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A Steely Focus (Above) New cadets from the Class of 2020 soak up knowledge from the New Cadet Handbook June 29 during their third day of Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy. (Right) Class of 2017 Cadet Anne Reidinger keeps the new cadets in line and focused before their next task during the fi rst week of Cadet Basic Training. P hotos by Michelle eberhart/PV 2 July 7, 2016 News & Features Pointer View Thank you for your hard work A Fond Farewell By Col. Landy Dunham during the holiday weekend West Point Garrison Commander

By Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. To the West Point Garrison and Community, USMA Superintendent As the Change of Command and To the West Point Team, Responsibility ceremony for U.S. Army I want to express my deepest thanks for the hard Garrison West Point draws near, Command Sgt. work and outstanding support you all have provided Maj. Joel Crawford and I want to thank all the over this past holiday weekend. Soldiers, cadets, civilians, family members and Our annual Independence Day concert and fireworks citizens of our neighboring communities. We display was a huge success, drawing thousands of agree that serving as your Garrison Command visitors to West Point. The West Point Band, as always, team has been the greatest honor of both of our put on an outstanding performance that both entertained blessed military careers. and inspired everyone in attendance, particularly the West Point is home to the world’s premier new cadets who enjoyed a brief break from Cadet Basic leader development institution, where we Training. educate, train and inspire leaders of character The Band also responded to a last-minute request who are committed to the values of Duty, Honor, to travel to New York City and perform on Fox and Country. Friends that morning. I truly appreciate their flexibility Sustaining West Point takes an amazing and willingness to represent West Point to a nationwide audience. team of teams consisting of our Garrison, the Additionally, I’d like to thank the Directorate of Emergency Services team for their many elements of the United States Military Col. Landy Dunham herculean efforts in maintaining crowd control and security at Trophy Point, as well as getting Academy, Keller Army Community Hospital most of all you have shown us love. Thank you. our visitors on and off post safely. and all other supporting organizations. We will certainly miss our rockbound On Monday, we conducted funeral services for Cadet Tom Surdyke from the Class of It also takes the efforts of hundreds of highland home and each and every one of you. 2019, who passed away last week while heroically saving a civilian swimmer’s life during outstanding local community volunteers with a I ask that you welcome the new USAG West his leave. The Surdyke family asked to have services on July 4, which would have been desire to serve and the same strong commitment Point Command team with open arms. Col. Tom’s 19th birthday, and I’m grateful for the incredible support everyone provided to honor to excellence. Andy Hanson and Command Sgt. Maj. Roderick the family’s wishes. For the past two years, this community has Taylor represent the best of our Army and are So many of you from USCC, the Chaplain’s office, the Association of Graduates and shown Command Sgt. Maj. Crawford and me eager to join this winning team. the USMA staff went above and beyond, working on an accelerated timeline over a holiday commitment, wisdom, courage and loyalty, but Beat Navy! weekend, in order to support the Surdyke family and provide a proper tribute to our fallen teammate. Additionally, the Village of Highland Falls and a number of local businesses stepped in on short notice to support the family. I am personally overwhelmed by your dedication, commitment to excellence and USMA announces new CSM willingness to always go the extra mile. Words cannot fully express my appreciation for all of your efforts and I am proud to lead such an amazing group of professionals. By West Point Public Affairs Office the 19th Command Thank you for all you do each and every day to make us the world’s premier leader Sergeant Major of development institution. The Department of the Army announced the U.S. Military Beat Navy! Tuesday the selection of Command Sgt. Maj. Academy at West Timothy A. Guden as the 19th Command Point,” Guden said. Sergeant Major of the United States Military “I am excited and Academy at West Point. honored to be able “Command Sergeant Major Guden is to serve at this New Cadet Visitation Day takes place an outstanding leader who brings a wealth very prestigious of experience to this important position,” institution and Command Sgt. Maj. Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. the immense Timothy Guden from 1-5 p.m. July 17 for Class of 2020 said. “He will be a great role model for the Corps importance of its purpose does not escape me of Cadets as well as our staff and faculty, and for one second. I look forward to serving with New Cadet Visitation Day, commonly referred to as the “Ice Cream Social,” is scheduled we look forward to him joining the West Point each and every member of the West Point team 1-5 p.m. July 17. leadership team.” as we mold America’s sons and daughters into Volunteers are needed and they should review important information on the sign-up page Guden is currently the Joint Force commissioned leaders of character who will at the Academy Management System (AMS) website at https://apps.usma.edu/. Headquarters-National Capital Region serve within and be the future of this great Volunteers from across the West Point community will pick up new cadets from the Command Sergeant Major in Fort McNair, profession we call the Army.” barracks, listen to their stories, allow them to communicate with friends and family, and share Washington, D.C. Guden will assume responsibility of the light refreshments. The Class of 2020 has approximately 1,300 new cadets. “It is truly humbling to have been selected as Academy later this summer.

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Budihas takes charge at USMAPS

Col. Christopher Budihas assumed command of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) during a ceremony at Bates Auditorium July 1. Budihas graduated from Jacksonville University and was commissioned as a Distinguished Military Graduate in the Infantry in 1994. He originally enlisted into the Marines in 1987 as a rifleman, before being selected into the enlisted commissioning program. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/PV

Rutledge new 2nd Aviation Commander

U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., presents the 2nd Aviation Detachment guidon to incoming 2nd Avn. Commander CW4 Michael G. Rutledge July 1 at the 2nd Avn. Hanger at Stewart Airport. Rutledge enlisted in the U.S. Navy, became a Naval Aircrewman and Helicopter Rescue Combat Support Squadron Five at Naval Air Station Agana, Guam as a crew chief on a CH-46. Rutledge was accepted to Army Warrant Officer Candidate School in 2002 and follow-on training as an Army Aviator. Rutledge replaces CW5 Alan C. Mack who was the commander of the West Point Flight Detachment (2nd AVN) since July 12, 2013. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV 4 July 7, 2016 Pointer View West Point Cadet experiences Civil Affairs, Cultural Training

Story and photo by Spc. Angela Lorden their experiences in the Army to better his training opportunities that cross his way. seen how it’s changed people, for the better. I’ve Camp Arifjan, Kuwait understanding of military knowledge. “The military has been really good to me,” always wanted to be a part of it ... I’ve never “This environment is unique because I get he said. “I grew up in the military system. I’ve considered anything else.” A U.S. Military Academy Class of 2017 to immerse myself with the non-commissioned Cadet Spenser Copp interned at Camp Arifjan, officers I don’t get to see that much at school,” Class of 2017 Cadet Spenser Kuwait from June 13-July 1. Copp is part of a he said. “Being about a year away from Copp, a native of Fairfax, Va., unique, hands-on training opportunity hosted by commission ... I’ve been asking what mistakes of the U.S. Military Academy U.S. Army Central’s Civil Military Operations the people who preceded me have made. That at West Point talks with Sgt. and Host Nation Affairs, Area Support Group— way, I can try and not make them.” 1st Class Carl Addie, the Civil Kuwait. One of the NCO’s Copp worked with was Affairs Liaison Officer for Host Copp is a 21-year-old native of Fairfax, Sgt. 1st Class Carl Addie, a Cabot, Arkansas Nation Affairs, ASG—Ku, at the Virginia with F Company, 2nd Regiment at native and the Civil Affairs Liaison Officer for Kuwait Ministry of Defense June West Point, and is the commander of the Cadet Host Nation Affairs, ASG—Ku. 22. The cadet interned at Camp Community on Civil Military Operations at “He’s going to be a commander someday,” Arifjan, Kuwait from June 13-July his school. The extracurricular club focuses Addie said. “If he becomes a civil affairs officer 1 as part of a unique, hands-on on developing the cadets’ understanding of ... He’ll be ahead of other officers because he’ll training opportunity hosted by civil affairs to achieve military and national have already seen how it works.” U.S. Army Central’s Civil Military security objectives. Copp was selected out of HNA, ASG-Ku concentrates its civil affairs Operations and HNA, ASG—Ku. hundreds of other cadets in the club to embed work in Kuwait. They facilitate interactions with USARCENT civil affairs units at Camp between the military and civilian counterparts Arifjan to experience, firsthand, how civil affairs such as the Kuwait Ministry of Defense and the components work together to accomplish the U.S. Embassy Kuwait. mission. “Host Nation’s mission, essentially, is “Being a West Point cadet and having the to maintain a positive relationship with the experience to come to Kuwait, I’m not just Kuwaitis,” Addie said. “Civil affairs play a big following someone around like a tour,” Copp part in that.” said. “I am currently working and contributing Representatives from HNA, ASG—Ku to the USARCENT mission. I’m getting hands- introduced Copp to service members, local on training. I’m getting the opportunity to nationals and civilians during his stay. They also immerse myself in the active Army and civil coordinated the Iftar he attended. affairs.” Muslims eat this traditional meal at sunset Copp worked side-by-side with seasoned during the month of Ramadan, signifying the civil affairs Soldiers and produced a civil affairs end of the daily fast. project about travel interactions in Sinai, Egypt. Copp said he fasted the day of the Iftar to Copp used his West Point education in military cultivate his understanding of the local culture history and critical thinking skills to develop and as a demonstration of respect. the project. “It’s been unique,” Copp said. “The whole “I’m trying to address a gap in current atmosphere is an absolute blast. It’s cool to be a military understanding,” he said. “My product part of an atmosphere where everyone is focused won’t just come back to West Point with me on one mission set.” and disappear. It’s going to be for record and Copp said he plans to branch Infantry available here ... It’s awesome to actually when he graduates West Point in 2017. Civil contribute to the mission.” affairs was one military specialty he considered Academic development wasn’t his only pursuing. focus during his stay at Camp Arifjan. Regardless of the path he takes in his career, Copp said he asked Soldiers about Copp intends to capitalize on other unique

Parade down Main on the Fourth Members of the West Point Band’s Hellcats and Task Force members from the 10th Mountain Division march during the Highland Falls’ Fourth of July Parade Monday. The 10th Mountain Division Soldiers are with 2-14 Infantry Task Force Dragon that is working with cadets during Cadet Summer Training. Photo by David Brzywczy/USMA PAO Pointer View July 7, 2016 5 Cadet dies after injury, funeral took place Monday

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U.S. Military Academy Cadet Thomas M. Surdyke, a member of the Class of 2019, succumbed to injuries on June 30 after an incident while he was on leave at Coppers Beach in Southhampton Village, New York. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Surdyke family during this difficult time,” Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Diana Holland said. “Cadet Surdyke epitomized the values of Duty, Honor, Country in all that he did,” said Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., academy superintendent, in a letter to the West Point community. “His classmates remember him most for his uplifting personality and quick sense of humor.” Private services and Class of 2019 Cadet Thomas M. Surdyke died from funeral took place Monday injuries June 30. His interment took place Monday at at Most Holy Trinity Chapel. the West Point Cemetery. Courtesy Photo His interment followed at the West Point Cemetery. 6 July 7, 2016 Community Pointer View

or email [email protected]; presented him with the first British flag captured in 1775 and one • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School of the last surrendered flags from Yorktown in 1781. FEATURED ITEM Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family These flags descended to Washington’s step-grandson and West Point Community Gymnastics Club Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis. The West Point Community Gymnastics Club is offering [email protected]. Custis, the father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, maintained the a gymnastics day camp from July 25-29. The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop flags and other relics of his stepfather in his estate in Arlington, For details, call Carmine Giglio, Army Gymnastics (between Starbucks and Subway). Virginia. Custis called the flags the “Alpha and Omega” of the associate head coach, at 845-938-2880. war. The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days Army Personnel Testing programs a week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For details, call 938-3590 The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army or visit the Museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, WestPointMuseum. ANNOUNCEMENTS DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center American Propaganda during World War I Vacation Bible School at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or The West Point Museum is featuring a variety of media The West Point Chapel’s Vacation Bible School will be held an appointment. including artwork, music, posters, newspapers, film and political Aug. 2-5 at the West Point Middle School. cartoons created or heavily influenced by the Committee on Participants and volunteers should sign-up at https://www. Employee Assistance Program Public Information during World War I. groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/westpointchapels. West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program The exhibit called, “Championing a Nation,” features artwork that is a free and confidential counseling for civilians, family by artists Lester Hornby, Norman Ritchie and Joseph Pennell, as Out of the Darkness Community Walk members and retirees. well as original World War I music and film. The third annual West Point Out of the Darkness Community The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days Walk is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Daly Field. Check-in and Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. a week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For details, call 938-3590 registration is at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 10 a.m. For details, call 938-1039. or visit the Museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ To register, visit http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/ WestPointMuseum. westpoint/. For details, call George M. Barnes at 845-938-2912 DANTES testing or email [email protected]. The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic American Presentation Swords testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- The West Point Museum has unveiled a special exhibition Fort Putnam summer hours Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and entitled “American Presentation Swords.” Fort Putnam will open this summer for general access from ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. Based on English precedent, the practice of presenting swords 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the months Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. to military officers to recognize important service originated of July and August. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@ in this country during the American Revolution. Congress There is no admission fee. usma.edu for details or an appointment. authorized such swords in 1777 for 10 officers to recognize particularly important services, but these first presentation swords Memorial Concert honoring Patricia Maimone were made in France, and not until 1785. The first American made West Point musicians will present a Memorial Concert OUTSIDE THE GATES presentation sword dates to 1810, and was made in Baltimore. honoring Patricia Maimone, who served as organist of West The swords in this exhibit are mostly custom pieces that Point’s Post Chapel from 1974-2003, at 3 p.m. July 31 at the Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls date from the Mexican War through the end of the 19th century. West Point Chapel. The West Point family is invited to attend any and all services We invite visitors to look closely at these swords and to spend After she retired, she served as organist at St. Mary’s at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in some time absorbing their decoration and workmanship; they Episcopal Church in Cold Spring. Highland Falls. The church is only two miles from Thayer Gate are full of symbolism and visual references to a recipient’s Father Shane Scott-Hamblen, rector of St. Mary’s, will give and only two miles from the Bear Mountain Bridge. service and accomplishments, and the sentiments of those who a brief memorial message. The church holds services on Sunday morning (Sunday presented them. This will primarily be a concert, not a service, and will be School for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.), The exhibition “American Presentation Swords” remains free to the general public. Sunday evening (6 p.m.) and Wednesday evening (7 p.m.), as well on view through May 1, 2017 in the Foyer Gallery at the West Several current and former members of the West Point Band as seasonal Bible studies for men, ladies and college-aged people. Point Museum. For details, call 938-3590 or visit the Museum will provide selections, in addition to other musicians in the The Church will hold a Vacation Bible School for children on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestPointMuseum. greater Hudson Valley community. up through sixth grade, free of charge, from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Singers and instrumentalists will contribute to this unique Monday-July 15. program on July 31. A separate program for teenagers will be held at 6:15-8:45 p.m. July 18-22. Register at www.gracebaptistny.org, or in person the week of VBS. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS Second (Indianhead) Division Association Functional Academic Skills Training The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching It’s that time again as the West Point Education Center is for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at offering another Functional Academic Skills Training at the any time. Center from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 6-27, except Sept. 9 and 14. For information about the association and its 95th annual Raise your General Technical (GT) score through Functional reunion in Springfield, Missouri, from Sept. 20-24, contact Academic Skills Training (FAST) at Army Education Center, 683 secretary-treasurer, Bob Haynes, at [email protected] or Buckner Loop (next to Subway). 224-225-1202; or visit www.2ida.org. For details, contact Nancy Judd at 845-938-3464 or Tonya at 845-938-5389. Highlands Farmers Market is open The West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market is open Army Education Center for the 2016 season every Sunday. The farmers and food vendors College courses are offered through the Army Education that local residents have known and loved in previous years will Center at West Point. be back with fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jam, jellies, Undergraduate classes: pickles and more. • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- Check the Facebook page at West Point Town of Highlands 0535 or email [email protected]; Farmer’s Market for updates. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- 2555 or email [email protected]. Trophy flags from the end of the American Revolution Graduate studies: on exhibit at the West Point Museum • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in Congress, in grateful recognition of the invaluable services Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 of Gen. George Washington during the American Revolution, Pointer View July 7, 2016 7

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and to better be able to except changes in our lives. For details, call 938-5655/0232 or email us at Josephine. Join ACS from 1:30-3:30 p.m. today at Bldg. 622. To register, [email protected] or [email protected]. call 938-2519. Delafi eld Pond is now open Leisure Travel Services July events Delafi eld Pond is now open for swimming. Hours of operation FEATURED EVENT Join Leisure Travel Services for its July events. The next are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. seven days a week. upcoming event includes: Family Splash Passes and Punch Cards are available for West Point Community Fair • Today—Broadway performance of “School of Rock.” purchase, so come on out and start soaking up the sun for the The West Point Community Fair is a welcome event for all Leave West Point at 4 p.m. Leave NYC at 10 p.m.; summer fi lled with sun and fun in the water. new arrivals to West Point. This annual event will take place • Friday—Enjoy dinner in Little Italy or Chinatown. Leave For details, call 938-5158. from 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 21 at Eisenhower Hall. West Point at 4:30 p.m. Leave NYC at 10:30 p.m.; Programs and businesses are welcome to attend. Be sure • Sunday—A trip to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to see The Certifi ed Golf Lessons to ask about sponsoring this event. For details, call 845-938- Giglio Feast. Leave West Point at 10 a.m. Leave Brooklyn at The West Point Golf Course is now offering individual 8186. 5 p.m. certifi ed golf lessons with Andy Crane, PGA professional. • July 14—Try a Broadway performance of “The Book of Group rates are also available. For details, call 938-2435. Mormon.” Leave West Point at 4 p.m. Leave NYC at 10 p.m. • July 15—Explore lower Manhattan. Leave West Point at 8 JUST ANNOUNCED a.m., Leave NYC at 3:30 p.m. Where American history started FOR THE YOUTHS for so many and the gateway for the future. Visit the Statue of Teens Summer Boat Ride Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial. See The Point! If you are new to or entering ninth grade at James I. O’Neill For ticket pricing, reservations and more details, call 938- If you are new to West Point and entering grades 5-8, join High School, join us for a Hudson River Boat Ride Aug. 24. 3601. Child, Youth and School age Services for a tour of your new Boarding of the Superintendent’s boat begins at 1:30 p.m. at community. South Dock and we will cruise the Hudson River from 2-4 p.m. ODR 2016 Summer Movie Series Receive a guided tour of West Point Middle School, visit Admission is a bag of chips, package of cookies or beverage MWR Outdoor Recreation presents free movies to the public MWR facilities (Morgan Farm, Bowling Center, Arts and Crafts (soda) to share, along with a signed permission slip. on a giant infl atable movie screen. The upcoming movies are: Center, Ski Lodge and more) and visit the AAFES Express for For more details, call 938-2092 (School Liaison Offi ce) or • Saturday—Inside Out, 8:45 p.m. at H-Lot Fields; a complimentary slushy. 938-3550 (MST). A signed permission slip is required to board • July 22—Despicable Me, 8:45 p.m. at Delafi eld Pond; Most importantly, you’ll get to meet new friends along the the boat. • Aug. 6—The Peanuts Movie, 8:30 p.m. at Trophy Point. way. Tours will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 21. The movie follows the Kid’s Concert; Call the School Liaison Offi ce at 938-2092 to sign up. Night on the Hudson Dinner Cruise • Aug. 27—Minions, 8 p.m. at H Lot Fields; Join the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. July 22 for a relaxing • Sept. 17—Tangled, 7:30 p.m., H Lot Fields. School Age Center Summer Camp scenic boat ride with a delicious buffet and live entertainment. Don’t forget to bring your blankets or lawn chairs. Movie The School Age Center offers weekly summer camp Boarding begins promptly at 5:45 p.m. at South Dock. For concessions are available for purchase. programming for children in grades Kindergarten through fi fth reservations and more details, call 938-5120. For details, call 845-938-0123. grade. The West Point SAC provides a variety of experiences for 2016 Arts & Crafts Summer Art Camp children through planned and developmentally appropriate FOR THE ADULTS West Point Arts & Crafts is gearing up for the 2016 Summer activities and experiences that promote learning and exploration. Art Camp. This year’s theme is “Artopia,” and it is encouraged Weekly sessions run through Aug. 29. Yoga at Trophy Point for the campers to Explore, Inspire and Create through a variety For details, contact Erin Faherty, SAC Director, at 938-0086 Join the MWR Fitness Center at Trophy Point for Outdoor of artistic mediums and experiences. or Jacquelyn Butler, SAC Assistant Director, at 938-0089. Yoga with Christine. Classes start at 8:40 a.m., weather Each week will culminate with an art show put on by our permitting. Classes are scheduled for July 16 and 30, Aug. 6 campers to showcase their talents. SKIES Soo Bahk Do Program and 20, Sept. 3 and 17. Camp dates are July 19-22 and July 26-29. The camp will The Child, Youth and School Age Services SKIES There is a minimal fee for this class. For details, call 938- run Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Instructional Program is offering youth, ages 5-18 years, the 6490. Registration must be in person and is on a fi rst-come, fi rst- opportunity to try the traditional Korean martial art, Soo Bahk Do. served basis as space is limited. This is a classical martial art which develops every aspect of Driving Range Open Weekends Payment is due at time of registration. Call 845-938-4812 the self. The purpose is to create a person who is free from inner The Driving Range at the West Point Golf Course is open for more information. confl ict and who can better deal with the outside world. through Sept. 4. The kicking techniques are based on the Moo Duk Kwan The Driving Range will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Unifi ed Sports styles developed by the late founder Hwang Kee. Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting). The Exceptional Family Member Program will continue The instructors, a husband and wife team, are certifi ed Korean One size bucket of balls will be available and MWR will have working with the West Point cadets to facilitate Unifi ed Sports. master instructors. a limited concession services available for additional purchase. MWR believes in bringing people together and fostering an A free session, consisting of a 45-minute class, is scheduled For details, call 845-938-2435. environment of friendship, support and compassion through for 6:10-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. several different activities. Registration is required and can be done through Parent Through Unifi ed Sports, you can take part with our dedicated Central or Webtrac. Space is limited. Regular sessions start in FOR THE FAMILIES cadet volunteers in a series of outdoor sport activities. June. A nominal fee will be charged for these classes. Join us as we create friendships, learn and most importantly, For details, contact Kirsten Rautter, SKIES director, at 938- Taking Charge of Change have fun. 8893. Moving, having children, starting a new job, quitting a Upcoming Unifi ed Sports dates include: comfortable job, getting married, getting divorced, buying a car, • Aug. 21—Unifi ed Sports on the Plain; Morgan Farm Summer Riding Camps buying a house, upgrading your technology or implementing a • Sept. 18—Unifi ed Trail (Constitution Island); Morgan Farm is offering three-day and fi ve-day summer new system? • Oct. 2—Unifi ed Patch (Pumpkin/Apple Picking); riding camps for kids ages 5 and up. No prior experience Change can be scary—it can be difficult—it can cause • Oct. 16—Unifi ed Riding (Horseback); necessary. anxiety. • Oct. 30—Unifi ed Hoops (Tentative); There is a 10 percent discount to families of deployed In “Taking Charge of Change,” we will talk about the six areas • Nov. 6—Unifi ed Learning; Soldiers. For details, call 938-3926 or email westpointmwr. of our lives we need to strengthen in order to become resilient • Nov. 20—Unifi ed Tennis. com/morgan. 8 July 7, 2016 Pointer View Keller Corner Keller dedicates two days specifi cally health care experiences with the goal of for School and Sports Physicals making them better. The Keller Army Community Hospital This single outpatient-visit based Primary Care Department will host two days instrument will assist military treatment dedicated to physicals for all schools and facilities with their goal of becoming a high sports at 1 p.m. July 21 and Aug. 17 to ensure reliability organization. that our benefi ciaries have their physicals prior to the start of the school year. Keller installs two medication disposal This dedicated clinic is a mass school bins physical day and you can expect lines at the Keller Army Community Hospital has various stations. installed two secure MedSafe Medication We will make every effort on this day to Disposal Bins in an effort to establish a have your child see his or her Primary Care procedure for the handling and disposal of Manager. Benefi ciaries that cannot make these expired, unwanted, unused prescriptions drugs dedicated days can make an appointment at and Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications. any time. The medical disposal bins are for unused This year’s theme will be “Hawaii and the medications, including legally held controlled The West Point Band will continue its “Music Under the Stars” concert series Beach.” Students and athletes are encouraged substances. This includes narcotics (Schedules at 7:30 p.m. July 16 with “Red, White and Country,” an upbeat performance of to dress up in appropriate Hawaiian and/or II-V). No illegal drugs (Schedule I) are country music with a patriotic twist. beach attire. Prizes will be provided to those allowed. that participate. One bin is located on the fi rst fl oor lobby Obtain the necessary forms from the as you enter Keller’s main building, and the West Point Band’s Benny Havens Band appropriate school nurse, complete the second bin is located on the fi rst fl oor of the parent’s portion and bring them to your child’s Brian D. Allgood Clinic near Primary Care. appointment along with all copies of your Medication should be left in its original performs “Red, White and Country” child’s immunizations. packaging/containers. To request an appointment for the school No liquid containers—more than 4 Story and photo by the West Point Band Carla Loy Song bring you back to those slow or sports physical, call 938-7992 or 800- 552- ounces—will be accepted, and all liquids Southern summers spent sipping sweet tea on 2907. should be placed in a sealed plastic baggy The West Point Band will continue its the front porch. before depositing. “Music Under the Stars” concert series at 7:30 Performing new singles from their upcoming New system—for benefi ciaries—to let No sharp containers, needles, syringes, p.m. July 16 with “Red, White and Country,” album “Songs that Save our Lives,” as well as Keller know ‘How We Are Doing’ batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical an upbeat performance of country music with popular songs from current country stars, the The Army Provider Level Satisfaction devices, chemicals, or other hazardous a patriotic twist. The concert will be given by Benny Havens Band will make you want to Survey (APLSS) was replaced on June 20, material should be placed in the bins. the band’s popular music component, the Benny grab your partner and do-si-do the night away 2016 with the Joint Outpatient Experience If you need to dispose of ‘epi pens,’ you Havens Band. In case of inclement weather, with lively tunes from Brad Paisley, Miranda Survey (JOES). We encourage our patients can drop them off at the Keller Pharmacy. the performance will take place in Eisenhower Lambert, Garth Brooks, Little Big Town and to fi ll out the survey when they receive it in The bin is available during the Hospital’s Hall Ballroom. This concert is free and open more. The band will be joined by West Point’s the mail. operating hours. to everyone. own “Country Colonels,” Cols. Steve Horton JOES will combine and standardize long- If the bins are locked, please return during Grab your cowboy hat and mosey on down and Doug McInvale. Head on over to Trophy standing methods used by the Army, Navy, Air the operating hours. to Trophy Point Amphitheater to join the Benny Point for a night of good old-fashioned fun Force and Defense Health Agency/National Do not leave medication outside of the Havens Band as they perform the latest and down by the river. Capital Region to learn about beneficiary bins. greatest country hits. Enjoy a picnic on the For concert information, cancellations, beautiful banks of the Hudson River and let the and updates, call 845-938-2617 or visit www. crooning voices of Staff Sgts. Jeremy Gaynor westpointband.com. West Point Band news and Emily McAleesejergins and Sgt. 1st Class can also be found

West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of July 7-14 • Sun Safety Awareness: Join us bbcgrp.com before Saturday. Army Newswatch at Quarters 126 on Washington Road from All events are free and open to current Thursday, Friday and Monday-July 14 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday for Sun Safety WPFH residents. 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Awareness and a day of fun. We will be having a day for children to • National Night Out: DES/WPFH/ come and make crafts while learning about Garrison will be hosting National Night Out protecting themselves from the sun. at Bldg. 126 Washington Road from 4-5 p.m. To register, email [email protected] Aug. 2. MOVIES at MAHAN by today. Everyone learns a great deal about neighborhood safety at this event. Join us Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. • Story Time and Craft: Join us for and the public service organizations on post Friday—X-Men Apocalypse, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft from 10:30–11:30 a.m. as we recognize this nationwide campaign Saturday—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Tuesday at Quarters 126. for safe streets, celebrated across the United PG-13, 7:30 p.m. We’ll create a craft to go with the story. States on this date. (For movie details and updated schedules, visit www. Healthy snacks will be provided. We’ll be serving free hot dogs and have shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- To register for the event, email jgellman@ giveaways and prizes. Point-1044343.) 12 July 7, 2016 Sports/#Social Scene Pointer View #USMA Social Scene Instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma

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West Point Summer Softball League Standings STANDINGS W - L 1. DPW 12 - 0 2. ODIA #1 14 - 2 3. USMA BAND 10 - 2 4. DMI 12 - 6 5. MATH 8 - 7 6. ODIA #2 8 - 8 6. MP’s 7 - 7 8. CLS/PANE 8 - 11 West Point takes BattleFrog Series 9. HIST/SOCIAL SCIENCES 6 - 12 10. KACH 5 - 9 The West Point Obstacle Course Racing Team won the BattleFrog Series College Championship for the second year in a row in June. The BattleFrog 11. ENGINEERS 5 - 10 Obstacle Race Series is one of the nation’s fastest growing outdoor fitness 12. STEWART MARINES 4 - 13 events. Each BattleFrog features an 8-kilometer course and at least 25 13. ACI 2 - 14 obstacles expertly placed into unique terrain to be challenging, fun and mentally engaging. Courtesy Photo **Regular season standings as of June 24.