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Student leaders from across the country participate in a small group discussion during the fi rst day of the 2016 National Conference on Ethics in America at West Point. USMA cadets, along with approximately 160 students from more than 35 colleges, universities and academies, took part in small group exercises, discussions and guest lectures throughout the two-day conference. The theme of this year’s NCEA was “The Ethics of Public Discourse.” See next week’s Pointer View for the story on the Ethics Conference. Photo by miChEllE EbErhart/PV

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Cadets take part in inaugural Honor Salute with WWII veteran

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Train Derailment preparedness on West Point in AprilBy Dr. Chris Hennen Emergency Manager, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security

West Point is an important link in the United States 140,000 miles of freight railroads with its stretch of train tracks on the eastern edge of West Point, along the Hudson River.

CSX Transportation uses this short stretch of track to transport crude oil and other potentially hazardous cargo multiple times each day between the Port of Albany, New York and Philadelphia oil refineries.

CSX moves nearly 400,000 shipments, just like those at West Point, throughout their rail

system every year. With every railcar that gets moved, every

brake that gets applied, every container that gets loaded, the potential for seriously ruining someone’s day exists.

Using trains to transport hazardous materials is considered the safest way to move them, however, as with any form of transportation, accidents can, and do, occur.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, approximately every three hours somewhere in the United States an incident occurs involving a train.

These events range from minor collisions with animals or debris on the tracks, to the rarer train car derailment that may result in fire,

explosions, product spill and the release of toxic gases into the atmosphere.

Ensuring trains move safely through West Point is a priority for the command, officials and CSX.

Federal regulations and self-imposed safety practices dictate train speeds, equipment and infrastructure inspections, procedures for handling and securing trains carrying hazardous materials, and much more.

To prepare for a “worst case scenario,” the West Point command, in partnership with local agencies and CSX officials, throughout the month of April, will be conducting community awareness and readiness activities that will culminate in a weeklong exercise of response

and recovery exercises April 18-22. The impact on West Point will be minimal,

although parking along Williams Road on the morning of April 21 may be restricted.

Further details will be provided in the April 14 edition of the Pointer View.

To assist West Point in preparing for this worst case scenario, we ask that our community also prepare for such incidents.

Be aware of the risks, be prepared to act and make smart choices when in the vicinity of the rails.

Information on how to prepare and what to do will be provided throughout the month of April on West Point DPTMS social media, internal messages and articles such as this.

(Left) The Commandant of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Diana Holland, and Command Sgt. Maj. of the Corps of Cadets, Command Sgt. Maj. Dawn Rippelmeyer, present awards for service at the Commandant’s Town Hall and Awards Ceremony March 30 at Washington Hall. (Above) Holland presents an achievement award and medal to Jessika Ramie, facilities support assistant. Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PVCommandant honors civilians

3April 7, 2016Pointer View IN FOCUS: McDONALD CADET LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

From Failure to Inspiration, Change: Student leaders converge at West Point for MCLCBy Maj. Emily SpencerDepartment of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership

How do we as leaders learn to process

failure and adversity in order to learn, grow and generate inspiration to create beneficial changes that align with our values and vision? This was the guiding question of the 4th annual McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference (MCLC), a transformational leadership experience sponsored by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Bob McDonald, and his wife, Diane, March 31-April 3 in Jefferson Hall.

The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership planned and hosted this four-day conference, which welcomed 83 student leaders from around the world.

In addition to the 22 USMA cadets selected to attend, 37 domestic student fellows and 24 international students attended, representing a total of 22 countries.

Senior fellows included notable world leaders Elizabeth Birch (President and CEO, Peris Birch Company), Dr. Daniel Polisar (Founder, Provost, and Executive Vice President of Shalem College), Don Yaeger (Former Associate Editor, Sports Illustrated), Maria Contreras-Sweet (Founder and former Chairwoman of ProAmerica Bank), Xiao an Ji (Chairman of the Board, Beijing Hualian Group), Sheila Khama (Director of the African Center for Natural Resources), Anshul Arora (Founder and CEO, Edvance Group), Dominic Barton (Global Managing Director of McKinsey & Company), Rosanne Haggerty (President and CEO of Community Solutions; MacArthur Foundation Fellow), Sir John Hood (Chairman, Rhodes Trust; Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford), Mike Maddock (CEO of Maddock Douglas), Ray Jefferson (Leadership Practictioner) and Tom Tierney (Chairman and Co-founder, The Bridgespan Group).

The executive officer for this year’s conference, Maj. Bridgette Bell, credits the diligence of the more than 60 staff members who planned and executed such a tremendous event.

“Our goal has always been to brand this student experience as transformational and forward-thinking and we did just that. Cadet Jared Jerrick did a phenomenal job as the Cadet-in-Charge. The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership could not have put

The fourth annual McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference April 1 at Jefferson Hall included Col. Bernard Banks, academy professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, the department that hosted the conference. Banks spoke to student/fellows and questioned them about how they define leadership. The theme for this year's conference is "From Failure to Inspiration and Change." Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV

together a better team of staff, faculty and cadets this year,” Bell said.

In addition to the student fellows who attended the conference, cadets served on the planning staff in various roles ranging from Senior fellow liaison to social event coordinator.

This gave cadets an invaluable opportunity to grow as leaders as they explored the intricacies of planning and execution under the guidance of a BS&L instructor.

This conference is unique given its student-centric focus and active participation as MCLC is able to develop students’ leadership skills using the framework of assessment, challenge and support.

Four panels were developed to explore the guiding question from the lenses of Vision, Governing, Adversity and Learning. After engaging panel members, student fellows participated in four “breakout” sessions where they explored topics in more detail with smaller groups.

The Senior fellows served as mentors who helped students to challenge their own assumptions and to explore areas of uncertainty. Outside of the conference panels and sessions, students heard introductory remarks by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., saw the highlights of the West Point landscape, experienced The Core of the Corps by the USMA Band, and heard keynote addresses by Maddock and Secretary McDonald.

At the conclusion of the event, student fellows collaborated on a group Opinion Editorial.

These final 12 OpEds will be published in the New York Times this summer.

Students who are interested in participating in next year’s McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference (March 29-April 2, 2017), either as a student fellow or on cadet staff, should contact Emily.spencer@usma.edu for more information.

Public NoticeSolicitation of Interest in Establishing a

Restoration Advisory Board at West Point Military Reservation.

The U.S. Department of the Army recognizes the importance of stakeholder participation in the Installation Restoration (IR) and Military Munitions Response (MMR) Programs.

The re fo re , Wes t Po in t Mi l i t a ry Reservat ion is sol ici t ing interest in establishing a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) to promote public participation, involve the communi ty in ongoing environmental restoration activities and allow valuable input in the decision-making process.

The RAB is in tended to include community members who reflect the diverse interests of the local community.

The RAB will be asked to review and comment on plans and activities relating to the ongoing environmental studies and restoration activities at West Point Military Reservation. Members will have the opportunity to provide input on activities that will accelerate the restoration.

Members will also be expected to serve as a voluntary liaison between the RAB and community members, and be available to meet with community members and/or other interested parties. The RAB meetings will be open to the public.

Interested persons must be local residents of the West Point Military Reservation Community or Orange and Putnam Counties.

Members will be expected to serve a two-year term and attend RAB meetings regularly, typically two to four meetings per year.

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e environmental restoration programs at West Point Military Reservation, or if you are interested in the establishment of a RAB and participating, contact Jeff Sanborn, U.S. Army Garrison West Point, at Jeff.Sanborn@usma.edu or 845-938-5041.

Notification of interest must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of this notice.

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Cadets visit WWII vet as part of inaugural Honor SaluteBy Jim FoxChief, Community Engagement USMA PAO

Four cadets took part in the inaugural Honor Salute at the HOSPICE of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., in Newburgh, New York, Sunday at the Kaplan Family HOSPICE Residence to give thanks to the service of local veteran Harris Warren.

The U.S. Military Academy and the local HOSPICE chapter have been working to try to bring local veterans and cadets together for the past year.

Warren, who originally hails from New Orleans, is the first local veteran to take part in an Honor Salute with cadets.

Warren was glad to share his story of service at the tail end of World War II.

For 70 years, Warren explained, he was embarrassed by his service having been drafted at age 18 in 1945. By the time he finished basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, the war was over.

Most of his 15 months of Army service, as Warren explained it, were spent as part of the Enlisted Reserve Corps, which queried returning combat non-commissioned officers from Europe and the Pacific about their interest in being on call, as it were, for the “next” war.

“My group of some 2,000 Soldiers signed up the best NCOs from WWII so that they could train the Soldiers for the next war,” Warren explained.

After completing initial entry training, Warren was about to be sent home when he and others were given the option of volunteering for special service without actually being told what that might entail.

His special service ended up being the ERC.On Sunday, the cadets presented Warren

with a number of HOSPICE items from their sister Chapter in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which is where U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen honor their local veterans.

The items included a hand sewn red, white and blue blanket, a HOSPICE pin and certificate honoring Warren for his military service, as well as a flag drawn by a Maryland child which included a hand-written note thanking him for his service.

Eyes in the room began to moisten as the cadets presented the items to Warren.

The brief but emotional ceremony consisted of the cadets rendering hand salutes to Warren, while his certificate was read aloud.

“I was just a Private. No one ever saluted me before,” a teary-eyed Warren exclaimed after the ceremony.

“This is too much,” Warren added. “I’m honored.”

The HOSPICE staff were touched by the impact that the ceremony had on Warren.

“We’ve had local military come in and speak to our veterans before,” said Janice Valentino, the HOSPICE director of Marketing and Development who was the driving force behind making the visit possible, “but never cadets from West Point. This meant so much to (Warren).”

Class of 2019 Cadet Jake Kahoe was one of the four First Regiment cadets who took part in the Honor Salute.

“I have always respected WWII veterans,” Kahoe said. “When I heard about the Honor Salute, I jumped at the chance to take part.”

Kahoe, who calls Maryland home, said he was inspired to be part of the positive impact the visit had on Warren.

“I sincerely hope I get the opportunity to perform another Honor Salute,” Kahoe said, “because not only does it mean the world to the old veterans, but it meant the world to me. I was instantly reminded why I had wanted to join the military in the first place: to make a positive impact in other people’s lives.”

Warren also received an Army West Point flag from the cadets and a Class of 2019 coin, along with an explanation of the heraldry behind the coin.

Class of 2019 Cadet Jake Kahoe (middle) reads a certificate thanking World War II veteran Harris Warren (foreground) for his service. Classmate Tyra Jones (left) looks on during an Honor Salute for Warren Sunday at the Kaplan Family HOSPICE Residence in Newburgh, N.Y. Photo by Jim Fox/Usma Pao

Class of 2019 Cadet Gabrielle Young attaches the HOSPICE pin given to WWII veteran Harris Warren, while he looks at his new Army West Point flag. Photo by Class oF 2019 CadEt tyra JonEs

Class of 2018 Cadet Kameron Grubaugh (left), and Class of 2019 Cadets Gabrielle Young and Jake Kahoe listen as WWII veteran Harris Warren thanks the cadets for visiting Sunday. Photo by Class oF 2019 CadEt tyra JonEs

5April 7, 2016Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES2015-16 Cadet Club Activities

Cycling: The first racing weekend of the season (March 25-27) in East Brunswick, New Jersey was an all-around success. For some of Army Cycling riders, this was their first ever road race. The team gained experience and put up top finishes across multiple categories. Stand out finishers include Class of 2016 Cadet Jinny Yan (CAT B) fourth in the crit and third in the road race, Class of 2019 Cadet Wyatt Gengler (CAT D) sixth in the crit, Class of 2019 Cadet Monte Ho (CAT C) second in the crit and fifth in the road race, Class of 2019 Cadet Ammon Okazaki (CAT D) third in the road race, Class of 2018 Cadet Dylan Allen (CAT C) third in the road race and Class of 2019 Cadet Fisher Watkins (CAT C) fifth in the road race.

Everyone gained valuable experience and we look forward to some our our riders moving up to a more challenging field.

Martial Arts (Taekwondo): The Army Martial Arts team celebrated Easter Weekend (March 26) with a day of intense Taekwondo training at Grand Master Ji-ho Choi’s school in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Grand Master Choi is the current president of the Pan American Taekwondo Union, an executive member of the World Taekwondo Federation, as well as the previous head coach of the U.S. National Team.

The practice lasted six and a half hours, consisting of several workouts, advanced kicking development, reaction and strategy drills, flexibility development and forms instruction.

Though training was difficult, the cadets were satisfied knowing that they finished the day with new skills and strategies to dominate the competition.

Judo: On April 2, the Army West Point Judo team competed at the Collegiate National Championships at San José State University, San José, California.

University and college Judo teams from all over the United States competed in the Collegiate National tournament including the U.S. Military Academy, San José State University, Texas A&M, University of Southern Florida, UC Berkley, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, University of Washington, Ball State University, Iowa State University, the University of Minnesota, Southern Methodist University, Stanford University, University of Texas and other universities from around the U.S.

There were four divisions at the tournament to include men’s and women’s senior divisions, which consist of all Brown belts and above, and the men’s and women’s novice divisions, which is white belts to green belts. Overall, the Army West Point men’s senior team won first place in the men’s senior division tying with San José State University.

The Army West Point men’s novice team won first place in their division as well as the Army West Point women’s novice team won second place in their division. The Army West Point Judo team won an overall of 51 matches.

The team had 18 medals, seven gold medals, six silver medals and five bronze medals. In the senior divisions, the first-place medalist was Cadet Ishmael McGinty. The second-place medalists were Cadets Mason Kumashiro, Bradley Mikinski and Megan Kinsey. The third-place medalists were Cadets John Santos, Ryan Roth and Jarryn Villegas. In the novice divisions, the first-place medalists were Cadets Megan Kinsey, Freddy Luna, Elaine Haggard, Kyle Werner, Jake Pare and Jarryn Villegas. The second-place medalists were Cadets Sheldon Dillman, Aiden Baxter and Rikki Fearon. Third-place medalists were Cadets Araceli Sandoval and Zachary Towne.

For the cadets that placed first in the senior division, the National Collegiate Judo Association qualified those individuals for the International United States Collegiate Judo team.

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Wedemeyer Lecture Series: Good leaders have passion for learningBy Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown, commanding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, was the guest speaker at the inaugural Wedemeyer Lecture Series March 25 at Arnold Auditorium. The lecture series is named after Gen. Albert Wedemeyer, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1919, who was instrumental in planning the Normandy invasion.

Brown used slides of specific World War II leaders in presenting the themes of his speech that people are our advantage and good leaders have a passion for learning. Brown gave examples of leaders who use creative tools to complete a mission.

“All good leaders have a passion for learning,” Brown said. “If you don’t have that, you’re not going to be successful. All great leaders such as Gen. George Marshall and Gen. Omar Bradley had this passion for learning. People are our advantage.”

The first photo Brown displayed was that of Sgt. Curtis Culin, who used ingenuity to modify the Sherman tank on D-Day.

“D-Day is playing for three years minimum,” Brown said. “Gen. George Patton was responsible for a deception operation on D-Day. All the planning, and you have to plan, the planning is so important, and we know when the first bullet flies through the air, plans fly out the window, but you have to have a plan. With all this planning in place, they forgot about the thick hedgerow in Normandy. However, this young E5, Sgt. Curtis Culin, an engineer, saw the hexagons the Germans left and attached it to the Sherman tanks to cut through the hedgerow that was overgrown.”

They would modify the tank later, which became known as the Rhino Tank.

“What other Army could have an E5 out there to come up with a solution,” Brown asked.

“How are you going to create the Sgt. Culins? The best ideas come from the edge, they come from out there, those closest to the problem and if you don’t have an organization that can create that Sgt. Culin, get those ideas up, you’re going to fail in this complex world of ours. People are our advantage.”

Another photo showed Maj. Gen. Fox Conner, who was a mentor to Gen. George Patton, Gen. George Marshall and Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, but his most lasting contribution to mentorship was of Dwight Eisenhower,

Eisenhower, who missed World War I, was not a candidate to the General Staff College, and he couldn’t get promoted unless he graduated from General Staff College, Brown explained.

Eisenhower spent 19 years as a major, and he would have retired if it wasn’t for Conner. As fate would have it, Gen. George Patton invited Eisenhower to dinner at the home of the Conner’s.

“Following Conner’s promotion to brigadier general in 1921, Conner took command of the 20th Infantry Brigade in Panama and invited Eisenhower to join his staff,” Brown said.

For three years, Conner embarked on mentoring and educating Eisenhower, which included a system of study ranging from extensive readings in military history to writing field orders for every aspect of command. Conner also pulled strings to get Eisenhower admitted to the Command and Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Eisenhower responded by graduating number one in his class.

“Leader development, that passion for learning, if you want to be successful. You need to have that passion,” Brown said.

“Gen. George Marshall had this idea of an airborne operation and in 1939 (when Marshall was Army Chief of Staff) he fooled around with the idea of airborne,” Brown said. “And he knew there was a lot of potential there. He also knew that it would be dependent on who takes command at Fort Benning, Georgia. It would depend on Gen. Omar Bradley taking command of Fort Benning in 1941. Marshall gave Bradley instructions, ‘look, a lot of folks don’t get this vision of airborne, or a vision of what can happen in the future, Don’t let all the nay-sayers stop this from happening like officers, staff officers and bureaucracy.’

“If Bradley had gone through the system, we would never have had an airborne division.” But he didn’t. Bradley was smart enough to report back to Marshall, bring Marshall down to see some of the jumps and low and behold the 101st Airborne jumped towards the end of WWII and we have a battalion of the 82nd Airborne on standby right now ready to go anywhere in the world, because of a decision of a leader and the mentorship and not letting the system hold you back.”

Brown gave another example of leadership in the modern day war of Iraq and Afghanistan and introduced the audience to Sgt. Dale Horn.

“This is Army Staff Sgt. Dale Horn in the middle of desert in Northern Iraq, and they are getting nailed by rocket fire all the time,” Brown said. “The explosives were kind of homemade things that cost little money to set up. But it causes damage and kills Soldiers. This Soldier, who was designed as an artillery radar expert, had to go out and perform patrol. He was trained for that.”

Horn befriended a local sheik in the area who was friendly to U.S. forces. The sheik explained the culture of rural Iraqi society while he accompanied Horn on his first Humvee patrol. After that, Horn began to stop by all the villages to talk with people about their life and the problems with security. The sheik, who was Horn’s mentor, raised the idea during a village meeting that Horn be named a sheik. The sheiks approved. Horn received a small patch of land and a few sheep.

“Maj. Gen. Brad Becker, Horn’s battalion commander, understood the idea of trust and empowerment. Every other patrol just drove by and the rocket fire continued. Horn started gaining trust. For eight months straight there was no more rocket fire. Vision, empowerment, Soldiers and people are our advantage. The people can solve problems.”

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Brooks, author of World War Z, discusses future war in MWI TalkBy Lionel BeehnerDMI Instructor

On March 31, author Max Brooks addressed over 150 cadets, staff and faculty as part of a MWI Speaker Series titled: Imagining Future War.

The author of “World War Z” and son of Hollywood director Mel Brooks merged science fiction (zombies) with actual historical events to inform his audiences about global disasters and crisis preparedness.

Brooks urged cadets to consider an “alternative history,” as a way to think of what is not probable but might be possible.

“You need to learn to think creatively now,” he told the audience gathered in Washington Hall auditorium. “Counterinsurgency is essentially improv theater.”

Cadets asked Brooks about sections and inspiration for his most famous books, “World War Z” and “Harlem Hellfighters.”

He chastised “rigid thinking” among military generals in history who failed to adapt, giving the example of the British trained to fight a Napoleonic war but who lost to the Zulus around the turn of the 19th century.

“Your job,” he told cadets, “is to think of the one percent of the one percent of the possible and to make it work.”

Brooks discounted the importance of technology to decide future military innovation, and he encouraged the cadets in the audience to think hard about counterfactuals—what if Osama bin Laden had gotten his wish to go in and fight Iraq after the 1990 invasion of Kuwait? —and to prepare for every possible contingency in war by thinking creatively.

Max Brooks, author of “World War Z,” addressed more than 150 cadets, staff and faculty March 31 as part of a MWI Speaker Series titled: Imagining Future War. CoUrtEsy Photo

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The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club–West Point inducted five new members March 31 at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School’s Bates Auditorium. Sergeants 1st Class Gregory Elderkin (above) and Floyd Dailey, III, were inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club along with honorary members—Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Command Sgt. Maj. Dawn Rippelmeyer, Senior Enlisted Leader of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, and Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Navas-Martinez. Photo by staFF sgt. Vito t. bryant/Usma PUbliC aFFairs

Welcome to the Club

• USMA SARC Program Manager, Samantha Ross—call 845-938-0508;• Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938-5657 or email dan.toohey@usma.edu;• USCC SARC, Maj. Damon Torres—call 845-938-7479 or email damon.torres@usma.edu;• KACH SARC, Dr. Scotti Veale—call 845-938-4150 or email scotti.l.veale.civ@mail.mil;• USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—call 845-938-1950 or email stephanie.marsh@usma.edu;• USCC Victim’s Advocate, Kerry Dunham—call 845-938-3532 or email kerry.dunham@usma.edu;• KACH Victim’s Advocate, Staff Sgt. Shannon Brabson—call 845-938-3176.

SHARP Resources

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O’Neill JROTC Cadets recognized for achievementsStory and photo by Michelle Eberhart

The Junior ROTC academic and leadership teams from James I. O’Neill (JIO) High School were honored by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. for their outstanding achievement in the JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowl (JLAB) March 31 in the Thayer Award Room.

The Academic team includes JROTC Cadets Nick Allen, Jackson McInvale, Justin Starke, Nolan Green, Paul Walker and Josiah Spain.

The Leadership team includes JROTC Cadets Andrew Wright, Anna Northup, Edmund Northup, Allyson Lyle, William Svoboda and Joanne Kaiser.

The JLAB is an event that about 1,500 JROTC High Schools participate in, yearly. All programs are required to take the Level 1 testing. From those tests, 600 schools advance to Level 2 testing. Ultimately, 24 schools across the nation are chosen to participate in the national competition in June in Washington D.C.

There are four students on each of the academic and leadership teams, plus alternates.

“I’m very, very proud of the quality of cadets we have here and how they have competed over the years,” Retired Lt. Col. Mike Beckstrom, the senior Army instructor at JIO JROTC, said.

Beckstrom noted that in 2013 and 2014

his teams came in seventh and sixth place, respectively.

“We’re located at probably the best place to have a JROTC program of anywhere in the country,” Beckstrom said. “We get tremendous support from West Point and from all the other communities. So it’s just great to work with such talented young men and women and to see them have success.”

West Point Chief of Staff, Col. Wayne Green, greeted the JROTC cadets and thanked Beckstrom and 1st Sgt. Hector Correa for, “their outstanding leadership of the program and setting a culture of excellence within the JIO JROTC program.”

Garrison Commander, Col. Landy Dunham, said he’s a big supporter of the Buffalo Soldier Squadron, the name given to the entire pack of 130 JIO JROTC cadets.

“You just have to be a kid that wants to learn about supporting your environment and supporting your community,” Dunham said. “That’s what ROTC is about, it’s a citizenship program.”

Dunham also noted that he began his military career in the JROTC.

“I’m a colonel in the Army now and was a JROTC cadet, back in 1984, I did four years as a JROTC cadet and attended West Point, so I’ve

been wearing that uniform since ninth grade,” Dunham said. “A lot of these young men and women will be wearing this uniform 30 years from now.”

Caslen congratulated the cadets for their achievements and made sure to ask them if they plan on attending West Point. Some are already in the process of applying.

The James I. O’Neill Junior ROTC academic and leadership teams were honored by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. for their outstanding achievement in the JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowl March 31 in the Thayer Award Room.

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#USMA Social Scene

the_bigseuk: The KMA Sandhurst team has fi nally arrived! Did some terrain recon throughout the weekend ...

Instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usmafacebook.com/westpointusma

joeygio29: We decided to add a little color to all the West Point grey. #colorrun #allgreyeverything

goarmywestpoint: Kelsey Minato is on site in Cypress, TX for tonight’s 3-Point Championship. #WestPoint #USMA #GoArmy

tylerdavis_: Aye I gotta give a quick shoutout to the crew real quick. We came out here and shattered the school record in the 4x1 with a 40.4 so you know why I’m throwin up that Mayweather One ...

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FEATURED ITEMS

ANNOUNCEMENTSMine Torne Road closure

In support of scheduled training, Mine Torne Road will be closed on the following dates/times:

• April 20—8 a.m.-5 p.m.;• April 21—8 a.m.-11 p.m.;• April 23—8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.If there are any questions or concerns, contact Range

Operations at 938-8561.

Days of Remembrance – Learning from the HolocaustIn remembrance of the Holocaust, the U.S. Military Academy

Equal Opportunity Office is presenting the 2016 Days of Remembrance Observance “Learning from the Holocaust: Acts of Courage” at noon April 20 at the West Point Club, Grand Ballroom.

The guest speaker is Father Patrick Desbois, who has devoted his life to researching the Holocaust, fighting anti-Semitism and futhering relations between Catholics and Jews.

There is a fee for staff and faculty. If you desire a meal, staff and faculty must RSVP and pay by Wednesday to EO@usma.edu. If you get a ticket after Wednesday, a meal is not guaranteed.

Cadets must sign-up online prior to the event at https://cis.usma.edu/.

For details, contact the USMA EO Office at 938-6745, the USCC EO at 938-8456 or the EO Program Manager at 938-3814. You can email them all at EO@usma.edu.

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPSFAST Class

Raise your GT score with the Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) class at the Army Education Center, 683 Buckner Loop (next to Subway), through April 20.

The class meets 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.Contact Nancy Judd at 938-3464 or nancy.judd@usma.edu

or Neil Sakumoto at 938-5389 for an enrollment form.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center at West Point. Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446-

0535 or email Sharon.Seidule@msmc.edu;• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446-

2555 or email ERodrigu@stac.edu.Graduate studies:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in

Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or email jjcwestpoint@yahoo.com;

• Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email marybeth.leggett@liu.edu.

The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop (between Starbucks and Subway).

Army Personnel Testing programsThe Army Education Center at West Point offers Army

Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI.

Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

Employee Assistance ProgramWest Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program

that is a free and confidential counseling for civilians, family members and retirees.

The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road.

For details, call 938-1039.

DANTES testingThe Army Education Center at West Point offers academic

testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams.

Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers.Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.

wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

OUTSIDE THE GATESRummage Sale

A rummage sale of clothes, accessories toys and household items is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street (Route 218), Cornwall-on-Hudson. Food and beverages will be served.

Call 534-2903 or visit the church’s website at www.CornwallPresbyterian.org for directions.

Storm King Mountain HikeJoin the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for a rigorous

hike at Storm King Mountain noon-4 p.m. Sunday. This hike, led by one of the Museum’s Environmental

Educators, is geared for adults and children 12 and older who would like to learn about the history of Storm King Mountain and want to enjoy the extraordinary views of the Hudson.

Prepaid registration is required. For details and to register visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-

5506, ext. x204.

Trophy flags from the end of the American Revolution on exhibit at the West Point Museum

Congress, in grateful recognition of the invaluable services of Gen. George Washington during the American Revolution, presented him with the first British flag captured in 1775 and one of the last surrendered flags from Yorktown in 1781.

These flags descended to Washington’s step-grandson and adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis.

Custis, the father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, maintained the flags and other relics of his stepfather in his estate in Arlington, Virginia. Custis called the flags the “Alpha and Omega” of the war. The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days a week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For details, call 938-3590 or visit the Museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestPointMuseum.

Tax Center hours and documents neededTax season continues at the West Point Tax Center. The

center will be open from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through April 15.

The Tax Center is located at Bldg. 626 on the first floor. Cadets may use the West Point Cadet Tax Assistance Center at Bldg. 606 for help with their taxes.

Prior to seeing a tax specialist, please ensure you are prepared with the required documents:

• W2-Wage and earnings statement;• Spouse’s Social Security Number and date of birth;• 1099DIV-dividend statement;• 1099B-sale of stock and mutual funds;• Tuition receipts;• 2014 tax return, if available and tax returns that were

not completed by the tax center;• HUD-1 settlement statements for new home purchases

and sales;• Sales tax receipts for the purchase of a new automobile;• Power of Attorney, if you are filing for a spouse who

will not be present to sign the return;• Voided check with bank routing and account numbers;• Children’s Social Security numbers and dates of birth;• 1099INT-interest statement;• 1099R-retirement pay;• Itemized deduction receipts.Call 845-938-5920 or email WPStaff_SJA_Tax@usma.

edu to schedule an appointment. Last day for appointments is Tuesday. The Tax Center

also takes walk-ins.

Cadet Tax CenterFile your taxes at the West Point Cadet Tax Center, which

is located on the 4th floor of Bldg. 606. The deadline for filing is April 15.

The last day of drop-off tax services is Friday. The Tax Center will have your return prepared within a week so that you can receive your refund.

Cadets should call Elyce Lora at 845-938-2640 or email Elyce.Lora@usma.edu for appointments.

Loss of Global Wisdom in an Age of InformationU.S. Military Academy cadets, staff and faculty and the

community are invited to a Dean’s Hour lecture by author and essayist Pico Iyer.

The lecture titled, “More Connected, Less Aware: The Loss of Global Wisdom in an Age of Information,” is scheduled for 12:50 p.m. April 27 in Robinson Auditorium.

West Point Golf CourseDue to the construction of the new clubhouse, the West

Point Golf Course will be operating out of the Ski Lodge for the 2016 season.

To ensure there is no conflict, the opening and preparation of the Golf Course will occur once all Ski Area operations are concluded.

Continue to follow the West Point Golf Course on Facebook at facebook.com/WestPointMWR and refer to the website at westpointmwr.com for the official opening date.

West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

The West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie Murphy Club has SAMC monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of every month.

The SAMC monthly meeting takes place at Washington Hall Room 4101.

For details, contact SMAC President Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Robinson at 254-768-8414 or Vice President Stuart Sword at 757-816-0256.

Community

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JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

FEATURED EVENTWest Point 5K/10K

Registration for the West Point 5K/10K on May 7 is now open. Search keywords “West Point 5K/10K” on Active.com to sign-up. Online registration is open until May 4.

For details, call 845-938-4690.

Month of the Military Child Make and Take Craft FairJoin Child, Youth & School Services from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

April 16 for Month of the Military Child Make and Take Craft Fair at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. All ages are welcome.

Family activities include carnival games, craft tables, prizes, popcorn and cotton candy. Admission is free.

For details, call 938-3969.

School Age Center Summer Camp The School Age Center offers weekly summer camp

programming for children in grades Kindergarten through fi fth grade. The West Point SAC provides a variety of experiences for children through planned and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote learning and exploration.

Weekly sessions begin June 6 and run through Aug. 29. For details, contact Erin Faherty, SAC Director, at 938-0086

or Jacquelyn Butler, SAC Assistant Director, at 938-0089.

Become a Family Child Care ProviderFamily Child Care is a great opportunity for those who want

to stay home with their children. You can become a certifi ed provider and supplement your

family’s income by caring for children in your home. For details, contact Erin Faherty, Family Child Care director,

at erin.faherty@usma.edu or call 938-0086.

EFMP Autism Awareness Month TLC Workshop In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Exceptional Family

Member Program (EFMP) invites the entire community to gather for an informative Together, Listening, Connecting workshop entitled, “Autism & Autism Evaluations” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 21 at Army Community Services, Bldg. 622.

Advanced registration is required. To register, contact the EFMP Manager, Josephine Toohey, at 938-5655 or Josephine.toohey@usma.edu by April 18.

Administrative Professional Luncheon and Interactive Murder Mystery

The Cadet Theater Arts Guild and the West Point Club present “Beat the Dean” from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 27 in the Club’s Grand Ballroom. Doors and buffet open at 11:15 a.m.

Treat your administrative professional to a luncheon and an interactive Murder Mystery where the “Dean of Students” is murdered and the suspects just happen to be “Department Heads.”

There is a minimal fee for this event. Reservations are required. For reservations and more details,

call 938-5120.

Murder Mystery Dinner TheaterThe West Point Club presents “The Honeymoon Murders”

Mystery Dinner Theater at 8 p.m. April 29. Enjoy an evening of fi ne cuisine and crime with the Killing Kompany, where professional stage, TV and fi lm actors are seated among you and where you can be part of the show.

The night includes dinner, dancing and a brand new comedy murder mystery.

This show contains adult content and adult situations, which may not be appropriate for all ages and/or tastes.

There is a minimal fee for this event. Reservations are required. For reservations and more details, call 938-5120.

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE FAMILIESApril events with Leisure Travel Services Join Leisure Travel Services for several trips during April.

The trips include: • Sunday—Tour of New York City. Leave West Point at 8

a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m.; • April 14—Broadway Performance of Fiddler on the Roof.

Leave West Point at 4 p.m., leave NYC after the show; • April 16—Walk the Highline & Chelsea Market. Leave

West Point at 9 a.m., leave NYC at 3:30.p.m.; • April 21—LTS Theater Van to Broadway and purchase

half price theater tickets. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave NYC after the show.

For ticket pricing and reservations, call 938-3601.

FOR THE ADULTS

Sam Adams Dinner NightJoin the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. April 15 in the Club’s

Pierce Dining Room for the Sam Adams Dinner Night.This event will host a four-course dinner pairing a variety of

lagers with the chef’s own creations. Brewery representatives will be present to mingle during the

event to outline each of the beers during dinner. There is a minimal fee for this event. Reservations are

required. For reservations and details, call 938-5120.

ACS Volunteer Recognition CeremonyAll West Point community volunteers are invited to attend the

annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at 1 p.m. April 19 at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Auditorium, located near the Washington Gate on 950 Reynolds Road.

For details, call Army Community Service-Jen Partridge at 938-3655 or email jennifer.partridge@usma.edu to RSVP.

ACS ERP Résumé Open HousesStop by the Employment Readiness Program at ACS, Bldg.

622 anytime on April 20, May 25 or June 7 to have your résumé reviewed, to prep for an interview, to practice your ‘elevator speech’ or just to see what the program can offer the jobseeker.

No RSVP or appointment needed, doors are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

For details, call or email to reserve your seat at 845-938-5658 or anne.marshall@usma.edu.

ACS ERP Spring ClassDo you know about all the preferences given to transitioning

military members, veterans and military spouses? Attend the Employment Readiness Program’s Military

Spouse Preference Information Session from 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 17.

The class will cover all the preferences for which you might be eligible, what they mean during the application process, and how to utilize the preference.

Classes are held at ACS, Bldg. 622. For details, call or email to reserve your seat at 845-938-5658

or anne.marshall@usma.edu.

Wilderness First Aid Certifi cation CourseAccidents happen. People get hurt, sick or lost outdoors. Are

you ready? West Point Family and MWR—Outdoor Recreation has partnered with SOLO Wilderness Medicine to offer a Wilderness First Aid Certifi cation Course.

There is a cost per individual for the WFA course for active/retired military, dependents, DOD civilians and other authorized users.

A minimum of 12 participants is required for the class. For details or to sign up, call 845-938-8811 or 845-938-2503. Reservations are ongoing.

Arts & Crafts April class schedule• Today—Little Impressionist, 10:30-11 a.m. For ages 2

and up;• Today—Cookies and Canvas, “Flowers,” 5-6:30 p.m. We

provide the snacks, paint and pre-sketched canvas, you provide the kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Today—Cooking with Care, 5-6:30 p.m. Focusing on maintaining healthy eating habits for the whole family.

Cooking a meal for a variety of different diets and how to plan meals to better utilize the more expensive healthy/organic ingredients. Recipe conversion and more. Two part class (second

part is May 10). It is recommended to take both classes, but not required.

Children may attend Cookies & Canvas while adults attend this class. Registration is required one week prior to class;

• Tuesday—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pablo Picasso, Classes are for grades K-5;

• April 14—Wine & Paint, “Eiffel Tower,” 5-7 p.m. Grab a snack and a beverage and join us for a relaxed evening of art instruction and fun. Paint a 16x20 canvas;

• April 14—Gastronomy for Kids, 5-7 p.m. Learn the science behind how healthy cooking (and not so healthy) cooking works. We will do a fun experiment and make a snack to eat in class. For children in grades K-8, Registration is required one week prior to class;

• April 19—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30a.m. or 3:30-4:30p.m. Auguste Rodin-themed classes are for grades K-5.

There is a minimal fee for the above classes. For details and to register, call 938-4812.

Earth Day Open HouseCome out to the West Point Recycling Center, located across

from Round Pond, Route 293, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 to celebrate Mother Earth during an Earth Day Open House.

Free T-shirts, giveaways, food and much more. Donate your old cell phone for Soldiers and shred those unwanted papers. Don’t forget to join the Earth Day Poster Contest, visit westpointmwr.com for contest rules.

For details, call 938-8229.

Bull Pond an affordable vacationIf you’re looking for an affordable family vacation close to

home, MWR has just the place for you. The Bull Pond “complex,” located fi ve miles from Round

Pond off Route 293, on the West Point Reservation, offers a trout stocked lake, a fully-equipped cottage, a gazebo, a sand beach swim area with aluminum raft, paddle boat, canoe and V-bottom row boat moored at a boat house with pool table and boating amenities.

For details, call 938-2503.

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West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday-April 148:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of April 7-14Channels 8/23

Keller Corner

We are asking for your donation of new or gently used books that will be used to build up our new lending library which will be a permanent activity for all of our residents to share and enjoy.

The types of books we need for our library are series, children’s, drama, mystery, etc. The only rule for the lending library is, once you have fi nished reading your book we ask that you return it so it can be enjoyed by other residents.

• Inside Out movie showing: Join WPFH at our Community Center at 126 Washington Road at 4:30 p.m. April 15 for the movie showing Inside Out.

Pizza and drinks will be provided. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrrp.com by Wednesday. Space is limited.

• Lending Library : WPFH will be starting a book lending library at the Communities Center, 126 Washington Road.

LifeWorks

Friday—Zootopia, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Eddie the Eagle, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.(For movie details and updates schedules, visit www.shopmyexchange .com / r ee l - t im e - thea t res /Wes t -Point-1044343.)

Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.MOVIES at MAHAN

Keller installs two medication disposal bins

Keller Army Community Hospital has installed two secure MedSafe Medication Disposal Bins in an effort to establish a procedure for the handling and disposal of expired, unwanted unused prescriptions drugs and Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications.

The medical disposal bins are for unused medications, including legally held controlled substances. This includes narcotics (Schedules II-V). No illegal drugs (Schedule I) are allowed.

One bin is located on the fi rst fl oor lobby as you enter Keller’s main building, and the second bin is located on the fi rst fl oor of the Brian D. Allgood Clinic near Primary Care.

Medication should be left in its original packaging/containers. NO liquid containers —more than 4 ounces—will be accepted, and ALL liquids should be placed in a sealed plastic baggy before depositing.

NO sharp containers, needles, syringes, batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical devices, chemicals, or other hazardous

material should be placed in the bins.The bin is available during the Hospital’s

operating hours. If the bins are locked, please return during

the operating hours. Do not leave medication outside of the

bins.

Keller offers Childbirth Education Classes

Keller Army Community Hospital will be offering Childbirth Education Courses during the months of May, June and August. There will be no classes offered in July.

Topics include, but are not limited to, what to expect during labor, newborn care, and breastfeeding.

The May sessions are scheduled for 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays May 4, 11 and 18.

The June and August sessions will be all-day courses, scheduled for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18 and Aug. 13.

For more information and/or to arrange a seat for the classes, contact Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 938-3210.

W a l l B r e a k i n g ceremony kicks off construction at KACHStory and photo by Robert K. LanierPublic Information Offi cer Keller Army Community Hospital

Col. Brian S. Burlingame, commander, West Point Health Services Area, and 56th U.S. Military Academy Surgeon, hosted a Wall Breaking Ceremony March 31 to officially kickoff construction of the multi-departmental Hospital Modernization Project at Keller Army Community Hospital.

T h i s r e n o v a t i o n , w h i c h t o u c h e s approximately 60,000 sq. feet and 15 departments, will relocate, realign and right size departments to better accommodate the facility’s mission, consolidate medical assets and meet the ongoing healthcare needs of the benefi ciary population.

With a focus on health and wellness, the project’s architects, interior designers and general contractor have created a professional design that highlights an inviting and open atmosphere where patients are the priority.

Users and their guests will immediately feel they have entered a space for expert care, nurturing and healing. In addition to providing a modern and inviting atmosphere, this design/build/initial outfi tting project will allow for improved functionality and effi ciency.

The basement renewal compr ises construction of a new Data Center and Housekeeping department.

The fi rst fl oor work includes Pharmacy, Audiology, General Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Gynecology, Outpatient Obstetrics, Emergency, Immunizations, Outpatient Records, Resource Management, Security, and Patient Advocate.

A d m i s s i o n / D i s c h a rg e a n d P l a n t

Maintenance will receive work on the second fl oor. The program for the third fl oor consists of Endoscopy and Prep/Recovery. Also included are department and lobby renovations. Departments have been laid out to optimize work fl ow and space effi ciency.

The creation of a medical mall will provide a natural connection between Keller’s main building and the Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory Clinic, including intuitive wayfi nding to help patients reach their destination.

The new multi-specialty clinic will be located close to the main entrance, reducing patient travel distances. The pharmacy will be conveniently located on the boundary between the two buildings. The interior design concept will create a patient centered environment while achieving sustainability objectives and providing functionality.

Mechanical, engineering, fi re protection and electrical systems are also being enhanced to increase lifecycle and effi ciency. As a LEED Silver certifi ed construction, the project will improve the sustainability of the building. State-of-the art equipment for improved patient care will also be provided.

To minimize impact to service availability, construction will be divided into 15 phases, with several phases under construction concurrently. Phase 1 will kick off with renovations to the emergency department in spring 2016. This will be followed by the multi-specialty clinic, pharmacy, radiology and then the post-anesthesia care unit/endoscopy/surgery departments.

The ancillary departments will be renovated throughout the construction schedule. The multi-departmental renovation project is scheduled to be fi nalized by early 2018.

The principal wall breakers, from left-right, Ky Hornbaker, owner of United Excel Corp.; Lt. Col. James Goetschius, program manager—Atlantic, U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency; Col. Brian S. Burlingame, commander, West Point Health Service Area; and Col. David Caldwell, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; pose after ceremonially breaking the wall to kick off the Keller Army Community Hospital Modernization Project March 31 at West Point.

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Men’s Track falls to Navy in ‘Star’ Match 119-84By Stephen WaldmanArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Men’s Track and Field team dropped a 119-84 loss to Navy in the 90th edition of the outdoor Star Meet April 2 at Shea Stadium.

“I thought this was a fantastic meet even though we lost,” Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Mike Smith said. “We combined the meet for a reason. We created a great atmosphere, and it was a great competition. There were a couple of meet records that were broken, and the performances were outstanding. This is the kind of energy we need for a Star Meet. I’m glad we were able to have it at West Point and the weather relented. In the end, to watch the 4x400 and the number of people crowding the track to watch the finish and how close the finish was that determined the outcome of the meet was a great example of what our sport can be.

“The idea was to combine the meet because we are one team and to show that we are just as interested in the men as we are the women,” Smith continued.

The Midshipmen now hold a 46-44 advantage in the all-time outdoor series.

The 4x100m relay team of junior Jose Santana, freshmen Ben Sims and Kevin Dyer and sophomore Tyler Davis sprinted to victory at 40.44, setting a new Academy record as well as breaking the meet record.

The Mids finished at 40.62, also topping the previous meet record of 40.73 that was set back in 2000. That time also served as the program record for the past 16 years.

“Those guys work so hard in practice,” Smith commented. “They take care of themselves really well and were able to execute today. We ran pretty well, as did Navy. It came down to the anchor leg, we got the baton ahead and Tyler ran a good, strong leg. There anchor was right behind him, though. I think we had the right order and our guys were able to execute. That’s

how we were able to come away with the win. If you look at the other results, they had some better performances today, but we had a better team and our guys didn’t make any mistakes.”

Additionally, Sims recorded Army’s best mark this season in the long jump with a mark of 7.05m, good enough for a second-place finish in the event.

Sophomore Lee Bares, who holds the Academy’s outdoor record for pole vault, can add the Star Meet record to the list of accolades he has acquired it in his young career. His winning mark of 5.07m surpassed the previous record of 5.05m which was set in 2001 by Navy’s Tom Delaney.

Senior and co-captain Tom Girardot pushed past the field in the 3000m Steeplechase, taking the crown after crossing the finish line at 9:12.23. Junior Jacob Fong placed third for the Black Knights with a time of 9:17.40.

The team’s other captain, senior Taylor Andrews, raced to a time of 14.52 to win the 100m hurdles. Sophomore Ross Puritty placed third in the event at 14.86.

Freshman Kenneth Brinson had a strong performance in his first Star Meet, taking the crown in the hammer throw at 59.00m and finishing as the runner-up in the discus with a mark of 50.25m. Both throws are season bests for the Black Knights.

Santana raced to a second-place finish in the 400 meter dash with a personal-best time of 47.68.

After the first eight events, the Black Knights held a 44-41 advantage.

Freshman Jeff Giannettino captured his first star meet title in the high jump, clearing the 2.05m bar. Sophomore Alex Olson placed third in the event with a mark of 1.92m.

Junior Trevor Touchton showcased a pair of top performances for the Cadets in the mid-distance events. His 800 time of 1:55.06 was .02 shy of the winner, Just Hyytinen.

The Tallahassee, Florida, native also gutted out a 3:48.38 in the 1500 meter run, passing Cory Donley on the final lap and coming within .2 seconds of catching Navy’s leader, Stephen

Schroeder. Senior Marcus Phillips competed to a second-place finish in

the 400m hurdles with a time of 54.65. “We are not defined by what happened here today,” Smith

said. “We will go forward and get better; that goes for coaches and athletes. We’re in the process of trying to be good, and we’re getting closer. We may have lost, but tomorrow is a new day and we’re going to get after it and keep pushing forward.”

Senior and co-captain Tom Girardot pushed past the field in the 3000m Steeplechase, taking the crown after crossing the finish line at 9:12.23. Photo CoUrtEsy oF army athlEtiC CommUniCations

By West Point Family Advocacy Program

Each year the Army recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM). This year’s theme is “Child Safety to Prevent Child Neglect.”

To that end, the West Point Family Advocacy Program (FAP) takes the lead in providing to the community some information and resources on how to ensure our children are supervised, safe and sound.

The first thing that comes to mind is the question, so what exactly is child neglect?

From Army Regulation (AR) 608-18, The Army Family Advocacy Program, the basic definition is a type of child abuse where a child is deprived of needed age-appropriate care by act or omission of the child’s parent, guardian, caregiver, employee of a residential facility, or staff person providing out-of-home care under circumstances indicating that the child’s welfare is harmed or threatened.

Sounds pretty extensive? Wait, there’s more. The regulation goes on to define six specific types of neglect:

1. Abandonment (the caregiver is absent for an extended period of time and there is no plan for an appropriate substitute caregiver).

2. Deprivation of Necessities (failure to provide food, clothing and shelter).

3. Educational Neglect (the caregiver knowingly allows the child to have extended or frequent

absences from school, does not enroll the child in home schooling, public or private school or prevents the child from attending school).

4. Lack of Supervision (absence or inattention of the caregiver where the child’s behavior is not properly monitored). Exposure to physical hazards is a sub-set of this type of child neglect.

5. Medical Neglect (caregiver refuses or fails to provide appropriate medically indicated health care —medical, dental, behavioral health—for the child as long as the caregiver is financially able to do so).

6. Non-Organic Failure to Thrive (an infant or young child is not growing or developing as they should and no organic basis is found).

As you can see, there’s more to child neglect than a dirty house and there’s more to child abuse prevention than the absence of abuse.

Resources available for parents, grandparents, caregivers and concerned neighbors can be found through a variety of media. Here’s a list to get you started:

• www.militaryonesource.mil/safe-and-sound;• http://www.preventchildabuseny.org;• http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/mail.The current Child Supervision Guidelines and

Curfew are also provided as a separate document. For any questions about child abuse, child

neglect or ideas on what you can do to ensure a healthy and safe community, contact the West Point Family Advocacy Program at 938-3369/0629.

Taking the lead on Child Safety to prevent Child Neglect

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Navy tops Women’s Lacrosse in Inaugural Matchup

Women’s Tennis takes ‘Star’ Match over Navy

Senior Carolyn Pitman remained undefeated in her career against Navy as she teamed with freshman Kirby Einck in doubles for a 6-2 victory. The pairing is now 13-0 in 2016 while Pitman is 5-0 against the Midshipmen in doubles. Pitman won her singles match in the top flight 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. Photo CoUrtEsy oF army athlEtiC CommUniCations

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By Joshua GleasonArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Tennis team got revenge for its lone loss against Navy in the last meeting between the two as the Black Knights topped the Midshipmen 6-1 April 2 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Army improves to 7-1 in the all-time series against the Midshipmen while moving the season record for the Star Series presented by USAA to 9-8-1 in advantage of Navy.

The Black Knights have now won 10 straight games as they improve to 17-3 this year and 3-0 in the Patriot League. The Midshipmen fall to 15-9 this spring and 1-2 in conference.

Senior Carolyn Pitman remained undefeated in her career against Navy. She teamed with freshman Kirby Einck to stay unbeaten with the freshman this spring in doubles for a 6-2 victory. The pairing is now 13-0 in 2016 while Pitman is 5-0 against the Midshipmen in doubles.

The West Chester, Ohio, native won for the sixth time in as many tries against the Mids in singles play with a victory in the top singles flight. She had to rally against sophomore Amanda Keller to ultimately take a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win.

In the Academy record books, Pitman took sole possession of eighth place in career singles wins (70) and broke a tie for career dual wins in the number one position (19) as she now stands alone in seventh place.

Army’s other doubles win to take the initial point came from the team of junior Nancy Porter and freshman Genevieve McCormick in the third doubles spot by a score of 6-4. Porter and McCormick proceeded to add wins in singles play as the former won in the sixth flight 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and the latter won by default in the third flight.

By Harrison AntognioniArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Lacrosse team trailed by two goals late in the second half before falling to Navy, 11-5, in the Army-Navy Game April 2 at Michie Stadium.

Army drops to 5-7 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot League, while Navy improves to 7-4 and 2-2.

Sophomore midfielder Rachel Hornick scored twice to lead the Black Knights, while junior midfielder Erin Jollota and freshmen attackman Izzy McMahon and midfielder Brittany Rinaldi all found the back of the net once. Freshman goalie Kayla Rowley finished with 10 saves and a game-high six ground balls.

The Midshipmen were paced by Julia Collins, who netted five goals and added an assist and four draw controls. Katie Gallagher added a hat trick and an assist, while Jenna Collins contributed a goal, two assists and five draw controls. Ingrid Boyum stopped five shots in the victory.

“Our defense was awesome,” head coach Kristen Waagbo said. “They played outstanding against a really high-powered offense. Our goalie play was phenomenal, Kayla Rowley had an awesome day and played with a lot of confidence. I think a lot of our energy and momentum stemmed from our tight-knit team defense.

“Our effort throughout the entire game was fabulous,” Waagbo added. “We played fearless. Navy’s in its ninth season and we’re in our first season and I don’t think anybody watching that game would be able to tell that. It’s tough to get past the result of the game, but this is a journey and it was a great step for us.”

Navy seized an early lead after Gallagher scored on an assist from Julia Collins just 11 seconds into the contest before McMahon brought the game back to a tie after scoring on a quick strike with 21:11 remaining in the first half.

The Midshipmen answered back with four goals in a row during a stretch of 9:33, including three straight free-position goals. Andie O’Sullivan tallied Navy’s first free-position goal during the span before Julia Collins scored on consecutive free-position attempts 3:59 apart. The visitors held a 4-1 advantage on free-position goals on the afternoon.

Jollota brought the Black Knights back to a three-goal deficit, 5-2, with 6:29 left in the opening half and the teams split goals in the last 5:43 of the frame, with Julia Collins scoring for Navy

and Hornick providing a marker for Army.Hornick opened the second half with a goal 4:00 into the

period to trim the deficit to two goals, 6-4. Navy’s Meg O’Donnell put the Mids back in front by three at the 16:19 mark of the second half before Rinaldi connected for the Black Knights to make the score 7-5 with 13:18 left.

Army wouldn’t get any closer though, as Navy finished out the game with four goals over the final 10:29, including two from Julia Collins.

Freshman attackman Izzy McMahon notched one of Army West Point’s five goals during a 11-5 loss to Navy April 2 at Michie Stadium. Photo CoUrtEsy oF army athlEtiC CommUniCations

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Minato earns AP All-America Honors

Senior guard Kelsey Minato became the first player in the 39-year history of the Army West Point Women’s Basketball program to be honored as an Associated Press All-American. Minato drew Patriot League Player of the Year honors for the third time in her career and became the first player in conference history to be named first-team all-league four times. Photo CoUrtEsy oF army athlEtiC CommUniCations

By Harrison AntognioniArmy Athletic Communications

Army West Point Women’s Basketball team senior guard Kelsey Minato was selected as an Associated Press honorable mention All-American, the organization announced March 28.

The senior is the first player in the 39-year history of the Army Women’s Basketball program to be honored as an AP All-American.

Minato drew Patriot League Player of the Year honors for the third time in her career earlier in March and became the conference’s first player to be named first-team all-league four times.

A native of Huntington Beach, California, Minato set career scoring marks for Army and the Patriot League after averaging a league-record 23.2 points per game in 2015-16.

She finished her career with 2,556 points and led the Black Knights to a 29-3 record and their second Patriot League title and NCAA Tournament appearance in the last three seasons.

In addition to her AP All-America praise, Minato was recently named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Region I team for the second time in as many seasons.

Minato was a WBCA All-America honorable mention choice after the 2014-15 season and now becomes the fourth player in program history to land All-America selections in multiple seasons.

Pam Pearson, USMA ’86 (1984 American Women’s Sports Federation second team, 1985 AWSF second team); Julie Del Giorno, USMA ’86 (1985 AWSF second team, 1986 AWSF honorable mention); Kim Kawamoto, USMA ’92 (1991 AWSF fourth team, 1992 AWSF third team).

2016 Associated Press All-AmericansFirst Team• Breanna Stewart, Connecticut• A’ja Wilson, South Carolina• Moriah Jefferson, Connecticut• Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State• Rachel Banham, Minnesota

Second Team• Nina Davis, Baylor• Brianna Turner, Notre Dame• Tiffany Mitchell, South Carolina• Morgan Tuck, Connecticut• Jamie Weisner, Oregon State

Third Team• Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Maryland• Kelsey Plum, Washington• Brittney Martin, Oklahoma State• Jillian Alleyne, Oregon• Aerial Powers, Michigan State

Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order) Ameryst Alston, Ohio State; Imani Boyette, Texas; Madison Cable, Notre Dame; Jordin Canada, UCLA; Alaina Coates, South Carolina;

Nia Coffey, Northwestern; Lexi Eaton Rydalch, BYU; Makayla Epps, Kentucky; Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State; Bashaara Graves, Tennessee; Ruth Hamblin, Oregon State; Myisha Hines-Allen, Louisville; Bria Holmes, West Virginia; Chanise Jenkins, DePaul; Alexis Jones, Baylor; Brionna Jones, Maryland; Jonquel Jones, George Washington; Niya Johnson, Baylor; Jackie Kemph, Saint Louis; Whitney Knight, Florida Gulf Coast; Kelsey Minato, Army; Jasmine Nwajei, Wagner; Shereesha Richards, Albany; Azura Stevens, Duke; Courtney Walker, Texas A&M; Sydney Wiese, Oregon; Courtney Williams, South Florida.

By Stephen WaldmanArmy Athletic Communications

In the most thrilling finish in the meet’s 30-year history, .04 seconds was the difference in the 4x400 relay that pushed Navy to a 103-100 victory over the Army West Point Women’s Track and Field team at Shea Stadium April 2.

“I thought this was a fantastic meet even though we lost,” Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Mike Smith said. “We combined the meet for a reason. We created a great atmosphere, and it was a great competition. There were a couple of meet records that were broken, and the performances were outstanding. This is the kind of energy we need for a Star Meet. I’m glad we were able to have it at West Point and the weather relented. In the end, to watch the 4x400 and the number of people

‘Star’ eludes Women’s Track by .04 seconds to Navycrowding the track to watch the finish and how close the finish was that determined the outcome of the meet was a great example of what our sport can be.

“The idea was to combine the meet because we are one team and to show that we are just as interested in the men as we are the women,” Smith added.

Heading into the final event, the Midshipmen held a 98-97 advantage, creating a winner-takes-all scenario for the relay.

Senior Haley Winters, freshmen Cassie Mundekis and Whidney Desormo and sophomore Sydney Hawkins topped the previous meet record of 3:51.37 with a time of 3:49.72 with all four legs of the race being run shoulder-to-shoulder.

With the win, Navy brings the all-time outdoor series even at 15 apiece.

Winters lived up to her title as she captained the Black Knights in the sprints. She won the 100m dash with a time of 11.93 after being part of the 4x100m relay team that took first place after Hawkins crossed the finish line at 47.06. Desormo followed closely behind as the runner-up with a time of 12.29.

The senior from Spanaway, Wash., also led Army to a sweep in the 200-meter dash. Her time of 24.68 paced the field while Hawkins followed with a 25.25 and Desormo was in third with a time of 25.47. All three 200 dash times beat the team’s previous best time for the 2016 season. Hawkins led the way in the 400-meter dash, besting the field with the ninth-best time in Army history at 56.76. This was the first time the Flint, Mich., native ever ran the event.

Mundekis placed second in the 800 meter run, topping the previous meet record of 2:13.91

after crossing the finish line at 2:11.86. Amanda Agana set the meet record for the Midshipmen after winning the event with a time of 2:11.46.

The 4x400 relay was the second event of the day to have a photo finish as freshman Abby Halbrook captured the 1500m run title after edging out Navy senior, Meghan Harvey by .01 seconds.

The Tyler, Texas native finished the race with a time of 4:46.40. Halbrook also pushed her way to victory in the 5000 meter run with a time of 17:25.85.

Meagan Hilla was Army’s top performer in all three events she competed in on the day, including winning the high jump. She set a personal record at 15.25 in the 100 meter hurdles in which the sophomore placed second.

The Green Bay, Wis., native also placed second in the triple jump with a mark of 11.26m.

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Senior Jesse Glenn defended his all-around title for the third straight year posting an 86.95 and won high bar after equaling his creer high with a 15.45. Glenn earned ECAC Senior Gymnast of the Year with his performance.

Gymnastics tie with Navy for ECAC title

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By Mady SalvaniArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Gymnastics team jumped out to an early lead, but Navy rallied in the later events as the teams tied (423.400) for the 2016 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championship crown April 2 at host William & Mary’s Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Virginia.

It marked the first time there have been co-champions since Temple and East Stroudsburg University shared that honor in 1985.

With the automatic bid to the NCAA Championships on the line, Navy was awarded the tie-breaker based on a higher away score.

“The tie-breaking procedure uses the highest away score and Navy’s was higher than ours,” head coach Doug Van Everen noted. “They will go to the NCAAs as a team, but we will go individually.

“Vault is a high scoring event and I knew we would have to have about a four-point lead going into the last event, which we did. But some of our ring scores were a little tight and that made the difference there,” Van Everen added. “We had a couple of mistakes here and there and that is the way it worked out this time. It is definitely a bummer. But we did a good job today.”

It is the second straight year Army won the ECAC title, and is just the fourth time in school history that the No. 12 Black Knights earned back-to-back titles and the first time since 1952. It is No. 13 Navy’s first ECAC or Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League championship since 1989.

Black Knight senior Jesse Glenn defended his all-around title for the third straight year posting an 86.95 and won high bar after equaling his career high with a 15.45. Junior Leo Genders set a career high 15.2 finishing first on floor exercise and was the lone gymnast to score in the 15-point range in that event as the Black

Knights claimed the all-around title along with taking two events the first day.

Glenn was also runner-up on vault posting a season-high 14.95, took third on floor exercise (14.8) and pommel horse (14.3), along with sixth on parallel bars (13.90). Genders garnered third-place honors on high bar (14.55).

Seven Black Knights advanced in 17 events to Sunday’s individual finals with Glenn competing in five events (pommel horse, floor exercise, vault, parallel bars and high bar) and freshman Cole Casanova, who finished third in all-around (84.20), qualifying in four (pommel horse, floor exercise, still rings and vault).

Meeting the standards in two events were junior Sam Kusnitz (vault, parallel bars), sophomore Nathan Goff (pommel horse, high bar) and Genders (floor exercise, high bar). Also competing are freshman Elliott Herman and sophomore Ryan Wilson on still rings.

The Black Knights just missed breaking the school record on floor exercise after posting a season-best 72.20 as Army dominated that event with five Black Knights placing among the top six led by Glenn’s winning mark.

Ranked second nationally in this event, Glenn was the lone gymnast to score in the 15-point range (tied his career mark of 15.45) on high bar with Navy’s Jonathan Tang a distant second (14.6).

Genders led an Army sweep of the next four spots taking third (14.55) followed by Goff (14.5), Kusnitz (14.4) with Casanova (14.3) sixth.

The Black Knights won three team events to include floor exercise (72.5), vault (72.95) and high bar (73.2) with Navy winning still rings (71.7) and parallel bars (68.2) and were denied a third when William & Mary edged the Mids on pommel horse (69.95-69.65).

Herman turned in Army’s top mark on still rings (14.10) to tie for seventh with Wilson recording a 13.9 to finish 10th just ahead of

Casanova (13.8). Glenn (13.9), Kusnitz (13.75) and Goff (13.50) recorded Army’s highest scores on parallel bars to finish among the top 11. In addition to Glenn’s second and Casanova’s sixth on vault (14.7), Kusnitz posted a 14.6 to place eighth and junior Joe Pritts was ninth (14.45).

In the team scoring, host William & Mary

finished third with a score of 416.850, while Springfield College totaled 406.300 to place fourth.

Temple posted a team mark of 403.450 for a fifth-place finish with the University of Illinois at Chicago rounding out the field with a score of 387.800.

Freshman Co le Casanova , who finished third in the all-around at 84.20, qualified in four individual final events (pommel h o r s e , f l o o r exercise, still rings and vault). Because o f h i s o v e r a l l p e r f o r m a n c e , Casanova earned the ECAC Rookie of the Year award during the 2016 Eastern College Athletic Conference C h a m p i o n s h i p Apr i l 2 a t host William & Mary’s Kaplan Arena in Williamsburg, Va. CoUrtEsy Photos