Eisenhower Hall theater. staff and faculty, DOD employees Development Center will be 7 to 9 p.m. For more info., call DPTMS’ and their family members at Range conducting their annual renewal Retirement seminars No reservations are required. Roberto Godreau at 938-8867. 5 across from Round Pond on N.Y. of the staff and faculty lockers from Seats are still available for Route 293 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. through the end of the month. the CSRS and FERS retirement FAST classes in Sept. Girl Scout registration Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, A yellow locker renewal slip seminars scheduled for Sept. 19 in The West Point Army Education West Point Girl Scout Nov. 2 and Nov. 9. will be placed inside each assigned the Bldg. 626 training room on the Center will be offering a Functional registration and re-registration is All personnel must have locker. second floor. Academic Skills Training class for currently on going. appropriate identification. Occupants need to fill out the The CSRS seminar is from 8 qualified Soldiers from Tues. until For more info., call Deanna at Personnel under 18 years old must yellow slip and return to the Front to 11 a.m. Sept. 25. 446-5140. be accompanied by a parent or Desk no later than Sept. 30. The FERS seminar is from 1 The classes will meet from guardian. Failure to comply by this date to 4 p.m. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through First WPS Board Meeting Participants are reminded they will result in the loss of your The seminars are free. Friday. Call DSN at 688-3464/938- The first West Point Schools must provide their own targets assigned locker. Employees who wish to attend 3464 or stop by the Ed. Center to School Board Meeting will be Tues. and are responsible for removing should submit a USMA 24-30 to speak to a counselor. at 4:30 p.m., in the WP Middle brass and debris from the range MCCW CPAC. School Conference Room. complex. The Military Council of The form can be faxed to [845] Mandatory Training The meeting is open to the Catholic Women’s Ladies of Most 938-2363. All civilians and military public. WP Protestant Sunday Holy Trinity group welcomes you For more info., call CPAC’s who have not attending POSH, School to the following events for the Kathleen Ridgeway at 938-3704. Suicide Prevention, Violence in Running School The West Point Protestant month of September. the Workplace, Ethics and Sexual Former Olympic marathoner Sunday School is a community- Please join us and bring a Voting Assistance workshop Assault/Prevention training during Jeff Galloway will visit West Point wide chapel program and is a friend. First Friday devotion and West Point will host a Voting this fiscal year [FY 07] must attend Tues. through Thurs. well-established ministry to our Mass is Sept. 7 at 11:40 a.m. Assistance Workshop Sept. 20 in the below: The public is invited to attend community. The September Program is Thayer Hall, Room 442. Wed. -- 9 a.m. Suicide an evening lecture on running and The cadets lead the Sunday a tour of our historic Most Holy The workshop will be presented Prevention/Violence in the lifelong fitness Wed. from 7:30 to School classes ranging from Pre-K Trinity Chapel Sept. 11 at 9:15 by personnel form the Federal Workplace; 10 a.m. Ethics; 11 8:30 p.m., in Thayer Hall, Room to Senior High. a.m. Voting Assistance Program. There a.m. POSH 144. We also offer three adult/ The Faith Study meets each will be two sessions, 9 to 11 a.m. Night classes will also be Galloway will also hold an cadet classes taught by members Tuesday morning at the Post Chapel and 1 to 3 p.m. outdoor running school Thurs. or chaplains from our chapel from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. This workshop is for Voting from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Shea congregations. All classes take Light Weigh meets each Assistance Officers at the Stadium. place on the third floor of Thayer Wednesday evening at the Catholic installation and individual unit Hall [Hudson River side] from 9 to Chapel. level. Moms and Tots Social 10 a.m., beginning Sept. 9. The Book Club meets Sept. 24 All VAOs should attend one of There will be a Moms and Tots Register your families at your in the Catholic Chapel. the two sessions to ensure they are Social Thur. from 9:30 to 11 a.m. chapel or for more info contact The Selection is “Ten Dates certified for the upcoming [2008- at the Jewish Chapel. Chaplain Paige K. Heard, 938- Every Catholic Should Know.” 2009] election year. There will be free childcare. 3412, or paige.heard@usma. Childcare is available for all The theme will be -- local area edu. daytime events. Anthony Severo 5K Run/Walk attractions. Please see the Most Holy Trinity The 2nd Annual Cadet Anthony For more info., contact Allyson Catholic religious education Bulletin for more details or call Ines Severo 5K Run/Walk will be held Houston at 859-4221. If you are new to West Point Moxley at 839-1515. Sept. 30 at the Parkland High or an old-timer who has not yet School Cross Country Course in 2007 Engineering Expo registered or re-registered your Book signing Allentown, Pa. The USMA Engineering children for Catholic religious Author Kirsten Holmstedt will For more info., contact Larry Departments are hosting the 2007 education, please do so today. be signing her book “Band of Severo [610] 398-3296 or e-mail Engineering Expo Sept. 7 from 6 to Registration forms can be found Sisters” [American Women at War [email protected]. 8 p.m., in Eisenhower Hall’s Crest in the Rectory of Most Holy Trinity, Hall and Promenade levels. in the rear of the Chapel and in in the movie theater The event is a forum that the Religious Education Office at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 allows cadets and local high school located in the Cloister room of the NOW SHOWING students the opportunity to interact Chapel. Friday -- Transformers, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. with professors, cadets and industry Opening day is Sept. 9. MHT Saturday -- Hairspray, PG, 7:30 p.m. professionals on a wide variety of offers religious education classes Saturday -- Live Free or Die Hard, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. engineering topics. for children four years old through Sept. 7 -- No Reservations, PG, 7:30 p.m. The event is free, open to the adult. Classes K-Adult are held Sept. 8 -- Underdog, PG, 7:30 p.m. public and will feature an informal Sunday mornings on the 3rd floor Sept. 8 -- Bourne Ultimatium, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. pizza dinner. of Thayer Hall and the four-year- Sept. 14 -- Bourne Ultimatium, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. old class is held in the Cloister Sept. 15 -- License to Wed, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Privately owned weapons room of the Chapel. Sept. 15 -- Rescue Dawn, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. ranges For more info., contact Cindy The theater schedule can also be found at www.aafes.com. In preparation for the big game Ragsdale, 938-8761, Cynthia. At Your Leisure August 31, 2007 11 DOD stewardship DPW Notes Emergencies will continue to the service desk. Command be responded to within 24 hours. It is your receipt that the order event Sept. 22 Housing maintenance Those service orders that are not has been received and is in the Channel The West Point Recycle backlog emergencies, but are considered system. Your patience during Program and MWR will be During the U.S. Military urgent in nature, will be handled this peak season is appreciated. 8/23 sponsoring a Department of Academy’s prime personnel as soon as possible. Questions or special concerns Aug. 31 - Sept. 7 Defense Stewardship event at turnover season, DPWers are All other service orders will be should be addressed to DPW the Round Pond Recreation area working overtime to ensure that handled only on a time-available Customer Relations at 938-4407. FRIDAY Sept. 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. incoming residents receive quality basis. This will likely increase the 8:30 A.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH This year we have received quarters. During the period mid- time between reporting a routine Mechanical rooms 1 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH funding for natural habitat and May through mid-September, repair or service and someone Residents are reminded not 6 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH cultural resource projects. approximately one-third of the responding to it. The backlog could to store personal property in We invite anyone interested housing inventory [about 350 be as much as 90 days. mechanical rooms. Mechanical MONDAY in volunteering their time to be a quarters] gets new residents. DPW is committed to speedy, rooms are not intended to be used NO PROGRAMMING “Weed Warrior” for the day. Each of those quarters needs quality customer service and will for storage. We will have projects standard preventive maintenance, plus get to your service order as soon Storage of cardboard boxes, TUESDAY- SEPT. 7 involving the Nature Trail and repairs to correct any defects. Because as possible in keeping with summer old paint and other household 8:30 A.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH surrounding area. Boy Scouts, of this workload requirement, we maintenance requirements and products produces a fire hazard 1 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH Girl Scouts, adults and children must change the average turnaround resources. Remember to get a when placed near furnaces or hot 6 P.M. ARMY NEWSWATCH of all ages are invited. time on service orders. service order number when calling water heaters. We will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and some beverages. You may bring your own side dishes or preferred beverages. The Department of Defense is steward of approximately 25 million acres of public lands. These air, land and water resources directly support DOD’s military training and readiness capabilities. They also harbor pristine habitats for a wide variety of unique species, as well as a wealth of opportunities for recreational and other renewable uses. DOD’s natural resource management challenge is to guarantee continued access to our land, air and water for realistic military training and testing, while ensuring that the resources entrusted to its care remain healthy and available for use by future generations. D O D h a s r i s e n t o this challenge through a comprehensive, integrated stewardship program. DOD is working in partnership with other agencies, organizations and individuals to ensure that our natural heritage and our natural security will continue to coexist and thrive.

Schedule of Events: Sept. 22 8 a.m. -- Assign projects and get to work Noon -- BBQ 1 p.m. -- Admire our work

Please call 938-2503 to register your group or individuals. Other contacts are: Pete Spinning 938-8580 Daniel Hulst 938-8857 John Dopler 938-4281 12 August 31, 2007 At Your Leisure MWR Blurbs Shoppette construction ITR trips Reunion Workshop cookout. speak out and provide ideas on how update Join ITR for a trip to New York There will be a Reintegration Browse local food, jewelry and to improve the well-being of the The AAFES Shoppette gas City to see the Statue of Liberty and and Reunion Workshop Sept. 20, craft vendors. Total Army Family. station construction that was Ellis Island Sept. 7. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Jewish Call 938-2503 for more info. T h e A FA P P l a n n i n g expected to be completed by Sept. The trip leaves WP at 9 a.m. and Chapel, for Soldiers and Families Committee seeks individuals 8 has been extended due to weather returns at 4 p.m. of Soldiers who will return from Financial readiness classes interested in serving as delegates, and construction delays. Join ITR for a trip to the Bronx deployment soon or have recently The Army Community Services facilitators, recorders and issue The project will now consist Zoo or the New York Botanical returned. Financial Readiness Program is support staff. of all new equipment and is now Gardens Sept. 12. Lunch and child care will hosting a CheckingAccounts/ Call 938-4621 or stop by the expected to be completed sometime Admission is free to both be provided. Call ACS’ Galatea Checking Refresher class Sept. 13 ACS Center, Bldg. 622 and become in mid-September. venues. We leave WP at 9 a.m. Badger at 938-5654 to sign up. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. involved. For more information, contact and return at 3:30 p.m. Call 938-5653/4621 for more Shoppette Store Manager Armond Join ITR for a trip to the 80th Round Pond information. Arts & Crafts DiPoalo at 446-3666. annual Feast of San Gennero Fall Festival and Volksmarchare Classes are ongoing at the West festival in New York City’s Little scheduled for Sept. 30 at Bonneville ACSD Point Arts & Crafts Shop. Football child care Italy Sept. 15. We leave West Point Cabin at Round Pond Rec. Area. The Annual Army Family Action Call for more info., 938-4812. The Child Development Center at 11 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Registraion is from 10 a.m. to Plan Conference is scheduled for will be providing child care for all Call 938-3601 for pricing and 3 p.m., and the Volksmarch ends Oct. 23-24 at the West Point Club. MWR info home football games. more information. at 6 p.m. The Teen AFAP Conference Go to westpointmwr.com to For more information, call Discover the scenic trails at will be held Oct. 20 at the Youth find information for all your West 938-4798. No Mother is Perfect Round Pond. Relax at Bonneville Center. Point MWR activities and events Child care deadlines are: A No Mother is Perfect class Cabin with an Oktoberfest-style AFAP offers an opportunity to here on post. Game Deadline will be offered Sept. 11, from 2 to Sept. 29 Sept. 19 3 p.m., in the ACS Training Room Oct. 6 Sept. 26 [Building 622]. Nov. 9 Oct. 31 Appreciating your mothering Nov. 17 Nov. 7 style and making the most of it begins with self-knowledge. West Point Club Registration required. Family style Italian dining, For more info., call [845] 248- Sept. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. 4719. Platters serve up to four. Call 446-5504 for reservations. Financial readiness training The WPC has resumed normal for first-term Soldiers academic year hours. The Pierce A financial readiness training Dining Room is open on Friday class for first-term Soldiers is being nights for dinner. offered Sept. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to Sunday brunch will be served noon. More classes will be held Sept. 9. They are closed this Oct. 10 and Nov. 14. Sunday. All classes are held in the ACS For reservations, call 938- classroom [Bldg. 622)]. 2503. Registration is required at least one week prior to class date by Secrets to resume success calling 938-5653/4621. A Secrets to Resume Success class will be offered Sept. 11, from Youth Services 10 to 11 a.m., in the ACS Training Come join West Point Child and Room [Building 622]. Youth Services for a day of family Learn hints and tips on putting fun Sept.15, from noon to 4 p.m., together a winning resume for at Bldg. 500. a government job or civilian We will be celebrating Boys employment. and Girls Clubs Day for Kids. Registration required by Sept 7. Enjoy ice cream, games, designing For more info., call [845] 248-4719. T-shirts and more. For more info., call 938-8899.

Ballroom dancing classes The MWR Fitness Center is hosting a series of six weekly ballroom dancing classes starting Sept. 11. Join acclaimed dance tutor Joe Maraday for each one-hour class, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Cullum Hall [Bldg. 605]. For more info., call 938-6127.

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Keller Corner Her office is located at the second Contact: Nola Francois, Community Hospital, Primary Care KACH closures Childbirth preparation classes floor OB/GYN clinic at KACH. EFMP Coordinator, Keller Army Clinic at [845] 938-6881. All outpatient clinics, laboratory, [Four-week series] Tuesdays pharmacy and radiology will be 6 to 8 p.m., starting Tues. and DEERS registration closed Monday. Oct. 30 in KACH’s second floor It’s important to register O’Neill High School The emergency room will classroom. newborns and adoptees in DEERS remain open. Call OBU at 938-3210 to to establish TRICARE eligibility bus schedule for register. for essential well-baby and pediatric Refractive Surgery Seminar health care. West Point students Are you interested in Laser Clinical Breast Study By registering your newborn SY 2007-2008 Vision Correction? Come to the Women ages 30 to 45 with or adopted child in DEERS, Route 11 [Blue) next Refractive Surgery Seminar military benefits are invited to you may avoid potential claims ] Tues. at 7:30 p.m., in Robinson participate in an ongoing clinical problems. 6:51 a.m. Greene Place Auditorium. breast study, to test a new non- When Does TRICARE Cover 6:51 a.m. Kosciuszko Place The seminar is open to cadets invasive scanning device for its Newborns and Adoptees and Pre- 6:52 a.m. Meigs Place [cows and firsties] and active duty ability to identify young women Adoptees? 6:53 a.m. Lord Stirling Place Soldiers. who may be at risk for breast As long as another family 6:53 a.m. Webb Place If you have any questions, cancer. member is enrolled in Prime, 6:53 a.m. Heath Loop [bus shelter entrance] call the Ophthalmology Clinic at Contact Joyce Epstein-Ross, TRICARE Prime covers -- 6:54 a.m. Radiere Loop [entrance] 938-2207. FNP at [845] 938-8387. newborns for 60 days beginning 6:54 a.m. Patterson Loop [entrance] from the date of birth; adopted children for 60 days beginning from the effective date of the Route 12 [Yellow] ANSWERS actual adoption; and pre-adoptive children for 60 days beginning on 6:49 a.m. Merritt Rd./Post Chapel Thanks to all of you for your 6:50 a.m. Merritt Rd./Sladen Place comments and concerns about the the date of placement by the court services that you receive at West or approved adoption agency. Point. The concern below came To continue Prime coverage past Route 13 [Red] from an anonymous customer, so we are using this forum to answer the first 60 days, you must enroll it, as there are probably others that have a similar issue. your newborn or adoptee in either 6:48 a.m. Bowman Loop/Lee Rd. [near Qtrs. 286] TRICARE Prime or TRICARE 6:48 a.m. Bowman Loop/Lee Rd. [near Qtrs. 266], ISSUE: Procedures to enter the academy are very lax during Prime Remote for active duty 6:48 a.m. Beauregard Place events like concerts and football games. It seems that security Family Members [TPRADFM] 6:49 a.m. Barnard Loop/Lee Rd. [near Qtrs. 243] completely disappears and anyone can enter the post. within the 60-day window. 6:49 a.m. Barnard Loop/Lee Rd. [near Qtrs. 225] On the 61st day and after, if 6:49 a.m. Barry Rd./ Lee Rd. RESPONSE: According to the Directorate of Emergency your child isn’t enrolled in Prime or Services the security precautions at West Point during special TPRADFM, TRICARE processes and sporting events are no less secure than at any other time. The all future claims under Standard Route 14 [Green] [higher costs] until you enroll them appearance of routine checks may be different and to some, may 6:46 a.m. Qtrs. 525 Merritt Rd. in Prime or TPRADFM. appear less than normal. However, be assured that West Point enjoys 6:48 a.m. Qtrs. 122 Washington Rd. Your child loses all TRICARE a safe and secure environment. This means we employ alternate 6:48 a.m. Qtrs. 116 Washington Rd. eligibility 365 days after birth or and flexible measures to ensure that we meet the Army’s standard 6:49 a.m. Qtrs. 113 Washington Rd. adoption unless they are registered for access control and security. 6:49 a.m. Qtrs. 112 Washington Rd. in DEERS. 6:49 a.m. Qtrs. 109 Washington Rd. ICE appreciates all feedback and encourages everyone to raise 6:53 a.m. Qtrs. 6 Thayer Rd. Exceptional Family Member issues that occur. If you would like direct feedback, please include 6:55 a.m. Qtrs 25 Thayer Rd. [rear-service road] Program your contact information and we will respond directly to you. 6:55 a.m. Kinsley Hill Rd./Wilson Rd. EFMP is a Department of the http://ice.disa.mil/. 6:55 a.m. Smith Place/Wilson Place Army Program assisting military 6:56 a.m. Qtrs. 45 Wilson Rd. dependents. It is designed to

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and medical need and to facilitate Route 15 [Orange] consideration of these needs in the personnel assignment process. 6:39 a.m. Qtrs. 34 Thayer Rd. Enrollment of eligible families is 6:40 a.m. Qtrs. 378 Mills Rd. mandatory. 6:43 a.m. Partridge Place/Schofield Place Who should be enrolled? 6:44 a.m. Partridge Place/Stewart Rd. Any family member with a 6:45 a.m. DeRussy Loop/Mills Rd. medical problem that needs more 6:49 a.m. Washington Rd./Lee Rd. care than a family practitioner can 6:49 a.m. Washington Rd./Bailey Loop provide; any family member who 6:50 a.m. Washington Rd./Worth Rd. receives occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy or All students should have received a bus pass and letter, showing is in an assisted learning program; their bus stop time. or anyone who is seeing a mental If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Transportation health specialist or anyone with Department at 446-9575, extension 223 or 225. asthma regardless of severity. Please visit the Web site www.transfinderi.com, to find out bus How do I enroll? Who can stop locations and times, as well as register to receive information answer my questions? on any changes in bus schedules. 14 August 31, 2007 At Your Leisure West Point Museum exhibit features WWI body armor By Les Jensen held for the Army which included Arms Curator firing live rounds at Brewster while West Point Museum he wore the armor. He emerged unscathed. The West Point Museum is now General John J. Pershing, displaying an extremely rare set of American Expeditionary Forces experimental armor from World commander in France, wanted to War I, known as the Brewster get away from anything that might Armor Protector. encourage more static, trench Only five sets were made and warfare, so the armor was not this appears to be the only surviving adopted. In World War II, Heller example. While the armor appears offered the armor to the U.S. Navy bizarre, it showed promise because for free, but, unfortunately, the of two features. Navy showed little interest. It was made with a 45-degree Though the Brewster Armor bend running vertically up the front Protector was not adopted, it is an which deflected bullets and it had a extremely rare example of armor wire frame inside which cushioned from World War I, a war that saw the wearer against the shock of the re-adoption of the steel helmet incoming projectiles. and some body armor. Guy Otis Brewster and Emil For further information call The Brewster Armor protector, circa WWI, is now on display at the West Point Museum. Heller tried to sell the armor to Les Jensen, Curator of Arms and PHOTOS BY MARLANA COOK/WEST POINT MUSEUM the U.S. War Department during Armor, West Point Museum [845] World War I. Demonstrations were 938-7339.

The Brewster Armor Protector was tested for Gen. John J. Pershing during WWI. After being turned down by the Army during WWI, the Navy followed suit during WWII. PHOTOS BY MARLANA COOK/WEST POINT MUSEUM Eisenhower Hall Theatre SINBAD [CHANGE] SEPT. 15

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THE GREAT CHINA ACROBATS SEPT. 30 August 31, 2007 15 Army and Community Sports Campbell returns, defense strength in 2007 Story and photos by percent. defensive line with only one Eric S. Bartelt “I feel I’ve gained everything returning starter in strongside Sports Editor back and it hasn’t really bothered linebacker Charlie Rockwood. me,” Campbell explained. “I don’t However, Rockwood is adamant Army’s defense took a critical even think about [my knee] while that the two new players will fit in blow late last season when they practicing … I got mentally back. quite nicely in defensive coordinator lost defensive star safety Caleb I’m on the field playing football and John Mumford’s system. Campbell. Concerns over the torn I’m not worrying about anything “[Senior middle linebacker knee ligaments that ended his else. Right now, I’m thinking Brian] Chmura and [junior football season prematurely were about my reads and keys and that’s weakside linebacker Frank] quelled when Campbell’s smooth about it.” Scappaticci are totally different cutting and hard-hitting nature was The 6’2”, 224-pound senior from the previous two starters back on display during summer co-captain from Perryton, Texas, on the field,” Rockwood stated. camp. believes strongly that the defense “Playing with Barrett [Scruggs] and Campbell, one of eight is stacked this year and starts with Cason [Shrode] the last two years defensive seniors expected to two anchors upfront in defensive was great, but I feel that Chmura start, is an important piece of new tackles senior Tony Fusco and brings more speed and Scappaticci Black Knights’ head coach Stan sophomore Ted Bentler. has one of the best noses for the Brock’s defense and Brock knows Bentler, a transfer from the football that I’ve ever seen. he changes the dynamics of the University of Iowa, has been “[Scappaticci] is always where secondary. receiving rave reviews from he needs to be and I feel with “He allows us to do a lot,” coaches and players alike. [the two of us] on the outside and Brock said. “He’s such a tough “Bentler is a very intense, [Chmura] on the inside that we’re guy and a great leader. When your emotional guy and just having going to bring a good force to the leader is out it hurts quite a bit. him on the field with his presence game,” Rockwood added. Now that he’s back in the lineup, around you, you want to reach his On the offense, continuity is getting his feet wet and doing the level of intensity and that helps a big in the skill positions and on things to get back into game shape, lot of guys,” Campbell said. “When defense, continuity is its strongest it’s only going to allow us to be he’s on the defensive line and he’s in the secondary. Senior safety Caleb Campbell returns to the Army secondary more aggressive defensively.” yelling and hollering, the next thing This year’s secondary will after missing the last three games of last season with torn knee Despite feeling a step off during you know is the other defensive feature four seniors: Campbell, ligaments. Despite his injury, he is the returning leading tackler the first few days of practice, linemen are doing the same thing safety Jordan Murray, and from last season when he finished fourth with 59 tackles. Campbell’s redemption to play and then the whole defense is doing cornerbacks John Laird and Kevin “There’s no way you can them again.” Saturday in the team’s season it. It’s exciting.” Opoku. practice experience,” Rockwood Brock does bring a different opener is near complete as he is The linebacking corps will Campbell [59], Laird [58] and said. “There’s no way to get over enthusiasm and atmosphere to the now running and cutting at 100 definitely benefit from a strong Murray [44] are three of the top the fact that you’ve been on the team as the head coach and the four tacklers returning for the 2007 field. When that experience is under players, especially on defense, have campaign. Having grown close your belt you don’t worry about the picked up on it. over the past three seasons, this crowd, who you’re playing or the “Everybody’s more excited, group should provide stability on stress of the game. upbeat and ready to practice every the backside of a defense not seen “You just take care of your day,” Murray said. “He brings in quite some time from Army. assignments,” he added, “I’m a positive vibe with everything “It’s really important to have thankful that I was able to start he does, so it will be an exciting that continuity because you have to my sophomore and junior years season.” trust the guy next to you. We have because now it’s just playing time Brock’s 16 years as an NFL that trust in the entire defense,” for me.” player gains the full respect of the Murray said. “As a secondary, we Army’s new head man feels players and the team understands feel comfortable with each other strongly about his defense and has a what he brings to the club everyday and that will go a long way toward good feeling about the 11 men who in practice. success.” will line up against their opponents “He helps us come out here and The defense took its lumps late in 2007. motivates us in a way that I never last season with a swoon against “The defense is the strength thought we could be motivated,” Air Force, Notre Dame and Navy in of this football team and I really Rockwood said. “He wants us to the final three games. But, the most believe they are going to carry us come out to practice two-to-three important aspect from that span was as our offense gets its feet wet and hours a day and give it all we gaining the on-field experience that things figured out,” Brock said. have, give all our efforts to make can’t be duplicated on the practice “That’s where most of our returning ourselves better at one thing that field. starters are. They were solid last day and we’ll be better ball players When it’s all said and done, year and we feel comfortable with for it.” Army’s chances of winning at least six games and getting a shot at a Where to watch Saturday’s Akron game Senior safety Jordan Murray is returning as the starter at free bowl game and the Commander The Army Black Knights’ season opener versus Akron can be seen safety. He started five of six games last season, but missed six in Chief’s Trophy will rest on the on SportsNet New York [DirecTV channel 625, Channel 62 on West Point, or check your local listings outside the WP area]. It is also games due to a hamstring injury. Murray still complied 44 tackles experience of its eight seniors on available on ESPN’s pay-per-view GamePlan package. and an interception off of Notre Dame’s Brady Quinn. defense. 16 August 31, 2007 Army and Community Sports Pevoto, McMahand named starters Story and photos by look for, something we chart. The Eric S. Bartelt fact that [Pevoto] had a better camp Sports Editor than Carson was the biggest reason we made this decision … David is The 118th season of Army our starting quarterback and we feel football kicks off Saturday at very confident in him.” Cleveland Browns Stadium as the Brock complimented Pevoto for Black Knights face the Akron Zips his ability to take on adversity after in the inaugural FirstMerit Patriot losing his starting job last year to a Bowl at 7 p.m. freshman and working hard to get Army begins a new era with his job back. Stan Brock taking over the head Pevoto’s teammates never coaching reigns after spending lost confidence in him, however, three years as an offensive assistant despite the fact that Williams on Bobby Ross’ staff. The 16- started training camp on top of the year National Football League depth chart. lineman is anxious to get his first “David went out there every collegiate head coaching experience day, worked hard and won the job. underway. I’m not surprised,” said senior “This is the first game for a lot wide receiver Jeremy Trimble. of us,” Brock said. “We probably “Once you step in the huddle, you won’t realize the magnitude of know it’s his huddle. I never lost being there until we arrive in confidence in him last year and Cleveland. I’m ready to play the never doubted for a moment he game now. I’m getting ready just wouldn’t be the starter this year. I like I’m playing a game. think he’s got that demeanor that all “Once we get there and get into good quarterbacks have.” it, I will be fine,” he added. “But, Pevoto feels good about being I’m pretty jacked up now.” named starter and is equally happy Brock’s first big move was to have the backing of his teammates choosing senior quarterback David as well as his coaches. Senior quarterback David Pevoto [left] won the starting quarterback job over sophomore Carson Pevoto over sophomore Carson “Having my teammates’ Williams [right]. Junior running back Wesley McMahand [#23] will start at running back. However, Williams as the starter versus confidence is even more important Army head football coach Stan Brock will use a committee for his backfield. Akron. Brock feels comfortable than having the coaches’ confidence in his decision to choose Pevoto because they are the ones out there safety Caleb Campbell is important 2005, they defeated them 20-0 as The Army game can be heard on because he won the job and was on the field with me,” Pevoto said. to the makeup of the entire defense. former running back Carlton Jones the Army Sports Network through strong throughout the spring and “Last year, after everything that He’s expected to return to the ran for 162 yards, caught three WABC 770-AM New York and summer camps. happened, I never lost faith in field Saturday after tearing knee passes for 54 yards and added two Sirius Satellite Radio on Channel “What it came down to was myself. I just came back, took my ligaments against Tulane Oct. 28 touchdowns. 123 beginning at 7 p.m., with John a consistency level,” Brock lunch pail to work everyday and last season and he is more than Saturday’s game will be aired Minko and Dean Darling as the explained. “It is something we tried to get the best I could out of ready to hit some Akron receivers in the New York metropolitan area play-by-play man and color analyst, every day -- as well as what my this weekend. by SportsNet New York [DirecTV respectively. ability will let me.” “I’m anxious to get back on the Channel 625 and check local The 90-minute “Army Football One of the keys to gaining back field,” Campbell said. “The coaches listings for Time Warner Cable Tailgate Show,” hosted by Rich the starting position is that Pevoto kept me out of things initially, but channel] and is also included on DeMarco and Bob Outer begins hasn’t been making the mistakes my knee feels great now and I think the ESPN Game Plan pay-per-view at 5 p.m., with pre-game coverage during training camp he was prone it is because of the slow process [of package. starting at 6:30 p.m. to making last season. getting me back into action].” “I’m not forcing the ball Brock wanted to take it easy on anymore,” Pevoto said. “I’m really Campbell through training camp taking control of the ball, making because he knew if he went full QUARTERBACK LUNCHEONS sure I know where I’m throwing speed from the start that they could Army Football Quarterback Luncheons are Thursdays at it.” have risked losing him for part or the West Point Club at noon. Each luncheon is a pep rally Junior running back Wesley all of the season. before the week’s game and will involve a Q & A with Coach McMahand will retain his starting “We’ve kind of kept him in Stan Brock and comments from the players. slot at half back and he’s very check all through training camp, The lunch menu offers a choice of the Salad Bar or excited to get the chance to get the mostly to protect him from himself,” Sandwich Bar, and you can also get a hot entree, soup, team rolling against Akron. Brock said. “He is one of those chips, coffee, tea and cookies. “I want to set the tone for the high-motor guys who likes to stick For reservations for your department or group, call 938- rest of the team,” McMahand said. his nose into [everything]. He had 5120 or 446-5504. “My role as the starter is to be the a good camp and we feel good The food lines will open at 11:45 a.m., with the luncheon New Army head football coach one to make plays. I’m confident with where he is and his progress activities beginning at noon. All luncheons will take place Stan Brock oversees summer that if I get tired or hurt that we through his rehabilitation.” Thursdays, except for Nov. 7 before the Nov. 9, a Friday training camp as he anticipates have a solid group of guys who Army will be looking to win night, Rutgers game. his first collegiate game as can step in, but it’s an honor [to get its first opener since 1996 when Eisenhower Hall will host the Quarterback Luncheon for head coach versus Akron. the start].” they defeated Ohio. The last time the Air Force and Navy games only. On defense, the return of senior the Black Knights faced Akron, in Army and Community Sports August 31, 2007 17 Bull on target by achieving President’s Hundred Story and photo by powered rifle events. Bull shot the eyes, in the President’s Match. That Eric S. Bartelt high-powered rifle and finished included shooting 30 rounds with Sports Editor 53rd out of 1,250 participants. 10 coming from 200 yards while Finishing in the top 100 earned standing, 10 from 300 yards in the Marksmanship is vitally him the President’s tab, established prone position and the final 10 are important during a combat situation by President Theodore Roosevelt shot at 600 yards, also from the -- knowing that in the heat of the in 1904. prone position. moment you can focus on the job Although these national He scored his best on the 600- at hand, breathe and shoot at your matches are open to both civilian yard target by getting 99 out of target. and military by the Civilian 100 points. However, he says his The President’s Match or the Marksmanship Program, Bull can tendency is to do much better at National Trophy Match, which wear his President’s Hundred tab the short targets which got him are National Rifle matches that on his uniforms. concerned at first. have been held since the late He is now among a half dozen “I reversed my scores because 1800s, are not the same as a dire Army officers who currently can I tend to be very good at the short combat situation, but offer a way to wear this tab and is excited by what ranges,” Bull said. “I was worried improve shooting in a competitive it means. after my 200 yards stage because environment. “I’m very proud,” Bull said. “I it was much lower than normal Major Geoffrey Bull, course expect when I start wearing it that [91 out of 100], but I stuck with director for Nuclear Weapons and people will ask what it is. It will it and managed to pull out those Weapons Effects in the Physics be absolutely exciting to explain other two stages of the match. I Department here, achieved a long about the Civilian Marksmanship kept those scores high enough to time goal July 30 and 31 when he Program. It’s intended to enhance keep me in.” received the President’s Hundred tab the marksmanship of everyone in Now that Bull has achieved while competing in the President’s this country and in the military that his President’s tab, he is looking Match at Camp Perry, Ohio, an should be one of our top priorities toward his next goal -- earning Ohio National Guard base. -- advanced marksmanship.” his Distinguished Rifleman The matches included a series Bull scored 287 out of 300 and Badge, which takes a lot longer of small bore, rifle, pistol and high- 11 Xs, which are considered bull’s to achieve. A day after earning his Staff and Faculty Bowling Signups President’s tab, he shot in the The renovated MWR Bowling Center will host the 2007 National Trophy Match and got Staff and Faculty Bowling League. 478 out of 500 points. Earning the Department or unit teams can enter by e-mailing Graig DRB involves shooting in a series Arms, Bowling Center manager, at [email protected] of matches to receive points toward Major Geoffrey Bull holds up President’s Hundred tabs that he or calling him at 938-2140. the badge. Thirty total points are will wear on his uniforms. He earned the tabs by shooting a 287 The League will play every Tuesday, games starting at needed to earn the badge. The out of 300 with a high-powered rifle at the President’s Match 6:30 p.m., from Sept. 11 through Dec. 11 and then Jan. 15 shooter must place in the top 10 held at Camp Perry, Ohio, July 30. through Feb. 26. It’ll be a duration of 21 weeks. There is percent a number of times to show a small fee of $6 per person to cover lane fee costs. Shoe proficiency. Bull received eight “Shooting at the academy helped travel. I went to two matches before rentals, if needed, are for free. points this year. a great deal, although I didn’t shoot I went to the national matches, The League will be handicapped. Deadlines for team Just like the President’s tab, a high powered rifle while here,” which isn’t a lot.” entries is Tuesday. Bull has been working on his DRB Bull said. “But, it did help in getting The former physics major, when for three of the past four years. the basics of marksmanship down not competing at marksmanship, Volkssport Club of West Point However, he did participate twice and well ingrained.” is deeply involved with nuclear The Nyack Street Fair is the location of a 10k volksmarch, in the President’s Hundred while in The Civilian Marksmanship engineering as he teaches courses sponsored by the Volkssport Club of West Point, Sept. 9. high school. Program focuses on the service rifle on nuclear weapons and basic The trail will be paved sidewalks and streets passing through Bull was introduced to as participants shoot match-grade nuclear weapons design. the towns of Nyack, Upper Nyack, South Nyack and through competitive marksmanship by his versions of the M-16, although “Within the course, we talk the popular street fair. father, Russell, a former infantry according to Bull, these weapons about contemporary issues ranging This walk will qualify for three AVA special programs: officer, while growing up in Vichy, are much more accurate than the from policy, effects of nuclear Lighthouses, Riverwalk America and Railroad Heritage. No Mo. military M-16 version. weapons, a history of how nuclear awards will be available. The walk is free. AVA credit is His father competed during the Achieving any of these awards weapons affected politics, society $3. Vietnam era when, according to does not excuse Bull from having and how it affected the military,” Walkers may register at 9 a.m., but must finish the walk Bull, every Army post had its own to qualify with his service weapon, Bull stated. “Also, in the spring, I by 2 p.m. Registration and the start/finish line will be at rifle team. Bull’s competitiveness an M-9 pistol. And, for as well as he teach the core physics program.” Franklin Street Park at the corner of Cedar Hill Avenue and toward shooting the rifle continued shot this year, he really doesn’t get Bull is also currently the officer South Franklin Street. during his time as a cadet as a enough chances to practice before representative for the Army rifle Pets are not permitted. Restrooms will be available. The member of the Army rifle team the national competitions. team and is happy to spend his trail is suitable for strollers. For further information, call Peggy from 1992 through 1996. “With the scarcity of ranges, extra time with those cadets, while Goetz at 945-268-2215. While shooting for the Army the nearest non-military range is in dreaming of his own exploits as a team didn’t necessarily give Bull Albany. There’s not enough time to marksman. Army Game Day Top Football Tradition the upper hand in performing practice,” Bull said. “From the end “If I could shoot all the time Army’s Game Day experience was considered top spot well at the President’s Match and of April through the first part of and get paid for it -- that would in ESPN’s top five College Football Traditions. Go to http:// National Trophy competitions, it October, in this part of the country, be great,” Bull said. “But I really sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId= did help because it offered Bull you can usually find a match every enjoy teaching. I love being here 2988207, to see the video. many opportunities to shoot. weekend, if you are willing to and working with the cadets.” 18 August 31, 2007 Army and Community Sports West Point 5k/10k draws 450 participants Story and photos by the race. Hagan is originally from Kathy Eastwood this area. Staff Writer “I run often and I think I first ran this race in 2000,” said the 54 Roughly 450 men, women and year-old. “I really love West Point children participated in the annual and used to attend most of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Army sports games. That’s why sponsored 5k/10k races and fun I’m here.” run for children here at Buffalo Hagan placed 185th with a time Soldier Field Saturday despite the of 1:05:45 overall in the 10k. heat, haze and humidity. Many The overall winner in the 5k participants returned here for the was Capt. Andy Jugan, an instructor second and third times. in the Chemistry and Life Sciences This is Newburgh, N.Y., native department. Jugan’s time was Troy Kelleher’s second year. 18:17. Sixteen-year-old Jeromy Although he enjoys running, he is Rex placed second overall with not on a running team at his high a time of 19:58 and 13-year-old school. He opted for the crew team John Baranik placed third with a instead. time of 21:16. “It took me about an hour to Overall winners in the 10k finish the race last year,” he said. were Cory Reed from Eldred, “I hope I can do better this time. I N.Y., who placed first with a time just run for fun and hope to try the of 34:34; Cadet 3rd Class Joseph Children took part in the 1k Kids’ Fun Run Saturday at West Point. Chancey Anderson [ages triathlon next year.” Grimm was second with a time of 0-4], Zach Randall [ages 5-9] and Josie Econom [ages 10 and up] took Gold in their respective Kelleher placed 155th overall in 36:43 and Christy Nichol Gelineau, age groups during the Fun Run. the 10k and finished at 59:13. an instructor in the Systems The male overall winners in the Crino placed third with a time of and Dillman placed first, second Patrick Hagan came all the way Engineering department, placed 10k were Reed, Grimm, and Cadet 23:44. and third, respectively, in the 5k from Santa Cruz, Calif., to be in third with a time of 37:02. 4th Class Austin Coleman with a Female age group overall race and teams DSE/HIST/DPE time of 37:45. winners for the 10k were Gelineau placed first in the 10k with the Red Female age group overall in first with a time of 37:02; 30- Raiders placing second and the winners in the 5k were 36-year- year-old Sarah Joehl in second with Flying Squirrels placing third. old Kimberly Chalfin from Nanuet, a time of 43:48 and 20-year-old The top finishers for the 1k N.Y., with a time of 21:18; 16- Cadet 2nd Class Amanda Raulerson Kids’ Fun Run were: ages 0- year-old Lindi Fielitz was second who finished in 47:44 4; Chancey Anderson [Gold], in 23:01 and 39-year-old Kristen Teams Les Poissons, Geller 3 See 5K/10K on page 19

Cadet 3rd Class Joseph Grimm [front] finished in second place in the 10k with a time of 36:43 during the West Point 5k/10k Saturday at Buffalo Soldier Field. Army and Community Sports August 31, 2007 19 5K/10K, cont. from page 18 Kiana Royster [Silver] and Connor Anderson [Bronze]. Top finishers in the Ages 5-9 category were: Zach Randall [Gold], Chandler Rittenhouse [Silver] and Jack Econom [Bronze]. Finally, the top finishers in the Ages 10 and up category were: Josie Econom [Gold], J.P. Hornbarger [Silver] and Drew Pearson [Bronze]. For full results go to http:// www.doitsports.com/results/ page.tcl?id=179748 . F o r additional photos of the event, go to http://www.westpointmwr. com/EVENTS/10K/photoalbum. htm. 2007 Army football schedule

SEPT. 1 VS. AKRON IN CLEVELAND SEPT. 8 RHODE ISLAND SEPT. 15 @ WAKE FOREST SEPT. 22 @ BOSTON COLLEGE SEPT. 29 TEMPLE OCT. 6 TULANE OCT. 13 @ CENTRAL MICHIGAN OCT. 20 @ GEORGIA TECH. NOV. 3 @ USAFA NOV. 9 RUTGERS NOV. 16 TULSA DEC. 1 VS. NAVY IN BALTIMORE

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