November changes [as of 11/28] C FUND - 4.94 percent I FUND - 3.76 percent S FUND - 6.22 percent ® VOL. 64, NO. 46 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT NOVEMBER 30, 2007 First Captain named Rhodes Scholar ‘Goat Busters’ and By Jim Fox officer said. “So I felt very humbled Assistant Editor to be chosen out of the incredible group of candidates.” Cadets Rescue Black Jack First Captain Jason Crabtree The certified paratrooper, scuba was one of 32 American men diver and mountain climber was and women named 2008 Rhodes chosen from among 764 students Scholars Nov. 17 by Elliot F. endorsed by 294 different colleges Gerson, the American Secretary of and universities. the Rhodes Trust in Vienna, Va. Crabtree, 21, is the 87th cadet Rhodes Scholarships provide to be named since West Point began all expenses for two or three years competing in 1923. of study at the University of Oxford “We are incredibly proud of in England. Jason. As the leader of our Corps of Crabtree, of Kingston, Wash., Cadets and as the utmost scholar in will begin his studies at Oxford the classroom, he is, in one sense, in September 2008 where he will the very best we have to offer. pursue a degree in the Engineering However, he is also ‘typical,” said Sciences. Brig. Gen. Finnegan, Dean of the “I was honored just to Academic Board. interview,” the future Infantry “Our future officers -- from A to Z -- are intelligent, thoughtful, and well-rounded. The selection of Jason Crabtree for a Rhodes Scholarship highlights his own immense talents and achievements. And the selection of our First Captain as a Rhodes Scholar highlights the incredible talents of our entire Corps,” he added. The Civil Engineering major plans on completing as much of his ‘Goat Busters’ First Captain Jason Crabtree, Commandant Brig. Gen. Robert Caslen and Dean military training courses as possible Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan congratulate each other Tuesday after the ‘daring rescue’ of Army First Captain Jason Crabtree (including the Basic Officer’s mascot Black Jack from ‘Navy SEALs’ during a spirit event held on the Plain and the apron Leadership Course, the Infantry in front of Washington Hall. Teams of cadet warriors manning cannon, popping smoke and Officer Basic Course and Ranger firing rifles supported by two Apache, two Black Hawk and one Huey helicopter made the School), next summer before his dramatic rescue and the ‘Goat Busters’ (including Brigade Tactical Officer Col. Mark McKearn studies at Oxford begin and during - not pictured) led Black Jack back to the Mess Hall to help lead some cheers and other spirit his summers between his post activities. [See related story on page 10-11.] ERIC BART E LT /PV graduate schooling. “Studying at Oxford will give me a chance to further develop the intellectual foundation that will Board of Visitors meets Dec. 7 serve me as an officer,” Crabtree said. WEST POINT, N.Y. -- The It is the duty of the board Younger, John Rainey, William “In addition to the formal part Board of Visitors of the U.S. to inquire about the Academy’s Strong and Blake Hall. The of my education, the opportunity to Military Academy will meet Dec. 7 morale and discipline, curriculum, senators are Honorable Jack Reed, live and study in a foreign country in the Superintendent’s Conference instructions, physical equipment, Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, and to better my understanding of Room, Bldg. 600 from 1 to 4 p.m. fiscal affairs and academic Honorable Susan Collins and the international perspectives on The Board will review and methods. Honorable Mary Landrieu. American foreign policy will be receive updates on the academic, The board consists of Representatives include invaluable. I am confident that the physical and military programs. presidential appointees and Honorable John McHugh, Rhodes experience will allow me The Board of Visitors is members of Congress. Honorable Maurice Hinchey, to better prepare myself for future appointed under the provision of Presidential appointees are Honorable Todd Tiahrt, Honorable endeavors in a variety of ways,” he Section 4355 of Title 10, United Honorable Samuel Lessey Jr., Jim Marshall and Honorable John See CAMPBELL, page 17 concluded. States Code. Rebecca Contreras, Dr. Charles Hall. 2 November 30, 2007 Disaster preparedness information for pet owners Commentary by time trying to fi nd or catch them. records in a waterproof container n Information about your Because evacuation shelters Henry Cervantes nEnsure they are willing to and a fi rst aid kit. A pet fi rst aid pets’ feeding schedules, medical generally don’t accept pets [except Emergency Plans Specialist take your pets and have access to book is also good to include. conditions, behavior problems and for service animals], plan ahead to DPTMS appropriate carriers and leashes if veterinarian information in case make certain your pets will have a an emergency involves evacuation. you have to board your pets or place safe place to stay. Being prepared for everyday Plan a meeting location. them in foster care. Contact hotels and motels emergencies helps you to be ready You should put together a pet n Cat litter box, litter, garbage outside your immediate area to if a large disaster should ever disaster kit that includes: bags to collect all pets’ waste and check their pet policies. Check with happen. This includes having a n Non-perishable food and litter scoop. boarding facilities and veterinary preparedness plan for your pets. water for at least five days for nOther useful items include offices about their emergency The Humane Society of the each pet, bowls and a manual can newspapers, paper towels, plastic policies. Make a list of animal- United States recommends the opener (if you are packing canned trash bags, grooming items and friendly places and keep it handy. following to make sure your pet food). household bleach. Check with friends, relatives or pets are taken care of during an nSturdy leashes, harnesses and The most important thing you See PET OWNERS on page 3 emergency. carriers to transport pets safely. can do to protect your pets is to n Find a neighbor who is Carriers should be large enough take them with you when you comfortable and familiar with for the animal to stand comfortably, evacuate. your pets and give them a key to turn around and lie down. n C u r r e n t p h o t o s a n d Your pet should wear up-to-date your house. nPet beds and toys, if you can descriptions of your pets to help identifi cation at all times. Animals n Ensure they knows your pets’ easily take them, to reduce stress. others identify them in case you left behind in a disaster can easily The members of the habits so as not to waste precious n Medications and medical become separated. be injured, lost or killed. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program are Thank chaplains for their guidance, friendship, service Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto [Garrison], Commentary by are invaluable assets to the spiritual but Oct. 29 was different. October Mallard stated that it was a Dan Toohey [Victim Cadets 1st Class Tiffany demands of Soldiers. In our Army was Chaplain’s Appreciation singular honor, and he was deeply Advocate], Maj. Maria Boston and A. Paul Greco of approximately 515,000 Soldiers, Month. humbled. Burger [USCC], Maj. Kim only 1,447 are active duty chaplains In light of that, the Corps invited Soldiers get thanked for being Kawamoto [ODIA] and They are counselors, human and 944 serve on Reserve or five of the USMA Chaplains to Soldiers all the time. But how Lt. Col. Robbie Williams resource experts, mentors, National Guard status. serve as the reviewing party and often does someone walk up to a [Dean]. administrators, leaders and friends. The strain placed upon these to join them for lunch in the Mess Soldier and thank them for being Community members They are a commander’s tuning dutiful servants is tremendous. Hall. a chaplain, and how often does a can e-mail McMahon at fork for unit morale. Some of them are responsible for The review and the lunch were fellow Soldier do that? Jeanette.McMahon@usma. We call them “Father, Pastor, multiple battalions, because they are two small steps the Corps took to While October is long gone, edu for advice or to offer Rabbi, Imam,” and they are there so small in force. The chaplaincy is express its thanks to its chaplains. being a chaplain is a 24/7 calling. any recommendations on to provide our moral compass with not a job; it is a calling that can be The chaplains were humbled and You don’t have to give them a the program here. an azimuth check when it is most easily underappreciated. honored by the gestures. Rabbi parade or buy them a meal to thank Cadets can also call needed. Every Monday, the Corps forms (Maj.) Carlos Huerta said, “When them for their service -- they also the sexual assault support They are chaplains, and they up for the Monday Lunch Review, we give honors, it is only other appreciate the occasional hand helpline at [845] 591- Soldiers that can give the honors to shake and a simple “thank you.” 7215. other Soldiers. That is what you did Next time you see a chaplain West Point Soldiers and for us chaplains when you honored - - take a minute to thank them for civilians needing assistance us with the review.” their guidance, their friendship and can call [845] 938-3369. Chaplain (Maj.) Timothy their service. ® Lt.