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(Left and bottom left) U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 cadets participated in a Buddy Team Live Fire exercise— training before the live-fi re portion—at Camp Buckner Monday. Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment helped train the new cadets as they complete their fi nal week of Cadet Basic Training. (Below) New cadets shoot AT4s during CBT, July 31. (Above) The new cadets shoot the M203 Grenade Launcher during CBT, July 31. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/USMA PAO New cadets ramp-up training

INSIDE & ONLINE w w w . u s m a . e d u Pointer View w w w . PointerView . C o m The Superintendent’s Staff and Faculty Townhall and Soldier and Civilian Recognition celebration is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson Auditorium. 2 August 9, 2018 News & Features Pointer View Cannon fire, etiquette for honoring ‘Reveille’ and ‘Retreat’ Submitted by Directorate of fire and/or “Reveille” being played, “Reveille” being played, stop, remove Plans, Training, Mobilization the group will immediately come to headgear if necessary, face the flag and Security’s Plans and attention and present arms throughout or in direction of the music, come to Operations “Reveille.” attention and place your right hand You must hold the salute until over your heart. Each day, including weekends the last note of “Reveille” is played. Veterans and active duty service and holidays, the West Point Honor When the music stops, the formation members not in uniform may render Guard fires a cannon round from the or group goes to order arms and goes the hand salute during “Reveille.” vicinity of the Trophy Point flag pole about its normal activities. When the music stops, drop your hand in order to announce both “Reveille” • Military personnel in salute or hand from your heart, then and “Retreat.” uniform—including PT or other continue about their normal activities. Below are some simple reminders prescribed uniform—but not in a • Personnel in vehicles: Upon on the proper etiquette to render formation or assembled as a group: hearing the cannon fire and/or respect to the flag during both Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Reveille” being played, stop your “Reveille” and “Retreat.” “Reveille” being played, stop, face the vehicle in a safe area, exit your flag or in direction of the music, come vehicle, face the flag or in direction Courtesies for “Reveille” to attention and present arms during of the music and render honors as • Military personnel in “Reveille.” When the music stops, described above. uniform—including PT or other come to order arms and continue prescribed uniform—moving or about your normal activities. Courtesies for “Retreat” and assembled as a formation or within • Personnel in civilian clothes: “To the Colors” a group: Upon hearing the cannon Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or • Military personnel in uniform—including PT or other prescribed uniform—moving or assembled as a formation or within a group: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Retreat” being played, stand at the position of Parade Rest during “Retreat.” On the last note of “Retreat,” come to attention and present arms. Hold salute until the last note of “To the Colors.” When the music stops for “To the Colors,” the formation or group is brought to order arms and then continues about its normal activities. .• Military personnel in uniform—including PT or other prescribed uniform— but not in a formation or assembled as a group: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Retreat” being played, stop, face the flag in direction of the music and come to attention during “Retreat.” At the first note of “To the West Point Military Police Honor Guard detail takes down the Colors,” present arms and hold salute American flag during “Retreat” on Memorial Day. Courtesy Photo until the music stops, then come to place right hand over heart. Veterans safe area, exit vehicles, face the flag in order arms and continue about your and active duty service members not the direction of the music and render normal activities. in uniform can render the hand salute honors, as described above. • Personnel in civilian clothes: during “Retreat.” When the music Simple tip: Whether you are a Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or stops, drop your hand salute or hand cadet, service member, veteran or “Retreat” being played, stop, remove from your heart, then continue about civilian, come to attention and render headgear if necessary, face the flag in your normal activities. a proper military salute or place your direction of the music and come to • Personnel in vehicles: Upon hand over your heart when “Reveille” attention during “Retreat.” hearing the cannon fire and/or and “Retreat” are conducted on West At the first note of “To the Colors,” “Retreat” being played, stop in a Point.

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There is no better place for engineers to train and represent the Engineer branch than at West Point. Since 1802 when the Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Military Academy were established, engineers have been strongly connected to West Point. That strong history has motivated Alpha Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team to take every opportunity to train themselves and cadets as part of Task Force Falcon during Cadet Summer Training. “The training opportunities this summer have ranged from combatives to mountaineering, however, the most important part of this summer was integrating with the Soldiers from Sapper Beast, Alpha Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, spent the Task Force and building the relationships and summer increasing their tactical skills while mastering the fundamental engineer tasks required to support a maneuver trust necessary for supporting the maneuver battalion. Courtesy Photos battalion,” Capt. Patrick Smith, company engineers since early June has been training practical exercise that allowed cadet companies own skills while teaching cadets,” Swaffer commander of A Co., 39th BEB, said. cadets in Defensive Operations. to plan and execute their own defense, build said. “All of my Soldiers went to the Joint Sgt. Jose Acosta, a squad leader from A Co., 39th BEB trained more than 1,400 wire obstacles and incorporate other enablers Readiness Training Center in March and were A Co., 39th BEB, described this summer as cadets on engagement area development, in to their plan. able to execute these tasks with 2nd Battalion, an opportunity to “build our team, increase obstacle effects, sector sketches and fighting “Our goal was for the cadets to leave 502nd Infantry Regiment, but teaching the our readiness and increase our proficiency positions. here with the fundamental concepts to plan cadets has allowed each of my Soldiers to at engineer reconnaissance, mobility and “The Defense Lane opened my eyes to the and execute a defense,” Smith said. “The better understand the concepts and details counter-mobility tasks.” complexity and attention to detail required cadets were also able to experience how other associated with our job, which allows them to The capstone for the engineers this summer for building a successful defense,” Class of enablers like Air Defense Artillery support better support the Infantry.” will be providing Sapper Squads to each 2021 Cadet Allan Hogue said. “It was also the defense.” The engineers from A Co., 39th BEB Infantry Company from Task Force Falcon interesting to learn how engineers shape terrain Sgt. Jason Swaffer, a squad leader from enjoyed every aspect of supporting Cadet to breach obstacles with live demolitions with obstacles and get the enemy to go where A Co., 39th BEB, taught cadets on obstacle Summer Training and Task Force Falcon, during the Platoon Live Fire Exercise at Fort they want them to go.” effects and obstacle emplacement. including taking in the rich history the Corps of Dix, New Jersey. However, the focus for the The Defense Lane culminated with a “Our Soldiers were able to refine their Engineers has with the U.S. Military Academy.

(Above) Sgt. Jose Acosta, a squad leader from Alpha Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, explains how to construct machine gun fighting positions to standard. (Inset) Cadets learn the capabilities of the Stinger during summer training. 4 August 9, 2018 Pointer View Professors receive Army Historical Foundation writing award Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

Col. Ty Seidule, professor and History Department head, Clifford Rogers, professor, and Sam Watson, assistant professor in the Department of History, received the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award for their book, “The West Point History of the American Revolution,” one of three AHF awards they have received for the West Point History of Warfare book series on the Civil War, World War II volumes I and II and this year’s award for the History of the American Revolution. The AHF awards program was established in 1997 to recognize authors who make a significant contribution to the literature on U.S. Army history. Each year, nominations are submitted to the awards committee by publishers and journal editors. A small group of finalists is selected and a final judging is made. The winners were announced at the annual AHF members meeting. The West Point History of Warfare books were written for the general public and were taken from the monumental work of producing a digital textbook for cadets. “We’ve been writing military history at West Point for cadets since 1817, and books have come out very regularly since then. Dennis Hart Mahan, a professor of military science at West Point, was one of the history writers in the 1840s-1860s,” Seidule said. “Cadets don’t use the books; cadets get the digital book, which was created first and the books came after. The digital version is over a million words with almost a thousand new maps, many of them animated, and 10,000 interactive widgets to show 3D images. “We wanted a way to immerse cadets into history and show that history is one of the primary ways of becoming an Army officer. The animations show where Soldiers were located along battle lines, like the battle of Gettysburg where you can actually see the units moving into battle,” he added. “This has never been done before. History is too important to be boring particularly for an Army officer. Cadets can look at history in breadth and depth and look at the context of the war with what was happening around them at that time, like with the economy or looking at Gettysburg in the context of slavery.” The digital book was developed through the history department’s relationship with Rowan Technology Solutions founded by Vinnie Viola, a U.S. Military Academy 1977 graduate. Viola created Rowan Technology Solutions to support cadet education in the areas of military history, military science and leadership. All of the digital technology and the money to create it was from Rowan Technology Solutions. Col. Ty Seidule, head of the Department of History, Clifford Rogers and Sam Watson (not shown) display three of the Army Historical Foundation distinguished writing awards for history for editing the hardcover books on World War II, two volumes, Civil War and the most recent, the History of the American Revolution. The hardcover books are the printed version of the interactive History of War website used by USMA cadets, Air Force Academy and 40 civilian universities. “There are 71 chapters in the entire West Point History of said. “Right from the beginning we envisioned to release the Warfare digital version. We had eight members of the history book to the general public. I think it is good for Americans to department that wrote chapters and then we hired 50 of the best have a good understanding of war regarding foreign policy. military historians in the world to write the other chapters,” It’s also an outreach to the community and nation and it brings Seidule added. attention to West Point that helps to recruit cadets and faculty. “We hired an artist to create a Soldier through time, from The books have been received well with good reviews in the Plato, NATO through Afghanistan. We used our museum to get New York Review of Books.” copies of various weapons and art work along with some great The West Point Department of History professors revised art from all over the world. Not only did we create the book, but every chapter multiple times, wrote a couple of chapters and we really changed the IT infrastructure of West Point to support edited both the digital and print versions. it. Every cadet bought an IPad and they had to create wireless “Although the feedback from cadets wasn’t 100 percent barracks to support it. Now they don’t need the IPad because the positive because some prefer book form, roughly 85 percent of cadets can use their computer. Cadets at the Air Force Academy cadets liked the digital version, especially the animated maps,” and 40 universities now use the digital textbook.” Rogers explained. “We agree that the maps are very helpful. It Clifford Rogers said he was excited and honored to work helps them to understand history more deeply and in a faster on the digital book. amount of time instead of using just classroom study although “I got to work with the best historians in the world,” Rogers we do use classrooms for analysis.” Pointer View IN FOCUS: SUMMER TRAINING August 9, 2018 5 Task Force Falcon continues to provide exceptional weapons instruction, familiarization to Class of 2022 Sgt. Ckri Gills, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry From the Foxhole... Regiment, provided instruction on the M320 40mm Grenade Launcher to new cadet, Class of 2022 Cadet Seth Addeo. The M320 has been fielded to the operational force but has yet to arrive in the West Point’s arsenal. Task Force Falcon members provided instruction on the M320 familiarization fire with selected new cadets. This will best prepare them for entering the operational force in the next four years. Courtesy Photo 6 August 9, 2018 IN FOCUS: SUMMER TRAINING Pointer View Building Outside the Box: M320 qualification By1st Lt. Colman Miller Task Force Falcon

Gen. George S. Patton once said, “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” Such was the case when Dog Company tasked 2nd Platoon with executing a battalion M320 qualification while supporting Cadet Summer Training at West Point. The M320 is a grenade launcher that can be fired as a standalone weapon system or attached under the barrel of an M4, like the older M203. While the qualification table for this system is relatively simple, it does require very specific targetry and range dimensions, which are not organically available at West Point. Planning for the range began in late May as Range Control and Task Force Falcon tried to determine the best way to facilitate a doctrinally correct M320 qualification. The challenge was a lack of sufficient targetry at appropriate distances on any of the pre-made West Point Ranges. While CST had conducted M203 familiarization in the past, the targets required for M320 qualification were incompatible with any other ranges in the West Point training area. A significant amount of cross talk and brain storming resulted in 2nd Platoon building a standard M320 qualification on Range 5, the first in West Point history. With the help of Dog Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, and the exceptional civilian range managers at Range 5, 2nd Platoon was able to resource, build, execute and break down two lanes of M320 in less than five days. When Range 5 was finally cleared at 5 p.m. July 30, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment had qualified 59 gunners and over 50 percent had qualified expert or better. Upon completion of training, the entire M320 range was policed up and ready for CBT training the next morning. “2nd Platoon did an amazing job working with Range Control to get to yes,” Capt. John Beynon, Dog Company commander, said. “A challenge with Task Force is how we continue to train ourselves while we train the cadets. A supportive range control and junior leaders who found ways to get things done no matter the challenge paid huge dividends as we prepare for our next Rendezvous with Destiny.” In addition to the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise and Gustav qualification range, Task Force Falcon and range control achieved yet another milestone this summer. They continued to develop the skills necessary to provide high quality training to CST cadets while maintaining a standard of focused readiness. Altogether, just another example of Strike Force doing A Strike Force Soldier shoots a grenade through a window façade; one of the specific targetry needs whatever it takes to win. Range Control helped resource for summer training. Courtesy Photos Road Alert: Road closures due to March Back Monday Be advised that the Class of 2022 cadets will be executing March Back Monday. From 7-9:20 a.m., cadets will be crossing Route 293 in the vicinity of Round Pond and State Police will block traffic at the intersection. Expect Washington Gate, Storm King Highway (Route 218) and the West Point Golf Course to be closed from 10 a.m.-noon. Additionally, sections of Washington Road will be closed and access to Keller Army The view of Range 5 after being set up, complete with targets, by Community Hospital will be limited during the above times. 2nd Platoon. Pointer View August 9, 2018 7 TRADOC commander visits West Point Aug. 2-3

Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Eustis, Va., took time to visit with cadets and observe training activities at Camp Buckner Aug. 2-3. Photos by Michael Lopez/USMA PAO 8 August 9, 2018 Pointer View USMA Parachute team member heads to World Championships

Class of 2019 Cadet John Snurkowski is headed to the 2018 World Championships of Freefall Style and Accuracy Landing in Erden, Bulgaria, Aug. 25-30, as a member of the U.S. Parachute Team. Snurkowski, a member of the U.S. Military Academy Cadet Parachute Team, will go up against more than 100 of the best skydivers from around the globe at the world championships. Snurkowski earned his place on the U.S. Parachute Team, the nation’s most elite aerial athletes, at the 2017 U.S. Parachute Association National Championships. In the accuracy competition, jumpers exit an airplane more than 3,000 feet in the air and then steer their parachutes and try to land on a dime-sized dot on a landing tuffet. In freefall style, an individual jumper performs a pre-determined series of loops and spins in freefall as quickly as possible. Snurkowski has completed more than 600 skydives. Photos by David Cherry/U.S. Parachute Association Pointer View Community August 9, 2018 9

counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family For details, visit www.boscobel.org or call 845-265-3638. FEATURED ITEM counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email [email protected]. Lighthouse Christian Assembly Fellowship Let’s play at the park! Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West The West Point Protestant Women of the Chapel is offering Employee Assistance Program Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at the last “Let’s Play at the Park!” session of the summer from West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program 9 a.m. Sunday mornings at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Yellow Park in Lee Housing (use that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family The church has been serving the Fort Montgomery/Highland driveway between 208C and 219A). members and retirees. Falls and West Point communities for more than 30 years. Get out of the house or hotel room and join them at various The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family parks around West Point for a time of fellowship and playtime Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. members and the community. Every effort is made to support for your kids. For details, call 845-938-1039. our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ with physical as well For details, contact [email protected] or join them on as spiritual needs. Facebook at West Point PWOC. DANTES testing Additionally, the church is affiliated with the Walter Hoving The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic Home, founded by John and Elsie Benton, in 1967. This Christ- testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- centered home provides a safe space for women in recovery from ANNOUNCEMENTS Traditional Education Support such as the SAT and ACT. Pearson alcohol and substance abuse. VUE offers licensing and certification exams. If you are in need of transportation, contact Robby at 845- Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. 661-0339 by 8 a.m. the Sunday morning you will be attending. The West Point 16th annual Diversity and Inclusion Call the testing center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. The van picks up at Grant Circle. We look forward to Leadership Conference is scheduled for Sept. 5-7. This year’s [email protected] for details or an appointment. welcoming you into our family. conference theme is “Achieving Excellence through Diversity and Inclusion.” Army Personnel Testing programs Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls services The purpose of the conference is to bring together The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army The West Point family is invited to attend any and all services West Point alumni, members of the Army, U.S. Military Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in Academy staff and faculty, cadets and distinguished guests for SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Highland Falls. The church is close to Thayer Gate. discussions surrounding best practices moving beyond racial Call the testing center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. The church holds services on Sunday morning (Sunday biases, improving retention, building trust and leading diverse [email protected] for details or an appointment. School for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.), organizations through outreach, partnership and development. Sunday evening (6 p.m.), and Wednesday evening (7 p.m.), as The conference’s keynote speakers include NFL Hall of Army Career Skills Program well as seasonal Bible studies for men, women and college-aged Famer Rod Woodson, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Michele The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers young people. Transportation is provided as needed. Jones, President and CEO, The Bones Theory Group, LLC; and for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on- For details on the Grace Baptist Church, visit www. retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, National Security, Intelligence the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment gracebaptistny.org. and Terrorism Analyst for CNN. skills training. West Point is mindful that the work of diversity and inclusion Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 Bethel Woods participating in Blue Star Museums is continuous, and it is vital that the USMA team continues days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of The Museum at Bethel Woods will take part in Blue Star to create forums for conversation that brings us together and the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop. Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for deepens our understanding of one another. The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more To register for the conference, visit http://westpointaog. CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to kintera.org/DLC-Staff. The point of contacts for the conference may be granted at the commander’s discretion. the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families include Terry Allbritton, Chief Diversity Officer, at 938-7212; Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew through Labor Day. Amos Maldonado at 938-3756; Ellen Peterson at 938-7082; or Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education The program provides families an opportunity to enjoy the Master Sgt. Richard Oxendine at 938-6745. Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. nation’s cultural heritage and learn more about their community, especially after a military move. A list of participating museums OUTSIDE THE GATES is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Seventh annual Storm King Run common access card, a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID) The seventh annual Storm King Run, which includes a 10K, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. 5K and one-mile Kids Fun Run along the historic Hudson River military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well is scheduled for Aug. 26. as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public The start and finish is near West Point’s Washington Gate Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned on Route 218. Corps - and up to five family members. The event schedule includes: The museum summer hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. through Sept. • 7:30 a.m.—Packet pick-up and on-site registration opens; 3. Also, the Museum at Bethel Woods will offer $5 admission • 9 a.m.—One-mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 11 and under); two hours prior to show time for all evening concerts. • 9:15 a.m.—10K/5K start. Call ahead to verify museum hours after Sept. 3 and on There are awards for top-three finishers in each age/gender concert days. Access to the grounds is closed on Pavilion concert category. Food and drink is provided. There will be Tech T-shirts. days. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund of the West Point- The monument continues to be open to visitors seven days Highland Falls Rotary Club. a week, all year long via West Shore Road. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS For details, visit at rotary-wphf.org or call 845-446-4106. West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market Army Education Center Military Reenactment Day at Boscobel The West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market is College courses are offered through the Army Education Honoring its rich ties to American history, Boscobel House enjoying its 19th year of offering the best that the Hudson Valley Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. and Gardens—in partnership with The Living History Education has to offer. Undergraduate classes: Foundation—proudly presents Military Reenactment Day from Every Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 28, visit • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Cynthia Laudato at 845- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 26. the farmers market and enjoy a variety of offerings from fresh 569-3252 or email [email protected]; and On the grounds of Boscobel House and Gardens, directly produce to pickles, meat and eggs to artisan cheese and honey • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102 overlooking the Hudson River and the U.S. Military Academy to fine baked goods, and other specialty items. or email [email protected]. at West Point, history comes alive as military reenactors set up Craft your one-stop farm to table experience. You’ll find Graduate studies: encampments from the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil everything you need for your Sunday dinner, weekly meals, • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in War and World Wars. sweet satisfaction and more. public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or They will demonstrate camp life with inspections, formations, Follow them on Facebook for weekly happenings at West email [email protected]; and musket firings, artillery demonstrations and drills. There is a fee Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market and Instagram @ • Long Island University–master’s degrees in school for this event. WPTOHfarmersmarket. 10 auGust 9, 2018 Pointer View

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2018 Staff and Faculty Flag Football sign-ups • “Sherlock Gnomes”—8 p.m. Aug. 31 at H-Lot Fields. The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2018 Staff and For more information, call 845-938-0123. Faculty Flag Football League sign-ups. All teams and individuals wishing to enter may do so by The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op calling the MWR Sports offi ce at 845-938-3066 or emailing Jim The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op is looking FEATURED EVENT McGuinness at [email protected]. for new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible The league is open to all DOD and USMA personnel 18 years patrons with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, who are looking Teen Summer Boat Ride of age and older, all departments and/or units. Stewart Marines to workout while having their child participate in a volunteer- If you are new to James I. O’Neill High School this and 105th Air National Guard are invited to participate. facilitated childcare. year, either entering ninth grade or a transfer student, join All department and/or units may combine personnel to form In exchange for their child’s participation, co-op members us on Aug. 22 for a Hudson River Boat Ride. Boarding a team. The season will start Sept. 5 with a slate of exhibition agree to support other members and assist with the supervision of the Superintendent’s boat begins at 1:30 p.m. at South scrimmages. of children during co-op hours. Dock and the group will cruise the Hudson River from 2-4 Regular season games will start Sept. 10, but it’s subject to If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS p.m. Admission is free, but bring a bag of chips, package of change. Teams will play only two times per week. Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969. cookies or beverage to share, along with a signed permission All evening times start at 6:45 p.m. at the USMAPS football slip. fi eld. Deadline for entries will be Aug. 24. 2018 Round Pond Reservations For more details, call School Support Services at 845- Round Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible 938-2092 or email [email protected]. 2018-19 Staff and Faculty Intramural Ice Hockey personnel. Reservations can be made between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every League sign-ups day by calling 845-938-8811. The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2018-19 Staff and JUST ANNOUNCED Faculty Intramural Ice Hockey League. FOR THE YOUTHS All DOD and USMA personnel 18 years of age and older are Spartan Race eligible to participate. The league will start on Oct. 1 and continue See the Point! for new fi fth-eighth graders Spartan is more than a through the end of April 2019, which is subject to change. If you are new to the West Point Community and entering race; it’s a way of life. Test The league will play three times per week. Monday and fi fth-eighth grade, join MWR for a guided tour of West Point your endurance during this Thursday mornings at 6 a.m. and Tuesday at noon. Season passes Middle School, a visit to Morgan Farm, bowling at the MWR grueling multi-faceted race. must be purchased to participate in the program. Bowling Center, plus visits to the Arts & Crafts Center, Outdoor You will be put through all For more information, call Jim McGuinness at 845-938-3066 Recreation and more. The tour is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 16, manner of obstacles. or e-mail at [email protected]. Building 500. This special event is Each participant will receive a complimentary beverage/ICEE hosted by MWR Aug. 25-26 at Champagne Sunday Brunch from the AAFES Express. the Lake Fredrick Recreation The Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every To register, call Michi Carl at 845-938-2092 or visit Area, 54 Lake Frederick Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. westpoint.armymwr.com. Road, Central Valley, New Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present a York. diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. Back to School Cruise for Home Schoolers For more information and to see registration discount codes There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or School Support Services invites all families that will be for cadets and USAA members, visit westpoint.armymwr.com. visit www.thewestpointclub.com. home schooling their children to cruise the Hudson River from Discounts are up to 50 percent off your registration fee. 10 a.m.- noon Sept. 28. Register today at spartan.com. Bistro 603 at the West Point Club Meet new families and/or reconnect after the summer months. Check out the West Point Club’s Bistro 603. The Bistro is Boarding of the Superintendent’s Boat begins at 9:30 a.m. at Rhythm and Blues Barbecue Night open from 7 a.m -10 p.m. Monday through Friday. South Dock. Join the West Point Club from 7-10 p.m. Sept. 7 for Rhythm Breakfast is served from 7-10 a.m., lunch is served from 11 This event is free and there is no RSVP required. You are and Blues Night. a.m.-2 p.m., while Grab and Go is available all day. It is open allowed to bring snacks or drinks for your family. The evening is scheduled to feature the Black Dirt Band to the public. For details or additional information, call 845-938-2092 or with lead vocalist Carla Springer. Outside seating as available. For a complete menu, visit thewestpointclub.com. For more email [email protected]. For ticket reservations and menus, visit the westpointclub. details, call 845-938-5120. com. For more details, call 938-5120. Wee Ones Open Play Group FOR THE FAMILIES Wee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants Morgan Farm open to the public through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every Morgan Farm off ers birthday parties and horseback riding Day trips with Leisure Travel Services Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across lessons to everyone, so come out to the farm today. • Sunday in New York City—Sunday. Leave West Point at from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, Host your child’s next birthday party at Morgan Farm with 10:30 a.m. Leave NYC at 5 p.m. learn and make new friends. three diff erent party packages to fi t your budget. • Lower Manhattan—Aug. 18. Leave West Point at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is not required. There’s always something Morgan Farm also off ers riding lessons that are available for Leave NYC at 3:30 p.m. Where American history started for fun happening at Wee Ones. beginner through advanced riders. These lessons are suitable for many and the gateway for the future. For the most up-to-date details, call Family ages 5 and up. Horse boarding is available at the stables for a • “The Book of Mormon”—Aug. 23. Leave West Point at Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ nominal fee. For more details, call 938-3926. 4 p.m. Leave NYC at 10 p.m. Nine-time Tony Award winning WestPointArmyCommunityService. musical. Located at the Eugene O’Neill Theater, West 49 Street, FOR THE ADULTS NYC, Row H Mezz seating, with a 7 p.m. curtain. Wee Read There is a nominal transportation fee. Wee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old) Dinner Cruise with the West Point Club For details and reservations, call 845-938-3601. and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise with the West Point Club on month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, the Hudson River with beautiful scenery, delicious buff et and MWR Summer Movie Series second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field. live entertainment from 6-9 p.m. Friday. Join MWR for its outdoor movies shown on a giant infl atable Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books Boarding begins promptly at 5:45 p.m. Parking is available movie screen. Bring your own blankets and chairs. and reading. Pre-registration is not required. at South Dock. There is a nominal fee for this event. Movie concessions will be available for purchase. Free to For the most up-to-date details, call Family Register for the event at thewestpointclub.com. For more the public. The scheduled movies and dates are: Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ details, call 845-938-5120. • “Ferdinand”—8:30 p.m. Sunday at H-Lot Fields; WestPointArmyCommunityService. Pointer View auGust 9, 2018 11 West Point Band celebrates Keller Corner “Hello, Dolly! at 50” Saturday KACH Primary Care offers sports/ appointment. school physicals and immunizations The appointments will begin at 1 p.m. Story and photo by the West Point Band the stage for the movie’s fi nal wedding scene. The Keller Army Community Hospital Call 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907 to As part of a summer-long tribute to Primary Care Department is opening a request an appointment for a school or sports The West Point Band will continue its this infl uential work in its fi lming locations dedicated clinic Aug. 22 to ensure that physical. Music Under the Stars concert series with a throughout Hudson Valley, the West Point incoming children and those unable to make special performance titled, “Hello, Dolly! at Band presents a concert of Broadway hits from an appointment earlier in the summer have KACH Family Readiness Group 50” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Trophy Point “Wicked,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and their physicals prior to the start of the school information Amphitheater. more, culminating in a newly-arranged medley year. For current and incoming staff at Keller As part of the “Hello Again, Dolly!” of favorite tunes from the movie-of-honor, This dedicated clinic is a mass school Army Community Hospital, the following Festival, this performance pays homage to the composed by Staff Sgt. Noah Taylor. physical day and you can expect lines at the information is provided to assist you with 50-year anniversary of fi lming in the Hudson The concert will also feature lesser-known various stations. family readiness: Valley region with a variety of music from on John Philip Sousa marches inspired by female Through recent experience, these lines • Family Readiness Group Leader— and off Broadway. characters. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime are usually not long. We are making every Tammie Persaud-Cruz Total; In the event of inclement weather, the tribute to “Hello, Dolly!” and West Point’s eff ort on this day to have your child see their • Army Family Program POC—Sgt. 1st concert will take place at Eisenhower Hall Hollywood debut. primary care manager. Class Matthew Van Auken. Theatre. For concert information, cancellations This is also the time to review your Call 845-938-0115 for all Family The performance will also be live streamed and updates, call 845-938-2617 or visit www. child’s immunizations, and prepare additional Readiness issues. on the band’s YouTube channel. This concert westpointband.com. documentation for the administration is free and open to the public. West Point Band news can also be found by of medications during school hours or Do you want to change your network Celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Hello, following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube emergency instructions for children with provider? Dolly!” at beautiful Trophy Point, which set and Twitter. known allergies. Obtain the necessary forms Did you know? If you would like to from the appropriate school nurse, complete see a diff erent network provider than the the parent’s portion and bring them to your one issued by TRICARE on your referral child’s appointment along with all copies of authorization, you have the option to request your child’s immunizations. a change to another network provider. If there is a possibility that your You can log on to www.humanamilitary. child’s immunizations are not in their com to see a directory of network providers. electronic health record, please stop by the Contact TRICARE East at 1-800-444-5445 Immunizations Clinic prior to your child’s to request a change.

• March Back: March Back is the fi nal command sergeant major, and a sign in the hurdle new cadets endure before they can family’s front yard that states, “Yard of the offi cially claim they have completed Cadet Month,” recognition from WPFH with a $75 Basic Training. gift card to Home Depot and a designated Join us from 10-11 a.m. Monday at B126 parking spot at the commissary for the Washington Road to support the U.S. Military following month. Academy Class of 2022 with West Point Family Homes. Everyone is invited to come • Community Lending Library: Did out and support the Class of 2022. you know that the West Point Community Lending Library at 126 Washington Road • Outdoor Movie Night: WPFH invites has a variety of books to choose from, such The West Point Band will continue its Music Under the Stars concert series everyone to Outdoor Movie Night at 7:30 p.m. as children books, drama, history, mystery, with a special performance titled, “Hello, Dolly! at 50” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Aug. 23 at B126 Washington Road. best sellers, biographies, etc. the Trophy Point Amphitheater. What’s better than watching movies The library is open during business hours under the stars? Watching a family-friendly every day and is ready for visitors to come fl ick under the stars while eating popcorn and check out books, study, do homework or stay drinking pop. and enjoy a tranquil reading room. MOVIES at MAHAN No registration is required. For your If you have books that you would like Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. viewing pleasure is the movie, “The Greatest to donate to the Friday—“Incredibles 2,” PG, 7:30 p.m. Showman,” which is rated PG. library, drop Saturday—“Uncle Drew,” PG, 7:30 p.m. them off at West Aug. 17—“Hereditary,” R, 7:30 p.m. • Yard of the Month: If you want to Point Family Aug. 18—“The First Purge,” R, 7:30 p.m. participate in the Yard of the Month Program, Homes Leasing Aug. 24—“Antman and the Wasp,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. email [email protected] to self-designate and Management Aug. 25—“Bleeding Steel,” R, 7:30 p.m. participation prior to the 10th of each month. office located at (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. The winner will receive a certificate 126 Washington aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- from the garrison commander and garrison Road. Point.htm.) 12 August 9, 2018 Pointer View 16 August 9, 2018 Sports Pointer View

Army West Point Football closes out week 1 of fall camp The Army West Point Football team wrapped up its first week of fall camp Sunday afternoon under sunny skies at West Point. (Above) Sophomore running back Fred Cooper runs through drills on Howze Field. The Black Knights did multiple team and individual drills as well as their traditional fourth-quarter drills at Howze and Goldstein Fields. Army is out on the practice field at 3 p.m. today through Wednesday, except Sunday. Courtesy Photo West Point Summer Softball League Standings STANDINGS W - L South Lower Division Bracket: 1. GARRISON 23 - 7 • 11th seed Math wins series over 10th seed History/SJA/KACH two games to none -- (7-0, 2. LRC/DPW 22 - 8 7-0). • Eighth seed Task Force wins series over ninth seed Stewart Marines two games to none 3. MEDDAC 21 - 9 -- (19-18, 16-3). 4. ENGINEERS 19 - 11 • Seventh seed ODIA wins series over 11th seed Math two games to none -- (13-3, 8-3). 5. MPs/DES 19 - 11 • Seventh seed ODIA vs. eighth seed Task Force in South Lower Division championship. 6. CLS 17 - 13 7. ODIA 15 - 15 North Upper Division Bracket: • Fifth seed MPs/DES wins series over fourth seed Engineers two games to one -- (12-8, 8. 101st TASK FORCE 14 - 16 6-9, 15-3). 9. STEWART MARINES 9 - 21 • Third seed MEDDAC wins series over sixth seed CLS two games to one -- (2-7, 15-5, 11-1). 10. HISTORY/SJA/KACH 5 - 25 • Second seed LRC/DPW vs. third seed MEDDAC, series is tied at one. Game three was 11. MATH 1 - 29 Wednesday. Final Standings. Playoff results through • First seed Garrison wins series over fifth seed MPs/DES two games to none -- (13-10, 19-6). Tuesday on the right. Post Championship: First seed Garrison vs. the winner of DPW/MEDDAC vs. ODIA/Task Force.