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Soldiers take NCO oath Twenty-five sergeants took the oath of the noncommissioned officer at the NCO Induction Ceremony held Oct. 29 at Eisenhower Hall’s Crest Hall. The oath was administered by MEDDAC 1st Sgt. Stephen McNichol. The NCO Induction Ceremony celebrates the newly promoted sergeants joining the ranks of the professional noncommissioned officer corps. It recognizes the transition of a sergeant from “just one of the guys or gals” to a noncommissioned officer. State Sen. William Larkin, (R- Orange County) congratulated the inductees and presented each of them with a copy of “The Army Noncommissioned Officer Guide (FM7-22-7).” Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Violet McNeirney also congratulated the new sergeants and presented them with a copy of the NCO Creed. Ka t h y Eas t w o o d /PV USMA grad astronaut to walk in space By Emily Tower first trip to the final frontier, which Space Station. To accomplish that, is scheduled to last through Nov. Kimbrough will walk in space, U.S. Military Academy graduate 29. which he called the best among Lt. Col. Shane Kimbrough isn’t “It sounds cliché, but it’s a “many cool things” he’ll get to do. sure if he’s excited about his dream come true,” Kimbrough said “I haven’t thought about it as Thanksgiving meal this year. But, Oct. 30 in a telephone interview scary,” Kimbrough said, describing he’s downright giddy about where from the Johnson Space Center his feelings about the space walk. he gets to eat it. in Houston. “The whole crew has “I’m sure that is some of the military Kimbrough, USMA class of worked a long time for this. It’s nice training coming out. You kind of 1989, won’t get home cooking, but to know we are in the end game.” know what the hazards are and do he does get to eat whatever he’s The crew went through a dress what you can to minimize that. It’s served up in outer space. rehearsal last week, and Kimbrough very similar in that regard to Army Kimbrough, an astronaut, and said getting to be in the actual folks doing missions today.” the rest of the crew of STS-126 are shuttle was a thrill. To train for his space mission, scheduled to blast off into space His mission in space will Kimbrough had the help of a West Nov. 14. This will be Kimbrough’s be to resupply the International Point cadet this summer. Yearling Elizabeth Connors interned at NASA this summer for her Advanced Individual Academic Development trip. During her time there, she shadowed Kimbrough. Lt. Col. Shane Kimbrough dons a training version of his shuttle She went through simulators launch and entry suit in preparation for a full fuselage trainer with him and practiced landing the mockup training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at shuttle. She ran out of fuel the first NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Suit technician Justin Roberts time she tried it but still managed to assisted Kimbrough. NASA Ph o t o land the virtual shuttle. gravity,” Connors said about her suit has to be checked for holes. Connors also helped Kimbrough experience with Kimbrough’s Connors also attended many through a rehearsal of his space mission. meetings with Kimbrough and walk from the shuttle to the space She also helped him try on his learned just how much there is station and back again. space suit -- a process that can take to making a space mission See RED, page 3 “It wasn’t too hard, but I had six hours because each part of the See SPACE, page 3 2 November 6, 2008 First cadet medical school acceptance received By Sgt. Vincent fusco community college to take medical school acceptance. recommendations, confi dent in his Pao prerequisite college courses “Sean is one of the few students abilities as a student. and develop his study habits. you see in a lifetime,” Sloop said. “He “He is a complete Soldier- Firstie Sean Kelly of Company In his yearling year, Kelly can be anything, in any profession scholar, which is what the Army has G-4 from Tecumseh, Mich., was studied organic chemistry, he wanted to undertake.” to have,” Sloop said. “I think Sean the fi rst cadet this academic year the chemistry of carbon The next year, Kelly became will be an excellent doctor for the to be accepted to medical school compounds. a chemical engineering major and Army in the 21st century.” following graduation. He felt intimidated at took on three extra life science His Family is impressed with The University of Michigan fi rst as the only yearling in a courses. That, along with playing his acceptance to a college close to sent Kelly via YouTube a humorous diffi cult cow class. rugby on the weekends, kept his home but encourages him to keep video that confi rmed his acceptance But when his instructor, schedule constantly booked. studying and learn what he can at the end (http://www.med.umich. Lt. Col. Joseph Sloop, The semester in which he studied during his attendance. edu/medschool/message/). Department of Chemistry for and took the Medical College “They’re not making an overly “I couldn’t tell if it was going and Life Science associate Admission Test proved to be his huge deal about medical school,” to be an acceptance or something professor, saw the high most academically demanding time Kelly said. “They’re just being else,” Kelly joked about the video. marks on his assignments, at West Point. supportive. I’m looking forward Kelly said he always wanted he encouraged Kelly to ask “I’m up until 1 or 2 (a.m.) every to learning as much as I can in the to pursue a career in medicine, but more questions in class to help night doing homework, putting the next few years -- the course load what he considered his inspiration the other students engage the best I can do into it,” Kelly said. at West Point defi nitely prepared was during high school when his material. Kelly kept a schedule of working me for it.” grandmother was diagnosed with “If the smart ones don’t solely on courses during the work In addition to his Michigan cancer. ask the questions, then other week to keep his weekends available acceptance, Kelly also has been A year after her diagnosis, she firstie Sean Kelly students won’t want to ask for rugby and time to study for the honored in an induction into Gamma was pronounced cured, but an open from those events, Kelly made them,” Sloop said. MCAT, on which he received high Sigma Epsilon, a national honorary unexpected stroke claimed her life the decision to apply to West Point Organic chemistry is one of the marks. chemistry society. the next week. and commit to studying medicine. most diffi cult undergraduate courses To apply to medical school, Though his mind is not yet “The doctors felt like they did He was accepted and went students need to complete in order Kelly had to send copies of his made up on which medical specialty everything they could,” Kelly said. through Beast Barracks in 2004, to become a doctor. grades and recommendations from he would like to go into, Kelly is “But they never made us feel like but he had a leg injury that put Sloop saw Kelly’s potential for fi ve instructors to a highly selective leaning toward becoming a trauma every answer had been found.” him on medical leave for a year. In success in medicine and advised faculty board for consideration. surgeon and learning how to apply Having too many questions left that time, Kelly attended his local him to continue his pursuit of Sloop wrote one of Kelly’s See med School, page 3 dd form 93 needs updating and records reviewed for dimhrS Submitted by directorate of any part of the death gratuity. the spouse. and benefi ciary designations. Any and update their DD 93 and fi les human resoiurces The Army does this by sending a As a result, the Offi ce of the Soldier who has completed a new by making an appointment with spousal notifi cation letter. Spousal Secretary of Defense published an DD 93 since Aug. 19 does not have the Military Personnel Division by Based on changes to law over notifi cation is required for Soldiers updated version of the DD Form to redo it. Any Soldier who has not calling 938-2035/5060/8489. the past two years, Soldiers have who are married, even those legally 93, Record of Emergency Data, completed a new DD 93 since Aug. Before making an appointment greater fl exibility in determining to separated or pending a divorce but to accommodate the new death 19 must get this accomplished. to update records, review the most whom they designate to receive their still married. gratuity options. In preparation of DIMHRS current ORB/ERB and OMPF. $100,000 death gratuity. Effective The Army will not tell the Effective immediately all implementation March 1, all Soldiers The point of contact for July 1, the law allows Soldiers to spouse who the Soldier elected to Soldiers must complete a new DD are required to review their ORBs/ appointments is Laura Perez at designate up to 10 beneficiaries, receive their death gratuity. The Form 93 to properly capture the ERBs, SGLV/DD 93 and OMPF. 938-8489 or contact her via e-mail in $10,000 increments, none of Army will not tell the spouse how Soldier’s intent for notification They will be required to review at [email protected]. whom are required to be a spouse much of the death gratuity will go or Family member. to anyone else. The Army will tell The Army will notify a spouse the spouse only that the Soldier when his/her Soldier elects someone elected to give a portion of his/her The members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program are Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto (Garrison), Dan Toohey (Victim Advocate), Maj. Maria Burger (USCC), Capt. Vanara Nevels (ODIA) and Maj. Elizabeth other than the spouse to receive death gratuity to someone other than Sicoletti (Dean). Community members can e-mail McMahon at [email protected] for advice or to offer any recommendations on the program here. Cadets also can call the sexual assault support helpline at (845) 591-7215. West Point Soldiers and civilians needing assistance can call (845) 938-3369.

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Emily Tower Without the research of the I t e m s f o r American Heart Association auction include West Point’s first lady called and others, she might not have gift certificates Mindy Quinn and others like her survived. to Woodbury an inspiration, but Quinn wouldn’t “Since they put the pacemaker Commons stores, be able to inspire if research hadn’t in, I’m almost symptom-free,” Disney World saved her life 21 years ago. Quinn said. “I take no medication. passes, pottery, Quinn, a keynote speaker at an I don’t have any limitations.” p o r t r a i t s a n d upcoming heart health awareness Among other topics, Quinn will concert tickets. event, was one of several heart be speaking about the importance Cary Hirsch, MD, disease survivors honored by Judy of paying attention to one’s own is scheduled to be Hagenbeck, wife of West Point body. keynote speaker. Superintendent Lt. Gen. Buster The goal of the Go Red for Mindy Quinn, who Hagenbeck, at a survivor breakfast Women events, which are organized lives in Monroe, is held Wednesday at Qtrs. 100. by the American Heart Association, scheduled to speak “It is my pleasure to do is to help the public understand how about having heart something for our survivors to dangerous heart and cardiovascular disease at a young thank them” for participating in disease is and how many women are age. the Go Red for Women luncheon affected by it. T h e e v e n t scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Thayer Heart disease is the No. 1 cause also is scheduled Hotel, Judy Hagenbeck said. “They of death for women in New York. Judy Hagenbeck, right, wife of West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Buster to feature music have truly overcome some obstacles About 42 percent of women who Hagenbeck, chats with planners of the American Heart Association's upcoming b y B e r n s t e i n in their life and are inspirational. died in New York in 2003 had Go Red for Women luncheon during a breakfast she hosted at Qtrs. 100 for heart Bard Trio and The fact that they want to tell their cardiovascular disease listed as the disease survivors Wednesday. Go Red for Women, which is taking place Nov. 14 breakout sessions story is commendable.” cause of death, according to the at Thayer Hotel, is designed to education women about heart disease. with experts in Quinn, who had a pacemaker American Heart Association. the American Heart Association. than 650,000 women have taken nutrition, finance, exercise, stress put in her heart 21 years ago, is one More than half of all The Go Red for Women events, action to improve their health management, health care and heart of two speakers scheduled for Go cardiovascular disease-related which have collected $115 million since the campaign began in 2003, health. Red for Women, an American Heart deaths nationwide were women in in donations, have raised awareness according to the American Heart There is a cost for the luncheon. Association awareness campaign. 2005, according to the Centers for of women’s cardiovascular health Association. For more information about the She was misdiagnosed for 13 Disease Control and Prevention. issues by about 10 percent in the The Go Red for Women luncheon, call the American Heart years until one doctor out of several Heart disease killed more New last several years. luncheon is scheduled to begin with Association at 342-1115. she saw determined she has Stokes- York women in 2003 than the Half a million women have registration at 10 a.m. For more information about Adams syndrome, which involves combined total of the next nine participated in the Go Red for A silent auction begins at 11 Go Red for Women, visit www. malfunctions of the electrical highest causes of death, according to Women campaign, and more a.m., and lunch is scheduled at goredforwomen.org. SPACE, cont. from page 1 successful. six-inch-thick book. USMA cadets for generations to for some photographs; a football “I feel very honored to represent “I went to a two-hour meeting “He brought me (to the meetings come can see a piece of history. T-shirt; and a baseball polo shirt. the organizations I’m representing about labels,” she said. “They have and displayed the book) because Kimbrough will be taking some These items will be put on – West Point, my high school (The to have the same labels for each yes, playing with the simulators is West Point memorabilia into space display in the baseball team room Lovett School in Atlanta), the Army thing -- how to move the payload, awesome, but there is more to it,” with him. He was a baseball player and perhaps the Kenna Sports in general, my Family,” Kimbrough what goes home and what stays Connors said. “It was amazing to while at USMA and is taking a Hall of Fame, Bob Beretta, senior said. “We’ve (the shuttle crew) been there.” see how many people are involved jersey with his old number, 22. He’s associate athletic director, said. trained really well. I think we are all She saw Kimbrough’s book of in this.” also taking a letterman’s A, which Kimbrough is pleased he can just ready to go and get up in space standard operating procedures -- a When Kimbrough returns, he plans to put on his space suit take the items to space. and accomplish the mission.” MED SCHOOL, cont. from page 2 medicine in fast-paced, dynamic situations. “(In trauma surgery), it takes just a few hours to give somebody a new chance at life,” Kelly said. Upon his commissioning, Kelly will attend four years of medical school as a reserve officer, after which, he will serve two to five years as a resident before he is assigned to a hospital as a doctor. 4 November 6, 2008 Local and National News It’s fall cleanup time at West Point By Martha Hinote troop units, commanders, cadets, Balfour only the interior of their buildings but also 50 tasks and are responsible for cleanup in their Directorate of Public Works Beatty and residents all need to complete meters around each building. fenced-in yards. Contact Balfour Beatty about their piece of the effort to ensure that West If one goes into any public building proper disposal of bulk items. A short time ago, West Point was ablaze Point remains the showplace visitors and the sometime during the month of November, Regardless of your role in the West Point of golden autumn colors. Now, as it does each American people expect this historic fortress there are likely to be office workers dressed community, here is how to get the support in year, all that beauty has turned to piles of on the Hudson River to be. “down” and everyone pitching in to clean your cleanup effort: leaves, twigs, fallen branches and debris that “Post-wide cleanup occurs twice each year files, copy rooms, office spaces, conference • Residents should contact Balfour Beatty, need to be raked and picked up in preparation -- during April and November,” said Garrison rooms, storage areas, recycle areas, hallways, Maintenance Office at 446-3570; for the coming winter season, not to mention Command Sgt. Maj. Violet McNeirney, who is walkways and grounds. • Building commandants can contact the 3 million visitors who come to West Point charged to head the cleanup effort. “The same They will be sweeping, raking, recycling, DPW Supply Branch, Lumber Yard at 938- each year. way we concentrate on cleaning our homes scrubbing, vacuuming, dusting and sometimes 2560, Bldg. 667 Warehouse at 938-2833 and This is one of two times each year during during the fall and the spring, the Garrison painting (by pre-arrangement only), Property Book Warehouse at 938-5875; which the entire West Point community puts asks everyone to concentrate their efforts for McNeirney said. • Contact DPW Solid Waste Management, all its energy and effort into a massive cleanup the post cleanup. “When your building commandant sets a Hazardous Materials and Recycling can be effort. “Fall cleanup this year runs from Nov. cleanup date for your building, if your mission reached at 938-4074; “Our goal is to have West Point ready for 1-30,” she added. “During this time you allows, please remember to wear your work • Contact the DPW Service Desk at winter by Nov. 30,” said Col. Dan Bruno, will see each troop unit in common areas clothes and pitch in,” Bruno said. 938-2316/4031 to request leaf vacuum Garrison Commander. “To achieve this goal, throughout post raking, policing debris, “Your help is needed,” Bruno and and street sweeper support; report needed we need community members to contribute clearing branches and sweeping.” McNeirney said. repair/maintenance in public buildings, in their work areas to make West Point’s fall While the troops are cleaning common While the majority of the cleanup effort the Directorate of Intercollegiate Athletics cleanup campaign a success.” exterior areas on post, building commandants in the housing areas this year belongs to RCI housing and unaccompanied personnel Each element of the West Point community will be busy organizing all occupants for partner Balfour Beatty, residents still have an housing. has responsibilities to ensure the success of special cleanup efforts in and immediately important piece of the cleanup effort. “If we all work together, we can make the Garrison cleanup efforts. around all public buildings. If they have opted to maintain their own West Point look spectacular for the fall, winter Office workers, building commandants, The commandants are responsible for not yards, they are responsible for the cleanup and the holiday season,” Bruno said. Branch Night reveals the way ahead for firsties By Sgt. Vincent Fusco I end up doing, it’s something for the greater PAO good.” Another firstie, Reed Timme, of Company The firsties have prepared since their H-2 from Avon, Conn., came to West Point reception day for last Sunday night -- Branch from a family with barely any ties to the Night, when they learned what branch of the military. His father served in the Peace Corps Army they will enter upon graduation. For and would often tell stories of the two years some, lifelong dreams were either realized he worked in India to help people of another that night or placed aside for another time. culture. One firstie with such aspirations is During his time at West Point, Timme Deanna Comstock, of Company C-3 from followed in those footsteps: to pass on that Port Jefferson Station. Following graduation global community service by spending a from high school, she applied to West Point year abroad in Brazil. There, Timme had the three times to no avail. Comstock decided to same opportunity his father did to provide Some trepidation, some joy, some gleefulness, pursue military service as an enlisted Military humanitarian assistance to a less fortunate some “what did you get?” were some of the many Police Soldier, and was assigned to the 3rd culture while gaining a unique world view. facial expressions of the 988 members of the West Infantry Division. “I had a great time learning about a Point Class of 2009 as they opened their branch When Comstock deployed to Iraq in different language and culture,” Timme said. assignments Sunday in Eisenhower Hall theatre February 2005, she submitted another “I think the values of hard work and service during Branch Night. Ma j . Jo e So w e r s /PAO application to the academy. This time, she was are important to have in order to preserve the accepted, to her great surprise and elation. common good.” United States, Hawaii and Germany. and practicing aircraft and parachute safety “I was kind of overwhelmed,” Comstock Timme feels a career in military service “The military is what I’ve been around,” with them. said. “It overshadowed the fact that I was through West Point has been a path that fits Thornal said. “I like it a lot, I’m used to it.” “You’re responsible for their personal standing in the desert.” his personality and values, and his Family has In his sophomore year of high school, safety on the aircraft,” Thornal said. “If you In May 2005, she redeployed and been supportive in his pursuit. he considered entering the military through don’t do something right, somebody’s going outprocessed from her old unit just in time to “They’re proud of me,” Timme said. either West Point or the University of Florida to get hurt.” attend Reception Day. Comstock found that “They challenge me and make sure I made the ROTC program. All agreed that regardless of where cadets she had to re-adjust to the life of academics right decision, but they fully support me.” After his acceptance to West Point, he may come from, the way ahead is the same after being out of school for three years, but Timme’s first choice of branch is armor, started considering what his choice of branch -- everyone serves their country as a leader, enjoyed serving as a platoon sergeant in Beast which he feels has a unique culture and would be -- between aviation and infantry. no matter what walk of Army life they set Barracks. leadership style he can identify with. Thornal said that his Family, while supportive foot upon. “That will teach you real quick how your “You’re out there leading in the front,” of his career choice, did not pressure him to decisions will impact others,” Comstock Timme said. “It speaks for my personality.” pursue a particular branch. (Editor’s Note: This year’s branching had said. “It can show you paths you don’t want Timme hopes that if he received armor “My dad and brother just said, ‘make an 664 men and 43 women assigned to combat to take.” branch, he will be assigned to a cavalry scout informed decision, listen to the pros and cons arms and 153 men and 83 women to combat Comstock hoped to be commissioned or Stryker unit. of both,’” Thornal said. service and service support branches. Medical as a military police officer. Her family is Hunter Thornal, of Company E-3 from When it came time to choose, he went with Service Corps saw eight men and 17 women; rooted in public service. Her father has been Fort Bragg, N.C., is no stranger to Army life. his gut feeling and chose aviation because, “in Medical Corps had 14 men and three women; a police officer for 24 years; her mother is His father has served as an Army aviator for the end, I knew I’d regret not flying more than and two men and one woman will receive an emergency medical technician; and her 26 years, and his brother, a 2006 West Point not going infantry,” Thornal said. inter-service transfers. brother is a state trooper. graduate, is currently serving in the 3rd As a member of the USMA Sport Parachute Two of our interviewees received their “(They) led me to want to do something Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. His family Team, Thornal has learned his leadership branch of choice; Comstock received for others,” Comstock said. “No matter what has lived at installations across the continental experience by teaching plebes how to skydive Ordnance.) November 6, 2008 5 Community Features and Photos USMA Sport Parachute Team celebrates 50 years Story and photo by back here and jumping with the cadets -- the Division as an enlisted man prior to entering of the “Pointer View.” Kathy Eastwood camaraderie is still there.” the academy,” he said. “I kept up my Gabriel said it was difficult at first to get Today’s parachute team has 32 members, membership in the Association of the United approval for a cadet parachute club because The USMA Sport Parachute Team said Master Sgt. Brian Davis, the team non- States Army and the Airborne Association.” no cadet had ever been given permission to celebrated its 50th anniversary by jumping commissioned-officer-in-charge. “During my plebe year, I joined the jump, there was limited aviation support, and onto the Plain after the cadet review and “Cadets are generally briefed during Club Parachute Club of America, which was under there was a lack of funding. before the Army football team took on the Night before the selection process,” Davis the direction of Jacques Istel,” he continued. Later on, with the help of the officers U.S. Air Force Academy Saturday. said. “No prior experience is necessary; it Istel brought the sport of sky diving to the and NCOs who had parachute jumping Cadet members, enlisted personnel and generally comes down to personality, attitude United States from France and attended the experience, the cadet parachute club got off alumni took to the skies to demonstrate their and how they get along with the firsties who demonstration Saturday also. the ground. skills during rehearsal Oct. 31 and during the will be selecting club members. New guys are “During my plebe summer, I learned Today, the team competes in various demonstration Saturday. announced in January and start with ground how to sky dive and thought about initiating collegiate national competitions. Former member of the team, Maj. school and classroom training.” a parachute club at West Point. At that time, Yearling Chris Rivers, who enlisted in the Andrew Morgan, USMA class of ‘98, and The founder of the team, retired Lt. Col Istel was starting a sport parachute training Army and was a medic in Iraq before coming now a physician at Fort Bragg, N.C., enjoyed Henmar Gabriel, USMA class of ‘61, attended center in Orange, Mass. He invited me and to the academy, said he loves the sport and jumping with the team during rehearsal. the demonstration and talked about how he anyone else at West Point to observe his that is the reason he is still here. “I still jump within my military duty and started the parachute team in 1958. training,” Gabriel said. “Most of it has to do with team bonding,” for fun,” Morgan said. “It’s great coming “I was a member of the 82nd Airborne Gabriel’s plan was to become good the veteran of 240 jumps said. “Our lives enough to become an instructor. are dependent on each other. But, it’s great. On May 1, 1959, seven members of the You can see the New York skyline from up newly formed cadet team and five members there.” from the enlisted team had their first unofficial Rivers said he got interested in jumping public appearance against Yale at Orange, after his first flight in a helicopter in Iraq when Mass., according to the May 22, 1959, issue all he wanted to do was to get out of it.

Firstie Brian Dunphy comes in for a landing at the USMA Sport Parachute Team’s 50th anniversary demonstration Saturday after the cadet review and before Army football took on Air Force. QUICK NEWS NOTE Lauren Starling Hope, a participant in this season’s “Top Chef” on BravoTV is an active-duty Army spouse married to West Point graduate 1st Lt. Gregory C. Hope (class of ‘06) who is currently deployed. The two met while she was at the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America just up the river from the U.S. Military Academy in Hyde Park. Lauren works as the Tournant at Jag’s Steak and Seafood, the most luxurious and contemporary steakhouse in Cincinnati. She is one of 17 contestants participating in Bravo’s “Top Chef: New York” show, which premiers at 10 p.m. Wednesday. Bravo is Channel 66 on Time-Warner Cable at West Point. 6 November 6, 2008 Community Features and Photos

Fourteen Soldiers from the U.S. Military Academy Band and one from the Military Police Company took the oath of enlistment administered by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck at a re-enlistment ceremony Oct. 30 before the Air Force Quarterback Luncheon in Eisenhower Hall’s Crest Hall. Their combined re-enlistment time is 87 years and they are receiving a total of $170,000 in bonuses. The various re-enlistments ranged from three - 11 years of active federal service. Kathy Eastwood/PV Supe re-enlists 15 Soldiers Surgeon glad to provide comfort to female patients Editor’s note: This is a part of a series of States), a lot of women appreciate having a be around women and discuss issues and read stories featuring West Point women warriors woman provider. They are more comfortable an ‘US’ magazine and not feel wimpy.” as part of the Army’s celebration of 30 years discussing certain issues with a woman.” Husain, who is in the process of moving of an integrated service. President Carter Husain, who has been at West Point to Fort Gordon, Ga., said the medical corps is signed legislation in 1978 that disbanded for more than two years, is the first in her essentially gender-neutral. Good doctors are the Women’s Army Corps and created one Family to serve in the U.S. Army. Her parents such because of their knowledge, she said. team. emigrated from Pakistan and Bangladesh, and Still, she is glad she can be a comfort to her Story and photo by Emily Tower the first-generation American was surrounded female patients because she understands many by former military doctors in her hometown of the issues they face. Major Farah Husain guesses she treated at in Wyoming. Being that comfort in a combat zone was least nine men for every female patient while Serving in the military seemed like a especially rewarding for Husain. deployed to Iraq in 2007. Still, the surgeon natural thing for a doctor, and Husain’s Family “I don’t think you could deploy and not knows what a difference she made for those was supportive of her decision. Husain has have things shape your life,” she said. “I women. served for nearly a decade. always think of one very young Soldier I had “They feel more comfortable with a When she deployed to Iraq, there were five as a patient when I first got there. It makes woman treating them and even the men (in women on her 20-person surgical team and you not complain the bathroom down the hall Iraq) because the culture sees (women) as two other female surgeons in her hospital. isn’t working or how far you have to walk the more nurturing gender,” Husain, chief of “You never felt like you were the only from the parking lot. And it makes you grow general surgery at Keller Army Community woman,” she said. “Still, in surgery, you are professionally. You can see what you could Hospital, said. “And here (in the United surrounded by men and bravado. It was nice to do when faced with a lot of chaos.” Maj. Farah Husain 8 November 6, 2008 Community Leisure A Spouse’s Point of View Lessons Learned From My my neighbor’s vinyl. sacrifice. (Okay, imitation wood Vinyl Flooring “Military Families are just more flooring isn’t that much of a sacrifice, willing to put up with things that but stick with me here). By Janine Boldrin civilian Families wouldn’t even So each time my mop turns think of putting up with …” was brown when I clean those darn After living in a series of houses another friend’s answer to my floors, I try to remember that our with bad flooring options (read discussion over my refrigerator door housing has some features that many -- beige carpeting with toddlers, that keeps flying open, my stovetop civilian communities don’t have -- lacquered over vinyl in the hot that doesn’t quite work, my rusty an incredible neighborhood where climate of Georgia and wood tub and, of course, my pictures of my children can play safely, people laminate that scratched when walked wood. who wouldn’t think twice if we across), one of my first questions I asked her why she thought that knocked on the door in the middle Children from the West Point community enjoy the Haunted about our new house on West Point was, but one of our kids filled the of the night for an emergency, and, Hayride at Round Pond Recreation Area Oct. 30. The Haunted was about our floors. moment by falling out of a plastic of course, men and women who Hayride attracted more than 500 people. “Tell me that they are playhouse onto the concrete pad we are doing what other people are hardwood.” like to call the back porch. not willing to do -- protect their My husband paused. “Well, at A few days later, I did some county. West Point FMWR makes least we kind of have wood.” post-pregnancy fixing-up at the I have to say that I am still “What do you mean, ‘kind beauty salon when my hairdresser holding out hope that one day I will of’?” commented that her 9-year-old son have a house with real hardwood Halloween an event “Well, we have two rooms of wants to grow up to be a Marine. flooring. Story and photo by The costume party attracted 85 hardwood flooring and then the “I’m just supporting him right But, in the meantime, I am in Elizabeth Harrington Soldiers who enjoyed complimentary rest is kind of pictures of wood,” now with it,” she said. “He said search of a cleaning product that FMWR Marketing Director food and beverages, dancing, games he said. that he wanted to protect our can bust through the dirt trapping and Wii competitions throughout “Pictures?” country.” She paused to run the hair abilities of my faux hardwood In support of the Army Family the night. It wasn’t until I saw the floors straightener down my hair. “But I floors. And I am also counting the Covenant, Family and Morale, West Point youth were invited that I knew what he meant … told him there are other people who more intangible blessings that our Welfare and Recreation made sure to attend a Halloween Dance Oct. we had vinyl flooring that was are willing to do that, you know?” housing and our community has there was plenty of fall fun for all 24 at the Youth Center and School supposed to look like hardwood. A Yeah. I did know. to offer. ages for Halloween. Age Services took a field trip to few days later, I would relate this And maybe that was also the (Editor’s note: Janine Boldrin The Haunted Hayride Oct. 30 at Hodgson’s Farm in Walden for a story to a friend who immediately answer as to why we’re more is a writer, a mother and an Army Round Pond Recreation Area was a hayride and pumpkin picking Oct. put me in my place by telling me willing to put up with stuff that spouse. To contact her about huge hit, attracting more than 500 30. With the holidays right around to be appreciative that we even had civilian Families might not be your experiences as a military people, 200 more attendees than the corner, FMWR offers many housing (and I do appreciate that we willing to put up with. spouse at West Point email her at last year. opportunities to make the season have housing), but all I wanted at the Military Families are used to [email protected].) The weather cooperated for bright. moment was a little sympathy for a Family-friendly evening that Events include ITR trips to my Brady Bunch-style vinyl. included a hayride through the the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Over the next week, my eyes forests of Round Pond and children Parade and Radio City Christmas were drawn to the floors when I Speaker requests activities and refreshments in the Spectacular in New York City, went into friends’ homes in our Community House. brunch with Santa at the West housing area. Single Soldiers also had an Point Club and the annual Holiday I noticed varying qualities of for Veterans Day opportunity to relax at the Better Tree Lighting Ceremony at Buffalo vinyl -- meaning one of the previous Opportunities for Single Soldiers Soldier Field, to name a few. Families must have worn out the Four requests have been 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Hyde Park. Halloween Bash Oct. 31 at the For more information on these older vinyl necessitating a new received for speaking engagements • Town of Fishkill, 11 a.m. Buffalo Soldier Pavilion. events, visit westpointmwr.com. installation. for Veterans Day. Tuesday, Fishkill. The newer versions didn’t have The following need speakers: A Speaker is also needed for Delivery problems? the same textured dirt-trapping • Glen Arden Retirement Cortlandt Hook & Ladder Co., surface that some designer thought Community, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Fire Company Dinner, Topic: F o r PV h o me d e l i ve r y NOVEMBER weekly changes made our fake wood look real. And Goshen. Cadet Life, 7 p.m. Saturday, p r o b l ems c o n t a c t Ma t t (as of 11/4) I soon found myself on a quest to • Mount Vernon Veterans Peekskill. O’Su l l i van a t t h e Ti mes h e r a l d - find anyone else who had our same Service Agency, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Contact Dave Brzywczy at C FUND + 1.35 percent Re c o r d a t (845) 346-3214 style of vinyl (I’ve only found one) Mount Vernon. 938-3614 if you can assist with I FUND + 2.11 percent o r b y e-ma i l a t MOSu l l i va n @ S FUND + 2.05 percent so we could commiserate. • Hyde Park American Legion, any of the requests. TH-r e c o r d .c om . I never thought I would covet At Your Leisure November 6, 2008 9 FMWR Blurbs Hunting lottery A 5 percent discount is available Lifeguards needed Services SKIES Instructional For more information about The hunting lottery for opening on all season passes (swap only). FMWR is looking to hire Red Program sessions are ongoing. volunteering, call 938- 8896. day rifle season starts at 6 p.m. today New cable tow demonstration Cross (or equivalent) certified For more information, visit, at the Ski Lodge and is for all active and much more are planned. lifeguards to monitor swimmers at www.westpointmwr.com or call Combined Federal Campaign duty military, retired military, DOD For information, call 938- Crandall Pool for a noon weekdays 938-3727/8893. The West Point Combined civilians and their Families. 4637. lap swimming program. Federal Campaign runs through Hunters must bring New York Those who are interested should Child care co-op Nov. 14. state and West Point hunting licenses ITR trips submit an application to NAF The child care co-op at the To make a contribution to to the lottery. ITR is hosting a trip Nov. 19 Civilian Personnel, which can be FMWR Fitness Center is open from FMWR, please use these codes: To register, call Round Pond at to New York City’s Museum of reached at 938-2822. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Monday-Friday ACS – 73037, BOSS – 70022, 938-2503. Natural History and the adjacent For more information, call in accordance with the West Point CDC – 25121, SFAC – 18445, Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 938-8249. Elementary School calendar to CYYS – 70117. Italian dining Balloon Inflation. parents with FMWR Fitness Center Family-style Italian dining is Transportation departs West Weekly job listings and CDC/CYSS privileges. Army Family Team Building scheduled for 6-10 p.m. Friday at Point at 11 a.m. and returns at 6 The Employment Readiness Parents must complete a brief Volunteers are needed for the West Point Club. p.m. Program offers weekly job listings VCCUS Training administered the Army Family Team Building Platters serve up to four. ITR also is hosting a trip to see to military Family members living by the CDC, and children must be program. For more information, call 938- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on West Point and in the surrounding registered with CDC/CYSS. For Opportunities are available 5120. Nov. 27 and Radio City’s Christmas community. more information, call 446-5140. for AFTB instructors and master Spectacular Dec. 1 and 8. This is a free service. To list trainers. Free pasta Call 938-3601 for more your available openings with the Krafts 4 Kids Call 938-5654 for more The West Point Club is having information. Employment Readiness Program, Krafts 4 Kids takes place 10 information. Free Pasta Night from 5-8 p.m. please e-mail amyjo.johnson@ a.m.-noon Saturdays at the Craft Nov. 13. Family-style breakfast usma.edu. Shop, Bldg. 648. Military Appreciation Month The evening will feature The West Point Club’s Family- To pre-register or for more In honor of Military Family Macaroni the Clown. style breakfast is set for 9 a.m.-1 Post Library fall story hour information, call 938-4812. Appreciation month, the West p.m. Nov. 23. The West Point Post Library’s fall Point Bowling Center is offering Ski locker lottery The event is scheduled to feature story hour is currently ongoing. ACS volunteers wanted free shoe rentals through the end of Victor Constant Ski Slope Macaroni the Clown from 9 a.m.- The sessions will be held at 10 ACS can help build marketable November. locker lottery forms for the 2008- noon and Flowers the Face Painter a.m. and 1:30 p.m. skills to incorporate into resumes. Also the Thayer Hotel is offering 09 ski season can be filled out and from 10 a.m.-noon. Daily sessions are open to all Volunteer and develop professional a 20 percent discount this month. submitted online at http://www. Soldiers ranked specialist and West Point community children references and community networks The Garrison House in Fort westpointmwr.com/ACTIVITY/ below receive member prices. ages 3-5. while giving back to the Army Montgomery is offering half off a SKI/index.HTM. For more information, call 938- Pre-registration is required each community. second-night stay in November. Call Submissions will be accepted 5120. week. For more information, call Volunteer areas include 446-2322 for more information. until Nov. 13. 938-2974. Financial Readiness, Employment The Mad Jester Woodworks is Photography contest Readiness, Army Family Action offering 10 percent off any item in Defensive driving class The 2008 All Army Digital Hockey program Plan and Relocation. the store except refinishing service A defensive driving class is set Photography Contest is now West Point Sports Office Staff Child care costs will be covered. through the end of the month. for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Bldg. accepting entries. and Faculty Hockey Program has For more information, call 938- Party Time Productions is 622. Register by calling 938-2401. To enter, go to https://artscrafts. begun. 5658. offering free karaoke, 20 percent fmwrc.army.mil, complete a profile Sessions are 9-10:30 p.m. off all parties and 25 percent off all Ski, Skate & Hockey Swap and upload photos. Wednesdays and 7-8:30 p.m CYSS coaches needed jumpers with November parties. Call A Ski, Skate & Hockey Swap Submission deadline is Dec. 7. Sundays. CYSS Sports is currently 446-3826 for more information. will take place at the Victor Constant The contest is open to active- For more information call 938- looking for volunteer coaches in All of these discounts are Ski Slope from Noon-6 p.m. Nov. 16 duty and Army civilians. 3066. the following sports for the fall/ available only to active-duty military and 3-9 p.m. Nov. 17. For more details, go to the Web winter seasons: soccer -- all levels and their Families. Appropriate ID Discounted merchandise is site above or call the Craft Shop at CYSS SKIES and ages, peewee hockey and cards are required to receive the available. 938-4915. Child, Youth and School wrestling. discounts. 10 November 6, 2008 At Your Leisure What’s Happening Surgeon General of the Army visit www.samaritanspurse.org/ 14, and items will be donated to is scheduled for 4 p.m. Nov. 16 at In preparation for DIMHRS to speak index.php/OCC or call Teresa at military Families in need, who can Bartlett Hall. implementation March 1, all Surgeon General of the Army 859-4266. call Jodi Gellman at 446-6407 to be Topics to be discussed include Soldiers are required to review and Commanding General of Army Please also include a donation considered for the donated items. dues and new membership forms, their ORBs/ERBs, SGLV, DD93 Medical Command Lt. Gen. Eric B. per shoebox. For more information summer events, the wounded warrior and OMPF. Schoomaker is scheduled to speak about Make a Difference Day, program and Class 8 Material (e.g. Soldiers are required to make to the plebe class of PL100 from Choir performances which was Oct. 25, visit www. bandages). an appointment with the MPD to 7:45-8:45 p.m. today in Robinson The Cadet Gospel Choir is makeadifferenceday.com. A ski swap is scheduled for review and update their files. Auditorium, Thayer Hall. scheduled to perform at 6-7 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at the Victor Constant All Soldiers are required to He will speak about his Saturday at the Church of the 4 Paws Humane Society Ski Slope. complete this no later than Dec. 19. leadership as the newly appointed Messiah in Rhinebeck and 2-4 p.m. Silent Auction For more information, call Appointments are available 7 a.m.- surgeon general in the wake of the Monday at the Roosevelt Building The 4 Paws Humane Society of Robert DiBenedetto at 424-3386. 5:30 p.m. weekdays. Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Long Island. Highland Falls/Fort Montgomery For more information or to scandal as part of the West Point Former New York City mayor will hold its annual Silent Auction Web site launch set an appointment, contact the Distinguished Lecture Series. David Dinkins is scheduled to attend Nov. 15 at Grace Baptist Church The trustees of the Constitution Military Personnel Division at 938- Faculty, staff and others in the the Monday performance. located on Old State Road. Bidding Island Association Inc. and Olive 5060/8491/8489/2035/3005/3703 or West Point Community are invited begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 2:30 Software of California invite e-mail [email protected]. to attend. Go Red for Women p.m. the public to the launch and Before your appointment, review T h e A m e r i c a n H e a r t There is an entrance fee, which demonstration of the Constitution your ORB/ERB and OMPF. A night at Washington’s Association’s Go Red for Women entitles patrons to a bidding number Island Association Archives Web Any changes that need to be headquarters luncheon is scheduled for Nov. 14 and a wide array of food and site at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Lucas made require documentation being Night guards at George at Thayer Hotel. The event begins drinks. Center for Military History in the provided at the appointment. Washington’s Headquarters State with registration at 10 a.m. A silent All proceeds are used to help West Point Museum. The new DD Form 93 is now Historic Site will take visitors auction begins at 11 a.m., and lunch homeless and stray animals with Refreshments will be served. uploaded into eMILPO. through the site and tell stories is scheduled for noon. food, shelter, neutering and medical R.S.V.P. by calling 265-1088 or Do not use the form on AKO. from the Revolutionary War from Cary Hirsch, MD, is scheduled attention. 831-2331. 6-8 p.m. Friday. to be keynote speaker. Mindy Quinn, 4 Paws Humane Society is a Customer assessment survey Reservations are required who lives in Monroe, is scheduled non-profit organization, and all Vet Clinic closure West Point community members and can be made by calling 562- to speak about having heart disease donations are tax deductible. For Because of the post veterinarian’s can take a survey to let the Installation 1195. Children younger than 6 are at a young age. more information, call 446-2211 PCS move, appointments are limited Management Command know about admitted for free. The event also is planned to or 446-5300. until the new vet arrives. the importance of programs and Washington’s Headquarters feature music by Bernstein Bard Trio The clinic will have a visiting services being offered on post and State Historic Site is a registered and breakout sessions with experts WPWC Gift Shoppe vet available for appointments from how well the post’s leadership is national landmark and is located in nutrition, finance, exercise, stress The West Point Women’s Club 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17. doing. at the corner of Liberty and management, health care and heart Gift Shoppe is open extra hours Call the Vet Clinic at 938-3817 Survey results are passed along Washington Streets within the city health. Nov. 15. for more information. to garrison leadership so they can of Newburgh’s East End Historical For more information about the The store, located near the improve services. District. luncheon or to purchase tickets, call FMWR fitness center, will be open ‘Letters Home’ performance Soldiers, Family members, the American Heart Association at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and sells West Point A production of “Letters Home. retirees and other former military Christmas wrapping party 342-1115. and military-themed gifts. Voices of American Troops from the personnel and civilian employees An Operation Christmas For more information about Battlefields of Iraq” is scheduled for may take the survey. Child shoebox wrapping party is Go Red for Women, visit www. Pancake breakfast 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Paramount Each person can sign into certain scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon Saturday goredforwomen.org. A Veterans Day pancake Center for the Arts in Peekskill. categories so they are only asked at the Cadet Chapel basement. breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 The production is an oral history about services they use. The West Point community National Make a Difference a.m.-noon Nov. 16 at the Highland of American Soldiers in Iraq and The survey can be taken is invited to join the Protestant Day Falls Fire Department. Afghanistan and is based on Frank at www.myarmyvoice.org/ Women of the Chapel as they gather West Point Families may The breakfast, which will be Schaeffer’s book “Voice from community2008. to reach out to children around the participate in a National Make a served buffet style, will feature the Front. Letter’s Home from For more information, call world. Difference Day project by donating pancakes, french toast, scrambled America’s Military Family.” Ed Sutherland at 938-0627 or Bring a gift-filled shoebox. non-perishable food and personal eggs, sausage, bacon, coffee, tea Group discounts are available. [email protected]. Along with wrapping, there will be care items. and hot chocolate. For more information, call 914- crafts, games and prizes. Those who Boxes will be placed in the Children younger than 5 eat for 739-2333. cannot attend but wish to donate Commissary, FMWR Fitness Center, free. For more information, call may drop off a shoebox at the Post Army Community Service building 446-2040. Piano recital Chapel or Cadet Chapel. and at Balfour Beatty Communities The Department of Foreign For more information about at 132 Barlett Loop. Ski patrol meeting and swap Languages is presenting a free what to include in shoeboxes, Boxes will be picked up Nov. A West Point Ski Patrol meeting formal piano recital at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Eisenhower Hall Ballroom. Albert Stanziano, who has been playing piano since he was 8 years Keller Corner old and was trained by Julliard, is Flu vaccine update Childbirth education Army Community Hospital. scheduled to perform at this black- Flu shots are scheduled to be Childbirth classes are scheduled The TSC is open 7:30 a.m.- tie event. available to DOD civilian employees for Wednesday and Nov. 19, Dec. 3 4:30 p.m. weekdays. All active- For more information call 534- at the Employee Health Benefit Fair and 10 and Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. duty personnel need to complete 5489. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 25 at Eisenhower The four-week sessions are necessary paperwork to be assigned Hall. designed to educate expectant a Primary Care Provider. DIMHRS Active-duty military, their parents about the labor and delivery Families and retirees may get a experience at Keller, postpartum TRICARE prime card flu shot 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8-10 at and newborn care and a unit tour. A l l T R I C A R E P r i m e Eisenhower Hall. Call 938-3210 to sign up. Classes beneficiaries, including active-duty fill up fast. Plan to start by the 30th troops and cadets, should have a KACH closure week of pregnancy. TRICARE Prime card. All outpatient clinics, laboratory, Those without one a card request pharmacy and radiology will be TRICARE enrollment one by calling (877) 874-2273. closed Monday for the training As new personnel arrive to West Present this card along with your holiday, Tuesday for Veterans Day, Point, they are reminded to visit the military ID card whenever you need Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving and Nov. Highland Falls TRICARE Service civilian health care. 28 for the training holiday. Center at 273 Main St. to enroll The card also contains important The emergency room will themselves and Family beneficiaries information about emergency and remain open. into TRICARE Prime at Keller out of area care. At Your Leisure November 6, 2008 11 NOW SHOWING in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 Friday -- Igor, PG, 7:30 p.m. Saturday -- Ghost Town, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday -- Nights in Rodanthe, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 -- Eagle Eye, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 -- Beverly Hills Chihuahua, PG, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 -- Burn After Reading, R, 9:30 p.m.

Th e t h e at e r s c h e d u l e a l s o c a n b e f o u n d a t w w w .aafes .c o m Command Channel 8/23 Nov. 6-13 Thursday Tuesday 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Army Newswatch 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Army Ready Army Ready 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Army Newswatch Army Newswatch 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Army Ready Army Ready 7 p.m. 7 p.m. RCI Town Hall Meeting Army Newswatch 7:30 p.m. Friday Army Ready 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Wednesday 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Army Ready Army Newswatch 1 p.m. 9 a.m. Army Newswatch Army Ready 1:30 p.m. Noon Army Ready Army Ready 7 p.m. 1 p.m. Army Newswatch Army Newswatch 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Army Ready Army Ready 7 p.m. Monday Army Newswatch 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Nov. 13 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Army Newswatch 1:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Army Ready Army Ready 2 p.m. 1 p.m. RCI Town Hall Meeting Army Newswatch 7 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Army Newswatch Army Ready 7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Army Ready Army Ready 12 November 6, 2008 Army and Community Sports New coach, talent has WAR undefeated Story and photos by impressive,” Riddle said. “Plebes Eric S. Bartelt Jessica Sexauer, Kaitlyn Kelly, Kayala Orvik and Barbara Lodwick Last season was an onerous year have all played solid on the A-side for the Women’s Army Rugby team this year as freshmen. It’s good as it went through a transition after to see their progress and Jessica losing 14 starting firsties and its Sexauer, especially, is going to be head coach from a team that finished really good down the road with third in the nation in 2006-07. more experience. A new coach and a focused “Then we have the team group of young women has the team leadership with captain (Firstie) thinking grand thoughts of going Alexis McLaughlin and co-captain to the final four and cementing the (Cow) Marissa Readinger,” he Army women as a force in the rugby added, “and I’ve also been really community. impressed with (Yearling) Sylvia The team is off to a 7-0 start Thomas because she had been with two victories coming in playing outside center and then I the New England Rugby Union moved her into the fly half position. Championships Oct. 25. She had what I was looking for in a With those victories over Brown fly half and she’s adapted to it really and Vassar, Army is the No. 1 seed in well and has done fantastic the last Saturday’s Northeast Rugby Union few weeks.” quarterfinals versus Providence Riddle, a 1999 USMA graduate College in Brunswick, Maine, and who played three years on the it gives them a chance to cement men’s rugby team here and is Cow co-captain scrum half Marissa Readinger slings the ball to an awaiting fly half. She has been their Sweet Sixteen invitation in currently a labor management a major contributor to Women’s Army Rugby’s 7-0 record as they head into the Northeast Rugby the spring. employee relations representative Union Championship quarterfinals Saturday. First year head coach Will at the Civilian Personnel Advisory involved in the mix as much as she grunt work, but we see and delegate the team guidance, especially the Riddle, who came to Army after Center, said the team’s most would like to,” Riddle explained. what to do. basics. four years of coaching the Texas impressive characteristics are its “She plays more like a flanker than “Our fly half Sylvia Thomas is “We are a lot more serious A&M women, has given the team overall athleticism and passion for a scrum half, so we have to rein an amazing player, although she and focused than we were in our the tools and a system to make great the game. her in a bit. But the intensity and wasn’t too thrilled about her move transition year last year,” Readinger strides. “You can’t teach athleticism. aggression that she shows on the to fly half (from outside center) at said. “Everyone loves it, and all the “(Our system) is a more That’s one of the advantages here, field is where her leadership comes first,” Readinger said. “She was girls on the team want to win and the controlled game where we are as cadets don’t get in here if they in. The players see that and follow nervous about it, but it’s turned out coaches leave their hearts out on the thinking two or three phases ahead aren’t pretty good athletes to begin her.” to be a great move for us. Coach field as well. and setting the field up to where we with,” Riddle said. “The players we Readinger, as the scrum half, (Riddle) has been moving people “We do a lot of basics, especially are going to attack,” Riddle said. have who come down to tryout for transfers the ball from the scrum, regardless of last year’s standing catch and pass, and I think you “You set up defenses and then attack rugby have the heart for it. They after getting possession, to the and where we were (position-wise), can generalize it with any team … where they are most vulnerable have the aggression. They have the backfield. She calls herself the so his ability to see people’s talents once you start to get better, you rather than just moving the ball intensity, and those are intangibles mediator between the forwards and regardless of where they played start working on more complicated without regard to why and hoping that you can’t teach.” the backs as the scrum half. previously has been really helpful things,” Readinger added. “So with for something to open up.” One of those players with a giant “The scrum half does a lot of and (Thomas) has emerged at that that, you do risk losing the basics Riddle sees a team with a great heart is Readinger, whom Riddle traffic direction to where I tell position.” and not staying as sharp, so that’s mix of veterans and young players says is not much of a vocal leader the other players where to go,” Readinger has been a stout why we always focus on the basic who have helped take them to a 7-0 as the co-captain but is a player who Readinger said. “I’m (kind of player through her time at West stuff with catch, pass, catch, pass record, including a 17-0 victory over leads by example on the field. like a quarterback) and between Point. She is in her sixth year of and that’s part of our everyday drill Brown, who was ranked No. 1 in the “(Readinger) is 100 percent the fly half, the first girl I pass to, playing rugby after beginning in her (during practice).” nation this season. intense all the time and we have and myself, the two of us control sophomore year in high school. Riddle’s game plan is also more “You have to point to our to rein her back as a scrum half the whole field in terms of traffic The Milwaukee native moved focused on being more aware on young players who have been because we can’t have her getting action. We don’t do a lot of the from Washington, D.C., to the defense, which Readinger says is Midwest her sophomore year, which the reason why the team didn’t end completely changed her sporting up with the national championship focus. two seasons ago. “I did crew at my first high “Defense was the only reason school, but they didn’t have it in why we lost because we didn’t have Wisconsin,” she said. “So one of my that defensive technique needed at friends said, ‘come join rugby,’ and all times,” Reading said. “We have that’s how I got started and now it’s worked on our defense a lot this my sixth year of rugby.” year, but our biggest weakness at the Her team won the high same time has been tackling. We’re school national women’s rugby a small team, and I think we can be championship her senior year. She apprehensive about it at times, but said she is blessed to have found a we’re working on it because it’s collegiate program with the same very important.” competitiveness and goals to win a Although Readinger sees the championship. change in system as a difficult “I was really lucky to come transition for the team, she also sees to Army and be involved with an their 7-0 record as a reflection of equally competitive program,” how well the system works. Readinger said. “Other colleges “I feel it’s all working for us, and may have programs, but they really we’re not playing the game we used may not be that serious about it. So to play,” Readinger said. “It’s so I was really lucky to come here and much more beneficial to our talent, find this program.” and it really showcases our talent Readinger has great passion for and ability to help us win, and that’s First year Women’s Army Rugby head coach Will Riddle, a 1999 USMA graduate, has led a the sport of rugby and is thrilled what I love the most about it.” resurgence with a system of play that brings out the best in WAR’s talents. Riddle is on board as coach to give See RUGBY, page 13 Army and Community Sports November 6, 2008 13 Anderson wins, Army ties Navy for PL CC Title By Mark Brumbaugh the team’s success, and for him to step it up Athletic Communications competitively today was fantastic.” Reiter (10th, 25:17.5) and Chitwood The Army men’s cross country team tied (14th, 25:22.2) also earned all-league honors, Navy with 47 points for the 2008 Patriot placing on the second team. League Men’s Cross Country Championship Torre (15th, 25:25.4) completed Army’s as Firstie Jonathan Anderson led the way scoring group while Yearling Bryce Livingston and took the individual title Nov. 1 at Lehigh (19th, 25:27.0) and Cow Greg Griffith (26th, University’s Goodman Campus Course. 25:32.6) rounded out Army’s top-seven. Firstie captain Andrew Catalano, Cows Zac The title is the first for the Army men since Reiter and Kirk Chitwood and Yearling Alexis 2001 and gives them a conference-leading Torre all scored for the Black Knights. seven all-time. Anderson, the Most Outstanding Runner Anderson becomes the fifth individual of the Meet, completed the 8K course in Patriot League champion from Army since 24:19.4, almost 18 seconds ahead of Navy’s they joined the Patriot League in 1993. Andrew Hanko, who finished second in Will Wyche was the last Black Knight 24:37.0. to win the individual championship, taking “Anderson’s performance was the result consecutive titles in 2000 and 2001. Mike of a heck of a lot of hard work and great heart Bernstein (1994), Dan Browne (1995-96), and commitment,” said head coach Troy and Scott Goff (1997-98) were Army’s first Engle. “We were all looking for him to put three Patriot League champions. us in a position where as a team, we had to Army, currently ranked 12th in the really score four guys, and he certainly helped Northeast region by the U .S. Track & Field us set the tone. It was a great cap to his Patriot and Cross Country Coaches Association, League cross country career. I think he’s was picked to finish third in the Patriot set himself up to have a couple more races League preseason coaches’ poll while Navy through the fall.” and American were picked to finish ahead This race is yet another remarkable of Army. American (No. 12 Mid-Atlantic) achievement for the Cinnaminson, N.J. finished fourth with 86 points, ending their native. six-year reign as conference champions. He was named the Patriot League Runner Host Lehigh (No. 11 Mid-Atlantic) of the Week after his previous three outings finished third with 77 points. Bucknell (No. and the ECAC Co-Athlete of the Week for 15. Mid-Atlantic) placed fifth with 122 men’s cross country after placing 22nd in points and was followed by Holy Cross a field of 229 at the Roy Griak Invitational (169), Colgate (177) and Lafayette (245), Sept. 27. respectively. Catalano joined Anderson as a First-Team The Black Knights’ performance marked All-Patriot League member with a sixth place a big improvement from 2007 when Army finish in 25:02.5, edging Navy’s Bill Prom by finished third, 30 points behind second place 2.5 seconds for a crucial point. Navy. “Andrew Catalano is a gamer,” Engle Army will return to action in two weeks Firstie Jonathan Anderson earned Most Outstanding Runner of the Meet at the said. “He’s the guy, who prior to my arrival, for the NCAA Northeast Regionals Nov. 15 2008 Patriot League Men’s Cross Country Championship by completing the 8K held the team together. He’s a great part of at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. course in 24:19.4. Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV West Point Junior Alpine Ski Team looking for members By Dave Brzywczy The team conducts two home races at Brzywczy, Directorate of Communications; speed on the hill this winter should come to WPJAST Coach the Victor Constant Ski slope and usually and treasurer Corina Morano-Ender. The the initial team meeting Wednesday or sign up attends a couple of race venues at neighboring coaching staff also includes Nate Loeb, Anna at the Ski Swap Nov. 15-17 at the Ski Lodge. The West Point Junior Alpine Ski Team mountains. Loeb, Mike Racca, Morano-Ender, Shekleton, Parents are invited to participate also. takes to the slopes of Victor Constant Ski Area In its fifth year, the WPJAST provided Alison Nichols and Karin Barrows -- a The team also has a Web site at http:// for the sixth time this winter. a forum for children to have fun and build tremendous team of volunteers, teachers and mysite.verizon.net/vzer0g6a/wpjast/index. The club is for boys and girls 8-14 years of confidence with large motor skill development mentors who all have a love of the sport. html. age and has grown from an initial membership as they learn to ski well and “ski with tactics” Youngsters interested in seeing if they If you have questions, contact Brzywczy of about 20 youngsters to 50 during the 2007- (race). are up to the challenge of a little controlled at 938-3614 or Morano-Ender at 446-2177. 08 season. WPJAST offers youngsters with On the WPJAST, everyone is a winner. skiing experience an opportunity to challenge The racers practice and compete in J groups themselves under the close supervision of an broken down between the ages of 8 (JVI), 9 expert staff of coaches. and 10 (JV), 11 and 12 (JIV) and 13 and 14 The club will hold its initial 2008-09 (JIII). Practices are planned for 6:30-8 p.m. meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the West Point Tuesdays and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Ski Lodge. New members are welcome to the The coaches have a broad range of teaching organization. and racing experience at the Professional and Membership requires that skiers, at Amateur Ski Instructor levels. a minimum, have the ability to ski on This year’s WPJAST primary staff include intermediate terrain, are able to change the the president Nate Loeb; vice presidents size of their turn shape, stop on demand and Lt. Col. Christopher Cross, Department be mindful of instructor and fellow skiers. of Physics, and Maj. Michael Shekleton, There is a fee for registration. Department of Social Sciences; coach Dave RUGBY, cont. from page 12 And, what would it mean to Readinger life here, and I take it as seriously as I take and her teammates to make the final four and becoming an officer in the Army. win a national championship? “There are aspects of this game that teach “It would bring legitimacy to our name, me about myself and what I want to do and and it would bring us to another level (and) what I want to be as an officer,” she added. “I show people how serious we are here about want people to say, ‘Women’s Army Rugby A member of the West Point Junior Alpine Ski Team skies down the Victor Constant rugby and how important the sport is to us,” is pretty serious and oh, by the way, they are Ski slope. The club will hold its initial meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the West Readinger declared. “This sport is really my pretty good, too.’” Point Ski Lodge. Ph o t o Pr o v i d e d By Wes t Po i n t Ju n i o r Al p i ne Sk i Team 14 November 6, 2008 Army and Community Sports Volunteer ski instructors needed at WP By Kathy Eastwood ski instructors and will need to take the four-day Ten group lessons are given and there Victor Constant Ski Lodge. course given by the Amateur Ski Instructors is a charge for the class -- check the Web “I think one of the things we are doing this Ski and snow sports instructors are Association to become an instructor. site at http://www.westpointmwr.com/ year on the slope that people will appreciate needed to provide instruction in skiing and “A skier should be able perform the open ACTIVITY/SKI/index.HTM for more is we are replacing the rope-lift with a cable- snowboarding this season at the Victor track parallel and to ride toe side/heel side information -- plus equipment rental, if lift,” he said. Constant Ski Slope. in snow on a snow board before taking the needed. The ski season at Victor Constant generally “We generally need between 30-40 course,” he said. “If we compare the expense of lessons begins in December. Anderson said if the instructors on weekends and weeknights Ski instruction is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. given at Windham Mountain in Windham, for weather is cold enough -- at least 25 degrees each season,” said Nils Anderson, U.S. Cadet Monday and Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. example, I think we are a lot less expensive,” with a humidity less than 50 percent -- they Corps General Staff. “We have 60-70 cadets Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday Anderson said. can make snow or add to snow that has already volunteers to teach community children how and 11 a.m.-noon Sunday with walk-ons from Those interested in becoming a volunteer fallen. to ski each season, but we do need more for 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:00- noon Sundays. ski instructor should come to the next ski For more information on volunteering, the community instruction.” Walk-ons may take classes for skiing only instructor meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the call Nils Anderson at 938-3276 Anderson said all volunteers are amateur and are a one-hour lesson. CLUB RESULTS

• Boxing: The Army Boxing team faced academy-rival Air Force Oct. 31 in front of a packed crowd at Crest Hall in Eisenhower Hall. The West Point pugilists won 11 of 12 bouts on the evening to dominate their academy foe. At 195 pounds, team co-captain Firstie Mike Njokuobi knocked down Air Force cadet Casey Butikofer in the third round with a devastating lead hand hook that put his opponent on the canvas. In another 195-pound battle, Army’s other co-captain Firstie Jody Chapman defeated AFA cadet Richard Kenny by referee stoppage at 1:19 of the first round. In the final 195-pound fight on the evening, Plebe Dan Briggs pounded AFA cadet William Lindberg for the victory. Other Army winners included: Yearling Joe Grohoski, 125 pounds; Cow Jevon Thomas, 132 pounds; Yearling Ricky Garcia, 139 pounds; Plebe James Brousseau, 147 pounds; Hunter breaks loose Yearling Scott Ginther, 175 pounds; Yearling Seth King, 180 pounds; Yearling Art Boyev, Cow wide receiver Damion Hunter (#7) scored a minute and 18 seconds into HEAVY; and Cow Cedric Fraser, HEAVY. the game against Air Force to put Army up 7-0. Unfortunately, the Falcons didn’t allow another point the rest of the game as Air Force defeated Army 16-7 • Men’s Team Handball: Army Men’s Team Handball faced Air Force Oct. 31 Nov. 1 at Michie Stadium. The Black Knights (3-6) return to action at 3 p.m. in an intense competition on the team handball court in front of a huge crowd in Arvin Saturday at Rice (6-3) in Houston. Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV gymnasium. Fast breaks and a high-scoring offense coupled with a strong hard-hitting defense allowed the Black Knights to charge forward and defeat the Falcons 42-30. Firstie Brian Walsh and Cows TJ Giordano and Preston Pham led Army in scoring while Yearling goalie Tim Wagner made numerous saves. Nov. 6 - 15 Sports calendar • Women’s Lacrosse: Army women’s lacrosse defeated Air Force 13-5 under the lights at Daly Field Oct. 31. The first half was close with Army holding a 7-4 lead at No v . 15 -- Ri f l e vs . TCU, Tr o ns r u e Corps halftime, but they blew away Air Force in the second half to take the 13-5 win. Ma r ksmans h i p Cen t e r , 9 a.m. The difference in the game was the play of Army Yearling goaltender Kyra Barone. Fr i d a y -- Men ’s So c c e r vs . Nav y , Barone was outstanding the entire game, registering 15 saves. Cl i n t o n Fi e l d , 8 p.m. No v . 15 -- Vo l l e y b a l l vs . Ame r i c an , Gi l l i s Fi e l d Ho u se , 4 p.m. • Judo Team: The West Point Judo Team crushed Air Force Oct. 31 by the score of Fr i d a y an d Su n d a y -- Wo men ’s So c c e r , 50-5. In an exciting and dynamic set of matches, Army won six out of the seven official Pa t r i o t Lea g u e To u r namen t , TBA. No v . 15 -- Men ’s Baske t b a l l vs . varsity matches in front of an ACU-clad home crowd at Arvin Gym. Da r t m o u t h , Ch r i s t l Ar ena , 4 p.m. Yearling Brock Chavez, stepping into a first team spot, started the match by earning Sa t u r d a y -- Ho c ke y vs . Ame r i c an an ippon with a pin at the 60-kilogram division. In a series of enduring, tough matches, In t e r na t i o na l , Ta t e Ri nk , Club which went the full five minutes, both Cow Nate Horswill (66-kilogram) and Firstie Gary 7:05 p.m. Bowman (73-kilogram) won by a minor score of a yuko to give Army a 20-0 lead. Sa t u r d a y -- Wo men ’s Ru g b y , No r t h eas t At the heavier weights, Army swept the Air Force cadets as Firstie captain Freddie Lewis No v . 14 -- Vo l l e y b a l l vs . Nav y , Gi l l i s Ru g b y Un i o n Ch amp i o ns h i ps @ Bo w d o i n (90-kilogram), Cow Kris Kilgroe (100-kilogram) and newcomer Yearling Andrew Fant Fi e l d Ho u se , 8 p.m. Co l l e g e , Br u ns w i c k , Ma i ne , 10 a.m. (HVY) each won by ippon and each earned 10 team points to put the final score at 50-5.