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Wet and WildThe Class of 2019 fi nished Cadet Field Training by completing the 7.15-mile Runback from Camp Buckner to West Point Monday. (Above) Members of the Class of 2019, upperclass cadets and academy leadership, including Commandant Brig. Gen. Diana Holland, get refreshed by running through a drenching spray of water from the West Point Fire Department. (Right) Following the completion of the run, the cadets were energized by not only fi nishing the Runback, but also excited to get some time off before returning Aug. 8 for Reorganization Week. See Pages 4-5 for Cadet Field Training photos. Photos by JohN PelliNo/DPtMs Vi

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SHARP Resources

The West Point MWR Sports Office will conduct the fourth annual West Point Women’s Softball All-Star Game at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at H-Lot Softball Fields. The rain date is Aug. 11.

Any West Point woman may participate whether they played in the league or not. All players must have a military or DOD ID Card to participate. MWR needs at least 20 women to participate for the game to be played.

To sign up, email Jim McGuinness at jim.mcguinness@usma.edu or call 938-3033.

Women’s Softball All-Star Game

By Col. Andrew S. Hanson U.S. Army Garrison West Point

Proclamation Whereas, the vitality of West Point and our

surrounding communities depends on how safe we keep our homes, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces and communities;

Whereas, terrorist acts create fear and destroy our trust in civic institutions, threatening the communities’ health, prosperity and quality of life;

Whereas, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent themselves and their families, neighbors and co-workers from being harmed by terrorists;

Whereas, people of all ages must be made aware of the dangers of terrorist activities and how they can protect themselves from becoming victims of terrorism;

Whereas, the personal injury, financial loss and impact to communities from terrorist attacks are intolerable and require investment from the whole community;

Whereas, preventing and defeating terrorism includes community protection and security, we must go beyond these to promote self-awareness and self-protection to make Army communities safer for all ages and to develop positive opportunities and a bright future for young people;

Whereas, adults must invest time and resources to understand and support effective antiterrorism prevention, deterrence, detection and defense; adults must also engage our youth to ensure they adopt a proactive mindset of personal protection;

Whereas, effective antiterrorism plans and programs succeed because of partnerships with law enforcement, security, other government agencies, civic groups, schools, faith communities, business and individuals as they help to raise community awareness and responsibility and install pride and sustained vigilance;

Now, therefore, I, Col. Andrew S. Hanson, garrison commander, do hereby proclaim August 2016 as Antiterrorism Awareness Month in the West Point community and urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions and businesses to invest in the power of prevention and work together to make West Point and our surrounding communities a safer and stronger place to live.

Antiterrorism Month Proclamation

3July 28, 2016Pointer View IN FOCUS: DR. PERSON ARTICLESUSMA Professor publishes articles, shows passion through research

Dr. Rob Person, a s s i s t a n t p r o f e s s o r o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l Relations and C o m p a r a t i v e Politics in the Social Sciences Department at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, recently published two peer-reviewed a r t i c l e s — T h e D e e p I m p a c t o f E c o n o m i c C o l l a p s e o n D e m o c r a t i c S u p p o r t a n d T h e P o l i t i c a l Consequences of Economic Shocks Implications for Political Behavior i n R u s s i a —both of which were based on r e s e a r c h h e completed from 2007 to 2008 and published in the journal, Problems of Post-Communism. Courtesy Photo

Story by Michelle EberhartAssistant Editor

Dr. Rob Person, assistant professor of International Relations and Comparative Politics in the Social Sciences Department at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, has allowed his passion and interest in his research to inform and illustrate the lessons he teaches cadets in the classroom.

Person recently published two peer-reviewed articles—The Deep Impact of Economic Collapse on Democratic Support and The Political Consequences of Economic Shocks Implications for Political Behavior in Russia—both of which were based on research he completed from 2007 to 2008 and published in the journal, Problems of Post-Communism.

Throughout the course of a 13-month period, Person traveled to Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Latvia to look at the long-term impacts of the economic collapse that occurred at the end of the Soviet period and the effect it had on the political behavior and attitudes of citizens there.

“During that time, I was conducting a lot of one-on-one interviews with ordinary citizens; knocking on doors, asking them questions, having conversations about what the concepts of ‘democracy’ and ‘dictatorship’ meant to them. Political scientists have their definitions of what an ideal democracy is, but often people’s first-hand experiences with democracy fail to live up to those ideals. And that disappointment and skepticism was evident talking to ordinary citizens in my interviews,” Person said. “Then based on those qualitative interviews, I was able to craft and execute nationally representative surveys in each of those countries. That data, along with the open-ended interviews, is what forms the basis of my analysis.”

Person found that democracy in the former Soviet Union, according to its citizens, became synonymous with chaos, disorder and instability thanks to the simultaneous political transition and economic collapse that took place in the early 1990s. What’s more, the enduring skepticism of democracy stuck with these people, years after the economy improved.

“What’s most surprising to me is the fact that those first impressions are still with people today, 25 years after that first exposure to democracy,” Person said. “So it’s the long-term, durable nature of those first impressions of democracy—what it can do, what it can’t do, what its shortcomings are—that is interesting.

“It’s a lesson that we should remember wherever new democracies arise,” he noted. “Democracy is rarely born into conditions ideal for its long-term survival and stability, and democratization is often a chaotic process. But those first impressions last, and they may have long-term consequences if democracy fails to deliver on its promises.”

It’s a lesson that he says extends to countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries swept up in the Arab Spring where democracy has struggled to take root amidst political, economic and social unrest.

After earning his Ph.D. in Political Science

from Yale, Person came to West Point in 2011 to continue his research and share his findings and interests with cadets.

“I think doing research can and should inform what we do in the classroom. That’s true for military and civilian faculty alike, whether permanent or rotating,” Person said. “It forces us to stay on top of the latest work in the field, it keeps us fresh and it keeps us sharp. Active research also allows us to bring that expertise into the classroom in a way that I really think benefits cadets and improves the quality of our teaching.”

And Person says that continued research is something he truly enjoys.

“That inquiry, that exploration, and the process of discovery, analysis and writing—that’s certainly something that motivates my work. I do it because it’s interesting. It’s really interesting to me,” Person said.

Person’s deep interest in his research has allowed him to reference his own findings during the international relations and international political economy classes he teaches.

“Since these articles just came out, I haven’t had the opportunity to assign them to cadets yet, but this research and other research that I’ve done on Russian foreign policy manages

to find its way into my teaching all the time,” Person said. “For example, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea in 2014 touches on lots of themes we explore in SS307, the core International Relations course that cadets take in their cow year. Here’s the thing: it’s about militaries, it’s about great power competition, it’s about economics and so much more. It’s something that’s easy to get cadets excited about and interested in because there’s so much to talk about and it shows that the topics we study in class really matter in the world.”

Person also makes it a point to constantly converse with his students, and even current Army officers who took his courses when they were cadets.

“I maintain a Facebook group for my classes. It’s really just an online forum to post articles and news items and things that apply to course themes, but what’s really gratifying is that I’ve got lieutenants who are spread across the world in the United States Army who continue to engage in discussion on that forum,” Person said. “So it’s great to be able to stay in touch with them, but it’s also heartening to see that they haven’t lost their intellectual curiosity amidst the daily grind of life as Army officers. We hope to inspire our graduates to be lifelong

learners, so it’s rewarding to see our former students continuing to analyze international affairs even after they pass the final exam and get their diplomas.”

Current Dean of the Academic Board and former Department Head of the Social Sciences Department, Brig. Gen. Cindy Jebb, says that Person’s enthusiasm for his research and his students is evident.

“I had the privilege of teaching with Rob. He is a generous colleague, a first rate scholar and an inspiring teacher who deeply cares about his students,” Jebb said. “I learned a great deal from him.”

Come the academic year, Person plans to continue to share his passion for his research; this time he’s excited for cadets to study the articles and broader research themes he’s worked hard on for almost 10 years.

“It is very important for faculty members to bring their passion and excitement into the classroom. That helps bring the material alive for students and helps keeps students engaged throughout the semester,” Person added. “It’s easy for me to care because I find this stuff really fascinating. Hopefully my excitement sparks their own interest so that they sit up and think, yeah, that’s really interesting!”

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PHOTO GALLERY/QUOTES: A Summer of Cadet Field TrainingIN FOCUS: CADET FIELD TRAINING

Harrison Gudorf—“It was really awesome connecting with everyone and being able to experience all these new things.”

Some quotes from Class of 2019 Cadets

Jeremy Schnipke—“Slide for life was a ton of fun, really cool, glad I got to do it.”

Ryan Campi—“I’ve learned a lot from my supply sergeant Duncan and he’s taught me to be a good leader and that’s what I took away from this summer.”

Photos by Michelle EberhartAssistant Editor

The Class of 2019 completed its Cadet Field Training (CFT) Sunday at Camp Buckner. Throughout the course of CFT, cadets participated in the Water Confidence Course as well as obstacle courses and team and leadership building exercises.

The Yearlings completed their "Runback" from Camp Buckner on Monday, marking the end of their summer training.

Here are some of the sights, scenes and indelible quotes from this summer’s CFT.

Nathan Zavanelli—“Camp Buckner’s been a great time, I’m loving hanging out here with all my buds and getting some good training.”

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The Next Step ...After some rest and relaxation from a summer of training, the Class of 2019 returns with the rest of the Corps of Cadets Aug. 8 for Reorganization Week and the 2016-17 Academic Year.

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New employees learn about U.S. Military Academy cultureStory and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

New employees, faculty and staff attended the annual U.S. Military Academy Community Fair July 21 to introduce new employees on the procedures and priorities of West Point’s main objectives—producing leaders of characters and the responsibility in helping to develop cadets into officers.

The speakers included the USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Diana Holland, Vice Dean Dr. Jean R. Blair, President and CEO of the Association of Graduates Todd Browne and Operations Officer Lt. Col. John Nawoichyk.

“Our number one priority is to produce military leaders who are prepared to fight our nation’s wars,” Caslen said. “The first priority is living honorably, which is based on the foundation of our honor code and it’s not that we don’t like you to steal, but it goes much further than that; it is the internalization of our values of duty, honor, country, selfless service, respect, personal courage and loyalty to service.”

Caslen spoke about an example of leaders who have not internalized living honorably when he was a division commander in Iraq with responsibility for 23,000 Soldiers.

“I had 78 offenses of misconduct of senior leaders and I found myself writing general order letters of reprimand or Article 15’s,” Caslen said. “Seventy-eight. That is one and half times a week so I asked what is going on. Seventy-six were due to hostile command—sexual assault, violations of general order one and things like that. I wondered why we have a senior leader, who I’m sure lived honorably at one particular point in his career then later on hits this crossroad of temptation and then there’s a degree of misconduct.”

Caslen said this is a breach of character and character is not something you can turn on and turn off. An officer can be extremely competent but if you fail in character, you fail in leadership.

Caslen also spoke about other priorities, eliminating sexual harassment and assault, living honorably, diversity and a new priority starting this year, establishing standards of discipline, which is another top priority in building leaders of character.

“Those of you that have been in the Army for long know that, three years ago sexual harassment and assault was a huge emphasis by our Army senior leadership and at West Point as well,” Caslen said. “And it remains one of our top priorities.”

Caslen said that it’s not just his responsibility as a Superintendent to ensure there is not a command climate that enables sexual harassment to occur but all of us have that responsibility; to ensure that when the cadets graduate, they will set the command climate so that their Soldiers feel comfortable and that everyone will feel they are a valued member of the team.

Caslen also spoke of another priority of developing a winning culture, not to win at any cost, but winning honorably, moving people not to settle for mediocrity and winning in accordance to our values.

Winning the little things, like acing a test or trying out the boxing ring in helping build confidence.

“Where does mediocrity exist at West Point,” Caslen said. “Where does it exist in the sports fields? Our cadets are going to lay it on the line and they deserve better than mediocrity.”

Caslen initiated another priority this year: standards of discipline.

“That is what leaders do in the Army,” Caslen said. “We establish and maintain standards. If you start to see standards slip it’s because we failed to maintain the standard and failed to enforce the standard, then suddenly we accept a new standard. This is something that we are going to put some emphasis on this year and we are looking to you to maintain these standards.”

Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Diana Holland talked about the culture of cadets and what she expects of the cadets, faculty and staff.

“As a Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, we focus on cadets’ and we are also proponents for a couple of programs. I would say that no matter where you work, you will have contact with cadets,” Holland said.

Holland explained the structure of the Corps of Cadets which includes a Deputy Commandant, Command Sgt. Maj and a brigade tactical department that is the legal chain of command and organized in four regiments.

Holland explained the culture of cadets in that many of the cadets can take advantage of military and advanced education throughout their cadet years. An example of the courses they can take is the Individual Advanced Training, during their third year where they have the opportunity to go out into the Army as a platoon leader.

In their last summer, there will be Cadet Leader Development Training where they will spend three weeks at Camp Buckner and train on platoon level tactics.

“We don’t do military training just during the summer, we do all the other things throughout the academic year,” Holland said. “There is the cadet chain of command that has normal leadership responsibilities, and there are drills, inspections, haircuts they have to comply with. In the Department of Physical Education, all cadets must participate in a sport. Cadets last year took PE115 fundamentals of combatives that our female plebes took while the men took boxing, now PE116. As of the Class of 2020, boxing will be mandatory for all cadets.”

“Military training also includes Saturdays and Saturdays are important to everyone, but the entire Saturday training program is a big science project for us,” Holland said.

Cadets are also involved in many extracurricular activities and volunteer events.

“There are 137 cadet clubs, all clubs must have an Officer in Charge,” Holland said. “Army OIC’s represent the command in addition to being a mentor to cadets and overseeing the clubs. Seventy percent of cadets belong to a club.”

Holland talked about some things in the Corps of Cadets that may need improvement and regulations and advised the employees read them to help in the professional development

of cadets. She said always be available to cadets for correction or

telling them they are doing great. Faculty and staff have great opportunities in supporting the Corps of Cadets.

“And by the way, we beat Navy all the time,” Holland said.

U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. talks to new employees, faculty and staff on the priorities of educating leaders of character at Eisenhower Hall July 21 during the annual West Point Community Fair. Caslen said the USMA has a new priority of developing leaders who establish and maintain the highest standards and discipline in the Army.

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Cadet Candidates arrive for USMAPS Class of 2017 R-DayBy Class of 2017 Cadet Jett DiPalma

Reception Day at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School is the first, and often most intimidating, step in the process of admission to the U.S. Military Academy for those cadet candidates selected to attend the “Prep School.” R-Day for the USMAPS Class of 2017 July 18 was no different.

The USMAPS Class of 2017 is also known as the Vanguard Class of 2021. Vanguard comes from the medieval French term avant-gard, meaning “ward in the front.” The Vanguard was the body of a force that deployed first on a battlefield.

The USMAPS Class of 2017 is this force for the USMA Class of 2021 and will become the bedrock of its Class in 11 short months.

The incoming class of cadet candidates entered the “Short Gray Line” this past Monday.

Two-hundred and for ty- two cadet candidates and their families patiently filed through Eisenhower Hall to receive their first in-brief before the cadet candidates were shuttled away to USMAPS to begin inprocessing for the three-week indoctrination process known as Cadet Candidate Basic

Training. “A lot of hard work went into preparing

for a successful R-day,” said Col. Christopher Budihas, 28th Commandant of USMAPS. “I couldn’t be more proud of the leadership and teamwork our cadet cadre displayed planning and executing this complex event.”

The cadet cadre got a chance to encounter USMAPS R-Day from the other side of the coin, and see everything the new cadet candidates are enduring through experienced eyes.

“I had a lot of fun,” said Class of 2018 Cadet Anastasia Bistrow, a squad leader in Brawler Company. “I was in charge of the medical holds and got to see their faces light up when the Superintendent approved their acceptance; I could relate because I was a medical hold on USMAPS R-Day three years ago following an ACL surgery.”

For other cadet cadre members the experience was somewhat different.

“It’s hard to put the experience of R-Day into words,” began Class of 2018 Cadet Lee Bares.

Class of 2018 Cadet Brandon Lee quickly interjected with, “I can, it was enlightening, empowering and very sweaty!”

Class of 2018 Cadet Parker Meytrott added, “For me, it gave me flashbacks to my USMAPS R-Day; the high-speed tempo and non-stop action was unlike my experience at USMA R-Day—due to the smaller area that the Prep School encompasses today was much more intense.”

The USMAPS Class of 2017 comes from every walk of life in the United States.

Of the 242 cadet candidates, 39 are women, 112 are African-American, 16 are Hispanic, two are Asian, and two are American Indian.

Furthermore, there are 102 recruited Army Athletes and 42 of the cadet candidates are Soldiers reporting from the Active, Reserve

and National Guard components of the U.S. Army.

Of those Soldiers, three are combat veterans, but most importantly, all are united by the desire to enter USMA and serve in the U.S. Army.

The next three weeks of Cadet Candidate Basic Training will hold many challenges for the Vanguard Class of 2021, as will the entire next year of academic study.

But, by leaning on one another and working together, the Vanguard will forge lasting bonds that will successfully carry them, and new future Plebe classmates, into the U.S. Military Academy.

Cadet candidates a r e g i v e n instructions on how to report to the Bravo Company F i rs t Se rgean t by Class of 2018 Cadet Rachel York. Photos by Dr. PhilliP harris

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taliahnaranjo: 7 miles later... Bucknomore

#USMA Social SceneInstagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma

michaela_jane11: Beautiful place to ruck flop

thereal_crimshady: “Welcome to the new Cavalry. We will ride into battle, and this will be our horse.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTSMemorial Concert honoring Patricia Maimone

West Point musicians will present a Memorial Concert honoring Patricia Maimone, who served as organist of West Point’s Post Chapel from 1974-2003, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the West Point Chapel.

After she retired, Maimone served as organist at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Cold Spring.

Father Shane Scott-Hamblen, rector of St. Mary’s, will give a brief memorial message. This will primarily be a concert, not a service, and will be free to the general public.

Several current and former members of the West Point Band will provide selections, in addition to other musicians in the greater Hudson Valley community.

Singers and instrumentalists will contribute to this unique program on July 31.

Vacation Bible SchoolThe West Point Chapel’s Vacation Bible School will be held

Monday-Aug. 5 at the West Point Middle School. Participants and volunteers should sign-up at https://www.

groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/westpointchapels.

5th annual Storm King RunThe fifth annual Storm King Run along the historic Hudson

River is scheduled forAug. 21. The event inclues a 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Kids Fun Run. The start and finish is near West Point’s Washington Gate along Route 218.

The event schedule includes the Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration opening at 7:30 a.m.; the 1-Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 11 and under) at 9 a.m.; and the 10K/5K start at 9:15 a.m.

There are awards for the top-three finishers in each age/gender category. Food and drink are provided. There are T-shirts for the first 400 registrants.

For details, visit and register at rotary-wphf.org or call 845-446-4106.

Out of the Darkness Community WalkThe third annual West Point Out of the Darkness Community

Walk is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Daly Field. Check-in and registration is at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 10 a.m.

The walk is to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.

To register, visit http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/westpoint/. For details, call George M. Barnes at 845-938-2912 or email George.Barnes@usma.edu.

4th Class Sponsorship Program sign-upsDon’t forget the sign-up on the Academy Management

System website at https://apps.usma.edu/ for the 4th Class Sponsorship Program that is ongoing.

If you didn’t have a chance to host a new cadet for New Cadet Visitation Day, you can still request to sponsor new cadets for the academic year.

For details, contact Bob Brown, USCC operations, at 845-

OUTSIDE THE GATESPurple Heart Appreciation Day Program

Join the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor at 2 p.m. Aug. 7 to commemorate the 234th anniversary of Gen. George Washington’s order creating the Badge of Military Merit, predecessor for the modern Purple Heart.

This year’s program will commemorate Purple Heart recipients who were non-combatants. Many chaplains, corpsmen,

medics, nurses, doctors and military victims of terrorist attacks have earned this award, and the Hall of Honor will share some of their stories of sacrifice.

Among these recipients are Beatrice MacDonald, a World War I Army nurse and the first known woman to be awarded a Purple Heart, and Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Chaplain Emil Kapaun.

Light refreshments will be served. The program will be held outdoors under a tent. RSVP to the event because of limited seating at 845-561-1765. Admission is free.

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located at 374 Temple Hill Road (Route 300) New Windsor, NY 12553.

For more details, call 845-561-1765.

Second (Indianhead) Division AssociationThe Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching

for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time.

For information about the association and its 95th annual reunion in Springfield, Missouri, from Sept. 20-24, contact secretary-treasurer, Bob Haynes, at 2idahq@comcast.net or 224-225-1202; or visit www.2ida.org.

Highlands Farmers Market is openThe West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market is open

for the 2016 season every Sunday. The farmers and food vendors who local residents have known and loved in previous years will be back with fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, jam, jellies, pickles and more.

Check the Facebook page at West Point Town of Highlands Farmer’s Market for updates.

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

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

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

Custis, the father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, maintained the flags and other relics of his stepfather in his estate in Arlington, Virginia. Custis called the flags the “Alpha and Omega” of the war. The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days a week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

For details, call 938-3590 or visit the Museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WestPointMuseum.

Army West Point Gymnastics World Record Event

The Army West Point Gymnastics Program wants to get the entire Corps of Cadets, local schools and gymnastics programs involved in shattering the current world record for the most people performing cartwheels simultaneously.

West Point has been selected as the site for the 2017 NCAA Men’s Division I Gymnastics Championships. This three-day competition will be held April 20-22, 2017 at Christl Arena.

This marks the third time since 2005 that West Point has hosted this championship meet.

To celebrate the occasion and demonstrate to the world that all West Point cadets are trained in activities that promote and enhance a healthy lifestyle, physical fitness and movement behavior, the Academy wants to break the current cartwheels record, which is 690.

This event can easily break this record and it’s West Point’s intent to do it in a manner that showcases the professionalism, athleticism and spirit of West Point to the Nation.

The intent is to break the world record at 11:30 a.m. April 20. This is a Thursday, which is the first day of the NCAA Championships.

Groups interested in participating in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity should contact Head Gymnastics Coach, Doug Van Everen, at 845-938-3802 or email at Doug.VanEveren@usma.edu or Capt. Josh Burnett, Army West Point Gymnastics Operations Officer, at 845-938-6623 or email at Joshua.Burnett@usma.edu.

2016 Women’s Equality DayThe West Point Equal Opportunity Office is sponsoring

2016 Women’s Equality Day at noon Aug. 26 at the West Point Club.

The theme of the event is “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.” Guest speaker is Donna Lieberman, who is the executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Staff and Faculty must RSVP to EO@usma.edu by Aug. 19. After Aug. 19, lunch can not be guaranteed.

Cadets must sign-up online at https://cis.usma.eu.For details, contact the USMA EO Office at 938-6745 or

the USCC EO Office at 938-8456, or email EO@usma.edu.

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EDUCATION and WORKSHOPSFunctional Academic Skills Training

It’s that time again as the West Point Education Center is offering another Functional Academic Skills Training at the Center from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 6-27, except Sept. 9 and 14.

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

For details, contact Nancy Judd at 845-938-3464 or Tonya Rauckhorst at 845-938-5389.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employee Assistance ProgramWest Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program

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

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

For details, call 938-1039.

DANTES testingThe Army Education Center at West Point offers academic

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

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

usma.edu for details or an appointment.

938-8609.

Fort Putnam summer hours Fort Putnam is open this summer for general access from 11

a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the months of July and August. There is no admission fee.

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WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

FEATURED EVENT2016 Staff and Faculty Noontime Ultimate Frisbee sign-ups

The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2016 Noontime Staff & Faculty Ultimate Frisbee League.

Departments or organizations wishing to enter a team may do so by calling James McGuinness, MWR Sports Offi ce, at 938-3066, or email at Jim.McGuinness@usma.edu.

The league will start play around Aug. 15. Games will start at 12:15 p.m. every Monday-Friday. Games will be played at River Courts and Target Field.

Deadline for team entries will be Aug. 4. Teams must supply a list of no play dates by the Aug. 4 deadline.

CYS Services Sports JBK Soccer TryoutsJunior Black Knights soccer tryouts for all ages will be held

at 6 p.m. Aug.17 at H-Lot Field. For more details, call 938-8896.

Teens Summer Boat Ride If you are new to or entering ninth grade at James I. O’Neill

High School, join us for a Hudson River Boat Ride Aug. 24. Boarding of the Superintendent’s boat begins at 1:30 p.m. at

South Dock and we will cruise the Hudson River from 2-4 p.m. Admission is a bag of chips, package of cookies or beverage

(soda) to share, along with a signed permission slip. For more details, call 938-2092 (School Liaison Offi ce) or

938-3550 (MST). A signed permission slip is required to board the boat.

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

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

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

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

CYS Services Sports Needs CoachesVolunteer coaches are needed to coach starting Aug. 29 for

Just 4 U Soccer (age 4), Division A Soccer (ages 5-6), Division B Soccer (ages 7-8), Division C Soccer (ages 9-10).

Children’s registration fees will be waivered for volunteer coaches. For more details, call 938-8896.

SKIES Soo Bahk Do Program

The Child, Youth and School Age Services SKIES Instructional Program is offering youth, ages 5-18 years, the opportunity to try the traditional Korean martial art, Soo Bahk Do.

This is a classical martial art which develops every aspect of the self. The purpose is to create a person who is free from inner confl ict and who can better deal with the outside world.

The kicking techniques are based on the Moo Duk Kwan styles developed by the late founder Hwang Kee. The instructors, a husband and wife team, are certifi ed Korean master instructors.

A free session, consisting of a 45-minute class, is scheduled for 6:10-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Registration is required and can be done through Parent Central or Webtrac. Space is limited.

A nominal fee will be charged for these classes. For details, contact Kirsten Rautter, SKIES director, at 938-8893.

Morgan Farm Summer Riding CampsMorgan Farm is offering three-day and fi ve-day summer

riding camps for kids ages 5 and up. No prior experience necessary.

There is a 10 percent discount to families of deployed Soldiers. For details, call 938-3926 or email westpointmwr.com/morgan.

Newcomers Hudson Cruise with ACSThe Newcomers Hudson Cruise is open to all West Point

newcomers and their families who have inprocessed to West Point. Enjoy a cruise on the Hudson River starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 18.

For details, call 938-3487.

Back to School Family NightJoin the West Point Club from 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26 for a

family night dinner buffet. It’s time to reconnect with old friends and welcome new friends to the West Point community.

There will be face painting, an ice cream truck, manicure station, tattoo station, photo booth, balloon artist and a magician.

There is a minimal fee for this event. Reservations are required by calling 938-5102.

MWR Fitness Center’s Ring Run 5KBuilding Esprit de Corps amongst the West Point community.

The Ring Run 5K will be held Aug. 27 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Race Day registration begins at 7 a.m.

Pre-registration begins Aug. 12. The start and fi nish of the race is at the MWR Fitness Center. Cadets run free, but must register.

Strollers and leashed dogs are welcomed. Prizes will be given to the top runners.

After the race, enjoy light refreshments. There is a minimal fee for this event.

For details, call 938-6490.

FOR THE YOUTHS

Yoga at Trophy Point Join the MWR Fitness Center at Trophy Point for Outdoor

Yoga with Christine. Classes start at 8:40 a.m., weather permitting. Classes are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 3 and 17.

There is a minimal fee for this class. For details, call 938-6490.

Stand-up Comics coming to the West Point Club The West Point Club presents a comedy show and dinner

buffet with Vic Dibitetto “The Italian Hurricane” and Freddy Rubino from 7-10 p.m. Aug. 5. A cash bar will be available.

FOR THE ADULTS

summer fi lled with sun and fun in the water.For details, call 938-5158.

Certifi ed Golf LessonsThe West Point Golf Course is now offering individual

certifi ed golf lessons with Andy Crane, PGA professional. Group rates are also available. For details, call 938-2435.

Leisure Travel Services July eventJoin Leisure Travel Services for its July event. The next

upcoming event includes:• Today—See the New York Spectacular starring the

Rockettes. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave NYC at 10 p.m.For ticket pricing, reservations and more details, call 938-

3601.

ODR 2016 Summer Movie Series MWR Outdoor Recreation presents free movies to the public

on a giant infl atable movie screen. The upcoming movies are:• Aug. 6—The Peanuts Movie, 8:30 p.m. at Trophy Point.

The movie follows the Kids’ Concert;• Aug. 27—Minions, 8 p.m. at H Lot Fields;• Sept. 17—Tangled, 7:30 p.m., H Lot Fields.Don’t forget to bring your blankets or lawn chairs. For details, call 845-938-0123.

Unifi ed SportsThe Exceptional Family Member Program will continue

working with the West Point cadets to facilitate Unifi ed Sports. MWR believes in bringing people together and fostering an environment of friendship, support and compassion through several different activities.

Through Unifi ed Sports, you can take part with our dedicated cadet volunteers in a series of outdoor sport activities.

Join us as we create friendships, learn and most importantly, have fun.

Upcoming Unifi ed Sports dates include:• Aug. 21—Unifi ed Sports on the Plain; • Sept. 18—Unifi ed Trail (Constitution Island); • Oct. 2—Unifi ed Patch (Pumpkin/Apple Picking); • Oct. 16—Unifi ed Riding (Horseback);• Oct. 30—Unifi ed Hoops (Tentative);• Nov. 6—Unifi ed Learning; • Nov. 20—Unifi ed Tennis.For details, call 938-5655/0232 or email us at Josephine.

toohey@usma.edu or lucia.mendez@usma.edu.

Discover Outdoor Recreation’s Paintball facility at West Point

MWR’s Outdoor Recreation multi-fi eld paintball facility is the perfect setting for birthday parties, department team building and family outings.

It can host functions from 10-50 people, food and drink included in packages.

For details, email odrwpmwr@usma.edu or call 938-0123.

Delafi eld Pond is now openDelafi eld Pond is now open for swimming. Hours of operation

are 11 a.m.-6 p.m., seven days a week. Family Splash Passes and Punch Cards are available for

purchase, so come on out and start soaking up the sun for the

FOR THE FAMILIES

There is a nominal fee for this event. Reservations are required by calling 938-5120.

Driving Range open weekendsThe Driving Range at the West Point Golf Course is open

through Sept. 4. The Driving Range will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday,

Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting). One size bucket of balls will be available and MWR will have

limited concession services available for additional purchase. For details, call 845-938-2435.

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• National Night Out: DES/WPFH/Garrison will be hosting National Night Out at the Command Sgt. Maj. Sutherland Community Center, Bldg. 126, Washington Road from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday.

Celebrated across the United States, National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community

Friday—Star Trek Beyond, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Star Trek Beyond, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.(For movie details and updated schedules, visit www.shopmyexchange .com/ ree l - t ime - thea t res /Wes t -Point-1044343.)

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

Keller dedicates a day specifi cally for School and Sports Physicals

The Keller Army Community Hospital Primary Care Department will host a day dedicated to physicals for all schools and sports at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 to ensure that our benefi ciaries 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.

We will make every effort on this day to have your child see his or her Primary Care Manager. Benefi ciaries who cannot make this dedicated day can make an appointment at any time.

This year’s theme will be “Hawaii and the Beach.” Students and athletes are encouraged to dress up in appropriate Hawaiian and/or beach attire. Prizes will be provided to those who participate.

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.

To request an appointment for the school or sports physical, call 938-7992 or 800- 552-2907.

Keller offers Childbirth Education Classes

Keller Army Community Hospital will be offering a Childbirth Education Course from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20 at Keller’s 4th fl oor classroom.

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

For more details, contact Keller ’s Obstetrics Unit at 938-3210.

EDIS to conduct “free” Developmental/Hearing Screenings

Not all children develop the same way—some need extra help. If you are a military or civilian family that resides at West Point and have a child ages birth to 3 years old with

questions or concerns relating to your child’s communication skills, motor skills, self-help skills, learning, vision, hearing, behavior, and/or social interactions please join the Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) at the Free Developmental/Hearing Screenings.

The screenings will be conducted at the Stony Child Development Center (Bldg. 1207 Patrick Trail) in conjunction with the Audiology Dept., EDIS and West Point Schools, for ages birth to 5 years.

The screenings are 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 13, by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, contact Keller EDIS at 845-938-2698/6868.

Keller’s Over-the-Counter medication program

Did you know Keller Army Community Hospital has an “Over-the-Counter” medication program?

If you are a Keller benefi ciary and need OTC medication to self-care an acute minor illness, you can fi ll out the forms (located at the Keller Pharmacy) and receive up to fi ve items per family.

If any symptoms persist, worsen or do not improve within 48 hours, it is recommended you consult your medical provider.

New system—for benefi ciaries—to let Keller know ‘How We Are Doing’

The Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey (APLSS) was replaced on June 20, 2016 with the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES). We encourage our patients to fi ll out the survey when they receive it in the mail.

JOES will combine and standardize long-standing methods used by the Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense Health Agency/National Capital Region to learn about benefi ciary health care experiences with the goal of making them better.

This single outpatient-visit based instrument will assist military treatment facilities with their goal of becoming a high reliability organization.

West Point Band presents “Kid’s Night” Aug. 6 at Trophy Point

West Point Command Channel

Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-Aug. 4

8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of July 28-Aug. 4Channels 8/23

The West Point Band will continue its Music Under the Stars concert series with “Kid’s Night,” featuring Quintette 7, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Trophy Point Amphitheater. Courtesy Photo

By the West Point Band

The West Point Band will continue its Music Under the Stars concert series with “Kid’s Night,” featuring Quintette 7. This interactive performance for children of all ages will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Trophy Point Amphitheater. The concert will be preceded by an “instrument petting zoo” at 6 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will move inside to Eisenhower Hall Ballroom. As always, this event is free and open to everyone.

Calling all children and children-at-heart: come on down to Trophy Point for a story time like no other.

Join the West Point Band’s quirky Quintette 7 and marvelous MC Sgt. 1st Class Josh Economy as they set your favorite children’s stories to lively music.

From classics like Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar to fresh new works written by the band members themselves, the evening will have a story to suit any whim.

This fun and interactive performance will introduce kids to a silly symphony, a zany zoo, and a fl irty frog before treating them to a very special West Point story that you’ll only hear at Trophy Point. Quintette 7 brings these tales to life in a hands-on musical experience you defi nitely won’t forget.

Also, parents, think you’ve got a future tubist on your hands? Make sure to arrive by 6 p.m. for the “instrument petting zoo,” where kids can get up close and personal with the instruments of the band and even try out their favorite ones.

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

partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.

Join us and the public service organizations on West Point as we’ll be serving free hot dogs and having giveaways and prizes. The evening will also include a DJ, Moon Bounce, Dunk Tank and more.

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West Point Summer Softball League Standings

STANDINGS W - L**Upper Bracket Playoff teams**1. USMA BAND 20 - 42. ODIA #1 20 - 43. DPW 20 - 44. MATH 15 - 95. DMI 14 - 106. MP’s 11 - 137. KACH 11 - 138. ODIA #2 9 - 15**Lower Bracket Playoff teams**9. ENGINEERS 12 - 1210. CLS/PANE 9 - 1511. HIST/SOCIAL SCIENCES 8 - 1612. ACI 3 - 2113. STEWART MARINES 4 - 20(Stewart Marines are not participating in playoffs.)**Regular season standings as of July 21. The playoffs started Tuesday.**Tuesday playoff series—No. 2 seeded ODIA #1 defeated No. 7 seeded KACH two games to none (6-2, 11-2). No results on No. 1 seeded USMA Band vs. No. 8 seeded ODIA #2 and No. 4 seeded Math and No. 5 seeded DMI at print time.

Campus Insiders, Twitter announce partnerships

The Army West Point Football team welcomes the public to Michie Stadium Aug. 11 for Michie Movie Night. Gates open at 5 p.m. and children are invited on the field for various activities with cadet-athletes. This year's movie, The Jungle Book, will begin at 7 p.m. Football players will also be on hand to sign autographs before the start of the movie. Fans can bring blankets and enjoy the movie on the videoboard from the field or stands. Concessions will be available for purchase. Courtesy Photo

Michie Movie Night

S u b m i t t e d b y A r m y A t h l e t i c Communications

Campus Insiders, the premier digital destination and leading content source for college sports fans, announced July 22 a new digital media rights partnership with Twitter, highlighted by the live streaming of more than 300 college sports events from the Mountain West Conference, Patriot League and West Coast Conference.

“Streaming live games directly on Twitter is a natural evolution of the fan experience,” said Brooks Boyer, CEO of Silver Chalice, the parent company of Campus Insiders. “Unlike traditional broadcast and cable networks, Campus Insiders is set up perfectly to adapt to the evolving media landscape, and we are thrilled to be able to demonstrate this groundbreaking opportunity for our Conference partners, the student athletes we cover and the millions of fans with a passion for college sports.”

“Twitter is the fastest way to see what's happening in sports,” Anthony Noto, Twitter’s chief financial officer and U.S. Military Academy graduate, said. “Our partnership with Campus Insiders will bring live streaming video of college sports directly to the people who are already talking about it on Twitter, all on a

single screen.”Campus Insiders will stream the live

college games on Twitter with an extensive line-up of football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, volleyball, field hockey, water polo and swimming.

In addition to live events, Campus Insiders and the ACC Digital Network will contribute timely video and on demand clips of game highlights, breaking news and “must see moments” from the top ranked schools and colleges across the country on Twitter.

Silver Chalice launched its digital sports network business in 2011 with the introduction of the ACC Digital Network, a ground-breaking partnership with the Conference and Raycom Sports, which continues to provide game highlights, Must See Moments, full game archives, interviews and special features on a daily basis.

Since then, Campus Insiders launched its comprehensive original news reporting and social media content operation and has strategic partnerships with the Big 12 Conference, Mountain West Conference, the West Coast Conference, the Patriot League and the CIAA. Campus Insiders also is the exclusive home of the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl, which was founded in part by Campus Insiders in 2015 and was the first and only digitally-focused college

football bowl game broadcast. All told, Campus Insiders streams more than 3,000 live events from its conference partners.

About Campus InsidersCampus Insiders is the fastest growing,

most engaged destination for college sports fans of any age and level. The all-digital platform brings fans the latest news, live coverage, and most innovative and unique stories from college conferences across the country, with high-quality content including live studio shows, video-on-demand (VOD), and more than 3,000 live games and events.

Campus Insiders' video programming is available on CampusInsiders.com, Campus Insiders mobile and tablet apps, as well as various streaming applications and connected devices such as Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox and go90. For more information, visit campusinsiders.com.

About Silver ChaliceSilver Chalice was founded in 2009 to

create the preeminent sports media company for the digital generation. By creating television-quality video in partnership with rights holders and other dominant players in the sports media industry, Silver Chalice networks to deliver unique digital video experiences, with content available across a variety of platforms including web, mobile, connected TVs and streaming

media devices. Led by Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and his

co-owners of the Chicago White Sox, Silver Chalice owns and operates Campus Insiders, SportsLabs, the ACC Digital Network in partnership with Raycom Sports and the Atlantic Coast Conference, and 120 Sports in partnership with MLBAM, the NHL, Time Inc./Sports Illustrated, the PGA TOUR and Campus Insiders.

About TwitterTwitter (NYSE: TWTR) is an iconic service

and global platform for self-expression and live conversation. Twitter has always been the best place to see what's happening now. Whether it's breaking news, entertainment, sports, or everyday topics, only Twitter lets you connect with people anywhere in the world with live conversation. Anything that happens, you see it first on Twitter.

By developing a fundamentally new way for people to consume, create, distribute and discover content, Twitter enables any voice to echo around the world instantly and unfiltered. Twitter is available in more than 40 languages around the world.

The service can be accessed at Twitter.com, on a variety of mobile devices and via SMS. For details, visit about.twitter.com or follow @twitter.