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1 P OINTER V IEW THE ® SERVING THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AND THE COMMUNITY OF WEST POINT AUGUST 9, 2018 V OL . 75, N O . 31 DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY ® & INSIDE ONLINE WWW . POINTERVIEW . COM WWW . USMA . EDU P OINTER V IEW The Superintendent’s Staff and Faculty Townhall and Soldier and Civilian Recognition celebration is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson Auditorium. New cadets ramp-up training (Left and bottom left) U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 cadets participated in a Buddy Team Live Fire exercise— training before the live-fire portion—at Camp Buckner Monday. Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment helped train the new cadets as they complete their final week of Cadet Basic Training. (Below) New cadets shoot AT4s during CBT, July 31. (Above) The new cadets shoot the M203 Grenade Launcher during CBT, July 31. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/USMA PAO

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w w w . u s m a . e d uPointer View The Superintendent’s Staff and Faculty Townhall and Soldier and Civilian Recognition celebration is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. Wednesday at Robinson Auditorium.

New cadets ramp-up training

(Left and bottom left) U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 cadets participated in a Buddy Team Live Fire exercise—training before the live-fi re portion—at Camp Buckner Monday. Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment helped train the new cadets as they complete their fi nal week of Cadet Basic Training. (Below) New cadets shoot AT4s during CBT, July 31. (Above) The new cadets shoot the M203 Grenade Launcher during CBT, July 31. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/USMA PAO

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The Army civilian enterprise newspaper, the Pointer View, is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Pointer View are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of the Army or the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

The editorial content of the Pointer View is the responsibility of the U.S. Military Academy Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 600, West Point, New York 10996, (845) 938-2015.

The Pointer View is printed weekly by the Times Herald-Record, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive contract with West Point. The Times Herald-Record is responsible for all commercial advertising.

To subscribe to the Pointer View orif you have delivery problems, call 845-346-3213.

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Pointer View news & Features

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Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.

If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher will refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation has been corrected.

Cannon fire, etiquette for honoring ‘Reveille’ and ‘Retreat’

West Point Military Police Honor Guard detail takes down the American flag during “Retreat” on Memorial Day. Courtesy Photo

Submitted by Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security’s Plans and Operations

Each day, including weekends and holidays, the West Point Honor Guard fires a cannon round from the vicinity of the Trophy Point flag pole in order to announce both “Reveille” and “Retreat.”

Below are some simple reminders on the proper etiquette to render respect to the flag during both “Reveille” and “Retreat.”

Courtesies for “Reveille”• Mil i tary personne l in

uniform—including PT or other prescribed uniform—moving or assembled as a formation or within a group: Upon hearing the cannon

fire and/or “Reveille” being played, the group will immediately come to attention and present arms throughout “Reveille.”

You must hold the salute until the last note of “Reveille” is played. When the music stops, the formation or group goes to order arms and goes about its normal activities.

• Mil i tary personne l in uniform—including PT or other prescribed uniform—but not in a formation or assembled as a group: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Reveille” being played, stop, face the flag or in direction of the music, come to attention and present arms during “Reveille.” When the music stops, come to order arms and continue about your normal activities.

• Personnel in civilian clothes: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or

“Reveille” being played, stop, remove headgear if necessary, face the flag or in direction of the music, come to attention and place your right hand over your heart.

Veterans and active duty service members not in uniform may render the hand salute during “Reveille.” When the music stops, drop your hand salute or hand from your heart, then continue about their normal activities.

• Personnel in vehicles: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Reveille” being played, stop your vehicle in a safe area, exit your vehicle, face the flag or in direction of the music and render honors as described above.

Courtesies for “Retreat” and “To the Colors”

• Mil i tary personne l in uniform—including PT or other prescribed uniform—moving or assembled as a formation or within a group: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Retreat” being played, stand at the position of Parade Rest during “Retreat.”

On the last note of “Retreat,” come to attention and present arms. Hold salute until the last note of “To the Colors.” When the music stops for “To the Colors,” the formation or group is brought to order arms and then continues about its normal activities.

.• Mili tary personnel in uniform—including PT or other prescribed uniform— but not in a formation or assembled as a group: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Retreat” being played, stop, face the flag in direction of the music and come to attention during “Retreat.”

At the first note of “To the Colors,” present arms and hold salute until the music stops, then come to order arms and continue about your normal activities.

• Personnel in civilian clothes: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Retreat” being played, stop, remove headgear if necessary, face the flag in direction of the music and come to attention during “Retreat.”

At the first note of “To the Colors,”

place right hand over heart. Veterans and active duty service members not in uniform can render the hand salute during “Retreat.” When the music stops, drop your hand salute or hand from your heart, then continue about your normal activities.

• Personnel in vehicles: Upon hearing the cannon fire and/or “Retreat” being played, stop in a

safe area, exit vehicles, face the flag in the direction of the music and render honors, as described above.

Simple tip: Whether you are a cadet, service member, veteran or civilian, come to attention and render a proper military salute or place your hand over your heart when “Reveille” and “Retreat” are conducted on West Point.

3August 9, 2018Pointer View IN FOCUS: TASK FORCE FALCONTask Force Falcon’s Engineer Battalion finds connection with cadetsBy 1st Lt. Garrett BridenbaughTask Force Falcon

There is no better place for engineers to train and represent the Engineer branch than at West Point. Since 1802 when the Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Military Academy were established, engineers have been strongly connected to West Point.

That strong history has motivated Alpha Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team to take every opportunity to train themselves and cadets as part of Task Force Falcon during Cadet Summer Training.

“The t r a in ing oppor tun i t i e s t h i s summer have ranged from combatives to mountaineering, however, the most important part of this summer was integrating with the Task Force and building the relationships and trust necessary for supporting the maneuver battalion,” Capt. Patrick Smith, company commander of A Co., 39th BEB, said.

Sgt. Jose Acosta, a squad leader from A Co., 39th BEB, described this summer as an opportunity to “build our team, increase our readiness and increase our proficiency at engineer reconnaissance, mobility and counter-mobility tasks.”

The capstone for the engineers this summer will be providing Sapper Squads to each Infantry Company from Task Force Falcon to breach obstacles with live demolitions during the Platoon Live Fire Exercise at Fort Dix, New Jersey. However, the focus for the

engineers since early June has been training cadets in Defensive Operations.

A Co., 39th BEB trained more than 1,400 cadets on engagement area development, obstacle effects, sector sketches and fighting positions.

“The Defense Lane opened my eyes to the complexity and attention to detail required for building a successful defense,” Class of 2021 Cadet Allan Hogue said. “It was also interesting to learn how engineers shape terrain with obstacles and get the enemy to go where they want them to go.”

The Defense Lane culminated with a

Soldiers from Sapper Beast, Alpha Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, spent the summer increasing their tactical skills while mastering the fundamental engineer tasks required to support a maneuver battalion. Courtesy Photos

practical exercise that allowed cadet companies to plan and execute their own defense, build wire obstacles and incorporate other enablers in to their plan.

“Our goal was for the cadets to leave here with the fundamental concepts to plan and execute a defense,” Smith said. “The cadets were also able to experience how other enablers like Air Defense Artillery support the defense.”

Sgt. Jason Swaffer, a squad leader from A Co., 39th BEB, taught cadets on obstacle effects and obstacle emplacement.

“Our Soldiers were able to refine their

own skills while teaching cadets,” Swaffer said. “All of my Soldiers went to the Joint Readiness Training Center in March and were able to execute these tasks with 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, but teaching the cadets has allowed each of my Soldiers to better understand the concepts and details associated with our job, which allows them to better support the Infantry.”

The engineers from A Co., 39th BEB enjoyed every aspect of supporting Cadet Summer Training and Task Force Falcon, including taking in the rich history the Corps of Engineers has with the U.S. Military Academy.

(Above) Sgt. Jose Acosta, a squad leader from Alpha Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, explains how to construct machine gun fighting positions to standard. (Inset) Cadets learn the capabilities of the Stinger during summer training.

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Professors receive Army Historical Foundation writing awardStory and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

Col. Ty Seidule, professor and History Department head, Clifford Rogers, professor, and Sam Watson, assistant professor in the Department of History, received the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award for their book, “The West Point History of the American Revolution,” one of three AHF awards they have received for the West Point History of Warfare book series on the Civil War, World War II volumes I and II and this year’s award for the History of the American Revolution.

The AHF awards program was established in 1997 to recognize authors who make a significant contribution to the literature on U.S. Army history. Each year, nominations are submitted to the awards committee by publishers and journal editors. A small group of finalists is selected and a final judging is made. The winners were announced at the annual AHF members meeting.

The West Point History of Warfare books were written for the general public and were taken from the monumental work of producing a digital textbook for cadets.

“We’ve been writing military history at West Point for cadets since 1817, and books have come out very regularly since then.

Dennis Hart Mahan, a professor of military science at West Point, was one of the history writers in the 1840s-1860s,” Seidule said. “Cadets don’t use the books; cadets get the digital book, which was created first and the books came after. The digital version is over a million words with almost a thousand new maps, many of them animated, and 10,000 interactive widgets to show 3D images.

“We wanted a way to immerse cadets into history and show that history is one of the primary ways of becoming an Army officer. The animations show where Soldiers were located along battle lines, like the battle of Gettysburg where you can actually see the units moving into battle,” he added. “This has never been done before. History is too important to be boring particularly for an Army officer. Cadets can look at history in breadth and depth and look at the context of the war with what was happening around them at that time, like with the economy or looking at Gettysburg in the context of slavery.”

The digital book was developed through the history department’s relationship with Rowan Technology Solutions founded by Vinnie Viola, a U.S. Military Academy 1977 graduate. Viola created Rowan Technology Solutions to support cadet education in the areas of military history, military science and leadership. All of the digital technology and the money to create it was from Rowan Technology Solutions.

“There are 71 chapters in the entire West Point History of Warfare digital version. We had eight members of the history department that wrote chapters and then we hired 50 of the best military historians in the world to write the other chapters,” Seidule added.

“We hired an artist to create a Soldier through time, from Plato, NATO through Afghanistan. We used our museum to get copies of various weapons and art work along with some great art from all over the world. Not only did we create the book, but we really changed the IT infrastructure of West Point to support it. Every cadet bought an IPad and they had to create wireless barracks to support it. Now they don’t need the IPad because the cadets can use their computer. Cadets at the Air Force Academy and 40 universities now use the digital textbook.”

Clifford Rogers said he was excited and honored to work on the digital book.

“I got to work with the best historians in the world,” Rogers

Col. Ty Seidule, head of the Department of History, Clifford Rogers and Sam Watson (not shown) display three of the Army Historical Foundation distinguished writing awards for history for editing the hardcover books on World War II, two volumes, Civil War and the most recent, the History of the American Revolution. The hardcover books are the printed version of the interactive History of War website used by USMA cadets, Air Force Academy and 40 civilian universities.

said. “Right from the beginning we envisioned to release the book to the general public. I think it is good for Americans to have a good understanding of war regarding foreign policy. It’s also an outreach to the community and nation and it brings attention to West Point that helps to recruit cadets and faculty. The books have been received well with good reviews in the New York Review of Books.”

The West Point Department of History professors revised every chapter multiple times, wrote a couple of chapters and edited both the digital and print versions.

“Although the feedback from cadets wasn’t 100 percent positive because some prefer book form, roughly 85 percent of cadets liked the digital version, especially the animated maps,” Rogers explained. “We agree that the maps are very helpful. It helps them to understand history more deeply and in a faster amount of time instead of using just classroom study although we do use classrooms for analysis.”

5August 9, 2018Pointer View IN FOCUS: SUMMER TRAINING

From the Foxhole...

Task Force Falcon continues to provide exceptional weapons instruction, familiarization to Class of 2022

Sgt. Ckri Gi l ls, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment , provided i n s t r u c t i o n o n t h e M320 40mm Grenade Launcher to new cadet, Class of 2022 Cadet Seth Addeo. The M320 has been fielded to the operational force but has yet to arrive in the West Point’s arsenal. Task Force Falcon members provided instruction on the M320 familiarization fire with selected new cadets. This will best prepare them for entering the operational force in the next four years. Courtesy Photo

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Building Outside the Box: M320 qualificationIN FOCUS: SUMMER TRAINING

Be advised that the Class of 2022 cadets will be executing March Back Monday. From 7-9:20 a.m., cadets will be crossing Route 293 in the vicinity of Round Pond and State Police will block traffic at the intersection. Expect Washington Gate, Storm King Highway (Route 218) and the West Point Golf Course to be closed from 10 a.m.-noon. Additionally, sections of Washington Road will be closed and access to Keller Army Community Hospital will be limited during the above times.

By1st Lt. Colman MillerTask Force Falcon

Gen. George S. Patton once said, “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” Such was the case when Dog Company tasked 2nd Platoon with executing a battalion M320 qualification while supporting Cadet Summer Training at West Point.

The M320 is a grenade launcher that can be fired as a standalone weapon system or attached under the barrel of an M4, like the older M203. While the qualification table for this system is relatively simple, it does require very specific targetry and range dimensions, which are not organically available at West Point.

Planning for the range began in late May as Range Control and Task Force Falcon tried to determine the best way to facilitate a doctrinally correct M320 qualification.

The challenge was a lack of sufficient targetry at appropriate distances on any of the pre-made West Point Ranges. While CST had conducted M203 familiarization in the past, the targets required for M320 qualification were incompatible with any other ranges in the West Point training area. A significant amount of cross talk and brain storming resulted in 2nd Platoon building a standard M320 qualification on Range 5, the first in West Point history.

With the help of Dog Company, 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion, and the exceptional civilian range managers at Range 5, 2nd Platoon was able to resource, build, execute and break down two lanes of M320 in less than five days.

When Range 5 was finally cleared at 5 p.m. July 30, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment had qualified 59 gunners and over 50 percent had qualified expert or better. Upon completion of training, the entire M320 range was policed up and ready for CBT training the next morning.

“2nd Platoon did an amazing job working with Range Control to get to yes,” Capt. John Beynon, Dog Company commander, said. “A challenge with Task Force is how we continue to train ourselves while we train the cadets. A supportive range control and junior leaders who found ways to get things done no matter the challenge paid huge dividends as we prepare for our next Rendezvous with Destiny.”

In addition to the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise and Gustav qualification range, Task Force Falcon and range control achieved yet another milestone this summer. They continued to develop the skills necessary to provide high quality training to CST cadets while maintaining a standard of focused readiness.

Altogether, just another example of Strike Force doing whatever it takes to win.

A Strike Force Soldier shoots a grenade through a window façade; one of the specific targetry needs Range Control helped resource for summer training. Courtesy Photos

Road Alert: Road closures due to March Back Monday

The view of Range 5 after being set up, complete with targets, by 2nd Platoon.

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Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Eustis, Va., took time to visit with cadets and observe training activities at Camp Buckner Aug. 2-3. Photos by Michael Lopez/USMA PAO

TRADOC commander visits West Point Aug. 2-3

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Class of 2019 Cadet John Snurkowski is headed to the 2018 World Championships of Freefall Style and Accuracy Landing in Erden, Bulgaria, Aug. 25-30, as a member of the U.S. Parachute Team. Snurkowski, a member of the U.S. Military Academy Cadet Parachute Team, will go up against more than 100 of the best skydivers from around the globe at the world championships. Snurkowski earned his place on the U.S. Parachute Team, the nation’s most elite aerial athletes, at the 2017 U.S. Parachute Association National Championships. In the accuracy competition, jumpers exit an airplane more than 3,000 feet in the air and then steer their parachutes and try to land on a dime-sized dot on a landing tuffet. In freefall style, an individual jumper performs a pre-determined series of loops and spins in freefall as quickly as possible. Snurkowski has completed more than 600 skydives. Photos by David Cherry/U.S. Parachute Association

USMA Parachute team member heads to World Championships

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FEATURED ITEM

ANNOUNCEMENTSDiversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference

The West Point 16th annual Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference is scheduled for Sept. 5-7. This year’s conference theme is “Achieving Excellence through Diversity and Inclusion.”

The purpose of the conference is to bring together West Point alumni, members of the Army, U.S. Military Academy staff and faculty, cadets and distinguished guests for discussions surrounding best practices moving beyond racial biases, improving retention, building trust and leading diverse organizations through outreach, partnership and development.

The conference’s keynote speakers include NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Michele Jones, President and CEO, The Bones Theory Group, LLC; and retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, National Security, Intelligence and Terrorism Analyst for CNN.

West Point is mindful that the work of diversity and inclusion is continuous, and it is vital that the USMA team continues to create forums for conversation that brings us together and deepens our understanding of one another.

To register for the conference, visit http://westpointaog.kintera.org/DLC-Staff. The point of contacts for the conference include Terry Allbritton, Chief Diversity Officer, at 938-7212; Amos Maldonado at 938-3756; Ellen Peterson at 938-7082; or Master Sgt. Richard Oxendine at 938-6745.

OUTSIDE THE GATES

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPSArmy Education Center

College courses are offered through the Army Education Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop.

Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Cynthia Laudato at 845-

569-3252 or email [email protected]; and• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102

or email [email protected] studies:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in

public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or email [email protected]; and

• Long Island University–master’s degrees in school

Let’s play at the park!The West Point Protestant Women of the Chapel is offering

the last “Let’s Play at the Park!” session of the summer from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Yellow Park in Lee Housing (use driveway between 208C and 219A).

Get out of the house or hotel room and join them at various parks around West Point for a time of fellowship and playtime for your kids.

For details, contact [email protected] or join them on Facebook at West Point PWOC.

Seventh annual Storm King RunThe seventh annual Storm King Run, which includes a 10K,

5K and one-mile Kids Fun Run along the historic Hudson River is scheduled for Aug. 26.

The start and finish is near West Point’s Washington Gate on Route 218.

The event schedule includes:• 7:30 a.m.—Packet pick-up and on-site registration opens;• 9 a.m.—One-mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 11 and under);• 9:15 a.m.—10K/5K start.There are awards for top-three finishers in each age/gender

category. Food and drink is provided. There will be Tech T-shirts. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund of the West Point-

Highland Falls Rotary Club.For details, visit at rotary-wphf.org or call 845-446-4106.

Military Reenactment Day at BoscobelHonoring its rich ties to American history, Boscobel House

and Gardens—in partnership with The Living History Education Foundation—proudly presents Military Reenactment Day from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 26.

On the grounds of Boscobel House and Gardens, directly overlooking the Hudson River and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, history comes alive as military reenactors set up encampments from the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War and World Wars.

They will demonstrate camp life with inspections, formations, musket firings, artillery demonstrations and drills. There is a fee for this event.

For details, visit www.boscobel.org or call 845-265-3638.

Lighthouse Christian Assembly FellowshipLighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West

Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls.

The church has been serving the Fort Montgomery/Highland Falls and West Point communities for more than 30 years.

It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family members and the community. Every effort is made to support our beloved brothers and sisters in Christ with physical as well as spiritual needs.

Additionally, the church is affiliated with the Walter Hoving Home, founded by John and Elsie Benton, in 1967. This Christ-centered home provides a safe space for women in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.

If you are in need of transportation, contact Robby at 845- 661-0339 by 8 a.m. the Sunday morning you will be attending.

The van picks up at Grant Circle. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.

Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls servicesThe West Point family is invited to attend any and all services

at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in Highland Falls. The church is close to Thayer Gate.

The church holds services on Sunday morning (Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.), Sunday evening (6 p.m.), and Wednesday evening (7 p.m.), as well as seasonal Bible studies for men, women and college-aged young people. Transportation is provided as needed.

For details on the Grace Baptist Church, visit www.gracebaptistny.org.

Bethel Woods participating in Blue Star MuseumsThe Museum at Bethel Woods will take part in Blue Star

Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day.

The program provides families an opportunity to enjoy the nation’s cultural heritage and learn more about their community, especially after a military move. A list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

The free admission program is available to any bearer of a common access card, a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID) or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps - and up to five family members.

The museum summer hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. through Sept. 3. Also, the Museum at Bethel Woods will offer $5 admission two hours prior to show time for all evening concerts.

Call ahead to verify museum hours after Sept. 3 and on concert days. Access to the grounds is closed on Pavilion concert days.

The monument continues to be open to visitors seven days a week, all year long via West Shore Road.

West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers MarketThe West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market is

enjoying its 19th year of offering the best that the Hudson Valley has to offer.

Every Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 28, visit the farmers market and enjoy a variety of offerings from fresh produce to pickles, meat and eggs to artisan cheese and honey to fine baked goods, and other specialty items.

Craft your one-stop farm to table experience. You’ll find everything you need for your Sunday dinner, weekly meals, sweet satisfaction and more.

Follow them on Facebook for weekly happenings at West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market and Instagram @WPTOHfarmersmarket.

counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email [email protected].

Employee Assistance ProgramWest Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program

that provides 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 845-938-1039.

DANTES testingThe Army Education Center at West Point offers academic

testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support 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 845-938-3360 or email gwenn.

[email protected] for details or an appointment.

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

Personnel Testing 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 845-938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or an appointment.

Army Career Skills ProgramThe Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers

for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training.

Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop.

The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station may be granted at the commander’s discretion.

Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Community

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Spartan RaceSpartan is more than a

race; it’s a way of life. Test your endurance during this grueling multi-faceted race. You will be put through all manner of obstacles.

This special event is hosted by MWR Aug. 25-26 at the Lake Fredrick Recreation Area, 54 Lake Frederick Road, Central Valley, New York.

For more information and to see registration discount codes for cadets and USAA members, visit westpoint.armymwr.com.

Discounts are up to 50 percent off your registration fee. Register today at spartan.com.

Rhythm and Blues Barbecue NightJoin the West Point Club from 7-10 p.m. Sept. 7 for Rhythm

and Blues Night. The evening is scheduled to feature the Black Dirt Band

with lead vocalist Carla Springer. Outside seating as available. For ticket reservations and menus, visit the westpointclub.

com. For more details, call 938-5120.

Morgan Farm open to the publicMorgan Farm off ers birthday parties and horseback riding

lessons to everyone, so come out to the farm today.Host your child’s next birthday party at Morgan Farm with

three diff erent party packages to fi t your budget. Morgan Farm also off ers riding lessons that are available for

beginner through advanced riders. These lessons are suitable for ages 5 and up. Horse boarding is available at the stables for a nominal fee. For more details, call 938-3926.

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WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR westpoint.armymwr.com

FEATURED EVENT

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

Teen Summer Boat RideIf you are new to James I. O’Neill High School this

year, either entering ninth grade or a transfer student, join us on Aug. 22 for a Hudson River Boat Ride. Boarding of the Superintendent’s boat begins at 1:30 p.m. at South Dock and the group will cruise the Hudson River from 2-4 p.m. Admission is free, but bring a bag of chips, package of cookies or beverage to share, along with a signed permission slip.

For more details, call School Support Services at 845-938-2092 or email [email protected].

FOR THE FAMILIESDay trips with Leisure Travel Services

• Sunday in New York City—Sunday. Leave West Point at 10:30 a.m. Leave NYC at 5 p.m.

• Lower Manhattan—Aug. 18. Leave West Point at 8 a.m. Leave NYC at 3:30 p.m. Where American history started for many and the gateway for the future.

• “The Book of Mormon”—Aug. 23. Leave West Point at 4 p.m. Leave NYC at 10 p.m. Nine-time Tony Award winning musical. Located at the Eugene O’Neill Theater, West 49 Street, NYC, Row H Mezz seating, with a 7 p.m. curtain.

There is a nominal transportation fee. For details and reservations, call 845-938-3601.

MWR Summer Movie SeriesJoin MWR for its outdoor movies shown on a giant infl atable

movie screen. Bring your own blankets and chairs.Movie concessions will be available for purchase. Free to

the public. The scheduled movies and dates are:• “Ferdinand”—8:30 p.m. Sunday at H-Lot Fields;

See the Point! for new fi fth-eighth gradersIf you are new to the West Point Community and entering

fi fth-eighth grade, join MWR for a guided tour of West Point Middle School, a visit to Morgan Farm, bowling at the MWR Bowling Center, plus visits to the Arts & Crafts Center, Outdoor Recreation and more. The tour is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 16, Building 500.

Each participant will receive a complimentary beverage/ICEE from the AAFES Express.

To register, call Michi Carl at 845-938-2092 or visit westpoint.armymwr.com.

Back to School Cruise for Home SchoolersSchool Support Services invites all families that will be

home schooling their children to cruise the Hudson River from 10 a.m.- noon Sept. 28.

Meet new families and/or reconnect after the summer months. Boarding of the Superintendent’s Boat begins at 9:30 a.m. at South Dock.

This event is free and there is no RSVP required. You are allowed to bring snacks or drinks for your family.

For details or additional information, call 845-938-2092 or email [email protected].

Wee Ones Open Play GroupWee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants

through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn and make new friends.

Pre-registration is not required. There’s always something fun happening at Wee Ones.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

Wee ReadWee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old)

and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field.

Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books and reading. Pre-registration is not required.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

• “Sherlock Gnomes”—8 p.m. Aug. 31 at H-Lot Fields.For more information, call 845-938-0123.

The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op is looking

for new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, who are looking to workout while having their child participate in a volunteer-facilitated childcare.

In exchange for their child’s participation, co-op members agree to support other members and assist with the supervision of children during co-op hours.

If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969.

2018 Round Pond ReservationsRound Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible

personnel. Reservations can be made between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day by calling 845-938-8811.

Dinner Cruise with the West Point ClubEnjoy a relaxing dinner cruise with the West Point Club on

the Hudson River with beautiful scenery, delicious buff et and live entertainment from 6-9 p.m. Friday.

Boarding begins promptly at 5:45 p.m. Parking is available at South Dock. There is a nominal fee for this event.

Register for the event at thewestpointclub.com. For more details, call 845-938-5120.

2018 Staff and Faculty Flag Football sign-upsThe MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2018 Staff and

Faculty Flag Football League sign-ups. All teams and individuals wishing to enter may do so by

calling the MWR Sports offi ce at 845-938-3066 or emailing Jim McGuinness at [email protected].

The league is open to all DOD and USMA personnel 18 years of age and older, all departments and/or units. Stewart Marines and 105th Air National Guard are invited to participate.

All department and/or units may combine personnel to form a team. The season will start Sept. 5 with a slate of exhibition scrimmages.

Regular season games will start Sept. 10, but it’s subject to change. Teams will play only two times per week.

All evening times start at 6:45 p.m. at the USMAPS football fi eld. Deadline for entries will be Aug. 24.

2018-19 Staff and Faculty Intramural Ice Hockey League sign-ups

The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2018-19 Staff and Faculty Intramural Ice Hockey League.

All DOD and USMA personnel 18 years of age and older are eligible to participate. The league will start on Oct. 1 and continue through the end of April 2019, which is subject to change.

The league will play three times per week. Monday and Thursday mornings at 6 a.m. and Tuesday at noon. Season passes must be purchased to participate in the program.

For more information, call Jim McGuinness at 845-938-3066 or e-mail at [email protected].

Champagne Sunday BrunchThe Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every

Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present a

diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or

visit www.thewestpointclub.com.

Bistro 603 at the West Point ClubCheck out the West Point Club’s Bistro 603. The Bistro is

open from 7 a.m -10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Breakfast is served from 7-10 a.m., lunch is served from 11

a.m.-2 p.m., while Grab and Go is available all day. It is open to the public.

For a complete menu, visit thewestpointclub.com. For more details, call 845-938-5120.

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Friday—“Incredibles 2,” PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Uncle Drew,” PG, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 17—“Hereditary,” R, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 18—“The First Purge,” R, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 24—“Antman and the Wasp,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Aug. 25—“Bleeding Steel,” R, 7:30 p.m.(For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West-Point.htm.)

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

Keller CornerKACH Primary Care offers sports/school physicals and immunizations

The Keller Army Community Hospital Primary Care Department is opening a dedicated clinic Aug. 22 to ensure that incoming children and those unable to make an appointment earlier in the summer have their physicals prior to the start of the school year.

This dedicated clinic is a mass school physical day and you can expect lines at the various stations.

Through recent experience, these lines are usually not long. We are making every eff ort on this day to have your child see their primary care manager.

This is also the time to review your child’s immunizations, and prepare additional documentation for the administration of medications during school hours or emergency instructions for children with known allergies. Obtain the necessary forms from the appropriate school nurse, complete the parent’s portion and bring them to your child’s appointment along with all copies of your child’s immunizations.

If there is a possibility that your child’s immunizations are not in their electronic health record, please stop by the Immunizations Clinic prior to your child’s

appointment.The appointments will begin at 1 p.m.

Call 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907 to request an appointment for a school or sports physical.

KACH Family Readiness Group information

For current and incoming staff at Keller Army Community Hospital, the following information is provided to assist you with family readiness:

• Family Readiness Group Leader—Tammie Persaud-Cruz Total;

• Army Family Program POC—Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Van Auken.

Call 845-938-0115 for all Family Readiness issues.

Do you want to change your network provider?

Did you know? If you would like to see a diff erent network provider than the one issued by TRICARE on your referral authorization, you have the option to request a change to another network provider.

You can log on to www.humanamilitary.com to see a directory of network providers. Contact TRICARE East at 1-800-444-5445 to request a change.

• March Back: March Back is the fi nal hurdle new cadets endure before they can offi cially claim they have completed Cadet Basic Training.

Join us from 10-11 a.m. Monday at B126 Washington Road to support the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 with West Point Family Homes. Everyone is invited to come out and support the Class of 2022.

• Outdoor Movie Night: WPFH invites everyone to Outdoor Movie Night at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at B126 Washington Road.

What’s better than watching movies under the stars? Watching a family-friendly fl ick under the stars while eating popcorn and drinking pop.

No registration is required. For your viewing pleasure is the movie, “The Greatest Showman,” which is rated PG.

• Yard of the Month: If you want to participate in the Yard of the Month Program, email [email protected] to self-designate participation prior to the 10th of each month.

The winner will receive a certificate from the garrison commander and garrison

command sergeant major, and a sign in the family’s front yard that states, “Yard of the Month,” recognition from WPFH with a $75 gift card to Home Depot and a designated parking spot at the commissary for the following month.

• Community Lending Library: Did you know that the West Point Community Lending Library at 126 Washington Road has a variety of books to choose from, such as children books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, biographies, etc.

The library is open during business hours every day and is ready for visitors to come check out books, study, do homework or stay and enjoy a tranquil reading room.

If you have books that you would like to donate to the l i b r a r y , d r o p them off at West P o i n t F a m i l y Homes Leasing and Management office located at 126 Washington Road.

West Point Band celebrates “Hello, Dolly! at 50” SaturdayStory and photo by the West Point Band

The West Point Band will continue its Music Under the Stars concert series with a special performance titled, “Hello, Dolly! at 50” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Trophy Point Amphitheater.

As part of the “Hello Again, Dolly!” Festival, this performance pays homage to the 50-year anniversary of fi lming in the Hudson Valley region with a variety of music from on and off Broadway.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place at Eisenhower Hall Theatre.

The performance will also be live streamed on the band’s YouTube channel. This concert is free and open to the public.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Hello, Dolly!” at beautiful Trophy Point, which set

the stage for the movie’s fi nal wedding scene. As part of a summer-long tribute to

this infl uential work in its fi lming locations throughout Hudson Valley, the West Point Band presents a concert of Broadway hits from “Wicked,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and more, culminating in a newly-arranged medley of favorite tunes from the movie-of-honor, composed by Staff Sgt. Noah Taylor.

The concert will also feature lesser-known John Philip Sousa marches inspired by female characters. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime tribute to “Hello, Dolly!” and West Point’s Hollywood debut.

For concert information, cancellations and updates, call 845-938-2617 or visit www.westpointband.com.

West Point Band news can also be found by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

The West Point Band will continue its Music Under the Stars concert series with a special performance titled, “Hello, Dolly! at 50” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Trophy Point Amphitheater.

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West Point Summer Softball League StandingsSTANDINGS W - L1. GARRISON 23 - 72. LRC/DPW 22 - 83. MEDDAC 21 - 94. ENGINEERS 19 - 115. MPs/DES 19 - 116. CLS 17 - 137. ODIA 15 - 158. 101st TASK FORCE 14 - 169. STEWART MARINES 9 - 2110. HISTORY/SJA/KACH 5 - 2511. MATH 1 - 29Final Standings. Playoff results through Tuesday on the right.

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Army West Point Football closes out week 1 of fall camp

South Lower Division Bracket:• 11th seed Math wins series over 10th seed History/SJA/KACH two games to none -- (7-0, 7-0).• Eighth seed Task Force wins series over ninth seed Stewart Marines two games to none -- (19-18, 16-3).• Seventh seed ODIA wins series over 11th seed Math two games to none -- (13-3, 8-3).• Seventh seed ODIA vs. eighth seed Task Force in South Lower Division championship.

North Upper Division Bracket:• Fifth seed MPs/DES wins series over fourth seed Engineers two games to one -- (12-8, 6-9, 15-3).• Third seed MEDDAC wins series over sixth seed CLS two games to one -- (2-7, 15-5, 11-1).• Second seed LRC/DPW vs. third seed MEDDAC, series is tied at one. Game three was Wednesday.• First seed Garrison wins series over fifth seed MPs/DES two games to none -- (13-10, 19-6).

Post Championship: First seed Garrison vs. the winner of DPW/MEDDAC vs. ODIA/Task Force.

The Army West Point Football team wrapped up its first week of fall camp Sunday afternoon under sunny skies at West Point. (Above) Sophomore running back Fred Cooper runs through drills on Howze Field. The Black Knights did multiple team and individual drills as well as their traditional fourth-quarter drills at Howze and Goldstein Fields. Army is out on the practice field at 3 p.m. today through Wednesday, except Sunday. Courtesy Photo