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Children celebrate Arbor Day Children at the West Point Child Development Center plant a Purple Leaf Plum tree in honor of Arbor Day April 14. Brad Brown (with bucket), an intern with the DPW Environmental Dept., helps children water the tree while others help cover it with soil. Bob Jones (green hat), West Point agronomist, watches the operation, while parents and caregivers photographed the event. Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV Cadets academic capstone comes to fruition with Projects Day Story and photo by projects that on many levels are only done event across the academic program of the science projects to Shakespearean plays to Tommy Gilligan by graduate and, in some cases, doctoral level academy. From its humble beginnings in briefings of foreign general officers in their Assistant Editor/Photo students at other universities. two engineering departments, as part of their native tongue—to showcase the incredible Projects Day began in 2000 and involves wrapping up the end of the final semester, talent and dedication of our students and their On April 29, firsties and a handful of cows majors from most of the academic departments, Projects Day has become the capstone of the faculty mentors.” will showcase their capstone projects, which plus entries from five other universities. The academic year, with an entire day set aside in With more than 250 projects to be are the conclusion of a yearlong academic students’ efforts will be presented to 200 the academic calendar just to recognize and displayed this year, three capstone projects adventure. invited guests from the Department of the promote the outstanding work of cadets across have set themselves apart from the field and With countless hours devoted outside Army, more than 1,000 individuals from the program,” Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan, will be judged during the second annual Scott the normal requirements of the typical cadet various companies and the general public over Dean of the Academic Board, said. “Now, R. Clark Innovation for Soldiers Award. schedule, these students worked late nights the course of the day. virtually every department participates in The three finalists were selected on the and weekends to complete mind-boggling “Projects Day has evolved into an amazing Projects Day—from great engineering and See PROJECTS DAY, Page 2 2 April 22, 2010 Local and National News Pointer View PROJECTS DAY, cont’d from Page 1 criteria that their projects demonstrate an innovative approach to solving a problem of direct application to the Army. The three are the Bionic Foot project—Civil and Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Target Location Module project— Electronic Engineering and Computer Science; and VA Claims Process Evaluation project—Systems Engineering. Team Bionic Foot has Firsties Thomas Mangan, Elizabeth Betterbed, Kirsten Rauk, Robert Bucknam, Tiffany Taylor, Kevin McFerrin, Sangwook Han and William Schuh. They are being advised by Lt. Cols. Joe Hitt, Rob Wilson, Lisa Shay and James Merlo. The Bionic Foot team designed, built and tested a below- the-knee active prosthesis to replicate the calf and foot movements of an 80-kilogram male American Soldier. Two devices will be tested. One device will be used for walking over ground (outside) and another device will be used to support running. The running leg is the first of its kind. The goal was to improve the Soldier’s metabolic efficiency and produce a more symmetric and comfortable gait when compared to wearing a conventional, passive prosthesis. Team Target Location Module was designed by Firsties John Eischer, Derek Wales and George Hopkins. They were advised by Lt. Cols. Greg Kilby and Bob McTasney and Wenli Huang, Ph.D. The project goal is to design, test and build a low-cost, lightweight target location module which Soldiers can use to call for indirect or other suppressive fires. By keeping the system cost an order of magnitude below the cost of currently available systems, such a system could be fielded to significantly lower levels and to smaller units. At some point, it might be possible to issue a device to every Soldier. In the current fight, where small units are performing a variety of missions at sometimes remote and separate locations, the ability for all Soldiers to accurately call for fires or support will save lives. Firstie Alex Mumford, of Rye, N.Y., welds two steel rods during the fabrication process of the Statue of The Veterans Affairs Claims Processing Capstone was Liberty capstone project April 16. In this project, eight cadets are working with the National Parks Service developed by Firsties Kurt Bujewski, Matthew McClary, on how to transport an injured visitor down the spiral staircase to the pedestal where more conventional Joseph Van Dusen and Raymond Vetter. rescue equipment can be used. The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently Systems Decision Process to develop a model and identify universal Claims Processing Initiative, national integration experiencing a backlog of more than 125,000 claims from the client’s requirements. is feasible. military veterans seeking compensation for disabling medical A discrete event simulation package, ProModel, was used The project will be of great benefit to any servicemember conditions related to their military service. Claims are to simulate the claims process and quantitatively evaluate how or veteran that inputs a claim with Veterans Affairs. processed at 58 regional Veterans Benefits Administration alternatives improved the overall system. While these are three of the featured projects of the day, offices throughout the United States. The simulation accurately models the Philadelphia there will be many more that have the ability to peak just On average, the time to complete an individual claim Regional Office, which the cadets visited several times to about everyone’s interest since many different subjects were exceeds the processing standard by over 36 days, with a wait of conduct interviews, collect data and present results. They researched. more than five months before claimants receive their disability also met with the Under Secretary for Veterans Benefits “Projects Day also provides us with an opportunity to reach compensation. At a minimum, any recommended changes to Administration to understand the problem at a holistic level. out to other college campuses and introduce those campuses the process must also maintain the current level of accuracy Using data from the Philadelphia Service Center, the to West Point. Increasingly students from other schools and consistency of the process. team’s simulation primarily focused on the Philadelphia have been invited and chosen to participate in West Point’s To analyze the current VBA system, the team used the Regional Office experiences. However, due to VBA’s recent Projects,” Finnegan said.

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Detective Rich Boggiano and local business and religious Fourteen cadets from the Department of Social leader Ahmed Shedeed have facilitated the “Winning the Science’s XH467 “Winning the Peace” class visited Peace” visit to the Jersey City community, coordinating the multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multi-cultural with other community and religious leaders who gladly community in Jersey City April 15-17, in an effort to open their doors to West Point cadets. better understand different cultures, religious groups and “This trip is a great opportunity for the cadets to come the dynamics of building cross-cultural relationships. here to Jersey City and learn about what Jersey City has With its large Muslim community, in addition to to offer,” Boggiano, whose sons are West Point graduates its diverse and vibrant immigrant populations, this and Army Infantry officers, said. city has dealt with many internal struggles, especially In the three-day trip, the class visited an Egyptian over the past five years. While Jersey City still has Coptic Church, Aghazaly Islamic School, the Sunni Rizvi occasional ethnic issues, thanks to its very involved city Mosque, a Jewish temple, a Hindu temple, a Christian government, police department and ethnic community church, a Jehovah’s Witness temple and various other leaders, the city has diffused many potential problems, cultural and religious places throughout the city. thus making it a superb case study for cadets to research These visits, combined with frequent discussions prior to witnessing various issues while deployed. regarding foreign policy, economics and social change The cadets’ trip included visits to Ellis Island, within the assorted ethnic communities, allowed the City Hall, Barclay’s Bank and a variety of religious cadets a unique chance to consider different perspectives institutions. Firsties Kyle Staron, Matt Archuleta and Porter Smith look on and beliefs. To further experience the cultural ambiguity that as Rabbi Ken Brickman reads from the Torah in a Jersey City “We are privileged to spend a few days with such a many Army officers face in Iraq and Afghanistan, the synagogue. Ma j . An g e l i c a Ma r t i n e z wonderful community of caring people who welcome us class also slept in the Islamic Center of Jersey City (a them the chance to observe daily prayers that occur throughout into their lives so that we may learn from each other,” mosque and Islamic primary school) for two nights, giving the evening and early morning. Maj. Angelica Martinez, the course director, said. West Point teams place at MIT Design Competition Submitted by Lt. Col. Greg Kilby or even athletes. provide Soldiers with accurate location data to any point up to Photonics Research Center This year, Cow Michael Weigand, a computer science a mile away with a push of a button. At a cost of approximately major, won second place after building and demonstrating $1,000, DemonEye is inexpensive enough to be issued down The West Point cadet design teams competed and won a low-cost and lightweight, unmanned aerial system. The to the squad and smaller-sized units. second, third and fourth place prizes at the Massachusetts Soldier Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance Systems is Soldier Civil and Mechanical Engineering Firsties Nate Humbert, Institute of Technology 2010 Soldier Design Competition. deployable and operates autonomously to provide Soldiers an Steven LaFave, Brad Mirkovich and Jordan Morris won fourth The 11 teams, six from West Point and five from MIT, on-demand aerial observation capability. The system exceeds place for their prototype design of a universal weapons mount presented their final designs to judges from industry, academia many of the currently fielded small UAV systems’ capabilities for military vehicles. The Integrated Soldier Protection and and the Army April 15. The competition’s goal is to generate and costs less than 1 percent of similarly fielded systems. Elevation Kit provides Soldiers with a significantly expanded new products and systems that will help the modern Soldier Firsties John Eischer, George Hopkins and Derek Wales, elevation range for mounted weapons while providing both on and off the battlefield. Focused on practical, non- all electrical engineering majors, won third place after building enhanced Soldier protection inside the turret. Currently, fielded weapons products such as Soldier identification systems a low-cost position location system. The project, known as systems limit the elevation range of mounted weapons and and battery rechargers, the technology that comes out of the DemonEye, integrates a laser range finder, compass, GPS expose Soldiers to small arms fire when elevating to extreme competition often has dual-use potential for firefighters, police sensor, computation algorithms and a microprocessor to angles. ISPEK solves both of these problems. 4 April 22, 2010 Community Features and Photos Pointer View Resolve, Recover, Restore Antiterrorism Exercise Tests West Point’s Responsiveness

West Point first responders and cadets operate a triage unit away from the ‘active shooter’ site while awaiting the arrival of ambulances during the force protection exercise April 14. Story and photos by Mike Strasser Nearby, the mobile DES Incident Command chief at the Directorate of Plans, Training, Assistant Editor/Copy Post commanded the scene, keeping tabs on Mobilization and Security, said this was the casualties and units, while reporting updates capstone force protection event that started a Personnel from the Directorate of to the main Emergency Operations Center. week earlier with three evacuation exercises. Emergency Services and Keller Army The incident was staged, but the actions In March, active shooter response strategies Community Hospital took immediate action, of nearly 100 first responders and personnel were discussed at a seminar here, inviting filtering civilian casualties through medical from dozens of organizations were precise local, state and federal agencies to include triage after a random shooting occurred and real. the American Red Cross, the New York State April 14 at West Point. Meanwhile, military It was basically a “worst case scenario” Police and the FBI. police officers executed appropriate crowd played out at West Point to test the “The active shooter event is really a control measures and secured the area, installation’s preparedness, response and driver for us to identify where we have some awaiting the arrival of hostage negotiators recovery capabilities. shortcomings in our tactics, techniques and from the Criminal Investigation Division. Joe Colombo, plans and operations procedures,” Colombo said. The active shooter exercise engaged everyone from security personnel at the gates to the emergency operations center sending out alerts, initiating protocols and coordinating responses. Supporting this effort required the oversight of several directorates and organizations, from the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations-G3, the West Point Public Affairs Office, Department of Public Works to the Corps of Cadets. Participants directed incident response actions from the Incident Command Post, supported first responders from the EOC at DPTMS, acted as role players Cadets assist a wounded colleague or contributed as controllers and evaluators to safety (first photo) while the on site. Nearly 50 role players, mostly cadets military police secure the area and community members, acted as casualties (second photo). Inside the Incident during the mock incident. Command Post, Directorate of Yearling Daniel Humenuck was eating in Emergency Services personnel Grant Hall when it was announced there was are the “eyes on the ground” a shooter outside. coordinating support activities and “They told us to get away from the windows sending situation reports to the See EXERCISE, Page 5 Emergency Operations Center. Pointer View Community Features and Photos April 22, 2010 5 EXERCISE, cont’d from Page 4 and then I heard an explosion,” Humenuck said. the community in emergency preparedness, most visible in The cadets were told to stay inside the building and the September throughout Emergency Preparedness Month. front doors were locked, but a few exited the back door to “We try to engage the entire community in aspects of force assist casualties outside Grant Hall. protection, preparedness and readiness,” Christopher Hennen, “I remembered seeing a trolley which we could use as a DPTMS Emergency Plans officer, said. “This includes shelter- litter. It wasn’t perfect, but it would work,” the New Freedom, in-place, first aid kits and how to recognize various alerts and Pa., native said. “I’m a former lifeguard and an Eagle Scout, warnings so you know how to respond. The better they are so I used to teach a lot of these basic first aid skills.” able to do that, the quicker we’re able to resolve an incident, How to Shelter-in-Place The Central Area still bustled somewhat with normal recover and restore operations.” traffic, creating a realistic environment for the MPs who had On April 15, the focus switched from first responders to One component highlighted during the April 14 force to cease cadet activities in the vicinity and control movement Families, as the exercise moved to the Family Assistance protection exercise was shelter-in-place, which involves as ambulances and first responder vehicles arrived. Center. The FAC is managed by Army Community Service taking refuge in a secure location during an incident The irregular surge tested the hospital’s capacity to respond and is activated during natural disasters, ongoing contingency involving hazardous materials. The following are some to the large influx of patients in a short period of time. Col. operations and emergencies. Joe Gall, ACS director, said guidelines taken from the DPTMS Web site for the home Edward Trudo, chief of ophthalmology, coordinated the the mission is to provide Families with a “seamless flow of and office: At Home: immediate care of casualties a few hundred feet from the kill services” during and after an incident. zone, directing Keller personnel and cadets as they treated “This is a one-stop shop to provide on-site services for • Close and lock all windows and exterior doors; wounds and assessed each patient prior to the arrival of the Soldiers and their Families,” Gall said. “We can focus on • If you are told there is danger of explosion, close ambulances. cognitive and behavioral well-being, and reduce the stressors the window shades, blinds or curtains; One evaluator applauded the initiative of some cadets who associated with traumatic events.” • Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning observed the activity and took active roles in the exercise. At The FAC is fully-staffed with representatives from the systems and close the fireplace damper; Keller, hospital personnel were alerted about the exercise, but American Red Cross, Balfour Beatty and the chaplain’s • Get your Family disaster supplies kit (www. Joe Pfanzelter, emergency management director, said it was a office, to name a few, to provide information, referrals and redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/supplies. complete surprise when the casualties arrived. other aid. html) and make sure the radio is working; “The casualties arriving to the hospital had many different “It’s also a place where Family members can decompress • Go to an interior room without windows that’s above types of injuries and looked and played the part well,” and talk to other Families,” Gall added. ground level. In the case of a chemical threat, an above- Pfanzelter said. “Some required decontamination and, hence, Chris Remillard, a Family and Morale, Welfare and ground location is preferable because some chemicals were sent through the hospital’s decontamination shower Recreation evaluator, worked with DPTMS on creating the are heavier than air, and may seep into basements even system prior to them entering the hospital. Hospital staff FAC exercise. if windows are closed; responded according to Keller’s Mass Casualty Response “It’s all been good here,” Remillard said. “The one area • Bring your pets with you and be sure to bring Plan and managed the incident well.” that we’ve been impressed with is the behavioral health aspect. additional food and water supplies for them; Several Orange County ambulance agencies, specifically There are a lot of specialists here and it’s working better than • It is ideal to have a hard-wired telephone in the room from the towns of Highlands, Cornwall, New Windsor, planned.” you select. Call your emergency contact and have the Warwick and Mobile Life of Newburgh provided the Col. Dan Bruno, U.S. Army Garrison commander at West phone available if you need to report a life-threatening necessary transport for the casualties from the incident site Point, was appreciative of the combined efforts involved in condition; to the hospital. preparing and executing the exercise, but said more needs to • Use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food Emergency preparedness is not limited to police, fire and be done to prepare West Point as a whole. wrap) to seal all cracks around the door and any vents medical personnel. It starts at home, and that’s what DPTMS “Our biggest lesson learned is that this is not primarily into the room; wanted to incorporate into the two-week exercise. about first responders who train and execute their duties daily, • Keep listening to your radio or television until you “This exercise was meant to combine the collaboration but about our cadets, employees and residents, and the proper are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. At Work: of the academy, the garrison and medical staff in a partnered actions they take and the attention and seriousness they give to event to ensure we can provide the highest level of protection, this critical area,” Bruno said. “We should never be satisfied • Close the business; emergency response and recovery to West Point should the that we are prepared.” • Bring everyone into the room(s). Shut and lock the need arise,” Col. Gus Stafford, USMA G-3, said. “We took into door(s); account lessons learned from the tragic incident at Fort Hood • If there are visitors in the building, provide for Are You Ready? and other campus shooting events. I was very happy with the their safety by asking them to stay—not leave. When For useful links and articles on emergency preparedness results of the exercise. However, more work needs to be done authorities provide directions to shelter-in-place, they and hazard awareness, visit: and we now begin to plan for our next exercise.” want everyone to take those steps immediately, where www.usma.edu/Garrison/sites/directorates/dptms/cepip/ West Point supports a year-round outreach effort to involve they are, and not drive or walk outdoors; • Unless there is an imminent threat, ask employees and visitors to call their emergency contacts to let them know where they are and that they are safe; • Turn on call-forwarding or alternative telephone answering systems. Change the recording to indicate that the business is closed, and that staff and visitors are remaining in the building until advised it is safe to leave; • Close and lock all windows, exterior doors and any other openings to the outside; • Have employees familiar with your building’s mechanical systems turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems; • Gather essential disaster supplies, such as nonperishable food, bottled water, battery-powered radios, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, duct tape, plastic sheeting and plastic garbage bags; • Use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food wrap) to seal all cracks around the door(s) and any vents into the room. 6 April 22, 2010 Community Features and Photos Pointer View ‘Red legs’ honored at St. Barbara’s Day Ball Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Artillery, Combined Arms Team, Artillery Ball is the secret punch ceremony. The punch bowl began to smoke while being stirred by Staff Writer Soldiers past, present and future, fallen is a concoction of off-the-wall ingredients a saber. comrades and the ladies “who make all things representing the blood of the fallen, mud By tradition, one person is designated The annual St. Barbara’s Day Ball was worthwhile” to the punch ceremony often from the trenches, the French who contributed to taste the punch and declare an ingredient held in honor of the ‘red legs’—Field Artillery referred to as “Grog.” significantly to our freedom and an ingredient missing. Members provide the missing and Air Defense Artillery branches of the “Traditions do matter and West Point to tie the concoction together. ingredient and once a taster declares the punch Army—April 16 at the West Point Club. is surrounded by tradition,” Ridge said. Dry ice provided atmosphere as the punch fit for consumption, the others partake. The guest speakers were Brig. Gen. Ross “Traditions help define who you are, your Ridge, commandant of the U.S. Army Field team and the veterans who went before you. Artillery School at Fort Sill, Okla., and Col. We strive to produce fire Soldiers of the Joseph DeAntona, Class of 1984 and 11th Air quality of St. Barbara.” Defense Artillery Brigade commander. St. Barbara is the patron saint of Soldiers in the FA are often referred to artillerymen, protector from thunderstorms, as ‘red legs’ because of the red stripe worn fire and sudden death. The tradition began down the sides of their pants during the with the development of the early artillery Revolutionary War. Although the two branches pieces, which were unreliable and often are still considered separate branches, they exploded without warning, wounding and have the same headquarters at Fort Sill as killing Soldiers. St. Barbara was killed by her mandated by the Base Realignment and father around 300 A.D. when she converted Closure commission, which directed ADA to Christianity and defied her father when to move from Fort Bliss, Texas, to Fort Sill. she built a bathhouse with three windows The ADA is now part of the Fires Center of depicting the holy trinity, going against her Excellence. father’s design. The St. Barbara’s Day Ball is the event DeAntona said he was here to encourage that bestows the Honorable Order of St. cadets to join ADA or FA. Sixty-two cadets Barbara to Soldiers who have demonstrated who branched into field artillery and 11 cadets the highest level of integrity and moral who branched air defense artillery were in character along with the Honorable Order attendance. of Molly Pitcher award to women who “West Point is leading the way,” he said. voluntarily contributed to the Air Defense “It’s a great time to join the Air Missile defense Artillery branch in a significant way. Capt. because of the growth in more countries and Tod Willoughby received the Honorable the development of new weapons. In 2004, Order of St. Barbara while his wife Cheri the Air Defense was located in only three received the Honorable Order of Molly countries—Germany, Fort Bliss (U.S) and Pitcher along with Elke Rittger. South Korea. Now Air Defense is located The event is full of tradition from toasting in many countries including Japan, Iraq, the United States; Commander-in-Chief, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Poland and Israel.” Army, West Point, Field Artillery, Air Defense One tradition of the St. Barbara’s Day

Maj. Donald Cherry, Department of Military Instruction, pours in the first ingredient of the grog during the punch ceremony at the St. Barbara’s Day Ball April 16 at the West Point Club. The St. Barbara’s Day Ball honors those who branched field artillery or air defense artillery. Pointer View Community Features and Photos April 22, 2010 7 Cadets unwind at Spring Fest Story and photos by Mike Strasser “Guitar Hero” station, a live reptile tent—courtesy of “Snakes Assistant Editor/Copy Alive!”—and an assortment of characters parading up and down the street, to include jugglers, a pirate, the Oreo Cookie Plebe Christian Beckler soared high in the air, leaving all and a life-sized Toy Soldier. the tension and stress of being a freshman cadet elsewhere Flowers credited DCA personnel like Ron Harsch, Tom for the moment. Strapped into the Euro-Bungy, Beckler was Oldham, Maria Hoagland and the Cadet Store staff, to name among hundreds of cadets enjoying a day’s respite from the a few, for their efforts in putting together the best possible hustle and bustle of academics to enjoy the 2010 Spring Fest event for the West Point community. April 17. “It begins with a concept, a little guidance and brainstorming; “It’s toward the end of the year, so things are kind of and then just allowing good people the freedom to do what escalating for us,” Beckler said. “This is a nice break.” they do best,” Flowers said. “As we like to say, it’s ‘All for That’s exactly what the Directorate of Cadet Activities the Corps.’” had in mind when planning last year’s inaugural event. It was back in the spring of 2008 when Col. J. Craig Flowers, DCA director, was walking down Central Area and refl ected on his own college experience. A spring festival is a common event for students to alleviate some of the stress encountered toward semester’s end. With project deadlines and impending exams, Flowers thought it would be morale-boosting to provide cadets with both a needed distraction and that traditional festival experience he had as a college student. “This is unique because it is right outside their barracks,” Flowers said, “It can be a stressful time now because there are only another 30 days until graduation and a big rush of exams. To give them an outlet like this is an absolute thrill for all of us on Team DCA.” And it was a thrill for the entire West Point community to enjoy a day of food, live music and fun in an area typically traffi cked with cadets and faculty rushing to classes. More than 1,500 cadets, staff and Family members attended the Plebe Christian Beckler gets a lift from Spring Fest. second annual event, which featured electric car racing, a Plebe Katie Leonard charms a snake at Spring Fest. First phase complete on Stony Lonesome construction Story by Kathy Eastwood at Stony Lonesome I), we have 28 already occupied. There RCI project director, said. “There were a lot of cut and fi ll Staff Writer were some issues that had to be worked out such as traffi c problems because Stony Lonesome I is built on a mountain, patterns, especially with school buses and storm drains, along with environmental issues and storm drain issues that In August 2008, Balfour Beatty Communities began the before we could occupy the homes.” popped up, so we had to scale it back a bit. But we all worked daunting responsibility of building and renovating housing at Phase two of the construction has already begun with through the problems to complete phase one.” West Point. A ceremony was held April 15 for the Overstreet an additional delivery of 42 new three- and 4-bedroom Wagner said there wasn’t a lot of new construction at Family who cut the ribbon to their home, celebrating the homes slated to be turned over in August, according to West Point because of the historical nature of the buildings completion of phase one of the construction in the area a the West Point Family Housing Web page. Phase three and area, some homes built in the late 19th century. Balfour month before deadline. of the construction begins in January 2011 to deliver the Beatty is renovating many of the historical homes and a “The total construction for this area is due to be complete remaining 88 homes, including new senior NCO homes, ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the fi rst completed August 2011,” Paul Merritt, Residential Community with completion scheduled by August 2011. home June 16, 2009. As of March, the renovation project Initiative engineer, said. “Out of 158 new housing (units “This construction was a challenge,” Rich Wagner, completed 29 of 315 historical homes. Pointer View At Your Leisure April 22, 2010 9 Keller Corner Annual CSA: Now we’re cookin’ Traveling with TRICARE Prime Call 938-7992 or 800-552-2907 Submitted by Plans, Analysis Army Family Action Plan process, The Directorate of Human Emergency care while you’re for an appointment. and Integration Office Community Action Council Resources has requested a Lean on the road does not need prior meetings or another Garrison forum, Six Sigma business process review authorization. Tobacco Cessation Program Like the Chinese Proverb says, the leadership values customer of the MPD to increase effi ciency If you think you will lose life, Do you want to stop using “Talk doesn’t cook rice.” feedback and acts on comments and and effectiveness. limb or eyesight if you are not tobacco? Last fall, West Point community suggestions to improve life at the Positive changes abound for the treated immediately, go to the If you need help or information, members had the opportunity to West Point garrison. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center nearest hospital emergency room contact Trish Titus, Family Practice participate in the annual Customer After thoughtful review, areas as it is restructured. Although or call 911. Clinic RN, at 938-3244. Service Assessment. You may recall were identifi ed as high priority issues some changes may not have an Urgent care requires an image of Uncle Sam on fl yers for the West Point Community. immediate impact, the leadership is authorization from Health Net Childbirth Preparation Classes and posters around West Point or These issues include service orders considering the concerns expressed Federal Services before receiving A four-week series of childbirth an e-mail from your boss, or maybe and maintenance in housing, the by the West Point community and the care. preparation classes returns May 4. you even read an article about it in club system, Military Personnel addressing those needs with current Call 877-874-2273 for prior The series will be May 4, 11, 18, the Pointer View. Division and the Civilian Personnel developments and considering a very authorization. 25. Classes are held in the KACH This survey was open to active system. resource-constrained environment. If you are within 40 miles of second fl oor classroom from 6-8 duty, Family members, retirees and Now, with action plans The garrison’s customer West Point, you will be directed p.m. Call OBU at 938-3210 to civilian employees and allowed developed, changes are underway. feedback mechanisms have also to make an appointment with your register. respondents to rate the Garrison To improve the processing of indicated areas that are performing primary care manager. services on performance and housing maintenance requests, above customer expectations. Medications importance. This is where the changes have been made in service Those areas include the religious Activity or Exercise-related KACH pharmacy encourages Chinese Proverb comes into play. order tracking methods and follow- services at West Point, education health concern? patients to bring a list of their The annual Customer Service up procedures. counseling services offered at West Point Sports Medicine can prescriptions and over the counter Assessment is but one tool used to Customer callbacks are now the Education Center, Fire and help with an activity or exercise- medications to the pharmacy to capture the voice of the customer. required, monitored, recorded and Emergency Services, child and related health concern. discuss with a pharmacist. The results of the survey have been reported. youth programming and Army Talk with your Primary Care Patient safety is our main received, analyzed and compared There are additional Community Service programs Manager for details. concern at KACH pharmacy. to the other customer service data improvements in this area working such as the Relocation and that is captured every day at West through AFAP. Readiness Program, Exceptional Point. In an effort to enhance the Family Member Program and ACS Whether through the Interactive quality and service of the West Financial Services. NOW SHOWING Customer Evaluation system, the Point Club, not only will the club be Continue to use your voice. Tell in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. undergoing “Operation Excellence” us when things are working right Friday—Green Zone, R, 7:30 p.m. as part of a new focus on customer and let us know where we need to Saturday—Our Family Wedding, PG-13, service, but the Directorate of improve. 7:30 p.m. Family and Morale, Welfare and “Talk doesn’t cook rice.” When Saturday—Remember Me, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. Recreation is also pursuing training the community speaks, actions can THE THEATER SCHEDULE ALSO CAN BE FOUND on the new Army program—Army be taken and the next thing you AT WWW .a a f e s .c o M . Catering. know, we have rice. BBC LifeWorks events Mother’s Day Wood Project A Mother’s Day Wood Project is sponsored by the Monroe Home Depot. Children ages 3-12 are welcome to come to bring their moms to 126 Washington Road from 3:30-5 p.m. April 29. BBC will supply everything for the children to make a wheelbarrow Command planter gift for mom. Closure of Stony Lonesome Gate Register by today to Jodi Gellman, Lifeworks coordinator, at 446- To place and secure structural steel supports for the new ID check 6407 or e-mail her at jgellman @bbcgrp.com. area, Stony Lonesome Gate is closed from 5:30 p.m. today until 5 a.m. Channel 8/23 Friday. The gate will also be closed from 5:30 p.m. Friday until 8 p.m. April 22-29 Sunday. During the closure, all traffi c will be diverted to Washington and Army Newswatch Thayer gates. Washington Gate will remain open 24 hours daily for (broadcast times) Delivery problems? both DOD and non-DOD vehicles to accommodate traffi c during this Thursday, Friday and time frame. Monday through April 29 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and Contact Matt O’Sullivan at the Times Herald-Record at For more information, call DPW Customer Relations at 938-4407 or 800-295-2181 or e-mail [email protected]. DPW Operations at 938-0300. Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV 7 p.m. 10 April 22, 2010 At Your Leisure Pointer View FMWR Blurbs Karaoke Night There will be a barbecue following the employee. Register now for one of Morgan Farm’s Karaoke Night at the West Point Club’s cleanup at the North Dock picnic area. A safety clinic will be held from 9-9:30 three- or five-day summer riding camps. Grey Room takes place from 5-11 p.m. For more information, call Sgt. 1st Class a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. Free for Dates are available in June, July and Friday. Jermaine Malone at 938-8063 or Sheryle Families of deployed Soldiers. August. Come out and strut your stuff and become Miller at 938-6497. Pre-registration is recommended. For more information, call 938-3926. a West Point star. For more information, call 938-2503. ACS Out & About Series: Springtime CYSS Fit EDGE! Intro to Yoga Ski Rental Equipment and Ski Locker in the Hudson Valley (New Info) Mother’s Day Brunch Fit EDGE! Introduction to Yoga classes Returns Do you wish you had more to do in and Two seatings will be available May 9 for grades 3-12 runs weekly on Wednesdays All seasonal equipment rentals must be around West Point? Come to the next Out at the West Point Club for a Mother’s Day after school until May 5. returned no later than Friday to avoid late & About Series Workshop and watch your Brunch. Register at the Youth Center (Bldg. 500) fees. schedule fill up fast. First seating is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or for more information, call 938-0829. Equipment can be returned from 8 “Springtime in the Hudson Valley” will in the Pierce Dining Room. a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the ski show you where to go and what to do once the Second seating is from 1-3:30 p.m. in AER Campaign rental building. After Friday, drop off your frost is gone and the flowers are blooming. the Grand Ballroom. Spouses of deployed The West Point Army Emergency Relief equipment at Round Pond. Join us at 3 p.m. April 29 at Army Soldiers eat for half price. Campaign continues through May 15. You will be charged $1 per day for every Community Service (Bldg. 622). To make your reservation, call 938- For more information, call 938-5839. day the equipment is late. For more information, call 938-3487 or 5120. All season lockers must be cleaned out by e-mail [email protected]. Art EDGE! Make a Birdhouse May 1 to avoid late fees. (New Info) Part-day Preschool CDC Art EDGE! Birdhouse-making sessions CYSS EDGE! Fun Run/5K Conditioning enrollment are on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. May 12, 19 and Month of the Military Child Luncheon The CYSS EDGE! is having a fun run/5K The Child Development Center is starting 26 at the Youth Center (Bldg. 500) for grades The Month of the Military Child Luncheon conditioning event for children in grades 3-12 part-day preschool enrollment for the 2010- 6 and up. is a great day for children at the Victor through April 29 (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 11 academic year May 10-14 for deployed Register at the Youth Center or for more Constant Ski Lodge, rain or shine, from 11 after school. Soldiers and Warriors in Transition. information, call 938-0829. a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Register at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. Military Families with children enrollment Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 For more information, call 938-0829. dates are May 17–21. English for Language Learners p.m. There is no charge for Families with a DOD civilian children enrollment dates English for Language Learners is a free deployed spouse or Warrior Transition Unit (New Info) Cinco de Mayo celebration are May 24–28. class for anyone who wants to improve their members. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo May 5 with No phone calls will be taken for English skills. Tickets on sale now through Friday at the dinner and drinks while listening to traditional registration. Classes will be held in the ACS training Child Development Center (Bldg. 1207). music and karaoke in the West Point Club Parents need to report to the CDC room, Bldg. 622. Classes will continue each For more information, call 938-3921. lounge starting at 4:30 p.m. registration at 8 a.m. Patrons can sign up Monday through May 31. For more information, call 938-5120. children after June 1 for slots on a “space For more information and to register, call Volunteer Recognition Ceremony available” basis. 938-3487 or e-mail william.luna@usma. It’s time to recognize all of the volunteers (New Info) Celebrate Cinco de Mayo For more information, call Outreach edu. that give their time throughout the year. Army Family Team Building and Services at 938-4458. The annual Volunteer Recognition Exceptional Family Member Program will Lunchtime Spin Class Ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday present a Cinco de Mayo celebration from WFSG Hearts Apart Support Group Enjoy a lunchtime spin with Kate for 45 at the West Point Club. 4:30–6:30 p.m. May 5 at ACS, Bldg. 622. The WFSG Hearts Apart Support Group, minutes every Monday at noon. To ensure that your volunteers are properly Enjoy an introduction to AFTB problem presented by the ACS Mobilization and For more information and to register, call recognized, contact the Army Volunteer solving, musical crafts, games and prizes, a Deployment Program, is for Families of the Fitness Center at 938-6490. Corps coordinator at 938-3655 or christina. piñata with traditional music and food. deployed Soldiers. [email protected]. Call 938-5654 or 938-5655 to reserve a Group meetings are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2010 ACS Needs Assessment Survey seat for the fiesta. May 15 and June 19. Dinner and special Input from Soldiers and their spouses is FMWR Sports Office tournaments activities will be provided for the entire critical for ACS program managers in making The Family and Morale, Welfare and (New Info) Grand Opening of Leisure Family. assessments about the use of ACS services Recreation Sports Office will conduct a pre- Travel Services and Fitness Center Group meetings take place at Youth by specific groups and decisions about the season softball tournament for all USMA Cross Fit Room Services, Bldg. 500. suitability of current ACS services. personnel 18 years of age and older. Join FMWR from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7 For more information, call 938-5658. The local community Needs Assessment The tournament will be double elimination in celebration of Leisure Travel Services new takes place every three years. It’s your chance and deadline for entry is today. The tournament location and the brand new FMWR Fitness West Point 5K/10K and Decades Car to make an impact on West Point’s Army will start Monday and conclude, weather Center’s Cross Fit Room. Show Community Service. permitting, by May 6. There will be Wii Fit demos, food, raffles, Registration is ongoing for the West Point Complete the ACS Needs Assessment Games will be played at 8:15 p.m. and a lunchtime sampler and a fitness class from 5K/10K on active.com (keyword “West Survey to let us know how to better serve 9:15 p.m. at the FMWR H Lot complex. noon-1 p.m. Point”). you. There are two ways to complete the To enter, contact Jim McGuinness at 938- May 7 is also Military Spouse Appreciation The West Point 5K/10K is May 15, Armed survey—complete the paper form or the form 3066 or e-mail [email protected]. Day, so stop by the grand opening for raffles Forces Day, with both races kicking off at 8:30 online at https://www.myarmyonesource. just for military spouses. a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. com/survey_WestPoint. School Transition Workshop For more information, call 938- For more information, call 938-6497. For more questions regarding the survey, Getting ready to PCS with school-age 3601/6490. The car show immediately follows the call Amy Rodick at 938-5658 or amy.rodick@ children? Join ACS and CYSS as they discuss race from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with cars from each usma.edu. everything you need for a successful school (New Info) Military Spouse decade, starting from the 1900s. transfer. Appreciation Day BOSS Six Flags Trip ACS and CYSS will go over everything Come to the West Point Club May 7 for Army Ten Miler Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is you need to get your child from here to there a special lunch and dinner honoring your West Point Family and Morale, Welfare going to Six Flags Great Adventure in New as well as provide you with a one-of-a-kind military spouse during Military Spouse and Recreation is sponsoring a team of four Jersey June 5. resource book to take with you. Appreciation Day. active duty runners to represent West Point at A limited number of spaces are We will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the ACS Enjoy lunch from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. the Army Ten Miler Oct. 24. available. Training Room. with half-price pizza bar and free lunch for To qualify, you must register to run in the Call now to reserve a place for you and RSVP to ensure you receive the resource your spouse with a regular lunch purchase. West Point 10K May 15. one guest at 938-2070 or 938-8063. book. Dinner a la Carte will be served from 5-9 For more information, call 938-6497. Call 938-3487 or e-mail william.luna@ p.m. Buy one dinner and your military spouse FMWR Craft Shop us.army.mil for more details. dines for free. Art EDGE! Spring Photography Do you have a graduation, retirement For more information, call 938-5120. Art EDGE! Spring Photography classes or promotion gift that you need framed or Earth Day Hudson River cleanup start Friday for grades 3-12 and run weekly engraved? In honor of Earth Day, Better Opportunities (New Info) Kids Fishing Derby Mondays or Fridays after school, depending The FMWR Craft Shop can do it for for Single Soldiers is teaming up with DPW Come out to Round Pond from 9 a.m.-1 on grade level. you. Most work is completed in about three and Youth Services to do a Hudson River p.m. May 8 for the Kids Fishing Derby. Register at the Youth Center (Bldg. 500) weeks. cleanup at North Dock. Open to all anglers ages 5-15 who are or for more information, call 938-3727. The Craft Shop is conveniently located in The event takes place from 2:30-5:30 residents of West Point, Stewart, Town Bldg. 648 behind the Post Office. p.m. April 29. of Highlands, or a child of a West Point Horse Riding Camps For more information, call 938-04812. Pointer View At Your Leisure April 22, 2010 11 What’s Happening Phi Kappa Phi Luncheon make a plan and be informed. will be held at 11:30 a.m. May 7 for Brig. Gen. • Office of the Directorate of Family and The West Point Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Patrick Finnegan and his wife, Joan, in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Bldg. 681. National Honor Society will host its annual Formal Awards Dinner/Induction ballroom at Eisenhower Hall. The completed petition, with the signature induction luncheon at noon-12:50 p.m. today Ceremony Finnegan will be retiring from active duty of one eligible voter, must be returned to the at the West Point Club Ballroom. The Department of Physics and Nuclear June 1. NY&VA DDESS Superintendent’s Office by The guest speaker is retired Col. F.H. Engineering will host a formal Awards Dinner/ The luncheon is served buffet style. close of business Monday, for names to be (Bud) Griffis, Class of 1953 Distinguished Induction Ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Tickets will only be sold in advance and may placed on the official ballot. Chair in Civil Engineering. Black, Gray and Gold Room of the Cadet be purchased from David Dominick, the School Board members are elected by For more information, call Michelle Mess Hall. Dean’s executive assistant. parents of children attending school at West Gerdes at 938-7824. The guest speaker will be Commander of Dominick’s office is located on the ground Point Elementary and Middle Schools and the Missile Defense Agency, Lt. Gen. Patrick floor of Taylor Hall, Room 107. serve a two-year term. (New Info) Sacred Heart of Jesus O’Reilly, who was also an instructor at the For details, call 938-2000. School performance academy. PTO Elections The Sacred Heart of Jesus School presents Cadets will be inducted into both the West Point Middle School track The West Point Schools PTO will hold “The Wizard of Oz” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Society of Physics Students and the American invitational elections for the 2010-2011 School Year Saturday. Nuclear Society. The West Point Middle School will host Executive Board May 12 during the General Tickets can be purchased at the school, For more information, call Maj. John its 32nd annual modified track and field Membership Meeting. rectory and at the door. DeLong at 938-3082. invitational at 2:30 p.m. May 7 at Shea A committee has been formed and is Stadium. now accepting nominations for the positions Special Olympics Financial Readiness Classes Come and support the WPMS Bulldogs. of President, Vice-President, Secretary, The 2010 Hudson Valley Region Special The following Financial Readiness Class For more information, call Kristina Treasurer and School Board Liaison. Olympics takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday at is scheduled at the Army Community Service Thompson at 938-4929 or 499-0120. Nominations must be made with the Shea Stadium. conference room, Bldg. 622. permission of the nominee. For more information or to volunteer, • Money 101: 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday; (New Info) National Day of Prayer Eligible members may self nominate. contact Col. Tom Hiebert at Thomas.Hiebert@ For more information or to register, call Breakfast Nominees must be active, dues paying usma.edu. 938-5653/4621. The annual National Day of Prayer members of the WPSPTO and should expect Breakfast will be held from 6-7:20 a.m. May to remain at West Point for at least 12 months Run for Education Garrison Retirement Ceremony 7 at the West Point Club Ballroom. (e.g.—plan to serve the full term.) Sacred Heart School in Newburgh is The West Point community is invited to Elder Jeffrey Holland, LDS Church leader Names of the candidates will be published hosting a “Run for Education” four-mile race attend the Garrison Retirement Ceremony and former president of Brigham Young no later than May 4. and one-mile kids’ run Saturday at Chadwick at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Crest Hall, University, will speak to the attendees. After May 4, all additional nominees Lake Park, Route 300 in Newburgh. Eisenhower Hall. The West Point community is invited to will be made from the floor at the general Race day registration begins at 8 a.m., For more information, call Jane Ganly at attend. membership meeting following guidelines with the kids’ run (children 13 and younger) 938-3910. stated above. starting at 9 a.m., and the four mile race (New Info) WPS Board meeting Contact Susan M. Luther, Parliamentarian beginning at 9:30 a.m. (New Info) Attention West Point lady change WPSPTO, with all nominations at susan. Pre-registration is available online at golfers The West Point School Board meeting [email protected], or call 938-2313. www.sacredheartschoolnewburgh.org. West Point lady golfers can join up for the scheduled for May 5 has been changed to All nominations must include the For more information, call 565-1637 or “Sign up Social” scheduled for 5:30 p.m. April 4:30 p.m. May 12, in the MS Conference nominee’s name, affiliation to West Point, and 566-6892. 29 in the Hotel Thayer Lounge. Room, B-10. contact information such as e-mail address All levels of golfers are welcome. and phone number. West Point Military Tattoo For more information, call Ellen Stoneham Family Fun Day The United States Corps of Cadets Pipes at 614-5495. The Children’s Angel Network of Highland Boys Basketball Camp and Drums Club presents the 30th annual Falls is hosting its 2nd annual St. Jude’s Army Men’s Basketball Head Coach Zach West Point Military Tattoo from 11 a.m.-6 (New Info) West Point Strings Spring Family Fun Day May 22 at Holy Innocents Spiker will be directing the 2010 West Point p.m. Sunday at Trophy Point Amphitheater. Concert Church; Main Street, Highland Falls. Boys Basketball Camp July 5-9. The West Point Strings will host its third Come and enjoy an afternoon of pony Boys ages 8-18 are welcome to participate. (New Info) Mickey Marcus Memorial spring concert at 4 p.m. May 1 in the Haig rides, petting zoo, vendors, food and a giant Early registration is suggested. Observance and Wreath Laying room on the sixth floor of Jefferson Library. slide. For more information, call 446-4996 ext. The annual Mickey Marcus Memorial Refreshments will be provided following The event is free, but donations are being 119 or visit www.goarmysports.com. Observance will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at the concert. accepted for the St. Jude Children’s Research the West Point Jewish Chapel, 750 Merritt Program highlights will include works Hospital. (New Info) Girls Basketball Camp Rd., followed by a gravesite wreath laying by Mozart, Coldplay and various selections For more information, call 446-2030. Army Women’s Basketball will hold in the West Point cemetery beginning at performed in smaller chamber groups. positional series of clinics from 9 a.m.-4:30 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Col. Rod Vacation Bible School p.m. Aug. 1-3. Girls must be ages 8-18 to For more information, call the Chapel Sturdivant at 938-3322. The Vacation Bible School is in need of participate. Office at 938-2710. adult/teenager and pre-teen volunteers from Fine tune your game with West Point Keepers of the Peace Powwow June 21-25 at the West Point Elementary basketball coaches and increase your (New Info) Book Signings The Native American Heritage Forum is School. positional IQ. Kelly Kennedy, author of the book “They coordinating Keepers of the Peace powwow Volunteer positions include music, game, Registration is required through the camp Fought for Each Other,” which is the triumph at the Trophy Point Amphitheater from 1-5 bible story, craft, crew and assistant crew section of www.goarmysports.com. and tragedy of the hardest hit unit in Iraq, will p.m. May 2. leaders. sign the book Tuesday and Wednesday from Enjoy Native American dancing, singing If interested in volunteering, contact Deliver the Pointer View 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the USMA Bookstore. and drumming. Melissa Prosperie at 859-4351 or e-mail her A newspaper carrier position is available David Breuhan, Class of 1984, will sign The event is free. at [email protected]. for delivering the Pointer View in the local his book “Spread the Wealth: More Haves, For more information and directions area. Fewer Have Nots,” from 9-11:45 a.m. go to www.dean.usma.edu/english/dfaf/ School Board elections For more information, call 346-3214. Wednesday at the USMA Bookstore. nativeamerican.htm. The West Point School Board has The bookstore is located on the fourth announced that an election will be held May floor of Thayer Hall. (New Info) Community Farewell Tea 12 to fill four vacancies on the Board. The West Point Women’s Club and the We encourage all interested community (New Info) A Walk with Grover Daughters of the United States Army will members to submit petitions to run for a Get ready for emergency preparedness host a West Point Community Farewell Tea position on the West Point School Board. with a walk-around with Grover from Sesame for Judy Hagenbeck and Joan Finnegan from Petitions are available in the following Street Tuesday. 4-6 p.m. May 5 at the Haig Room in Jefferson locations: Grover will be visiting the West Point Hall. • Office of the NY&VA DDESS Child Development Center at 8:30 a.m., then RSVP by April 30 to Amy LaGrange at Superintendent, Bldg. 705. travel to the West Point Elementary School 859-4278 or to [email protected]. Contact Eileen Ellingsen at 938-3506 or at 10:30 a.m. e-mail her at [email protected]. Along with Sesame Street, we can all work (New Info) Retirement Luncheon edu; together so remember—Get an emergency kit, A community farewell retirement luncheon • Youth Services, Bldg. 500; 12 April 22, 2010 Army and Community Sports Pointer View Albornoz’ journey not easy, but reward could be PL title By Eric S. Bartelt second all-time singles wins leader Managing Editor with 65 victories. His other brother (2004 graduate), Rafael, was a The journey for Firstie Chris tremendous doubles players during Albornoz has not been an easy one. his time at West Point. It’s been complicated by injury and All the work Chris has put in to then trying to live up to expectations get back on the court and not just set by his older brothers, who had compete, but thrive, is helped by good to great tennis careers at West the skill set he brings. Point. “He’s a scrambler. He’s very As the No. 2 singles and doubles quick and has quick feet, plus he player for Army men’s tennis, the fights,” head coach Jim Poling West Babylon, N.Y., native is now said. finding his groove, earning four Albornoz believes his speed, victories in his last five singles serve and strong forehand keep matches to go 10-7 in the spring him on top of his opponents, but it’s while teaming with fellow Firstie his mental game that takes over in John Lucero to go 14-5 in doubles. crucial situations. The records haven’t always been “My mental game has improved pretty, especially trying to overcome so much that I’m able to work tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in any situation and adjust to and medial collateral ligament his anything that’s going on during a plebe year. But he’s shown a great match, especially if something is deal of strength enduring what he’s not working,” Albornoz said. “I’m faced. thinking smarter out on the court, “It’s definitely one of the most and that’s been a huge asset I’ve crucial obstacles that I’ve had to added to my game this year.” overcome, but with the help of A healthy Albornoz with a good my teammates and the Center for crop of plebes in No. 1 singles and Enhanced Performance, I was able doubles player Gary Kushnirovich to rebound back my sophomore year and his No. 1 doubles partner, to play a few matches,” Albornoz Rashad Shelton, have helped Army said. “I came out trying to find my return to the top spot in the Patriot game last year, and eventually, I League. The men’s tennis team found it this year. (My knee injury) heads into the Patriot League Firstie Chris Albornoz, who fought through anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament did affect me for a little bit during Tournament Friday as the No. 1 tears, is finding his stroke this year as Army’s No. 2 singles and doubles player. He is 10-7 in my sophomore year, but as I got seed with a 12-7 overall record and singles and 14-5 in doubles teamed with Firstie John Lucero. Da l l a s Mi l l e r /AAC older I knew I would make the best a 5-1 Patriot League mark. returned the favor with a three- something.” them eighth all-time in men’s of what I could during the next two During the season, the biggest set win against Navy’s Marcus Since Feb. 18, Army has won doubles pairing wins. If they can years. victory for the team was its win Rebersak in singles while teaming 10 of its 13 matches, and all the produce a couple of doubles wins “I started competing and finding versus Navy April 11—a stunning with Lucero for an 8-6 win in team’s defeats were 4-3 losses. this weekend, the duo would move out what kind of game plan was best 4-3 victory at Annapolis. Army has doubles. However, they have also won four into third place all-time on the list. for me,” he added. “So I went out been on the short end of its Navy “Winning a match against Navy 4-3 matches. The team has shown a “They’re both lefties and are there to create my own personal matches since 2005, losing its last in doubles and singles is the height lot of tenacity to take its opponents very quick,” Poling said. “They’re best record. I’ve kind of played seven matches including the last of my career, and I’m looking to the limit and not give up. very aggressive and bring a lot in the shadows of my brothers the three years in the Patriot League forward to another moment in the “We feel our mental capacity of emotion to the court. Under last couple of years, but it’s about Tournament. Patriot League (Tournament),” and stamina are going to outlast any pressure, these guys pick it up and going out there and playing my best It was gratifying to Albornoz Albornoz said. “It gives me a boost opponent and it has showed in the make it happen. tennis, especially now, which is the because he suffered his most of confidence and more drive to last six matches,” Albornoz said. “During the Navy match, I highlight of my career.” disappointing defeat to Navy in work harder the next few weeks. “We’re going to keep thriving on the thought that Navy’s No. 2 doubles The shadows are rather large the Patriot League Final last year That win is a big lift off of our ability to go out there and have fun were going to be the hardest to beat, considering his oldest brother (2003 in a 4-1 loss with a two-set defeat shoulders … with me being the team and give everything we’ve got.” but that’s the (only doubles) match graduate), Arnie, is the team’s that decided the match. Albornoz captain. It’s motivating that these Poling added that part of their we won,” he added. “We put the two guys came out on top even after success has much to do with getting seniors together and at crunch time, losing the doubles point. healthier in the spring. they hung tough.” “It was good we sent them home “We’ve been beat up all year, Albornoz, Lucero and their with their tail between their legs which is nothing new to us but these teammates are looking to win Army’s … it was a huge shock to them,” guys are starting to get their health first Patriot League title since 2006, he added. back at the right time of the season,” when the team completed back-to- Poling called his guys “warriors,” Poling explained. “We’ve got good back titles. for going down to Navy in its players and guys with a lot of fight For Albornoz, who considers it environment and coming away with and competitiveness, but they’ve an honor and privilege to represent a season-defining win. got to be healthy. If you’re in pain his team as captain, it would mean “It was a real special win,” he and playing, it’s a little bit tough.” so much to get to those heights. said. “The firsties hadn’t had a win That’s why Poling is thrilled to “We’re looking forward to against them (Navy). It was special have Albornoz healthy, something getting to the NCAA Tournament because all the firsties won, Johnny he was waiting a long time to and showing (national competition) and Chris won at doubles and happen. The future field artillery what Army’s capable of,” Albornoz Johnny, Chris and Bruno (Lucivero) officer is finally tapping into the said. “I’m stoked at the possibility won at singles, so they were all fired talent that was expected in him all of going. I can’t express in words up for it and really wanted (the win) along. what it would mean. I’m so pumped —I’m happy for them. “He had a great fall semester his I want (this weekend) to come “The atmosphere at Navy is plebe year and then he got hurt,” tomorrow because the whole team always tough and our guys competed Poling said. “Finally, three years is ready to go. —I was proud of them,” he added. later, he’s getting to where he’s “Going in as a top seed and “We didn’t win the doubles point, playing at the level we thought he defending our top spot, I feel but we came back and played tough. could.” everyone is ready for it,” he added. Five of the six matches were three Albornoz’ talent is also enhanced “I’m looking forward to finishing Cow Tripp Johnson is 11-6 this spring as Army’s regular No. 3 sets and we won three of those during doubles play with partner those matches and heading to the singles guy. He has teamed with Plebe Alex Holland for an 8-5 … and taking four of six singles Lucero as the two have teamed NCAA Tournament, wherever that doubles record. Mi k e St r a s s e r /PV from a tough Navy team is saying up for a 14-5 record, which ranks may be.” Pointer View Army and Community Sports April 22, 2010 13 Combat Weapons Team earns national championship By Yearling Aaron Pool significantly decreased the total time of each Combat Weapons Team PAO shooter over the course of the day. “You could try and pin our proficiency What began as a cold, dreary day turned on a number of different material factors,” into a terrific glowing victory and a national Yearling TJ Snukis said about the team’s championship for the cadets competing April method of training. “But in reality, our 10 as part of the West Point Combat Weapons proficiency and, ultimately, our success Team. in what we do hinges solely on our expert The team traveled to the Hartford Gun training and preparation.” Club in Connecticut to take on other academy When the shooting stopped and the smoke teams at the Joint Service Academy Combat cleared, West Point’s Combat Weapons Team Weapons Competition. stood alone at the top of the podium. The competition consisted of eight The team placed first with a dominating different stages to include M9 pistol, M4 rifle team score and put seven shooters in the top and 12-gauge shotgun shooting. 10 overall. Each stage was created by the competition’s Cow Andrew Beck edged out Navy’s main sponsor, Smith and Wesson, to challenge top shooter to place first in the entire the shooters to their fullest. In the competition, competition. the shooters worked through each stage to Overjoyed with the victory after a year of eliminate all the targets accurately while hard work, the team clamored into the vans to racing against the clock. head to a well-deserved victory banquet. Scoring consisted of the shooters being In the midst of the celebration, team assessed an additional time penalty for every captain Cow James Dallman reflected that, shot missed. “JSACWC is a great time for us to showcase “Adding a timer to the stages increases the all the hard work and training that not only complexity because you are forced to choose team members put in, but also the coaches between getting all of your hits so you don’t and officers. get penalized, and finishing in as little time as Regaining the championship was a great possible,” Firstie Jimbo Hughes said. feeling after losing it to Navy last year. The West Point CWT’s national victory “Our win would not have been possible brings the trophy back to West Point, and without the hard work of all the team culminates a year of intense training at members, coaches and officers,” he added. small arms weapons proficiency. Since the Throughout the weekend many of the JSACWC was created more than 10 years ago, team members heaped gratitude on coaches the Combat Weapons Team has only lost the Craig Jackson, Joe Seuk, Gary Salman, Lt. trophy three times. Col. Robert Chamberlain and OIC Capt. Ryan After an unfortunate loss last year, the Koolovitz. team was determined not to repeat their With the celebrations over, the team mistakes. Practices this year placed heavy already has an eye on the competition for next In one of the mixed M9 pistol and M4 rifle stages, Yearling Josh Mathews emphasis on accuracy and shooting smoothly year. Just before everyone left someone was takes aim and sends rounds downrange with his M4 before he transitions to his in all aspects of the competition. overheard saying, “the road to JSACWC: 364 pistol. Cr a i g Ja ck s o n /WPCWT By moving and shooting efficiently, they days, gentlemen.” Lacrosse stays unbeaten in Patriot League, defeats Navy 7-6 By Tim Volkmann on top.” one with an unassisted goal at 11:21, Athletic Communications Boltus got things going at the but Thul would shake off a Navy 10:24 mark of the first quarter, defender and jam home his second Army Cow attackman Jeremy running from behind the Navy tally of the game with 2:55 on the Boltus totaled three goals and an goal and stuffing home the game’s clock to make it a 6-4 Black Knight assist to lead the Black Knights to first goal. The Midshipmen would advantage after three quarters. a 7-6 victory over archrival Navy answer with two goals of their own A pair of Navy goals in just over April 17 at M&T Bank Stadium in in the last two minutes of the quarter a minute tied the game back up Baltimore. In the opening game of to take a one-goal lead. with 5:35 to play in regulation. Joe the Smartlink Day of Rivals, Boltus, Firstie attackman Tyler Seymour Lennon came off a pick and scored who was named the game’s most took a feed from Cow midfielder an unassisted goal at 6:37, before valuable player, broke a 6-6 tie Rob McCallion and scored on a Davis found the net after a short run with a tally off a feed from Yearling five-yard shot at 13:22 to tie the for the equalizer. midfielder Conor Hayes with 4:29 to score, 2-2. Less than two minutes Two teams that had already each play in the fourth quarter to clinch a later, Thul bullied his way past a played four overtime games apiece victory in the 88th meeting between defender and sent a pass to Firstie this season appeared to be headed the two storied programs. midfielder Tyler Oates, who ripped toward their fifth, but Boltus’ third Plebe attackman Garrett Thul a low shot into the Navy goal to goal of the game proved to be the added two goals and an assist as make it a 3-2 Army edge with 11:41 game-winner. Boltus got open on the Black Knights (6-5 overall, 4-0 to play in the half. the left side of the Navy goal and Patriot League) took sole possession Navy sophomore attackman scored off a feed from Hayes from of first place in the Patriot League. Ryan O’Leary cut past a defender 10 yards out to give the Black Army turned in a stout defensive behind the Army goal and got open Knights the one-goal advantage. effort, holding the Midshipmen to to score at 8:52, but the Black “I can’t really put into words one goal over a 32-minute span from Knights would score two goals of what we’re feeling,” Boltus said. the second to the fourth quarter. their own to lead 5-3 at halftime. “It is amazing, especially after all “Today was a tremendous game. Boltus would notch a man-up tally the tough losses we’ve had the past I was very impressed with how hard on a 10-yard shot at 5:26 after Navy two years. It isn’t just a feeling for Plebe attackman Garrett Thul scored two goals and added an Navy played, as you would expect goalie RJ Wickham was screened us, but for all our parents, coaches assist in Army’s 7-6 win over Navy April 17. To mm y Gi l l i g a n /PV them to, but I was also very proud by one of his own defenders, before and past players. win was for.” have done so much for this program with how hard our guys battled Thul bounced a behind-the-back “We’ve been getting text Army Cow goalkeeper Tom and are a really close group. Their all the way through,” Army head shot off the post and into the goal messages all week wishing us Palesky was credited with eight leadership has been unreal for the coach Joe Alberici said. “I thought at 4:35. luck,” he added. “We are just one saves to preserve the victory. rest of us and I really wanted to win we were two evenly matched teams Junior midfielder Kevin Doyle huge, tight-knit Family that extends “I’m so happy we got that win it for them. I’ve got goose bumps and we were fortunate to come out pulled the Midshipmen back within around the world. That is who this for our seniors,” Palesky said. “They right now.” 14 April 22, 2010 Army and Community Sports Pointer View Thrilling victory earns women’s tennis PL title By Tracy Nelson Tollerton carried that momentum Athletic Communications into a 6-2, 6-2 win over Carlin Calcaterra at No. 4 singles. Cow Michael Tollerton earned a No. 3 It was not an easy task but the The Sunshine State native enters doubles victory with partner Cow Robie top-seeded Army women’s tennis the postseason having won 13 of her Verano and then won at No. 4 singles team rallied to defend its Patriot last 14 singles matches. at the Patriot League finals Sunday. League crown for a sixth year in The top of Bucknell’s lineup Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV a row as Cow Jurelle Mendoza’s battled back, as Tania Varela and thrilling victory at No. 5 singles Lauren Lucido topped Houghton clinched a 4-3 win for the Black and Plebe Erin Colton, respectively, Knights over Bucknell Sunday in to knot the match at 2-2. The Black Vernona, N.Y. Knights dug themselves into a 3-2 Mendoza was named the hole after Ahn came out on the short tournament’s most valuable end of a gripping 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), player for her performance, which 6-2 battle with Bucknell’s Demi punched Army’s ticket to the NCAA Iepuras. Tournament for a sixth straight The setback left just Mendoza year. and Cow Annie Hang remaining Army and Bucknell have met on the court. Riddled with injuries in each of the last six title matches and lineup changes, the pair stepped and Sunday’s battle was as expected up when it counted and delivered. —heated and back-and-forth all Both dropped the first set, but Hang afternoon. was able to recover to score wins The marathon contest took more in the second and third sets (4-6, than five hours to complete. Colgate 6-3, 6-2) at No. 6 to tie the match hosted the tournament in its entirety at three-all. at the Turning Stone Resort. Mendoza, who spent time in “Winning the conference is and out of Peck’s starting lineup always sweet, but this year it was all season, faced Bucknell’s Dara especially sweet,” Patriot League Dwojewski at No. 5 singles. Coach of the Year Paul Peck said. The Garden City Park, N.Y., “We were down one of our starters native fell just short in the first set (Firstie Kristin Beehler) and for this by a 6-7 (5) tiebreaker score. team to battle the way it did today Mendoza, who improved to against a very talented and hungry 12-0 in singles matches this spring, Bucknell team was unbelievable. rallied to take the second (6-1) and “They were really focused, third (6-3) sets to set off an eruption played great doubles and when of excitement at the Turning Stone it came down to crunch time, I courts. couldn’t be more proud of the way The title marked Army’s they delivered,” he added. 11th Patriot League title overall. The Black Knights got off to an The Black Knights earned the ideal start, sweeping the doubles conference’s automatic bid to the point in convincing fashion. NCAA Tournament. Cows Anne Houghton and Army will learn its postseason Jessica Ahn won easily (8-1) at fate during the NCAA Division No. 2 doubles, while classmates I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Michael Tollerton and Robie Verano Selection Show May 4, between collected an 8-2 win at No.3 doubles 5-6 p.m. to give Army a 1-0 edge early in The show will be aired live on the match. ESPNews. CLUB RESULTS • Triathlon Team—In the greatest day in the 20- Sports calendar year history of the West Point Triathlon Program, the Army Triathlon Team upset the field of 110 collegiate April 22-May 2 triathlon teams to win its third national championship and sweep a heavily-favored Navy squad at the USA Corps Triathlon Collegiate Nationals in Buffalo Springs, 5 p.m. (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), Ar m y Texas, April 17. Sa t u r d a y —Me n ’s La c r o s s e So f t b a l l Co mp l e x . The Army Tri women placed an astounding five v s . Ho l y Cr o s s , No o n , Michie athletes in the top 40 (out of 450) to win the Women’s St a d i u m . Ma y 1—Ba s e b a l l v s . Bu c k n e l l , Triathlon National Championship. Firstie Ashley N o o n (Do u b l e h e a d e r ) , Morgan led the way with a fourth place individual S a t u r d a y —Ba s e b a l l Do u b l e d a y Fi e l d . finish. Yearling Marcie Nordt, in only her second v s . La f a y e t t e , No o n Olympic distance triathlon, finished 15th overall. The (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), Do u b l e d a y Ma y 2—Ba s e b a l l v s . Bu c k n e l l , title was the first in the women’s team history at the Fi e l d . 1 p . m . (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), USA Collegiate Nationals. Do u b l e d a y Fi e l d . The men’s performance was equally impressive. S u n d a y —Ba s e b a l l Without any individual superstars, the West Point v s . La f a y e t t e , 1 p . m . Club men’s gameplan was to use their depth to make the Firstie Ashley Morgan finished fourth to help (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), Do u b l e d a y podium. lead Army to its third national championship at Fi e l d . Su n d a y —Wo m e n ’s La c r o s s e Cow Brendan Fox had the 11th best bike split of the USA Triathlon Collegiate Nationals. v s . Air Fo r c e a n d Co a s t the day en route to a 14th place finish. Firstie Rob Co u r t e s y Ph o t o We d n e s d a y —Ba s e b a l l v s . Gu a r d , 11 a.m., Da l y Fi e l d . Sherry exorcised his past demons from collegiate best performance from 2008. In addition to the overall Ma r i s t , Hu d s o n Va l l e y Cl a s s i c nationals and had the best race of his career finishing team places, West Point won the Armed Forces in Fishkill, 7:05 p.m. Ma y 1—Orienteering t e a m , 19th overall. The men’s 2nd place finish at USA Championship by beating the other academies on the We s t Po i n t Orienteering Me e t , Triathlon Collegiate Nationals tied their previous combined men’s and women’s scores. Ap r i l 29—So f t b a l l v s . M a r i s t , 9 a.m., Ca mp Bu c k n e r .