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developing the nine-member squad (with two alternates). Burnham said 18 cadets tried out at the start of the semester.

“Our squad is very strong in our physical abilities, and in our ability to work cohesively as a team,” Burnham said. “We still need to work on our confi dence in the technical parts of the competition, but that will come with time.”

Sandhurst squad leader development wasn’t always thorough in the past, and Barrow said oftentimes they performed more as training offi cers than squad leaders, depending on the profi ciency of the squad leader.

“They didn’t necessarily get the experience of running their squad enough so that during the Sandhurst competition they were seeing challenges they’ve never done before,” Barrow said.

This year, there will be more emphasis on squad leader training and simulated event training to prepare the 36 squads for Sandhurst. To that end, Barrow said the Sandhurst staff will conduct frequent assessments throughout the training beginning with a brigade-level competition scheduled Nov. 17-21. Then, similar to last year, regiments will plan and execute its own competitions during the second semester to evaluate and better train squads.

This additional training time should make the Corps more competitive with other teams that train year round, like the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Several ROTC squads recently earned their spots for the Sandhurst competition by winning U.S. Army Cadet Command’s 2nd Brigade’s Ranger Challenge Competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey (http://www.army.mil/article/136206/Penn).

Story and photos by Mike StrasserAssistant Editor

A year ago at this time most cadets weren’t even thinking about the Sandhurst Competition, let alone training for it. Not anymore.

“This is a big change from years’ past because we now have our squads training at the start of fi rst semester instead of at the end,” Class of 2015 Cadet Lance Barrow, the Sandhurst commander, said.

Barrow said the Sandhurst staff has opened the marksmanship ranges and facilitated resources for the 36 squads that are already several weeks into a dedicated training schedule.

The advantage, Barrow said, is that fi rst semester training can focus more on basic skills before tackling advanced and diffi cult tasks later.

“Really, one of our big emphases for fi rst semester is on physical fi tness, land navigation, marksmanship and many of those tasks that require individual profi ciency,” Barrow said. “What we’re expecting is that the squads will have most of the basic

core tasks down by the end of fi rst semester, and we’re going to see that team cohesion developing which will make our second semester training more valuable.”

By working basic skills now, a squad will already know its strengths and weaknesses when, in the past, they would just begin training.

“We already are moving into the collective tasks that focus on training them to perform as a squad, and how a squad leader should lead his or her squad throughout these challenges,” Barrow said.

This will be Class of 2016 Cadet Evan Burnham’s third competition and fi rst time as squad leader.

“The extra semester hopefully provides us the time that we need to be even more competitive with the foreign teams. It’s allowed us to slowly establish a base of physical fi tness, which will carry over into next semester and allow us to spend more time on the technical aspects of the competition,” the Co. A-2 squad leader said.

The extra time will also allow squad leaders to be more selective in

Squads get early start for Sandhurst

All nine squads from 2nd Regiment began marksmanship training on Range 11 Oct. 15 in preparation for the 2015 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition. The fi rst day of training focused on zeroing weapons and will continue with rifl e and pistol training.

Class of 2015 Cadet Andrew Wolgemuth, Co. G-2, inspects a squad member’s shot group as 2nd Regiment zeroed weapons Oct. 15 on Range 11.

Regiments set up an ammo distribution point and provide their own range safeties when conducting marksmanship training.

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Honoring Gold Star Mothers while building SOS servicesSubmitted by the Garrison Public Affairs Office

We all owe a lasting debt of gratitude to those who raised their right hand and affirmed their allegiance to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

We set aside certain dates to honor their lives to secure our freedoms. We honor our Soldiers on Veterans Day, for all who have served in our Armed Forces, and Memorial Day, for those who lost their lives in that service.

But the most difficult sacrifice of all in protecting our way of life was made by women whose sons and daughters lost their lives in service to our nation. These are the Gold Star Mothers of America, and they have earned a special place in our hearts.

Gold star mothers is a term that came into general use with the creation of the service flags used to show that a family had a son in the service (a blue star) or a son who had died in the service (a gold star almost covering the blue star so that a rim of blue still shows).

Mothers of slain service members came to be known as gold star mothers. The phrase is sometimes capitalized, but this is incorrect because it is not the proper name of any organization. The phrase is generic and, through customary usage, has come to designate any mother whose child has been lost in war.

A group of gold star mothers met in 1928 and formed the organization American Gold Star Mothers, Inc (AGSM). AGSM is

a private organization and you must apply for membership if you wish to join. AGSM is also a non-profit, 501 C(3), organization and as such cannot engage in political or lobbying activities.

Our members may have their own views which they are free to express, but these opinions are not those of AGSM. The organization takes no position on political issues of the day, but does support our military and has many activities that reflect that support.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is an Army program developed to serve surviving families of the fallen.

SOS provides long-term support, resources and emotional connections by maintaining a continual relationship between Survivors and the Army. SOS is available to all survivors: spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends who are grieving the loss of a Soldier regardless of how they died.

SOS coordinates with military, non-governmental organizations and the local community to create a support network. All Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve component survivors are eligible to participate.

“The strength of our nation is our Army. The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. The strength of our Soldiers is our families. The Army recognizes that no one has given more for the nation than the families of the fallen.”

The West Point SOS program is built upon three pillars: Recognize–Respect–Reach Out. We reach out to families through

At the recent Army-Rice football game, Gold Star families from the Hudson Valley were escorted by Col. Landy Dunham, the West Point garrison commander, and were invited on the football field by Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., the United States Military Academy Superintendent, to recognize them for their sacrifice. Courtesy Photo support care meetings, phone calls and letters in order to understand the concerns and experiences of our surviving families of the fallen.

Their input allows us to improve service

delivery as we provide continued support. For details regarding our SOS programs, visit

the Army Community Service website at www.westpointmwr.com.

Protecting yourself against Ebola outbreakWest Point Team,

As you are all aware, there is significant national attention, discussion and concern regarding the Ebola virus outbreak, particularly with cases in the United States. This warrants a periodic update to you on what measures we are taking here at West Point to prevent and prepare for an Ebola case here or in this region.

Please be assured, there is currently no danger at West Point; that said, the health and safety of the West Point community remains our primary concern for cadets, staff and faculty, families and visitors alike.

We have mature force protection working groups that have been focusing on this issue and we will remain proactive in our efforts to protect everyone from the

spread of all infectious diseases.As part of this effort, we are currently in direct

contact with our higher headquarters in the Pentagon, The Army Surgeon General’s Office, Northern Command and Installation Management Command to ensure we have the most up to date information and guidance.

We are consulting with union leadership on post and the Emergency Management Working Group professionals are continuously assessing our prevention and protection measures.

Additionally, our teammates at Keller Army Community Hospital have received preparedness and response guidance from MEDCOM and are taking preparedness measures, including coordination at the

regional and state levels. For our part we should all remain personally

vigilant as we enter into the infectious disease season to reduce the risk of transfer of a virus.

We advocate using hand sanitizer, keeping work and public areas disinfected, remaining informed and avoiding the risk factors.

More details on the Ebola virus can be found on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html.

As the situation develops, we will provide you with periodic updates.

Thanks Team, Col. Wayne Green USMA Chief of Staff

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Story and photos by Mike StrasserAssistant Editor

Eight cadets hosted members of Boy Scout Troop 23 Oct. 18 at West Point for a long day of activities geared toward earning two highly-sought merit badges.

Class of 2016 Cadet Regina Parker came up with the idea over the summer and worked with Troop 23 Scoutmaster Rod Wilson to organize the event. She asked several of her friends from the Corps—a few former scouts among them—to help out.

Additional assistance was provided by the West Point Fire and Emergency Services and Military Police Detachment.

The morning began with an informal uniform inspection and a tour of some famous statues on campus, led by Class of 2017 Cadet Marco Aveledo, Company G-3.

Cadets offered up their field gear—ruck sacks, helmets and body armor—to their young charges who commandeered the accessories all day.

Cracker Jacks and current eventsInside Cullum Hall, they discussed important

historical documents, like the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, wrote letters to their senators about pertinent state issues and debated current events.

“We wanted the scouts to discuss the news themselves, so we asked them to review current events for five days before coming here,” Aveledo said.

The scouts chose the most topical of issues—the Ebola virus—and engaged in a surprisingly high level of discourse while snacking on boxes of Cracker Jacks.

“We had no intentions of getting into the topic of Ebola but that’s where they led the discussion,” Aveledo said. “They had serious concerns and we mediated them by distinguishing fact from rumor. I feel like they

Cadets help local scouts earn merit badges

(Above) West Point firefighters instruct, demonstrate and then allow scouts to operate a fire extinguisher outside Fire Station #1 Oct. 18 as members of Troop 23 complete requirements to earn the Emergency Preparedness merit badge. (Right) Class of 2016 Cadets Andrew Lee and Christian Considine lead a discussion on historical documents vital to America and then assist scouts in writing letters to senators.

got a lot of it because this is what’s currently on their minds. I think some of them are scared because this is what the media is putting out as a really big threat to the American population.”

Aveledo has no history with the Boy Scouts and didn’t consider this as a community service project.

“I’m really having fun out here and I like working with the kids,” he said. “Regina approached me to help out and I couldn’t say no.”

The lost art of letter writingSome Scouts didn’t appear too eager to

engage in the old-school medium of letter writing, as they crafted ideas and opinions they would share with state senators. Class of 2018 Cadet Christopher Clarkin, Co. A-3, did his best to convince them how their opinions mattered.

“I had personal contact with the senator of my state, and meet with him every once in a while to talk about issues I thought were

important,” Clarkin said. “Even though I was only 14 years old, he would sit and listen to me, and I thought that was pretty cool.”

Clarkin said he didn’t understand then how impactful that was and by the time he was tackling multiple Eagle Scout projects, it became apparent how influential this long-standing youth organization was in America.

“They’ll get it, eventually,” Clarkin said. “By the time they get to Eagle Scouts, things will just click.”

Clarkin recalls being the recipient of events like the one Troop 23 was experiencing at West Point.

“I’m doing this today just to give back,” Clarkin said. “People would go out of their way just so I could learn things, so I wanted to do the same for these scouts.”

These activities fulfilled requirements for the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge. Next, they walked to Fire Station #1 where firefighters would instruct the scouts for the Emergency Preparedness merit badge.

“Mr. (Jon) Wortman has been extremely helpful in planning this with us,” Parker said. “He even suggested we should make this an annual event. They love getting involved and they’ve got sons who are scouts, so it’s great for everybody.”

James Rohner, EMS coordinator for West Point FES, welcomed the group to the fire station and provided everybody with an emergency preparedness booklet. Then the scouts rotated through several sites to learn about what they should do in case of various home or automobile emergencies, such as fires and flooding. The obvious fan favorite activity was using the fire extinguisher on a diesel fire.

The merit badges are critical to achieving Eagle Scout status, and can be difficult to earn on their own.

“These two badges were really the best ones to do here, because we had the ability and

Scouts from Troop 23 received commemorative patches designed by Class of 2016 Cadet Regina Parker following the Merit Badge College at West Point Oct. 18.

Boy Scout Troop 23 attends first Merit Badge College at West Point resources to help them,” Parker said. Continuing the Merit Badge College

Many universities offer what is called Merit Badge Colleges for boy scouts to provide the resources, facilities and guidance needed to complete requirements.

This was considered the first Merit Badge College at West Point, and Parker hopes it will become an annual program. and possibly invite other troops to attend.

“Now that we’ve laid down the groundwork for how this event should go, we can just repeat,” Parker. “But there’s other badges, like Orienteering, I would like to do because we have the Orienteering team here and the sites. Riflery, I think we could also do up in the Simulation Center and it would meet their requirements.”

First Aid and Wilderness Survival also came to mind as merit badges which cadets and facilities at West Point could accommodate.

Parker said there’s added benefit to hosting the event and allowing scouts to spend time on cadet turf.

“This was a great way for kids to learn more about West Point, instead of just having some random West Point person show up at their school one day,” Parker said. “At the very least, we’re giving them a positive impression of the military.”

Parker designed a patch to commemorate the day, which the cadets distributed to the scouts.

The cadets and scouts will reunite this Saturday for a trip to Constitution Island where they will attend a workshop toward earning the American Heritage merit badge.

“The cadets are amazing,” Ray Kimball, assistant scoutmaster, said. “I am so impressed.Literally, all the troop had to do was to get scouts to sign up and then show up. Everything about this has been planned and run by cadets and, I think, compares favorably with any other scouting activity that I’ve seen. They’ve done a tremendous job.”

A photo gallery is available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/west_point/.

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First West Point Civilian Employee Council convenes Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

Supervisors and department heads representing the various organizations at West Point including the Garrison, Academy, MICC, NEC, CAPE, DENTAC, LRC, CPAC and Keller Army Community Hospital attended the first meeting of the West Point Civilian Employee Council Oct. 17 at the Superintendent’s Conference Room in Taylor Hall.

The employee council is at the direction of the Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. and acts as an advisory panel to the superintendent and other West Point leadership. It is also a forum for all non-bargaining unit employees except for Title X, as there is a specific council for them.

The meeting was productive with many issues raised that are cause for concern to supervisors. The issues included completion of quality evaluations on a timely basis, professional development, wellness program, new employee orientation and civilian leadership education.

One supervisor was concerned that the professional development programs available do not address the educational needs of his unit, such as conflict resolution or how to work together effectively without conflict and management training.

Many of the educational programs available address the technical side of work, but not the interactive training that many

supervisors find worth the effort as employee training can help increase productivity.

Another issue with employee training is that many find they often do not have the time to attend to important educational needs for those at the supervisor levels, especially if it involves temporary duty locations.

One issue on the minds of council members is the wellness program, which is Armywide and involves allowing employees three hours a week to exercise. However, this program is only good for six months, and there is interest in expanding the program.

One supervisor feels the wellness program allows employees to take care of themselves and found that there was a 3 percent illness average in his department. After employees began going to the gym during work, the illness rate dropped and the stress level decreased.

Many believe the orientation for new employees does not go far enough in acquainting civilian employees to their surroundings, as it is focused on military personnel.

Ideas expressed were about expanding the orientation where a new employee would receive an orientation that includes ‘situational awareness’ because some employees may be coming into government employment for the first time or working at West Point for the first time and do not truly understand how organizations interrelate at West Point.

Many supervisors voiced the idea that new employees should have a sponsor who will show them around their department and learn what is expected.

New employees should also become aware of the West Point community, where buildings are located and learn about the different organizational structures at West Point such as where the Garrison ends and the Academy begins.

The council, chaired by Deputy Garrison Commander Wilfred Plumley, is led by an executive committee comprised of senior civilian employees from each command. The executive committee is responsible for voting on issues addressed and working solutions.

“I was very happy with the meeting,” Plumley said. “All had very constructive ideas.”

Every full-time, non-bargaining unit civilian employee on West Point is a member of the council and is encouraged to attend.

For details on the employee council, email wpcec@usma.edu.

Several department heads and supervisors attended the inaugural meeting of the West Point Civilian Employee Advisory Council Oct. 17 to discuss issues affecting West Point civilian employees.

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Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

The woods around Lake Frederick came alive with the sounds of battle, or more accurately, paintball fire over the weekend.

The 28th annual Fall Combat Classic in paintball presented by the Close Combat Team, formally known as West Point Paintball Club, competed with paintball aficionados from throughout the northeast Oct. 17-Sunday at Lake Frederick.

All paintball competitions have a significant historical battle in a war as the theme for paintball events. In this event, nearly 200 players participated in the Battle of Khe Sanh of the Vietnam War when the North Vietnamese Army troops besieged the combat base at Khe Sanh in 1968 in preparation for the Tet Offensive. Khe Sanh and surrounding outposts remained under siege for more than five months.

“In our event, the Red team represented the North Vietnamese and the Blue team represented the U.S. The Yellow team represented the Viet Cong,” Class of 2015 Cadet and Cadet-in-Charge Jorge Figueroa-cecco said. “In our scenario, the Viet Cong acted as a mercenary team; they have no permanent allegiance to the NVA or the U.S., but fight for whichever team pays the most. As the game progressed, the battle captain, Class of 2015 Cadet Patrick Bauk, informed the Yellow Team General which team they are fighting with, Red or Blue, or to act independently of both teams. This causes the

game to be dynamic and players to be distrustful yet reliant on teams of another color.”

Fifty cadets out of the 80 in the club participated in the event. The Close Combat Team participates in two competitions a year, the fall and spring classic.

Well-known paintball competitors come out for either the spring or fall classic. The 518th Brigade from West Point, The Master Blasters ran the Red Team in this event and the Black Widow team from Norwich, Connecticut received most valuable team accolades for the 2014 spring classic.

“Most of these teams come out every year,” Figueroa-cecco said. “Skeletor comes out to our competitions in the spring. He is a high visibility player and very much a team player.”

The battle captain, people who are dedicated in finding a historical battle for the battle theme, plans the competitions. Many players dress the part of Soldiers of the past in any given scenario, like that of D-Day or other World War II battles.

The club is beginning to progress into battles that are more modern scenarios, such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan. Last year, the scenario for the Fall Classic was the battle of Mogadishu made famous in the movie “Black Hawk Down.”

Figueroa-cecco said paintball competitions are great for practice in team building and leadership under stress.

“Cadets are learning how to lead bigger groups, how to maneuver and how to take out the enemy,” he said.

Combat Classic recreates Battle of Khe Sanh

The Close Combat Team has three teams— Airsoft team, where the players use Airsoft weapons that shoot pellets rather than paint; MilSim Team, which is a hobby paintball team using military simulations; and Tournament

Team, which is a competitive paintball team.Figueroa-cecco said the Close Combat Team

is always looking for players. If interested, call 520-241-8008 for more

information.

Paintball competitors search the woods for the enemy Sunday at the Combat Classic at Lake Frederick. Nearly 200 competitors from the northeast participated. The theme for this event was the Battle of Khe Sanh of the Vietnam War preparing for the Tet Offensive from January to July 1968. The Combat Classic always has a theme of a past battle in history, such as D-Day.

(Left) Anna Prince doesn’t know what to say when she got to sit in the fire truck by firefighter Arthur Lanzer Oct. 16 at the annual Fire Safety Open House. (Below) Caleb Wall, 4, enjoys driving the fire truck at the Stony Lonesome Fire Station. The annual event is a hit with children. They not only receive fire safety information, they also get to see where firefighters dress, what a fire truck looks like on the inside and receive gifts, like small stuffed animals and a fire hat. Children especially enjoy the safety information because they get to wear a fire hat and presented with toys, cookies and coloring books. Adults also enjoy the event because they learn some safety information they may not have known before. Photos by Kathy eastwood/PV

There’s no age limit to learning fire safety

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Dancing and celebrating Hispanic HeritageThe Cadet Salsa Team—Class of 2015 Cadets Michael Gee, Azelia Adams, Julie Dillon and Class of 2016 Cadet Jorge Rodriquez—demonstrate the salsa at the annual Hispanic Heritage Month festival Oct. 16 at Eisenhower Hall. The festival included food samplings representing the Caribbean, Peru and South America, Mexico and Spain, including the popular Paella dish. Photos by Kathy eastwood/PV

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FEATURED EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTSWPWC’s Cookbook and Gift Shoppe Hours

The West Point Women’s Club’s newest cookbook “Eat, Drink & Beat Navy” is available at the West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe.

The Gift Shoppe is located inside Bldg. 695, the white building in the parking lot behind the Cemetery off Washington Road. The Gift Shoppe is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays in October.

The Gift Shoppe will also be doing special openings 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at the USMAPS Multi-Purpose Room for the USMAPS Parents’ Weekend and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the WPWC Gift Shoppe.

Protestant Women of the Chapel eventProtestant Women of the Chapel is hosting a special event

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Point Post Chapel on Biddle Loop with guest speaker, Sarah McKinney.

This year’s theme is “More than a song–Worship” and all women are invited and encouraged to attend regardless of denomination or religious affiliation.

There is a registration/donation fee, which includes a light breakfast and lunch during the event.

For details, check out West Point PWOC on Facebook or send an email to wp.pwoc@gmail.com.

Operation ShoeboxThe West Point Chapter of the National Infantry Association

will be collecting small, non-perishable donation items from Post Exchange and Commissary shoppers in the West Point community 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Exchange foyer and in front of the Commissary.

The items collected will be sent to Afghanistan and Walter Reed Medical Center.

Recommended items to donate are beef jerky, crosswords, playing cards, sunflower seeds, small cans of fruit, magazines, baby wipes, American Flag, drink mixes, pringles, hand sanitizer, soft socks, hard candy, nuts, sun block and T-shirts.

Civilian Health Benefits FairTo ensure that you have the right health, dental or vision

insurance coverage for you and your family, there is a Civilian Health Benefits Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Eisenhower Hall, Riverside Cafe.

For details, contact Karen Wood at 938-2253 or email Karen.Wood@usma.edu.

Protestant Women of the Chapel Bible StudiesProtestant Women of the Chapel is offering Bible studies

during the year 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays and 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Post Chapel.

Wreaths Across America is seeking volunteersAssist with the 5th annual West Point Wreaths Across

America at the West Point cemetery Dec. 6. Volunteers are needed to assist with unloading wreaths from

the truck at 10 a.m., and with laying wreaths during a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. All community members are invited to participate,

OUTSIDE THE GATES

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPSPersonally Owned Firearms range

A “Personally Owned Firearm/s” marksmanship day will be hosted by DPTMS Range operations and the West Point Hunt Club 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Range 5 Gettysburg (Route 293). This event is for all authorized DOD card holders and a two guest maximum.

Ensure to bring hearing and eye protection along with necessary targets.

For details, call Alec M. Lazore at 938-3007.

cOmmunity

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@us.army.mil for details or an appointment.

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@us.army.mil for details or an appointment.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center here at West Point. Undergraduate schools offering classes and POCs are: • Mount Saint Mary College—Shari Seidule at 845-446-0535

or email Sharon.Seidule@msmc.edu;• Saint Thomas Aquinas—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—Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or jjcwestpoint@yahoo.com;

• Long Island University—Master’s degrees in school counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family Counseling—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).

IETD Computer Training ProgramThe Information Education and Technology Division is

offering computer courses that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, computer skills, keyboard typing skills lab, Dell XT3 Tablet, Lenovo Tablet and Apple iPad information system.

Most courses are held over three days, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Courses are offered to O/Dean Staff and Faculty, and if space permits, to other departments and USMA affiliates (tenant organizations, USMA spouses and volunteers.)

Courses are held in Jefferson Memorial Library (Bldg. 758), 4th Floor, Room 414 (IETD Classroom).

For details, contact Thomas A. Gorman at 938-1186 or email Thomas.Gorman@usma.edu.

“I Spy” Halloween Trails and Creepy Critters at Cornwall Museum

Everyone looking for a fun but not-so spooky Halloween adventure is welcome to come to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall for the “I Spy” Halloween Trail 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

The trail will be open for visitors anytime between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet the challenge of the “I Spy” rhymes to find objects cleverly hidden along the Nature Trail.

Discover items that belong in nature like animal bones and skulls and items that do not. Find them all and win a prize.

Then, visit the creepy critters room and observe spiders, snakes, toads and a hissing cockroach.

Create a creepy craft and play the donut game. Refreshments available for purchase.

For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Museum Evening Speaker Series: The Environmental Defense of West Point during the American Revolution

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, in partnership with the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, presents its Fall Evening Speakers Series: The Environmental Defense of West Point during the American Revolution. This lecture is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson.

Forced to defend the Hudson River, the Continental Army correctly decided to base their defense at West Point. That said, the combination of a lack of infrastructure, a dearth of trained engineers and a weak budget forced the defenders to resort to untraditional and untried methods and to use the environmental factors of the area to facilitate the defense.

In this manner, West Point became the “rock of the Hudson.” This lecture is by Andrew Forney, Department of History assistant professor.

There is a fee for this event. Refreshments are available. For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Our Lady of 121st StreetThe West Point community is invited to the 6th annual

Veterans Day event on Broadway, Nov. 10 at Studio 54. The show and reception are free of charge to active-duty service members, veterans and their families.

This year’s event is a play reading of “Our Lady of 121st Street.”

The cast includes Desmin Borges, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Heidi Schreck and Tracie Thoms.

Get tickets and more details at aitaf.bpt.me.

Fall Nature Strollers—a hiking group for families with young children

Join the Nature Strollers, a hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children, 10 a.m. every Thursday through Nov. 13.

Come take a one-hour hike at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall.

The Nature Strollers will follow the gentle trails of the Outdoor Discovery Center and explore the field, pond and forest.

They meet at the Visitors Center. There is admission, while Museum members are free. For details, visit www.hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506,

ext. 204.

Highland Falls Library Bazaar vendors neededA few vendor spaces are still available for the Highland Falls

Library Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15. Applications can be picked up at the Highland Falls Library, 298 Main Street.

Inquiries can be directed to vze29dwn@verizon.net or amcten@yahoo.com.

Highland Falls Library Bazaar and Bake Sale eventThe Highland Falls Library Holiday Bazaar, Bake sale and

Friends Cook Book sale is scheduled 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 at 298 Main Street in Highland Falls.

A variety of items will be available such as jams and jellies, candy, wooden toys, jewelry, scarves, painted slates and gourds, paintings, walking sticks, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple and more.

His Promised Covenant MinistryChurch services for His Promised Covenant Ministry takes

place 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Saturday at 44 Balmville Road, Newburgh, New York, in the Union Presbyterian Church.

For details, contact Tammy L. Beard at choco662000@yahoo.com or call 254-371-3125.

regardless of age. For details, contact Dr. Todd Crowder at 845-938-2667 or

email pt1116@usma.edu.

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JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

FEATURED EVENT

Just Paint and Wine a Bit at the West Point Golf Course Stop by West Point Golf Course during one of the beautiful

days in our upstate fall season, create a gorgeous fall landscape on 16x20 canvas, have fun with friends and enjoy your lunch.

Relax, unwind and have fun from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. All art supplies are included in the price. Art can be messy, please dress accordingly. Registration is required, space is limited.

All payments must be made to Arts & Crafts Shop ahead of time, call 938-4812 for details or to register and pay.

The Red Hot Mamas performing at the West Point Club Come see the Red Hot Mamas perform at the West Point

Club noon-3 p.m. Sunday. As featured on NBC’s “New York Live” and reviews

in Newsday magazine, don’t miss this opportunity to see a performance of Long Island’s infamous group while enjoying lunch at the Club. There is a fee for this event.

Reservations are required. For details, call 938-5120.

EFMP Family EventsAs the weather gets colder and calendars get fuller, remember

your fun Exceptional Family Member Program events. Come by to have some fun or meet other families with special

needs that you might have something in common with. All our events are free and held at ACS, Bldg. 622 unless

otherwise noted.• Tuesday, PAWS for KIDS—3:30-5 p.m.;• Oct. 30, Together, Listening, Connecting Workshop—11:30

a.m.-12:30 p.m.;• Nov. 4 and 18, PAWS for KIDS—3:30-5 p.m.;• Nov. 13, Together, Listening, Connecting Workshop—11:30

a.m.-12:30 p.m. at ACS Resiliency Center, Bldg. 626;• Nov. 13, Family Fun Night—3:30-5 p.m. at ACS Resiliency

Center, Bldg. 626;For details, contact the EFMP Program Manager Josephine

Toohey at 938-5655, Josephine.toohey@usma.edu or the program assistant Anne Marshall at 938-0232 or anne.marshall@usma.edu.

Superintendent’s Golf ScrambleJoin Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. Nov. 3 for the Superintendent’s

Golf Scramble. The four-person scramble is open to all authorized users and their guests.

There is a fee for attending this event. Price includes cart, prizes and dinner. Plus applicable green

fees. For details or to register, call the Pro Shop at 938-2435.

October classes with Arts and Crafts• Tuesday, Pint-sized Picasso—10:30-11 a.m. or 3:30-4:30

p.m. for grades Kindergarten-fi fth grade.• Tuesday, Artopia—4:45-5:45 p.m. for grades sixth grade-

12th grade.• Tuesday, Drinkable glass art—6-7 p.m.• Oct. 30, Cookies and Canvas—5-7 p.m. Paint a 11x14

canvas using acrylic paint. All painting supplies included.There is a fee for the above classes. For details, call 938-4812.

Fall Story HourThe West Point Post Library is holding the Fall Preschool

Story Hour on Tuesdays. The sessions will be held at 1:30 p.m. and are open to all West Point children ages 3-5.

Children must be pre-registered in order to attend. Parents can call the library at 938-2974 or stop by Bldg. 622 to sign up.

Monster Dash 5KJoin the MWR Fitness Center Saturday for the Monster

Dash 5K. Registration begins at 7 a.m., race starts at 8 a.m. The start and fi nish are at the Fitness Center.

There is a cost associated with this event, cadets are free but must register. Pre-registration is currently ongoing at the Fitness Center. The fi rst 100 to register receive an orange Monster Dash 5K T-shirt.

For details or to volunteer as a Zombie, call 938-6490.

Staff and Faculty Noontime Basketball Leagues The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2014-15 Staff and

Faculty Noontime Basketball league for all USMA personnel 18 years of age and older.

All games will be played at Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center, second fl oor basketball courts.

Games will be played 12:15-12:40 p.m. every Monday through Friday.

All teams may sign up by email to jim.mcguinness@usma.edu or call the sports offi ce at 938-3066. Deadline for entries is today.

October Trip with Leisure Travel Services • Oct. 31, Greenwich Village Halloween Parade—leave West

Point at 5 p.m., leave NYC at 11 p.m. The nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world.

There is a minimal fee for this trip. For details, call LTS at 938-3601.

Opening Day of Rifl e Hunt LotteryRegistration is ongoing at Round Pond Recreation Area seven

days a week 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for the Rifl e Hunt Lottery. The lottery is scheduled 6 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Victor Constant

Ski Slope. You must pre-register to participate. For details, call 938-2503.

Sunday Brunch at the West Point ClubJoin the West Point Club 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays through

Nov. 23 for its seasonal Sunday Brunch.There is a minimal fee for the brunch. Reservations are

suggested. For details, call 938-5120.

BOSS Thanksgiving DinnerBring your friends and join BOSS for its annual Thanksgiving

Dinner 5-8 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion. BOSS will be serving dinner, drinks and dessert.

For details, call Courtney Chidgey at 938-6497.

FOR THE FAMILIES

MWR Haunted HouseThe annual MWR Haunted House is a family fun event

scheduled 6-9 p.m. Friday at Camp Buckner. Refreshments and activities will be available for kids of all ages.

There is a minimal fee for this event. Receive a $2 discount if you wear your costume.

Families of deployed service members enter free of charge. Suggested age is 8 and older for the haunted house. For more details, call 938-4690.

Fall events with Outdoor Recreation Equipment CenterThe MWR Outdoor Recreation Equipment Center hosts

instructional activities and trips right here at West Point.Upcoming activities are listed below:

• Rock Climbing Discovery—1-4 p.m, Saturday. Discover the challenges of rock climbing with the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Center.

• Hudson Valley Fall Foliage Hike—1-5 p.m., Sunday. Get outside of the gates and take in some of the beautiful fall foliage in the Hudson Valley with Outdoor Recreation on this family friendly hike.

You will learn all about rock climbing including the equipment and basic techniques, as well as get to climb on a real outdoor rock wall.

To register for a class or for details, contact OREC at 938-0123.

Wee ChatThe Family Advocacy Program invites you to attend Wee

Chat, for parents of newborns to age 4. We want to increase your knowledge of child development

while providing you with connections to your parenting peers and community service providers.

Each session will cover the topic of the week in addition to any area you would like to discuss. There is no charge and pre-registration is not required.

Wee Chat calendar dates are Tuesday—How do we do it? Let’s put it together; Nov. 18—Are we there yet?; Dec. 9—Re-Group and Re-Focus.

For details, call 938-3369/0629.

NFL Sunday TicketJoin the West Point Club every Sunday for NFL Sunday

Ticket with complimentary snacks and weekly menu specials. A pub menu will also be available. Bar opens at 12:45 p.m. For details, call 938-5120.

Fitness Center SurveyWe want your feedback, take our survey at https://www.

surveymonkey.com/r/6T67JPM.

Thanksgiving Day FeastJoin the West Point Club Nov. 27 for a delectable Thanksgiving

dinner for your entire family. There are two seatings—noon in the Piece Dining Room and

2 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Advanced reservations are required, by calling 938-

5120/446-5504.

Gentle YogaGentle Yoga at the MWR Fitness Center is open to all levels

of practice and abilities, and is especially great for beginners or those searching for the therapeutic benefi ts of yoga.

This soothing gentle practice focuses on moving slowly into basic yoga poses while using the breath as a tool to remain present and mindful.

Meditation and relaxation techniques will also be introduced, perfect for stress relief and overall well being.

Refer to the Group Fitness Calendar for dates and times of instruction, or call 938-6490 for details.

Yoga at Eisenhower HallJoin the MWR Fitness Center Wednesday evenings at 8:15

p.m. for Yoga in the Eisenhower Hall 4th fl oor Ballroom. For details, call 938-6490.

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Friday—The Expendables 3, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—When the Game Stands Tall, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—The Maze Runner, PG-13, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details and updates schedules, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/reel - t ime-theatres/West-Point-1044343.)

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

West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday through Oct. 308:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of Oct. 23-30Channels 8/23

Keller CornerPharmacy Month

There will be a Pharmacy brown bag event 9-11 a.m. Monday-Oct. 31 in the KACH main lobby.

Patients are encouraged to bring in all their medications and they will be consulted by a pharmacist.

Flu DriveA fl u drive is scheduled 3-6 p.m. Oct.

30 and Nov. 6 at Keller Army Community Hospital , which wil l be conducting benefi ciary fl u vaccination drives for all eligible family members.

The fl u drives will be conducted in the Primary Care Department Family Medicine Clinic at KACH.

There is no appointment necessary. If you fi nd that work, school and sporting activities leave you with little spare time during the day, then these fl u drives offer the ideal opportunity to get yourself and your family vaccinated against the fl u.

If you are unable to make it to Keller for your fl u vaccine, TRICARE retail network pharmacies are authorized to administer seasonal infl uenza at no cost to eligible benefi ciaries.

Call 1-877-TRICARE (874-2273) or go online at www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ or www.hnfs.com to fi nd a participating pharmacy near you.

Nationwide Telephone Scam Affecting TRICARE Benefi ciaries

TRICARE beneficiaries need to be aware of a telephone scam affecting beneficiaries over 65 and on Medicare nationwide.

A caller will usually identify themselves as being an offi cial Medicare vendor, and will then offer to sell you back braces.

The caller may have specifi c information that makes the call seem offi cial, typically your address, phone numbers and doctor’s name.

The caller is hoping this will convince you they are a legitimate vendor and that you will give them your social security number and additional personal information.

If you receive a call like this, do not give any of your personal identifiable information, such as birth date, social security number or banking information.

TRICARE never asks benefi ciaries for this information when calling for an offi cial Department of Defense survey.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) Program Integri ty Office is closely monitoring this situation.

If you receive a call of this nature, please do not provide your information and contact the DHA Program Integrity Offi ce directly.

For details on fraud and abuse reporting visit, www.TRICARE.mil/fraud.

• Pumpkin Carving Contest: Bring in your pumpkin masterpiece to 132 Bartlett Loop by 3:30 p.m. Monday to enter our pumpkin carving contest.

A representative from the Garrison’s offi ce will choose the “Garrison Ghoul” award for creativity and originality. Event promptly begins at 4 p.m. The community is invited to attend this event even if they don’t carve and want to see who won bragging rights at West Point.

LifeWorks Apple cider and Jones apple cider donuts will be served.

• Halloween event: You are invited to attend a Halloween Home Depot LifeWorks event.

Costumes are optional for all ages at 132 Bartlett Loop 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31. We’ll supply everything for your child to make a creative wood project.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by Monday.

Witches brew and some tasty snacks like a fi nger or two will be available. You’ll be “ghoulish” to miss this fun.

Black and Gold volunteers

The quarterly Black and Gold Volunteer Recognition Ceremony for the fi rst quarter of FY15 was held Oct. 9 at the Army Community Service. The volunteer awardees were (bottom row, left to right) Patricia Coglianese with Therapy Dog Jessie and Susan Henson with Therapy Dogs, Darla and Douglas. (Second row, l-r) Commillia Oliver, Wendy Nawoichyk, Laura Fregoso, Scharla LaPorte, Amy McInvale, Julie Horton, Jessica Wells-Ford, Gabriela Snyder and Garrison Commander Col. Landy Dunham. (Third row. l-r) Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Joel Crawford, Spc. Argenis Morales, Jennifer Hamilton, Helen Garneau, Megan Bies, Robert Gould, Denise Narramore and Mar Routson. Coglianese was selected as Volunteer of the Quarter. Courtesy Photo

Halloween ParadeThere will be a Halloween Parade event from the Stony Lonesome Fire Station Oct. 31 that starts at 4:15 p.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. at Fire Station # 1. The USMA Spirit Group will be a part of the holiday cheer as they throw candy to the children along the route through the community housing area (only partial route map above), which also includes the Lee and Stony Housing areas. Courtesy MaP

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FRIDAY (OCT. 24)

All DAY—Men’s TennIs, ARMY InvITATIOnAl, lIChTenbeRg TennIs CenTeR.

1 p.M.—vOlleYbAll vs. lehIgh, gIllIs FIelD hOuse.

7:05 p.M.—hOCkeY vs. RObeRT MORRIs, TATe RInk.

sATuRDAY (OCT. 25)

All DAY—Men’s TennIs, ARMY InvITATIOnAl, lIChTenbeRg TennIs CenTeR.

1 p.M.—Men’s RugbY vs. kuTzTOwn, AnDeRsOn RugbY COMplex.

4 p.M.—vOlleYbAll vs. buCknell, gIllIs FIelD hOuse.

7 p.M.—wOMen’s sOCCeR vs. lAFAYeTTe, ClInTOn FIelD.

7:05 p.M.—hOCkeY vs. RObeRT MORRIs, TATe RInk.

weDnesDAY (OCT. 29)

7 p.M.—Men’s sOCCeR vs. hOlY CROss, ClInTOn FIelD.

**TO see The upCOMIng ARMY AThleTICs sCheDule, vIsIT www.gOARMYspORTs.COM/CAlenDAR/evenTs/.

Sports calendarCorps Squad

Gahagen, Army Hockey blank Canisius sPOrts

Sophomore goaltender Parker Gahagen made 28 saves, including this shot from Canisius forward Shane Conacher, for his first collegiate shutout in a 3-0 Army victory over the Golden Griffins Oct. 18 at Tate Rink. Photo by Paul rader

Men’s Soccer plays to draw against American

By Matt FaulknerArmy Athletic Communications

Behind 28 saves from sophomore goaltender

Parker Gahagen, the Army Hockey team shut out visiting Canisius, 3-0, Oct. 18 at Tate Rink. It was the third-straight season the Black Knights have blanked the Griffs.

Army (2-2-0 overall, 2-2-0 AHA) responded after a tough loss Oct. 17 with a great effort in its first shut out of the season.

Sophomore forward C.J. Reuschlein, freshman forward Brendan McGuire and senior defenseman Maurice Alvarez each scored for the Black Knights, while Alvarez and McGuire recorded multi-point games by adding an assist each.

Rookie forward Tyler Pham continued his hot start with another assist and has points in all four games for Army.

The Golden Griffins (2-2-0, 1-1-0 AHA) got 27 saves from Keegan Asmundson, but couldn’t solve Gahagen. They managed 28 shots on net and had three power play chances.

“It feels great to get a win tonight,” Gahagen said. “It was a great feeling to get the shutout, but it was a good team win for us. It was good to get that first shutout off my shoulders.”

The Black Knights struck first with Reuschlein banging in a rebound 32 seconds into the game to give Army a 1-0 lead.

McGuire skated the puck around the net and found Alvarez for a one-timer at the face-off dot. Asmundson made the stop, but couldn’t control

the rebound and Reuschlein put it home for his second of the year.

The second period didn’t have any scoring, but it didn’t lack any action. Each netminder

stood tall and kept the puck out of the net. Both teams had chances on the power play in the second, including back-to-back man advantage opportunities for the Golden Griffins in the final

five minutes. The Black Knights were able to kill both

penalties off and entered the second intermission with the one-goal lead.

Army increased its advantage early in the final frame with McGuire jamming home his own rebound, 1:22 into the third.

Sophomore forward Clint Carlisle shoveled a drop pass to McGuire in the slot and he fired a wrister on net that Asmundson pushed aside. McGuire stuck with the play and beat the diving goaltender on the rebound to give Army some breathing room at 2-0.

Alvarez put the game out of reach with a power play goal with 13:54 on the clock. It was another rebound tally with Pham putting the initial shot on net.

Freshman forward Conor Andrle found Pham at the point with a cross-ice pass.

The rookie fired a shot that Asmundson stopped, but Alvarez got a piece of the puck as he was being hauled down in the crease. It was his first of the season and it gave Army the 3-0 win.

The Black Knights improved on special teams with a power play on three chances and kept Canisius off the board after two goals with the man advantage last night. Army also held a slim 30-28 shot advantage in the game.

“Tonight we got a great team win,” head coach Brian Riley said. “Canisius is a good team and going into the third we just wanted to make sure we played our game and make it easier by not taking any penalties.”

By Harrison AntognioniArmy Athletic Communications

The Army Men’s Soccer team battled to a 0-0 draw at American in a Patriot League match Oct. 18 at Reeves Field in Washington D.C. The Black Knights move to 5-4-4 overall and 2-2-1 in the conference, while the Eagles, who are receiving votes in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) national poll, go to 8-3-2 and 2-2-1.

Both teams pick up their seventh point of the season to move into a tie for third in the Patriot League behind Boston University (12 points) and Navy (nine points).

Army created scoring chances early in the contest as senior Sean Mogan had a shot blocked in the sixth minute before having an attempt saved by American junior Dylan Hobert in the 15th minute.

The Eagles went on to create the majority of offensive chances for the remainder of the opening half, owning a 12-1 shot advantage during the final 29:23 of the period.

After American sent three shots wide during a 5:09 span early in the stanza, the Army defense blocked a chance by senior Conor Osborne in the 25th minute before Army senior Winston Boldt denied Osborne’s follow-up attempt seven seconds later.

Boldt, who finished with three saves in the match, turned away a shot from American sophomore Jake Garcia in the 34th minute to keep the score 0-0.

Army sophomore Christian Ollen sent a shot high of the crossbar just 51 seconds before the halftime whistle as both

sides would head into the break scoreless.

Army made strides to button up defensively in the second half, allowing American just three shots in the period after giving up 13 in the first half. Boldt stopped Garcia’s shot in the 77th minute for his only save of the stanza, while sophomore Nick Williams had his header saved in the 82nd minute for the Black Knights. Neither team recorded a shot over the final 8:43 of regulation.

Both sides had a pair of chances in the first overtime period to include attempts by Mogan and junior Cody Guerry in the 96th and 98th minutes, respectively, following corner kicks from freshman Shaban Abousaud.

“This was an extremely gutsy performance for us to grab a point away against a very good American team,” said Army head coach Russell Payne. “Winston had a tremendous game and he was the difference for us at the end. He continues to show his quality to this team and to this league.”

Senior goaltender Winston Boldt shut down American during Army’s 0-0 draw with the Eagles Oct. 18 in Washington D.C. Photo by Cordell hoffer