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Friday Night at the Fights In front of an energetic crowd of more than 500 spectators, 24 fi ghters traded punches in the ring during the 60th annual Army West Point Boxing Brigade Open Feb. 26 at Crest Hall. The evening highlights included victories by previous BBO winners senior Alan Alvarado (Company H-1), who is also a two-time national champion, at 125 pounds and Company G-4’s sophomore Christian Bledsoe at 175 pounds (right photo), who defeated Company I-4’s junior Jonah Hershman. Also, two members from Company F-2 earned wins as freshman Vonn Grant (139 lbs., left in above photo against sophomore Mike Garrett) and junior Colton Sterk (147 lbs.) took home the titles. The evening also included special guests Medal of Honor recipient retired Col. Jack H. Jacobs and current WBA Middleweight Champion Danny Jacobs. See page 11 for results and photo. Photos by John PEllino/dPtMs Vid (aboVE) and EriC s. bartElt/PV (riGht) 2 March 3, 2016 News & Features Pointer View NCOs graduate inaugural cohort of Benavidez LDP Story and photo by enhance the overall effectiveness of their TAC Staff Sgt. Vito T. Bryant teams,” Command Sgt. Maj. David M. Clark, USMA Public Affairs the U.S. Military Academy’s senior enlisted leader, explained. “This educational experience Twenty-five NCOs graduated from the will also prepare them to excel when they return inaugural cohort of the Benavidez Leader to the operational Army as future first sergeants, Development Program (BLDP) during a sergeants major and command sergeants major.” ceremony in the Thayer Award Room Feb. 26. The BLDP’s training regimen began with a Upon completion of the program, each week of ELDP graduates administering a course graduate received a certificate in social focused on leadership and history. For the next organizational psychology, which is accredited two weeks, program participants relocated to by Columbia University, and can be used as a Columbia University where instructors from level of proficiency in leader development and Teachers College taught courses in Leadership change management. and Supervision, Executive Coaching, Named after Medal of Honor recipient, the Organizational Psychology, and Group and late Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez, the BLDP Organizational Dynamics and Change. Included The inaugural cohort of the Benavidez Leader Development Program (BLDP) is an executive education leader development in the second phase were numerous enrichment poses for a group photo with leaders from the U.S. Military Academy and Dr. W. program designed to prepare West Point’s Cadet activities such as visits to the 9/11 Memorial Warner Burke of Teachers College, Columbia University following a graduation Company Tactical NCOs for the academic rigors and Museum, McGraw Hill Financial and the ceremony in the Thayer Award Room Feb. 26. Named after Medal of Honor associated with training cadets. New York Police Department to enhance the For the past 11 years, the U.S. Military classroom instruction. recipient, the late Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez, the course is an executive Academy has partnered with the United States’ “One thing that went exceptionally well education leader development program designed to prepare West Point’s Cadet oldest and largest graduate school of education, was the executive coaching portion,” course Company Tactical NCOs for the academic rigors associated with training cadets. Teachers College, Columbia University, for participant and Company G-4 TAC NCO, Sgt. “Once I actually started the course, I was just our irreplaceable noncommissioned officers the Eisenhower Leader Development Program 1st Class Timothy Brown said as he reflected on blown away by how much, as a senior leader, who share the responsibility of being integrators (ELDP) which prepares Company Tactical a key point of the BLDP. “It gave us a different there is still for me to learn about leadership and of cadet development,” said Col. Diane Ryan, Officers (TACs) for their assignment as the legal perspective by forcing us to look at things from leader development.” director of the Benavidez Leader Development commanders of companies within the Corps of many different angles. We learned to tailor our The Academy anticipates taking three years Program and deputy department head of the U.S. Cadets. Similarly, the BLDP equips TAC NCOs conversations and focus on the problems.” to reach its goal of having every assigned TAC Military Academy’s Department of Behavioral with education experience comparable to that of Master Sgt. Johnny Merriweather, a course NCO complete the program, which also awards Sciences and Leadership. “I hope that this their commissioned counterparts. participant and TAC NCO for Company I-4, 10 continuing education units accredited by program has provided the tools and inspiration “This program was designed to give our agreed. the International Association for Continuing for our TAC NCOs to bring their leader tactical NCOs a world-class executive education “Initially, I thought it may have been Education and Training. development skills to the next level both here in organizational leadership, to prepare them to something that would hinder me from achieving “We could and should have been doing more at West Point and in subsequent assignments better train and lead their cadet companies and other goals that I was working toward,” he said. to provide some commensurate experience for elsewhere in the Army.” “A Heartfelt Thank You” West Point Faculty Dear West Point community, military policeman a cup of coffee to warm us up. The lady that came in saying she was running I am a security guard at West Point, and on behalf late for church, but wanted to bring some afterward, member found dead of myself and all of the other security guards here, which she did. Even one of our own guards delivers By U.S. Military Academy Media Relations we want to say “thank you.” Thank you to all the coffee and, at times, food, to help warm us up. It is awesome to know in the hustle and bustle of military, dependents and civilians who over the past A U.S. Military Academy instructor was found deceased Sunday afternoon while today’s world that there are some people who think two months, when the weather was bitterly cold, off-post, according to the Atlantic City Police Department in New Jersey. Although of others, and do it out of the kindness if their hearts. took the time, and spent money, to show you cared an investigation is underway, there is no indication of foul play at this time. There are probably several other instances of this sort by bringing us hot coffee at the gates. Maj. Benjamin Recla, 33, was assigned to the Department of Civil and Mechanical of kindness, I wanted to return it by simply saying We do this because it is our job to ensure your Engineering and served as an officer representative for the West Point Flying Team. “thank you” from my experiences. safety. Most of the times, security or law enforcement “I wish to extend to his family the sincere and profound sympathy of all the I wish I knew your names to thank you personally. are thankless professions. The people of West Point officers, cadets and other members of this command,” said Superintendent Lt. Gen. Again, thank you from myself and all the other had changed that! From the lady that brings in two Robert L. Caslen, Jr. security guards here at West Point, I am proud to cups of Cumberland Farms coffee on a Monday Recla graduated from the academy in 2004 and was commissioned as a second serve and protect you. through Friday basis, or the lieutenant colonel’s wife lieutenant in the Aviation branch. He was assigned previously to the 1st Cavalry that asked him to turn around and come back through Division at Fort Hood, Texas, and served multiple deployments in support of Operation the gate so she could offer to buy myself and the —An Appreciative Security Guard Iraqi Freedom.

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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point hosted the Mission Command Conference Feb. 24-25. First class cadets were given the opportunity to learn from numerous company grade officers about their individual experiences in the Army as well as their personal roles and responsibilities. Approximately 80 members of the active force from four different divisions formed the backbone of the conference. Other participants included 80 cadets from U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) and 20 Midshipmen who are entering the U.S. Marine Corps. During the Thursday morning panels at Eisenhower Hall, cadets traveled to each room to learn about Mission Command in Iraq, Afghanistan, Europe and Kuwait. Officers of different ranks, from first lieutenants to lieutenant colonels, spoke about their individual roles in Mission Command. One officer made a comparison between deployment and the Super Bowl, saying that each are feats that require ample preparation and training, as well as teamwork throughout the whole process. “It’s an interesting experience. We kind of get mission command from a lot of different points of view and how each unit interprets it,” Class of 2016 Cadet Jordan Loboda said of the conference. “It varies pretty widely and so far it’s been interesting to get different perspectives from the battalions and then the company First Class cadets, ROTC cadets and senior Midshipmen listen to officers of the 3rd Infantry Division during the Mission commanders and lieutenants themselves.” Readiness on the battlefield and leadership Command Conference on Feb. 25 at Eisenhower Hall. roles were common themes throughout the day. 2016 Cadet Dartie Gilet remarked. “The biggest breaking it down to very specific contexts “The main thing that they’ve been talking Lt. Col. Kevin Jackson of the 10th thing is just being positive because if you’re not within operations that they’ve done. I think about is what things lieutenants struggle with Mountain Division emphasized the importance positive then it will not only reflect the mission, definitely having the platoon leaders here has in exercising mission command when they first of maintaining integrity no matter the but your platoon as well.” been beneficial because you get the company show up and then what they’re good at,” Class circumstances. Upon graduation, cadets will be commanders’ broad scope of it and then of 2016 Cadet Matthew Martino said. “Also, “It’s easy to be a leader of character on a commissioned as second lieutenants in the applicable to how it works for lieutenants.” just advice for lieutenants, too. good day, but what is important are the decisions Army and may be leading Soldiers into battle. By hearing firsthand experiences and stories “I think it’s good to just take a day to focus you make on a bad day,” Jackson said. “I think it’s good to understand the mindset,” from lieutenants, a rank they will soon hold, it on this instead of like 50 minutes after lunch, I Cadets took the advice to heart. Class of 2016 Cadet Genna Gibbons said. allows cadets to wrap their heads around their think a whole day thing to really dig deep into “Everything won’t go as planned,” Class of “They’ve been taking mission command and future duties. everything is good,” Martino added. Dyson outlines Army 2017 budget request, chief focus on readiness

By J.D. Leipold of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley sees as major threats and The DOD budget, Dyson said, includes three priorities that Army News Service priorities for the Army and how they meld into the Department the Army has mirrored in its own budget. of Defense budget. “One is to strengthen deterrent capabilities; the second The Army budget request for fiscal year 2017 totals a little One of those priorities is participation in the increased is to find the best balance between manning, readiness and more than $148 billion and includes a 1.6 percent raise for activity in Europe that comes as a response to Russian modernization with a focus on rebuilding full-spectrum Soldiers. Lt. Gen. Karen Dyson, the military deputy to the aggression. capabilities,” she said. “The third is to see innovative approaches, assistant secretary of the Army for financial management and The Army must also be prepared to respond on the Korean not just through technology, but also through, human capital ... comptroller, said this year’s budget request was developed with peninsula, where North Korea’s actions are driving instability. through plans and operational concepts and institutional reform.” a focus on boosting readiness. Additionally, China’s assertive behavior, though not Army readiness is developed primarily with operations and aggressive like Russia’s, could become a bigger threat in the Modernization maintenance funding, and this year the Army has requested future, she said. Another concern is Iran’s destabilizing influence While the Army is concerned primarily with near-term some $45.2 billion in that account across all three components in in the Middle East. readiness and capability, it’s also presently investing in new (Active, Reserves and National Guard). Finally, Dyson said, the Army continues to combat the lethality capability for Stryker brigades. The FY17 O&M funding request is expected to support an terrorist threat in the Central Command area of responsibility, Additionally, the Army is modernizing or modifying existing increased focus on decisive action readiness across the force, 19 especially against the Islamic State. equipment by investing in engineering change proposals on combat training center rotations, and the continued professional Being prepared to respond to those threats requires an Army existing combat platforms such as the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, development of Soldiers and Army civilians. that is well-versed in the full spectrum of military combat Dyson said, noting that much returning equipment is being Dyson, who was speaking at a monthly Association of the operations and the Army budget, which is wholly aligned with brought to fully mission-capable standards as units come and U.S. Army breakfast, Feb. 18, outlined what Chief of Staff Department of Defense priorities. go in rapid deployment. 4 March 3, 2016 Pointer View

EVAC Drill Each regiment of the U.S. Corps of Cadets cross either Lusk Reservoir Bridge or travel up Stony Lonesome Road on the way to their destinations in an antiterrorism exercise Feb. 25 on the notification, assembly, immediate evacuation and accountability of the Corps of Cadets based on a Central Area emergency. The exercise was designed to validate cadet alert procedures, assess accountability and reporting. Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV (Above) and Class of 2018 Cadet Alex Werden (Left) Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES March 3, 2016 5 during spring training. eventually winning 10-7. Division III Army advanced to the next 2015-16 Cadet Club Activities The team will kick off the spring season with a home game of the day feeling confident and started by scoring twice competition against RMC April 2, followed by weekend before grinding to a 7-7 tie as time expired against Division I competitions for the month of April, ending with Nationals in NYU. Playing for the final point in overtime, Army made some Philadelphia in early May. exceptional defensive plays and scored to win the game 8-7. In the final game of the day, Army played a larger, more rested Ultimate: The West Point Ultimate team traveled to Boston University squad, falling to them and finishing 20th in the Southern New Jersey to compete in their first spring tournament, tournament. Overall, Army continued its never give up attitude Bring the Huckus, Feb. 27-28. Army was seeded in the top half and followed some tough losses on the first day with tremendous of 47 teams from the Northeast in the competition. resiliency, playing with a lot of heart en route to big victories Army went 1-3 on Feb. 27 in round-robin pool play, with a on the second day. win followed by three close losses by two points or less. On Sunday, Army fought back to win the first two games of the day, including an upset win of a very strong, higher seeded NYU team. The Army plebes, which make up more than 60 percent of the team, played strong all weekend and are now fully integrated into the team due to their hard work and commitment at practices. In windy conditions on Feb. 27, Army opened with a 12-8 win over Wesleyan (Connecticut). Army jumped out to a big halftime lead and finished strong for the win. Crew: The Army West Point Crew team made history as In the last three games of the tournament, the Women’s Team Captain, Class of 2016 Cadet Catherine Army lost to College of New Jersey 11-9, Hartford Browning, earned a bronze medal in the 2016 C.R.A.S.H.-B. 8-6 and Syracuse 10-9. Army battled hard in all World Indoor Rowing Championships in Boston Sunday. three games, but the losses put Army in the 17th- The team sent 13 cadets to compete in the grueling race, 25th bracket for day two, giving Army a lot of where each athlete is required to row 2,000 meters on an motivation to win on day two. ergometer, an indoor rowing machine, against elite competitors At the start of day two, Army faced a higher from across the world. seeded Columbia team in the first round. Army Shattering her old West Point 2K record by more than three led the entire game, building a 6-2 lead before seconds, Browning finished with a time of 6:58.6 in the Open Women’s Division, the premiere event of the day. The unprecedented effort put her in third place out of 155 competitors, while earning her the top spot in the collegiate category (first out of 122 competitors). Class of 2018 Cadet Chris Wagner was the top Army rower in the Open Men’s Division, pulling a personal record of 6:14.7 (just two seconds off of the Army record), to earn a finish of 29th place out of 179 participants, and 18th place out of 89 collegiate qualifiers. Class of 2018 Cadet Charlie Toch followed closely behind with a time of 6:16.7 to put him in 34th place. The fastest novice woman, Class of 2019 Cadet Sarah Boelter, finished in 42nd place with an impressive time of 7:29.7. The lone novice male participant, Class of 2019 Cadet Bradley Rossignol, set a personal record with a time of 6:37.0. It was a superb showing by Army Crew on an international stage. After the team hosts the 2nd annual Golden Oar Run at 4:30 p.m. today, the team will transition back to water operations and head to Clemson, South Carolina, for two-a-day practices 6 March 3, 2016 Pointer View

Celebrating Vietnamese heritage

(From Left to right) Dang Nguyen, an ROTC cadet commissioning in 2017 from the University of Southern Alabama; Nga Thanh Pham, founder and CEO of Markangie LLC; Brig. Gen. Việt Xuân Lương; Lương’s wife, Kimberly Lương; Col. Lapthe Flora, Class of 2016 Cadet Tuan Le, Class of 2016 Cadet Kimberly Dang, Class of 2017 Cadet Vincent Vu and Class of 2019 Cadet Jacqueline Martin attended an event that was hosted by the Vietnamese American Uniformed Services Association (VAUSA) in Arlington, Virginia Feb. 27. The event was a late celebration of the lunar new year as well as an opportunity to bring together the past, present and future military service members of Vietnamese-American decent. There are currently 20 Vietnamese Americans at West Point and currently 10 active members of the Vietnamese-American Cadets Association. Courtesy Photo Pointer View marCH 3, 2016 7 #USMA Social Scene instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma

dex.p: “General Austin may have four stars on his chest, but I assure you that the weight of the world falls on my single bar”—Rounds #WestPoint fi nk_of_the_children: When you get a care package, so the whole #OldGrad squad snackin Shadow A Cadet Day

Air Assault Training On Monday, “Shadow a Cadet Day” was a day where U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School students took a break from their day-to-day routines U.S. Military Academy cadets were involved in cadet military training with to go to classes, eat lunch and talk with U.S. Military Academy cadets to the loading and unloading of a helicopter during a simulated Air Assault Feb. get a taste of what they’ll be experiencing next year. 27 on the Plain. (Above) The cadets entered the UH-72 Lakota from the 2nd Photos by MiChEllE EbErhart/PV Aviation Detachment during the exercise. CourtEsy Photo 8 March 3, 2016 Community Pointer View

The program is well organized, coached and utilizes running as a Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center conduit to “inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong fitness at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or FEATURED ITEM and build confidence through accomplishment.” an appointment. Tax Center hours and official opening If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a Girls On Tax season continues at the West Point Tax Center. The the Run coach, contact Mary Posner at [email protected] Employee Assistance Program center will be open from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday- or visit www.girlsontherunhv.org. West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program Friday through April 15. Sign-ups for the spring season will begin March 30 and the that is a free and confidential counseling for civilians, family The Tax Center is located at Bldg. 626 on the first floor. final 5K of the spring season will be June 11. members and retirees. Cadets may use the West Point Cadet Tax Assistance Center The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- at Bldg. 606 for help with their taxes. Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. Prior to seeing a tax specialist, please ensure you are EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS For details, call 938-1039. prepared with the required documents: • W2-Wage and earnings statement; FAST Class DANTES testing • Spouse’s Social Security Number and date of birth; Raise your GT score with the Functional Academic Skills The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic • 1099DIV-dividend statement; Training (FAST) class at the Army Education Center, 683 testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- • 1099B-sale of stock and mutual funds; Buckner Loop (next to Subway), from March 21-April 20. Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and • Tuition receipts; The class meets 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. • 2014 tax return, if available and tax returns that was not Contact Nancy Judd at 938-3464 or [email protected] Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. completed by the tax center; or Neil Sakumoto at 938-5389 for an enrollment form. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn. • HUD-1 settlement statements for new home purchases [email protected] for details or an appointment. and sales; Army Education Center • Sales tax receipts for the purchase of a new automobile; College courses are offered through the Army Education • Power of Attorney, if you are filing for a spouse who Center at West Point. OUTSIDE THE GATES will not be present to sign the return; Undergraduate classes: • Voided check with bank routing and account numbers; • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- Trophy flags from the end of the American Revolution • Children’s Social Security numbers and date of birth; 0535 or email [email protected]; on exhibit at the West Point Museum • 1099INT-interest statement; • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- Congress, in grateful recognition of the invaluable services • 1099R-retirement pay; 2555 or email [email protected]. of Gen. George Washington during the American Revolution, • Itemized deduction receipts. Graduate studies: presented him with the first British flag captured in 1775 and one Call 845-938-5920 or email WPStaff_SJA_Tax@usma. • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in of the last surrendered flags from Yorktown in 1781. edu to schedule an appointment. Services are by appointment Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 These flags descended to Washington’s step-grandson and only. or email [email protected]; adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis. • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School Custis, the father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, maintained the Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family flags and other relics of his stepfather in his estate in Arlington, Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email Virginia. Custis called the flags the “Alpha and Omega” of the ANNOUNCEMENTS [email protected]. war. The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop The “Alpha and Omega” will be on display at the West Point West Point Spouses Club Scholarships (between Starbucks and Subway). Museum for two years before being returned to “rest” until their Each year, the West Point Spouses Club offers scholarships to next exhibition. individuals continuing their education. To be eligible to receive Army Personnel Testing programs The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days a a WPSC Scholarship, an applicant must be a WPSC member The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. or high school senior who is a child of a WPSC member who Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, For details, call 938-3590 or visit the Museum on Facebook has joined by Jan. 6, or within 30 days of arrival of West Point, DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. at www.facebook.com/WestPointMuseum. whichever is later. Academic scholarships must be used for payment of tuition and fees associated with an accredited college-level program, continuing education or training. This is a one-time scholarship opportunity, for both members and high school seniors. Applications can be found at http://westpointspousesclub. com/Scholarships. Applications must be submitted by today. To ensure fairness and impartiality, judging is done anonymously. The WPSC Scholarship Committee will notify scholarship winners. Scholarships are awarded in the month of May of each board year. If you have any questions, email wpscscholarship@gmail. com.

West Point Commissary closure The West Point Commissary will be closed Easter Sunday, March 27.

Girls on the Run Each Girls on the Run (GOTR) program is run by local, certified coaches from the community at a ratio of between 8-15 girls per coach. The West Point local chapter is coached by Mary Posner, CYO Champs Lilla Faint, Jill Boucher and Lucy Alvarez and is supported by many other volunteers, ranging from part-time coaches to The MWR/Most Holy Trinity West Point Junior Black Knights fifth and sixth grade basketball team practice support staff. recently completed its season with a perfect 10-0 record and champions of the local CYO League For a nominal fee, there are weekly practice runs and B League. In the photo are (front row left-to-right) Thor Swanson, Nick Waugh, Liam Hanus, Brian a culminating 5K, but girls also participate in a 24-lesson Corrigan, Hunter Prospery and Aden Arboine. (Back row left-to-right) Coach Joe Hanus, Coach Andrew curriculum, covering topics ranging from nutrition and self- Hagemaster, Josh Baskerville, Kyle West, Caleb Hagemaster, Bryce Prairie, Patrick Downes, Jack awareness to bullying and resisting peer pressure. Wender and Coach Mark West. Courtesy Photo West Point’s second season of GOTR begins in the spring. Pointer View marCH 3, 2016 9

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from 3-4 p.m. enjoy a night of unlimited shrimp, clams, crab legs, oysters, For details on First-Term Soldiers Financial Readiness mussels, prime rib of beef, Italian sausage, dessert bar and so workshop, an individual one-on-one counseling or a unit training much more. class, email [email protected] or call 938-5839. Reservations are required. For details, call 938-5120.

FEATURED EVENT NCOA Career Expo Community Skate cancelled The NCOA Career Expo is coming to the West Point Club Due to refrigeration problems at Tate Rink, all MWR Ice Shamrock 5K March 22 with a seminar from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and a Job Fair programs will be cancelled until March 7. The cancellations The Shamrock 5K race will be held with a shotgun start 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. include the Adult Hockey Program and the Community Skate at 8 a.m. March 12. Race day registration starts at 7 a.m. Topics will focus on issues surrounding military transition, job Program. For details, contact Jim Liney at 938-3066. while pre-registration continues at the MWR Fitness Center. search, networking and more. Visit www.NCOACareerExpos. There will be prizes for the four top fi nishers. Start and org to see the Seminar speaker and topics. March events with Leisure Travel Services fi nish of the race is at the MWR Fitness Center. Please dress in business attire (or uniform) and bring 10 Join Leisure Travel Services for several trips during March. First 100 pre-registered runners receive a T-shirt. There copies of your resume. Feel free to drop by the ERP Offi ce to The trips include: is a minimal fee for this race. However, cadets can run for spruce up your résumé before going to this great event. • Monday—Philadelphia Flower Show, leave West Point at free but must register (no T-shirt) for the race. For details, call the Employment Readiness Program Manager 8 a.m., leave Philadelphia at 4 p.m.; For details, call 938-6490. Anne Marshall at 938-5658. • March 10—See the Broadway performance of Aladdin, leave West Point at 4 p.m., leave NYC after the show; Army Emergency Relief Bake Sale • March 17—New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, leave The West Point Army Emergency Relief Campaign is West Point at 10 a.m., leave NYC at 4:30 p.m.; JUST ANNOUNCED conducting its 2nd annual AER Bake Sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • March 24—Theater Van to Broadway to purchase half price March 26 at the West Point Commissary and Post Exchange. tickets at the TKTS discount ticket booth, leave West Point at Wilderness First Aid Certifi cation Course Last year’s bake sale was a resounding success and the hope is 4:30 p.m., leave NYC after the show; People get hurt, sick or lost outdoors. Are you ready? West AER can top it this year. AER is in need of donated baked goods • March 26—International Food Shopping Tour in NYC, Point Family and MWR—Outdoor Recreation has partnered that will be “sold” and volunteer Soldiers to help at the tables. leave West Point at 10 a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m. with SOLO Wilderness Medicine to offer a Wilderness First Aid If you’re interested in either, contact ACS members Michelle For ticket pricing and reservations, call 938-3601. Certifi cation Course. Bradley at 938-0487 or Saeed Mustafa at 938-0636. There is a cost per individual for the WFA course for active/ Morning with the Easter Bunny retired military, dependents, DOD civilians and other authorized Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Join the West Point Club from 10 a.m.-noon March 19 for a users. A minimum of 12 participants is required for the class. The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness and morning with the Easter Bunny. For details or to signup, call 845-938-8811 or 845-938-2503. Prevention Month (SAAPM). Activities will include photo op with the Easter Bunny, egg Reservations begin at 10 a.m. Monday. Come and join the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & coloring, craft table, cupcake decorating and Easter egg hunt. Prevention Program (SHARP ACS), the USMA Cadets Against Don’t forget to bring Easter baskets for the hunt. For details, Sam Adams Dinner Night Sexual Harassment/Assault (CASH/A) and the SHARP KACH call 938-5120. Join the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. April 15 in the Club’s team to support the annual SAAPM Walk-A-Mile from 11 a.m.-5 Pierce Dining Room for the Sam Adams Dinner Night. p.m. April 5 at the Thayer Statue area. The rain date is April 6. Easter Sunday Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt This event will host a four-course dinner pairing a variety of Join the West Point Club March 27 for its traditional Easter lagers with the chef’s own creations. ACSs Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Sunday Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt. Two seatings will be Brewery representatives will be present to mingle during All West Point community volunteers are invited to attend the available. The fi rst seating is at 11 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. egg the event to outline each of the beers during dinner. There is a annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at 1 p.m. April 19 at the hunt. The second seating is at 1 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. egg hunt. minimal fee for this event. Reservations are required. U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Auditorium, located There is a minimal fee for this brunch. For reservations and details, call 938-5120. near the Washington Gate on 950 Reynolds Road. Prepaid reservations are required. The last day to cancel is For details, call Army Community Service-Jen Partridge at March 24. For details, call 938-5120. Become a Family Child Care Provider 938-3655 or email [email protected] to RSVP. Family Child Care is a great opportunity for those who want to stay home with their children. West Point 5K/10K FOR THE YOUTHS You can become a certifi ed provider and supplement your Registration for the West Point 5K/10K on May 7 is now family’s income by caring for children in your home. open. Search keywords “West Point 5K/10K” on Active.com to Wee Ones and We Read Winter programs For details, contact Erin Faherty, Family Child Care director, sign-up. Online registration is open until May 4. The Family Advocacy Program has your winter Wee Ones at [email protected] or call 938-0086. For details, call 845-938-4690. and Wee Read dates scheduled through March. Wee Ones will meet 9:30-11 a.m. every Monday, except President’s Day, at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. FOR THE ADULTS FOR THE FAMILIES Wee Read will meet 9-10 a.m. Thursdays (today and March 17) at the ACS Resiliency Center, Bldg. 626, second fl oor. 2016 Round Pond Reservations Arts & Crafts class schedule Pre-registration is required. To book reservations for Round Pond’s 2016 season, call • Today—Little Impressionist, 10:30-11 a.m. For ages 2 For details, contact Shelley Ariosto at 938-3369 or Lisa 845-938-8811 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. and up. Pokorny at 938-0629. Please have the following information ready: RV Size, RV • Tuesday—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30- Type, 30 or 50 Amp and Credit Card number. 4:30 p.m. Grandma Moses, classes are for grades K-5. School Age Center Summer Camp Full payment is due at time of booking. For details, call • Tuesday—Cookies and Canvas, “Castle,” 5-6:30 p.m. The School Age Center offers weekly summer camp 938-8811. We provide the snacks, paint and pre-sketched canvas, you programming for children in grades Kindergarten through fi fth provide the kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult. grade. Financial Readiness classes The West Point SAC provides a variety of experiences for Want to achieve financial success? Take a Financial There is a minimal fee for the above classes. For details and children through planned and developmentally appropriate Readiness class with ACS. The class dates are: to register, call 938-4812. activities and experiences that promote learning and exploration. • March 14—Get Clever On Credit Report; Weekly sessions begin June 6 and run through Aug. 29. • March 21—Personal Financial Responsibility. Seafest Night buffet at the West Point Club For details, contact Erin Faherty, SAC Director, at 938-0086 All classes are held at Army Community Service Bldg. 622 Come out to the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. Friday to or Jacquelyn Butler, SAC Assistant Director, at 938-0089. 10 marCH 3, 2016 Pointer View Keller Corner Keller Army Community Hospital countries in the Americas, including Mexico wants your input and Puerto Rico. Keller Army Community Hospital would Although only 20 percent of people like to know if evening hours and/or weekend infected will have symptoms, the virus has hours, for the Primary Care Clinic, would been associated with an increased risk of better assist/be more convenient for our Guillain-Barr Syndrome, a neurological benefi ciaries. disorder, and microcephaly, a birth defect We request your assistance in formulating characterized by smaller than normal head a decision by taking our brief poll at https:// size. www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BW6TRB. Being knowledgeable about the Zika We thank you in advance for your virus is important to the Army because with assistance. ongoing operations around the world, the Army continues to strive to protect the health What is the ‘Zika’ virus? and readiness of total force and their families. Zika is a mosquito-borne virus closely Army Medicine will continue to educate related to yellow fever, dengue and West Nile all personnel and benefi ciaries about Zika viruses. Discovered in Uganda in 1947, the virus and provide updates as they arise. current outbreak of Zika virus in Brazil began For more information, go to the CDC in early 2015 and has spread to over 20 other website at www.cdc.gov/zika.

Jane Dorsch (left), special educator/service coordinator, and Carol Lehman, speech language pathologist/service coordinator, have been involved with the West Point Educational Developmental Intervention Services team since the summer of 2004. LifeWorks Are you aware of • Tuesday Mornings with Marcela: Unwind while expressing your creativity using the medium of coloring books for adults at West Point’s EDIS? Join West Point Family Homes for a class “Tuesday Mornings with Marcela” geared to 126 Washington Road from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Story and photo by Robert K. Lanier is based on the results of a developmental children ages 1-5 and their parents. Wednesday. Keller Army Community Hospital, evaluation that assesses all fi ve developmental Marcela will lead attendees in musical Join WPFH for stress reduction, or just Public Affairs Offi cer domains, observation and parent input. play and movement followed by free playtime have a fun time coloring like you did when Eligibility for services is determined during and refreshments. The class is from 9:30-11 you were a kid. Healthy lunch will be served. West Point’s Educational and an eligibility meeting with the family. a.m. Tuesday at 126 Washington Road. To register, email [email protected] Developmental Intervention Services program The EDIS process will include: To register, email [email protected] by Monday. (also known as EDIS) provides educational • Screening to determine need for further by today with name and age of child attending. services for young children who reside at assessment; Space is limited. • Yard Sale: New date for Spring West Point. • Family intake information; Community Yard Sale at West Point is 8 a.m.-2 Since some children may need help in • Multidisciplinary evaluation to determine • Think Outside the Crayon Box: p.m. April 23. Rain or shine. reaching their developmental milestones in what is needed for your child; walking, talking, learning, seeing and hearing, • Eligibility meeting to determine whether the EDIS staff provides parent support and the child is eligible for EDIS; training to assist the child/family in reaching • Development of an Individual Family those milestones. Service Plan (IFSP) for you and your child, MOVIES at MAHAN EDIS is a voluntary program that encourages if eligible. parental involvement and participation. The EDIS offi ce is located at Keller Army Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Any family residing at West Point, who Community Hospital, Bldg. 900, on the fourth Friday—Zootopia, PG, 7:30 p.m. has a child ages birth to 3 years old and has fl oor. Saturday—Zootopia, PG, 7:30 p.m. concerns over his/her development, should For details and assistance, call 845- March 11—Zootopia, PG, 7:30 p.m. contact the EDIS offi ce. 938-6868. More information can be March 12—Kung Fu Panda 3, PG, 7:30 p.m. Eligibility for services through EDIS found at https://www.edis.army.mil/. (For movie details and updates schedules, visit www. shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- Point-1044343.) SHARP Resources • USMA SARC Program Manager, Samantha Ross—call 845-938-0508; • Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938-5657 or email [email protected]; • USCC SARC, Maj. Damon Torres—call 845-938-7479 or email damon.torres@usma. Channels 8/23 edu; West Point Command Channel • KACH SARC, Dr. Scotti Veale—call 845-938-4150 or email [email protected]; For the week of March 3-10 • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—call 845-938-1950 or email stephanie.marsh@ usma.edu; Army Newswatch • USCC Victim’s Advocate, Kerry Dunham—call 845-938-3532 or email kerry.dunham@ Thursday, Friday and Monday-March 10 usma.edu; 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. • KACH Victim’s Advocate, Staff Sgt. Shannon Brabson—call 845-938-3176. Pointer View Sports March 3, 2016 11 60th annual BBO results Feb. 26 112 lbs. (women)—Michelle Lopez (D-2) defeats Soumya Sreerama (B-4) 119 lbs. (women)—Esther Nagila (E-4) defeats Sarah Soliven (G-4) 125 lbs.—Alan Alvarado (H-1) defeats Carlan Ivey (D-4) 132 lbs.—Joshua Hurlbut (A-2) defeats Tyler Anderson (C-2) 139 lbs.—Vonn Grant (F-2) defeats Michael Garrett (H-2) 147 lbs.—Colton Sterk (F-2) defeats Joshua Melendez (G-2) 156 lbs.— Anders Freiberg (H-4) defeats Joe Broderick (E-1) 165 lbs.—Curtis Estes (D-3) defeats Timothy Ford (I-4) 175 lbs.—Christopher Bledsoe (G-4) defeats Jonah Hershman (I-4) 185 lbs.—Egbezien Obiomon (G-3) defeats Adam Kanavos (C-4) 195 lbs.—Matthew Reyes (I-1) defeats James Pontius (B-4) Company C-3 senior Jacob Conley (right) defeated Company I-4 junior Matthew Whitcomb in Heavyweight—Jacob Conley (C-3) defeats Matthew the heavyweight bout at the 60th annual Brigade Boxing Open Feb. 26 at Crest Hall in front Whitcomb (I-4) of more than 500 spectators. Photo by John Pellino/DPTMS VID 12 March 3, 2016 Pointer View Women’s Lacrosse earns road win at UMass Lowell By Harrison Antognioni Army Athletic Communications

Freshman midfielder Rachel Treweeke netted a hat trick to lead five Black Knight goal scorers, as the Army West Point Women’s Lacrosse team came away with a 10-8 victory over UMass Lowell Sunday afternoon at Wicked Blue Turf Field in Lowell, Massachusetts. Army picks up its first road win and collects its third straight victory to improve to 3-1, while UMass Lowell slips to 0-3. Treweeke added an assist to her career-best three-goal effort, while sophomores midfielder Rachel Hornick and attackman Amy Johnston, and freshman midfielder Kelsea Krauss each scored twice. Johnston also won a game-high six draws and collected four ground balls, and Krauss tallied a pair of assists. Sophomore midfielder Kiersten Spencer netted her first of the year and added an assist, while midfielders junior Erin Jollota and freshman Manuela Cortes also tacked on assists. Freshman goalkeeper Kayla Rowley made four stops in her fourth start of the season and scooped up three ground balls. Taylor Sokol scored three times to lead UMass Lowell and Noelle Lambert netted one goal and provided three assists. Courtney Barrett finished with eight saves in the setback. Army got on the board first, 2:20 into the contest, when Treweeke scored on an assist from Krauss, as the Black Knights scored first for the second time this year. Sokol found the back of the net with 18:55 remaining in the opening half to bring UMass Lowell back to a 1-1 tie, but the Black Knights tallied two more goals during the next 1:05 to regain the lead. Hornick and Krauss contributed the second and third goals, respectively, with Krauss’ marker coming as the first of her career. The River Hawks scored three of the game’s next four goals to pull back to a 4-4 tie by the 2:44 point of the first half, but Johnston scored with 1:01 left in the opening frame, as the Black Knights took a 5-4 advantage into the break. Army outscored UMass Lowell, 4-1, over the first 12:50 of the second half to build the lead to four, 9-5. Treweeke and Hornick tallied goals 10 seconds apart early in the period to give the visitors a 7-4 lead before Jane Dudley scored to bring the River Hawks back to within two with 23:11 remaining. Treweeke completed the hat trick with a free-position goal at the 22:30 mark and Spencer found the back of the net for the first time this season with 17:10 remaining to make the score 9-5. Rebecca Idson and Kelly Moran provided goals for UMass Lowell, with 16:21 and 16:11 remaining, respectively, to trim the hosts’ deficit to two. Johnston scored her second goal, to give her a least two goals in each game this year, with 10:36 on the clock to push Army out to a Freshman midfielder Rachel Treweeke (#5) netted a hat trick and added an assist during the Army West Point Women’s 10-7 lead before UMass Lowell got one back Lacrosse team’s 10-8 victory over UMass Lowell Sunday at Wicked Blue Turf Field in Lowell, Massachusetts. with 5:14 left. Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications Pointer View Classifieds March 3, 2016 13 14 March 3, 2016 Pointer View Pointer View March 3, 2016 15 16 March 3, 2016 Pointer View Army Hockey skates to deadlock with Bentley, hosts AHA Tourney By Matt Faulkner and was impressive when he had to be. Army Athletic Communications The Black Knights continued their hot start from last night and took a 1-0 The Army West Point Hockey team lead with Carlisle scoring 4:30 into the closed out the regular season with game. He was able to control a bouncing a 2-2 tie Feb. 27 against Bentley in puck and found Antoni out of position Watertown, Massachusetts, and will and hit the back of net for his sixth of the host a first-round series in the Atlantic season. Kozlak and Shecter were given Hockey Tournament. the assists on the play. Army (11-13-9, 8-11-9 AHA) took The Falcons answered with 11:58 on three of four points from the Falcons and the clock with Chugg tying the game at is the sixth seed in the upcoming Atlantic 1-1 with assists to Solovyev and Tyler Hockey Tournament. The Black Knights Krause. Bentley took a 2-1 advantage will host American International. with Soloyvev scoring on Gahagen with The Black Knights were led by 6:56 left in the first period with an assist junior forward Clint Carlisle and senior to Krause. forward Shane Hearn, who had goals Army tied the game at 2-2 with tonight for the visitors. 4:44 left in the second period. The Freshman forward Ian Mansfield Black Knights took advantage of a chipped in with his second point of the defensive mistake by the Falcons and weekend with an assist, while senior Hearn chipped a backhander over the forward Joe Kozlak and sophomore outstretched pads of Antoni. defenseman Joe Shecter tallied helpers That was the end of the scoring as well. Junior goaltender Parker for the night as the teams settled for Gahagen stopped 35 saves in net to get a 2-2 tie. Army finished in a tie with the tie. Canisius for the sixth spot and owned Bentley (11-16-5, 9-13-4 AHA) the tiebreaker after taking three of four got goals from Alexey Soloyvey and points against the Griffs earlier this Andrew Chugg, while Soloyvey was the season. team’s high scorer with two points after All three games of the best-of- Senior forward Shane Hearn chipped a backhander past Bentley’s goaltender Gabe Antoni tallying an assist. three series start at 7:05 p.m. against late in the second period that lead Army West Point’s 2-2 tie with the Falcons Feb. 27 in Gabe Antoni finished with 27 saves American International. Watertown, Massachusetts. Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications Oertner, Minato guide Army Women’s Basketball past Lehigh By Harrison Antognioni Minato knocked in a three-pointer at the Aliyah Murray. advantage, 69-44, with 6:52 left. Lehigh scored Army Athletic Communications first quarter’s 1:30 mark and Hovren scored Morris converted her third three-pointer of the last five points to finish the contest to pull on a lay-up with 54 seconds remaining in the the evening to move the visitors out to a 25-point to a 30-point deficit. The Army West Point Women’s Basketball opening frame. team picked up its 15th straight win and Johnson hit a pair of triples and netted eight matched a program record with 25 victories after of Army’s first 10 points in the second quarter, defeating Lehigh, 69-49, on Feb. 27 at Stabler as the visitors started the period on a 10-0 run Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. that boosted the lead to 17, 31-14, 3:13 into Sports calendar Army improves to 25-2 overall and 16-1 the frame. Corps Squad in the Patriot League, while Lehigh drops to The Mountain Hawks scored the next six 17-11 and 10-7. points during the ensuing 1:27 to trim their Today Lichtenberg Tennis Center. Senior guard Kelsey Minato scored a game- deficit back to 11 points, 31-20, before Morris 7 p.m.—Men’s Basketball vs. Colgate, high 23 points and made five three-pointers to buried a corner three to make the score 34-20 Christl Arena. 6 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Rider, Lichtenberg reach 87 triples for the season to pass her own with 4:24 to play until halftime. Tennis Center. team single-season record of 84 that she set The Black Knights closed the half by Friday last year. outscoring the hosts, 9-4, with Minato 3 p.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. Quinnipiac, 7:05 p . m .—H o c k e y vs . A m e r i ca n Senior forward Aimee Oertner, playing just contributing four points, Oertner adding a pair, Lichtenberg Tennis Center. International, Tate Rink. 20 miles from her hometown of Slatington, and Morris sinking a three-pointer with two Pennsylvania, finished with 16 points, eight seconds before the halftime whistle to send 6 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. NJIT, Lichtenberg Sunday boards, five assists and three blocks. Army into the break with a 43-24 advantage. Tennis Center. 9 a.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Stony Brook, Sophomore guard Daizjah Morris and Martins went 1-of-2 from the free-throw line Lichtenberg Tennis Center. freshman forward Madison Hovren each added to cap a 14-4 Lehigh run that spanned the first 7:05 p . m .—H o c k e y vs . A m e r i ca n nine points off the bench, while Hovren also 4:53 of the second half and brought Mountain International, Tate Rink. 3 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Siena, Lichtenberg collected a career-high-tying seven rebounds. Hawks back to within single digits, 47-38. Tennis Center. Lexi Martins led Lehigh with an 18-point, Minato quieted the scoring stretch with Saturday 10-rebound double-double and Kerry Kinek consecutive three-pointers, coming at the 4:56 9 a.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. Siena, 7:05 p . m .—H o c k e y vs . A m e r i ca n also finished in double figures with 11 points. and 4:15 marks of the third frame, to move Army Lichtenberg Tennis Center. International, Tate Rink. (If Necessary) Army opened the game on an 8-2 run that back out to a 15-point lead. included six points from Oertner, but Lehigh Minato’s back-to-back threes began a 12-3 Noon—Women’s Lacrosse vs. Quinnipiac, Monday cut its deficit back to three after three straight run for the Black Knights that extended the Michie Stadium. 7:30 p.m.—Women’s Basketball vs. TBD points from Martins to move the score to 8-5 by margin to 18 points, 59-41, by the conclusion (PL Quarterfinals), Christl Arena. the first quarter’s 3:58 mark. of the third period. Noon—Men’s Rugby vs. Dartmouth, The Black Knights went on to build six Army extended the 12-3 scoring run to 17- Anderson Rugby Complex. **To see the upcoming Army Athletics points advantages of 11-5, 13-7 and 16-10 3, after beginning the fourth quarter with three Schedule, visit www.goarmywestpoint.com/ before finishing the period on a 5-2 run. points from Minato and two from sophomore 3 p.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. Rhode Island, calendar.aspx?vtype=list.