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Col. Denton Knapp (above right), TRADOC liaison offi cer to the U.S. Military Academy, leads the second annual “Out of the Darkness” walk sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Sept. 26. Nearly 200 community members, cadets and faculty members participated in the three-mile walk from Daly Field to Thayer Gate and back. Every year, suicide claims more lives than war, murder and natural disasters combined. This walk is not only a way to increase suicide awareness and prevention, but also for the community to remember loved ones and change the conversation about mental health to prevent this tragic loss of life. (Right) A cadet looks over the quilts with photos and brief biographies of those who lost their lives through suicide. Photos by Kathy eastwood/PV

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Pointer View news & FeaturesBenjamin A. Pickett (left) celebrated 50 years at West Point Sept. 15. Pickett started in 1965 at the West Point Golf Course “digging ditches.” He then moved to the Directorate of Public Works Grounds crew as a truck driver, but he also cut grass, trees, etc. After DPW, he moved to the Warehouse loading and unloading trucks. From the Warehouse, he went to Keller Army Community Hospital as a head custodian, where he stayed for 28 years. After retiring from West Point, he started working for contractors at the TMP as a driver. He has driven many VIPs, superintendents, cadets and is one of the most requested drivers at the TMP. His knowledge, professionalism and enthusiasm for his job has earned him the nickname “West Point Benny.” Driving for the TMP is Pickett’s “dream job.” You can still find Pickett driving on post whether it’s a cadet to a medical appointment, VIPs around post, the CPA or the Post Taxi. Congratulations to Pickett and wishing him continued success at West Point. Courtesy Photo

50 years at West PointCivil Engineers conduct site reconSubmitted by the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Cadets from CE390 (Civil Engineering Site Design)

conducted a site recon Sept. 16 as part of their course Engineer Design Project (EDP), which involves developing a proposed schematic design for a new layout of the Stony Lonesome II housing area.

The CE390 course provides cadets the necessary background to select and develop sites for civil engineering structures. Proper site selection and engineering have a significant impact on the economics of a project and long-term utility of the constructed facility.

One of the primary goals of the EDP is to apply information learned in class to develop an attractive and livable neighborhood that encourages families to choose it instead of living off-post.

The designs developed by the cadets will be presented to Balfour Beatty and may be used in a future redevelopment of the Stony II housing area.

Cadets also enjoyed a picnic style lunch and had the opportunity to interact with Brig. Gen. Mark Toy, USMA Class of 1987 and commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division.

Toy leads a professional workforce of more than 2,300 military and civilians and manages a $1.24 billion military and civil works program.

Toy shared some of his experiences an Army officer and

talked to the cadets about the important role civil engineers play in supporting society. Capt. Jennifer Gonser and Lt. Col. Brad Wambeke are the instructors for CE390.

Class of 2017 Cadet Mikaila Wiitanen, Class of 2016 Cadet Adam Callahan and Class of 2017 Cadet Matt Salazar gather information for their recon report as part of their Engineer Design Project involving a proposed schematic design for a new layout of the Stony Lonesome II housing area. Courtesy Photo

3OctOber 8, 2015Pointer View IN FOCUS: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS“It Starts with Respect”—Domestic Violence Awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and MWR and Army Community Service hosted the fourth annual Walk a Mile Oct. 1 at the Thayer Statue to bring awareness of domestic violence. Partners for the event included the Safe Homes of Orange County, who displayed T-shirts of domestic violence survivors. At certain points along the walk, a summary of true domestic violence incidents at West Point were also displayed. Photos by Kathy eastwood/PV

Funded Legal Education ProgramThe Office of The Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army’s

Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) through Nov. 1. Under this program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active duty commissioned officers to law school at government expense.

Selected officers will attend law school beginning in the fall of 2016 and will remain on active duty while attending law school. Interested officers should review Army MILPER Message 15-013 and AR-27, Chapter 14 to determine their eligibility.

This program is open to commissioned officers in the rank of second lieutenant through captain with between two to six years of active federal service. For details on the FLEP application process, contact Yvonne Caron at 703-545-2843 or email yvonne.m.caron2.civ@mail.mil.

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Cadets Math team earns win at Math Modeling Challenge

Maj. Matthew Mogensen, the team advisor from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, stands with Class of 2018 Cadets Simone Askew, Samuel Crump and Zachary Riggenbach as they hold their Outstanding Winner certificates for best written report and received the trophy for best oral presentation from Dr. Ben Galluzzo, the contest organizer. Courtesy Photo

Submitted by Col. Doug McInvaleDepartment of Mathematical Sciences

While Army Football was winning against

Eastern Michigan University Sept. 26, another West Point team was forging ahead with its own win for the academy.

Class of 2018 Cadets Simone Askew (Co. C-4), Samuel Crump (Co. F-1) and Zachary Riggenbach (Co. F-1) were in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, competing in the seventh annual Cumberland Valley Math Modeling Challenge.

Teams from six area universities in the Pennsylvania State university system, as well as other invited universities such as West Point, competed over a 24-hour period to determine the best solution for this year’s theme regarding the allocation of Syrian refugees throughout the European Union in response to the ongoing crisis.

Models were evaluated based on feasibility, acceptability by the host nations and plausibility of the results.

The team from the Department of Mathematical Sciences won it all. Not only did the judges deem the West Point team to be the outstanding winner (first place) for its written executive summary and model, the team also

received first place in the oral presentation category as determined by peer vote at the competition.

Following their victory, Riggenbach shared that “the CVMMC was a great opportunity to apply some of the concepts we have learned throughout our time here at West Point on an important, real world problem.”

Askew remarked that the competition was beneficial because it allowed them “to familiarize (themselves) with current events, while also using mathematical tools to resolve real-life conflict. It was a great experience, and something I encourage all cadets to participate in.”

The nex t mathemat ica l model ing competition that West Point will compete in will be held at West Point at the end of January, called the Math Contest in Modeling and International Contest in Modeling, commonly referred to as MCM/ICM.

At the contest, thousands of teams across the United States and abroad compete on the same challenge question at their home universities. Math competitions are hosted or sponsored by the Department of Mathematical Sciences at West Point, and all cadets, regardless of major, are encouraged to participate.

5OctOber 8, 2015Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES

Glee: The U.S. Military Academy Glee Club performed in State College, Pennsylvania, as part of Penn State University’s Military Appreciation Day Oct. 3.

The Glee Club performed three numbers at the official tailgate. During half time of the Penn State-Army West Point Football game, the Glee Club performed God Bless America with the PSU Glee Club.

PSU students were impressed with the maturity and discipline of the Glee Club Cadets.

Climbing: The West Point Climbing team went on a rock climbing trip in the Mohonk Preserve at a cliff side known as the Shawangunks Sunday.

Climbers continued development in multiple different aspects of rock climbing including Top Rope climbing, placing gear for traditional lead climbing and working on multi-pitch climbing.

There was some improvements in performance as climbers were able to take what they learned last climbing trip and during indoor climbing and then build upon it during this trip.

It was tremendous seeing climbers like Class of 2018 Cadet Peter Mueller lead his first multi-pitch climb with his partner Class of 2017 Cadet Brian Hazen; or a first-year climber, Class of 2017 Cadet Jacob Fitzgerald, crush a 5.10b.

2015-16 Cadet Club Activities It was experiences like those taken Sunday that made the trip so memorable and worth all the extra time that the West Point climbers have been putting into their training.

Volleyball: Men’s Army Volleyball had a successful trip to College Park, Maryland at the University of Maryland.

MAV placed two teams within the tournament with MAV-A placing second in the silver bracket.

This is the first tournament of the season and the team is already off to a great start.

Bass Fishing: The Bass Fishing Club competed in the New York Bass Federation Collegiate Cup qualifying event on Lake Champlain Sept. 26-27.

The Club had four teams qualified for the New York State Championships and this was the final chance to qualify the two remaining teams.

Although the wind did not cooperate, the teams of Andrew Hicks/Steve Makowicki and Garret Julian/Isidro Alaniz persevered and qualified for the State Championships.

Julian/Alaniz took it down to the wire, finding a school of smallmouth in the final 30 minutes of fishing. The team CIC and Assistant CIC, Chase Miller and Tom Matty, set the standard by bringing home almost 15 pounds of fish and finished third in the event.

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Staff Reports

As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and West Point’s role as a commemorative community, The Wall That Heals will visit the U.S. Military Academy and the greater West Point community Oct. 22-25.

This traveling exhibit, also known as The Moving Wall, includes a 250-foot replica of the original memorial in Washington, D.C. and a mobile education center.

Each year, millions visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which honors the millions who served their country during the Vietnam War.

Tens of thousands gave their lives during the many years of conflict and their names are etched into the black granite.

It will give those who have not been able to make the journey to our nation’s capital, the opportunity to renew their relationship with veterans of all wars, honor and respect those who have fallen, and reflect upon the contributions and sacrifices of the millions of Americans who have served.

The exhibit is free and open to the general public. It will be located on Trophy Point, in the area just behind

the Sedgwick statue. The opening ceremony will be held at 8:40 a.m. Oct.

22, and the regularly scheduled hours of operation are from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Oct. 22-24 and 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

To help with the set up on Oct. 21, volunteers are needed. Volunteers need to be at Trophy Point at 1 p.m. to set up. Also, volunteers will be needed to break down as well on Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. For details on volunteering, contact Gus Fishburne at gfishburne62@aol.com or 845-446-4055.

Since its inception in 1996, over 2 million people have visited the Memorial Fund’s traveling exhibit.

It has made stops in nearly 250 U.S. locales in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005.

For details, visit http://www.vvmf.org/twth.

The Wall That Heals is coming to West Point from Oct. 22-25

Request for Public InterviewsMILITARY MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROGRAMRemedial InvestigationU.S. Army Garrison West PointWest Point, New York

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE-Baltimore) is performing a Remedial Investigation (RI) at U.S. Army Garrison West Point in support of the Active Army Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP).

The purpose of this MMRP RI is to perform an investigation to determine the nature and extent of potential munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC) on Crow’s Nest Mountain.

Crow’s Nest Mountain, which encompasses about 615 acres of land, is a former impact zone for artillery and small arms range that was used from the Revolutionary War until World War II. AECOM is contracted by USACE-Baltimore to perform the RI activities, and if munitions are found, dispose of them in a safe manner.

AECOM, in ensuring transparency of this project, is seeking individuals interested in being interviewed regarding the West Point RI activity. Interviews will be conducted in late October, based on schedules of all parties.

Topics discussed in the interviews will include history of the West Point sites, goals and objectives of the RI as well as questions and concerns the interviewee might have.

If you are interested in participating, contact Kelly Stoll, at 443- 377-9553 or email kelly.stoll@aecom.com for details and to schedule an interview time.

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FEATURED ITEMS

ANNOUNCEMENTSGift Shoppe openings in October

The West Point Spouses’ Club has a wonderful Gift Shoppe with West Point and military-themed gifts, crafts and memorabilia, perfect for friends, family and colleagues.

The Gift Shoppe is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Wednesday in October.

The Gift Shoppe is inside Bldg. 695 (formally the ITR office), located in the parking lot behind the West Point Cemetery.

For details, contact Julie Horton at 446-2950.

Cathloic Women of the Chapel mini retreatEveryone is welcome to join the Catholic Women of the

Chapel for a mini retreat from 5:30-8:30 p.m. today. Speaker Lisa Cotter will lead CWOC as the group explores

its vocation as wives. This is a free event and dinner and dessert will be catered.

See CWOC’s Facebook page for the Eventbrite link to register at www.facebook.com/CWOCMostHolyTrinity.

Walk to Defeat ALSWalk the longest pedestrian bridge in the world in support

of the 2015 Hudson Valley Walk to Defeat ALS, presented by the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter.

The Walk is Oct. 18 on the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie with refreshments and lunch provided.

For details or to register, go to http://webgny.alsa.org/goto/ndclub.

Personally Owned Firearms Range

The Personally Owned Firearms Range for Saturday is cancelled. An additional range will be added on Oct. 31.

The remaining POF Range is 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 will still be available for all authorized military and civilian personnel.

All personnel attending this event must bring ANSI 12.42 approved hearing & ANSI Z78.1 approved eye protection, targets and target frames. Authorized weapons are pistol, shotgun and rifle up to 7.62mm or .308.

For details, contact Alec M. Lazore, DPTMS Range Operations range officer, at 938-3007.

West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

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

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

The club is about improving tomorrow’s Army, its Soldiers, the installation and the local community through commitment, caring, mentoring, teaching and training.

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

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EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

DFL-sponsored OperaAs part of its Performing Arts series, the Department

of Foreign Languages invites you to Coeur en Automne, an operatic gala concert featuring celebrated Metropolitan Opera soprano, Olga Makarina, while accompanied on the piano by Albert Stanziano, at 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Eisenhower Hall.

You will be asked for ID when entering West Point.For military members, wear Mess Dress or Dress Blues and civilians should wear black tie or evening attire.

RSVP to Dr. Rajaa Chouairi at 845-938-8796. Admission is free.

FAST classStudents who are interested in raising their General Technical

(GT) score on the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) can take the Functional Academic Skills Training class 12:30-4:30 p.m. through Oct. 21, Mondays through Thursdays at the Army Education Center, 683 Buckner Loop (next to Subway).

For details or to obtain an enrollment form, call Nancy Judd at 938-3464 or Neil Sakumoto at 938-5389.

Modern War Institute eventThe Modern War Institute is excited to announce that its

continuing the tradition of the War Council with a series of multi-disciplinary panels and noteworthy speakers throughout the semester.

MWI cordially invites all interested cadets, staff and faculty to join us in the following events that will help them better understand the conflict that is shaping the world around us.

The next MWI Speaker Series event is “Israel Defense Forces —Operation Protective Edge” 12:50-1:45 p.m. Oct. 27 at Arnold Auditorium (Mahan Hall).

Members of the IDF will discuss their tactical experiences during the 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict known as Operation Protective Edge.

Upcoming West Point Soldier For Life—TAP Transition Workshops

Transition Workshops are designed to assist separating or retiring service members and their family members in preparing for a smooth transition to civilian life.

The workshops provide information on entitlements and services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans’ Benefits Briefings.

The Department of Labor also conducts an extensive employment workshop.

Service members are required to begin the SFL-TAP no later than 12 months before transition.

Upcoming schedule dates are:• Oct. 19-23;• Oct. 26-30 (Executive/Retirement Level);• Nov. 16-20;• Dec. 7-11.Registration is required. Contact the SFL-TAP Office at 845-938-0634 to register or

for more details.

Employer Mock Interview Days through the SFL-TAP Office

Don’t miss this opportunity to practice interviewing with employers. Time slots include a mock job interview and a feedback session. This is an excellent chance to receive specific, constructive feedback on how to enhance your interview skills and techniques.

Employer Mock Interview times available are Nov. 2-6.Registration is required for SFL-TAP events. Contact our

office at 938-0634 for more details or to register.

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 civilans, 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.

Due to construction on the Palisades Interstate Parkway and Route 6 between Woodbury and the Palisades, U.S. Army Garrison West Point will be temporarily opening Mine Torne Road to through traffic.

This will serve as a temporary, alternate route for local residents looking to avoid significant traffic.

The road will remain open for the duration of the construction, which is scheduled to be finished by December 2015.

Tax Center seeking volunteers to assist during Tax Season

The West Point Tax Center is looking for volunteers to assist with tax returns and administrative support during the tax season (January-April 2016).

Volunteers receive all necessary training and obtain valuable work experience.

For details, contact Capt. Emily Haigh at emily.haigh@usma.edu or 938-6373.

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents a Naturalist Walk and Talk

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will be hosting a Naturalist Walk and Talk at the Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall, at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Join in for a fun and engaging walk and talk through the Museum’s trails.

This is part of a new series of events with a different topic of focus each month. Themes will be seasonal and focus on “what are we seeing now” in the great outdoors.

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

40th annual Apple Time FairThe Cornwall Presbyterian Church will be holding its 40th

annual Apple Time Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, at 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, rain or shine.

Come early for homemade apple pies, baked goods, handmade crafts and holiday items. Enjoy the gourmet coffee corner, while the kids participate in the children’s activities.

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FOR THE ADULTS

FEATURED EVENTFOR THE FAMILIES

Thanksgiving Day FeastEnjoy the West Point Club’s traditional Thanksgiving

dinner Nov. 26. Two seatings will be available. The fi rst seating is at noon in the Pierce Dining Room.

The second seating is at 2 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Reservations are required.

For reservations and pricing, call 938-5120.

PAWS for KidsThe Exceptional Family Member Program presents the

American Red Cross PAWS for KIDS.All sessions take place between 3:30-5 p.m. at ACS on the

following dates:• Tuesday and Oct. 20.For details, call 938-5655 or Josephine.toohey@usma.edu.

Spin ExpressRevolutionize your evenings and Spin! A 45-minute class

is scheduled at 7 p.m. today and Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and 19, Dec. 3 and 17 at the MWR Fitness Center.

Arts & Crafts October class schedule• Today—Paint and Wine a Bit: “Hallow Tree,” 5-7 p.m.

Grab a snack and a beverage and join us for a relaxed evening of art instruction and fun. Paint a 16x20 canvas;

• Tuesday—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. M.C. Escher: Fun artist who kept you guessing. Things aren’t always as they appear. Classes are for grades K-5;

• Tuesday—Cookies and Canvas, “Witches Brew,” 5-6:30 p.m. Head on over to 693 Washington Road for some fun. We provide the snacks, paint and pre-sketched canvas, you provide the kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Circus of FearSomething wicked comes this way from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23 at

Camp Buckner with the Circus of Fear. Discounted admission with costume. For details, call 938-4690.

Ghoulish Halloween ScrambleHave a Ghoulish good time as the staff will test your skills

with unique and fun challenges on the holes at the West Point Golf Course on Oct. 31.

Check in from 7:30-8:45 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. For details, call 938-2435.

Youth Sports Basketball LeaguesFour divisions of Youth Sports Basketball Leagues are

available: • Little Shooters for 4 year olds. From 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday

mornings;• Training League for 5-6 year olds. From 5-6 p.m. Mondays

and Wednesdays;• Collegiate League for 7-9 year olds. From 6-8 p.m. Monday

and Wednesdays;• Junior NBA for 10-13 year olds. From 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays

and Thursdays. The season starts Dec. 7. Registration opens Wednesday for

residents, and Nov. 4 from non-residents. Registration closes on Nov. 18. There is a fee for the leagues.

For details, call 938-3550/8896. FOR THE YOUTHS

EFMP Families: Family Fun Night SeriesJoin us at ACS, Bldg. 622, from 3:30-5 p.m. for our Family

Fun Night Series. The upcoming dates are:• Today—How to Bake an American Pie—we will read the

book and then you can make your own apple pie;• Nov. 19—Family Game Night—we will have different

stations of games to enjoy with your friends and family;• Dec. 10—ACS Holiday Social—Join Santa, ACS and the

entire community for some punch, cookies and holiday spirit. Bring the whole family to each event.

Contact Josephine Toohey or Anne Marshall at 938-5655/0232.

EFMP ExpoThe EFMP Expo is an opportunity for military families to

establish connections with agencies and services to help their special needs dependent both on and off the installation.

Families will be able to mingle with service providers and to talk to each of them at their leisure. The EFMP Expo will consist of presentations by participating agencies in the ACS conference room and common area 1-4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at ACS, Bldg. 622.

RSVP to Josephine Toohey at josephine.toohey@usma.edu or call 938-5655 or Anne Marshall at anne.marshall@usma.edu or call 938-0232.

Actors WantedLove Halloween? Like scaring people? Join MWR on Oct. 23

for the Circus of Fear. Interested? Call 938-4690 to learn more.

CYSS Football ChildcareA required minimum of 15 paid children is needed in order

to provide care on Army West Point football game days. Care is located at the Stony CDC, Bldg. 1207.

Care will begin one hour before the game and children must be picked up within one hour of the game’s end. Meals and snacks will be provided.

Children must be registered with CYS Services.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes

Tickets are on sale now at Leisure Travel Services for Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes.

This holiday tradition has three available show dates— Dec. 3, 10 and 17. Leave West Point at 1 p.m., for a 5 p.m. curtain. Return immediately following the show. Motor coach transportation is provided.

For details, call 938-3601.

NFL Sunday TicketThe West Point Club now has NFL Sunday Ticket from

12:45-8 p.m. every Sunday. Complimentary snacks, free Wi-Fi, weekly menu specials

and a pub menu are available. For details, call 938-5120.

For details, call 938-6490.

October trips with Leisure Travel Services• Friday—Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge,

Massachusetts. Leave West Point at 8 a.m., leave Massachusetts at 3:30 p.m.;

• Oct. 15—Broadway performance of The Lion King. Leave West Point at 5 p.m., leave New York City after the show.

There is a minimal fee for this trip and event. For details on the above trips, call LTS at 938-3601.

Staff & Faculty Noontime Basketball LeaguesThe MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2015-16 Staff &

Faculty Noontime Basketball league. All games will be played at Arvin Gym, 2nd fl oor basketball

courts from 12:15-12:40 p.m. Monday-Friday. All participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid military or civilian DOD ID card. Deadline for entries will be by Oct. 15.

Games will be played from Oct. 19-Dec. 17 and Jan. 4-March 10. All teams wanting to enter may sign up by email to jim.mcguinness@usma.edu or call the MWR Sports Offi ce at 938-3066.

Introduction to GAT, MRT & ArmyFit ClassesGlobal Assessment Tool (GAT), Master Resiliency Training

(MRT) and ArmyFit classes are designed for spouses and DOD civilians.

You will learn hands-on training and self-development tools by knowing yourself and to learn how to cope with adversity, perform better in stressful situations and thrive in life.

These classes can help you stay emotionally and psychologically strong for yourself and your family. The classes will provide an introduction to each of these three components above. The next classes are 10-11 a.m. Oct. 22 at ACS, Bldg. 622. These are the major components of the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program (CSF2).

For details and to sign up, call 938-2519.

Yoga WorkshopThere is a Yoga Workshop from 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 with

instructors Beth Wendell and Christine Heffington called Therapeutic Yoga for Beginners.

This beginning level workshop is suitable for all students. Register for your spot at the MWR Fitness Center front desk.

For more details, call 938-6490.

Thanksgiving Food DriveBOSS will be having the Thanksgiving Food Drive Sort from

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion. This will be in partnership with ACS, the Boy Scouts and

the Girl Scouts. Boxes for the food drop off will be at the Commissary, Keller Hospital, Dental Clinic, MP Company and ACS from Oct. 19-Nov. 8. The Boy Scouts housing pick-up will be Nov. 7.

For details, contact Courtney Chidgey at 845-938-6497.

Sunday Brunch at the West Point ClubThe West Point Club’s seasonal Sunday Brunch runs through

Nov. 15 in the Club’s Pierce Dining Room from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are suggested. For details, call 938-5120.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Tickets are on sale now at Leisure Travel Services (LTS) for

the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. This traditional New York City parade takes place Nov. 26.

Leave West Point at 6 a.m. Return immediately after the parade. There is a minimal transportation fee for this event.

For tickets and more details, call 938-3601.

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West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday-Oct. 158:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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Keller CornerKeller offers Childbirth Education Classes

Are you expecting a child this summer? Are you nervous because you’re not sure what to expect? If so, join Keller Army Community Hospital’s Obstetric Unit for their Childbirth Education Classes.

The classes are 6-9:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 21 at Keller Army Community Hospital in the 4th fl oor classroom.

To register and/or get more information, contact Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 938-3210.

Keller Army Community Hospital transitions to ICD-10

Keller Army Community Hospital will transition from International Classifi cation of Diseases (ICD) version 9 to ICD-10 starting today.

ICD is a numeric code which represents clinical treatments, assessments and outcomes. The new system will capture new, more detailed data to enhance patient safety, outcomes and disease management. ICD-10 will serve as a tool to better analyze disease patterns, improve public health tracking and detect fraud and abuse.

“This change will provide better and more detailed information about your health care,” Col. Jeffrey A. Lawson, Keller’s deputy commander for Clinical Services, said. “As a benefi ciary, you will not notice any difference to the high-quality customer service and treatment you receive at Keller.”

KACH recognizes National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week

October is American Pharmacist Month and Keller Army Community Hospital will

recognize National Hospital and Health-System Pharmacy Week, Tuesday-Oct. 16, to underscore the many new and vital roles pharmacists now play in patient care.

The evolution has been especially dramatic in recent years as pharmacists have moved beyond compounding and dispensing medications to become vital members of multidisciplinary patient-care teams.

Many patients are not aware that pharmacists play a critical role in preventing medication errors, advising prescribers on the best drug choices and working directly with patients to ensure they understand how to use their medications safely and effectively.

Pharmacy Week is a great way to educate the public about how pharmacists can help them get the most benefi t from their medicine.

Hospital and health-system pharmacists have been able to take on enhanced patient-care roles because of a number of factors, including the deployment of highly trained, certifi ed technicians and new technologies like robotics that dispense medications.

As technology evolves—such as the addition of machine-readable codes to medication labels—patients will have greater opportunities to have a pharmacist involved in their care.

Pharmacists are experts on the thousands of medications available today, how each one works in the body and the ways to use each one safely and effectively. Pharmacists who graduate today receive six years of education focused on medication therapy, and many pharmacists practicing in hospitals and health systems also complete post-graduate residency programs.

with total number of adults and children that will be attending by Oct. 16.

• Kids Workshop: Home Depot Kids Workshop for children 3 and older at 132 Bartlett Loop from 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by Oct. 20.

• Constitution Island Tour: Tour of Constitution Island for home school children is Oct. 21. Boarding at 1:30 p.m. with a return by 4:15 p.m. Explore the Island and walking trails and pack a picnic lunch as there is no food on the island. Balfour Beatty Communities will provide water and snacks.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com

LifeWorksat Balfour Beatty Communities

Friday—The Man from U.N.C.L.E., PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Shaun the Sheep Movie, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Sinister 2, R, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details and updates schedules, visit www.s h o p m y e x c h a n g e . c o m / r e e l - t i m e - t h e a t r e s / We s t -Point-1044343.)

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

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

SHARP Resources

Story and photo by Robert K. Lanier Keller Army Community Hospital PAO

Keller Army Community Hospital’s Inpatient Obstetrics Unit (OBU) and other clinical physicians, pediatricians and nurses, received STABLE training Sept. 30 from Dr. Jesus C. Jaile-Marti, MD, FAAP, chief of division of Neonatolog y, White Plains Hospital.

STABLE training is the most widely distributed and implemented neonatal education program to focus on the pre-transport stabilization of sick newborns.

Based on a mnemonic to optimize learning, retention and recall of information, STABLE stands for the six assessments and care modules in the program: Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab work and Emotional support.

A seventh module, Quality Improvement, stresses the professional responsibility of improving and evaluating care provided to sick infants.

The class was organized for Keller’s Inpatient OBU nurses that assess and prepare newborns for transfer to a higher level of care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The OBU nurses re-certify with this training every two years. Keller’s Primary Care physicians and pediatricians, and Emergency Room nurses—who are Rapid Response Team members—also participated in the STABLE

training.“The value of this training cannot be

measured,” Col. Jeffrey A. Lawson, Keller’s deputy commander for Clinical Services, said. “Each member of the Keller team—physicians, pediatricians and nurses—must know what to do for newly-born infants that become ill and require specialized care. This early transitional care affects not only the immediate health of the infant, but also the infant’s long-term outcome.”

“This training will equip our health care providers with the knowledge to provide this important stabilization care and is paramount to our commitment to provide high-quality health care to improve the future health of children and their families,” Col. Rebecca L. Douglas, Keller’s deputy commander for Nursing and Health Services, said.

KACH clinics participate in neonatal education program

Dr. Jesus C. Jaile-Marti, MD, FAAP, chief of the division of Neonatology, White Plains Hospital, provides STABLE training to Keller staff.

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Staff and Faculty Noontime Ultimate FrisbeeSTANDINGS W - L - T1. SOSH/DEP 16 - 0 - 02. DPE 13 - 2 - 03. MATH 11 - 5 - 04. EE&CS 9 - 6 - 05. SYSTEMS ENGRS. 8 - 7 - 06. DMI 7 - 7 - 06. PNE/BS&L/ODIA 8 - 8 - 08. CME 3 - 13 - 19. GENE/DFL 2 - 15 - 110. HISTORY 1 - 15 - 0**Standings as of games completed on Monday.

Friday

7 p.m.—Volleyball Vs. laFayette, Gillis Field House.

Friday

7:05 p.m.—Hockey Vs. boston colleGe, tate rink.

saturday

noon—Football Vs. duke, micHie s ta d i u m . ( tV: cbs s p o rts network.)

saturday

6:30 p.m.—women’s soccer Vs. american, clinton Field.

saturday

7 p .m .—wo m e n ’ s ru G by Vs . american international, anderson ruGby complex.

saturday

7 p.m.—Volleyball Vs. naVy, Gillis Field House.

sunday

2 p.m.—men’s soccer Vs. leHiGH,

clinton Field.

oct. 164 p.m.—men’s and women’s cross country Vs. naVy, west point GolF course.

oct. 165 p.m.—swimminG and diVinG Vs. umass, crandall pool.

**to see tHe upcominG army atHletics scHedule, Visit www.Goarmysports.com.

Sports calendar Corps Squad

Junior wing Luke Huen found the try zone in the 51st minute as part of helping Army West Point Men’s Rugby to defeat Penn State 46-36 Oct. 2 at State College, Pennsylvania. Photo by Cordell hoffer

No. 5 Men’s Rugby downs No. 8 Penn StatesPorts

By Kelly DumraufArmy Athletic Communications

Five try-scorers led the fifth-ranked Army West Point Men’s Rugby team to a 46-36 triumph over the eighth-ranked Nittany Lions of Penn State under the lights Oct. 2 at State College, Pennsylvania.

The victory marks the second consecutive win over a top-10 opponent for the Black Knights who improve to 4-0 on the season, with a Rugby East-leading 20 points.

Penn State got an early jump, scoring a converted try in the 13th minute to take the 7-0 lead as the Black Knights played a man-down following a yellow card to Thomas Del Pino.

Senior center Cameron Hargis scored his first of the evening in the 18th minute as the try was converted by senior fullback Andrew Borer in his first start of the season. Hargis would dart down again just five minutes later, with Borer connecting on his second kick, to put Army up 14-7.

The Nittany Lions booted a penalty kick in the 28th minute to cut the Black Knights’ lead to just four but Del Pino would gain those points back with a penalty kick of his own 10 minutes later to put Army on top 17-10 heading into the half.

Vice-captain senior scrum half Jake Banarhall sparked his team in the opening minute of the second half with a try to put Army up 22-10.

Penn State answered just four minutes later, cutting the Black Knights lead to five.

Junior wing Luke Huen found the try zone in the 51st minute of action but Penn State again rebounded, cutting the Army lead to just 27-24 through 57 minutes.

The defending Rugby East champions took control of the game as senior No. 8 Andrew Irwin scored a try in the 63rd minute and Huff found a burst of speed down the far side in the 69th. Del Pino converted both scores to put the Cadets up 41-24.

The Nittany Lions would pull within 10 through 74 minutes but Huff’s second try of the evening sealed the victory as he dotted down in the 77th minute.

Penn State was able to find the try zone in stoppage time but it was not enough as Army walked away with the 46-36 win.

The victory was the first road win of the season for the Black Knights as they take to the road for the remainder of the season after playing three straight home contests to open the season.

Men’s Cross Country takes fourth at Paul ShortBy Stephen WaldmanArmy Athletic Communications

Behind another dominant performance from Matt Bearden, the Army West Point Men’s Cross Country team cruised to a fourth-place finish at the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh

Oct. 2 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Bearden, a junior from Ewing, New Jersey,

cracked the top-10 for the second time this season, finishing ninth out of the 353 runners in the race.

He finished the 8K race in 25:08. His other top-10 this season was when he took home first

in the season-opening dual meet against Maine.Fellow junior Jacob Fong took home the

number two spot for the Black Knights, finishing the race in 25:12.

Sophomore Johnny Valeri crossed the finish line 28th overall with a time of 25:19 while senior Drew Beck finished fourth for the team,

coming in 32nd with a time of 25:22. Junior Brown Bailey capped the scoring for Army with a 41st-place finish with a time of 25:29.

The Black Knights will return to action on Oct. 16 when they host service academy rival Navy for the annual Star Meet at the West Point Golf Course.

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By Alexandra KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Volleyball team blanked Loyola, 3-0, Oct. 3 in Baltimore in a conference match up with set scores of 25-16, 25-18 and 25-18.

“We played a lot better today,” head coach Alma Kovaci said. “I am proud of how the team performed today. We served and blocked more aggressively and we will continue to get better.”

The Black Knights improve to 11-6 on the season and 3-1 in the Patriot League after the victory. Senior outside hitter Nicole Perri led the Cadets with 10 kills on 24 attempts. Sophomore middle blocker Carolyn Bockrath (6), sophomore outside hitter Jaden Pickell (5), sophomore right side hitter Vanessa Wesley (5) and junior outside hitter Olivia Fairfield (4) all contributed in the win.

Defensively, sophomore libero Shannel Chong tallied 16 digs, while Wesley recorded three solo blocks.

In the first set, Army jumped out to a 5-2 lead with kills from Perri, Wesley and Pickell as well as a service ace by Chong. The Greyhounds came back to tie the score 12-12, but the Black Knights went on a four point run to secure a 16-12 lead. Edwards assisted Bockrath before three errors by Loyola.

Army then went on an 8-1 run to clinch the first set 25-16. Edwards assisted Perri and Bockrath in the stretch, while Wesley and Perri added blocking points.

Army continued to show dominance throughout the second set. The Cadets led 16-9 before the Greyhounds were able to fight back two points to bring the score to 16-11.

An error by Loyola and a kill by Fairfield contributed two points in favor of the Black Knights before Pickell tallied another kill.

After gaining a 23-15 lead, the Greyhounds tallied three more points before Alexandra Bell recorded a kill and a service error by Loyola gave Army 25 points to clinch the second set.

The Black Knights and Greyhounds jockeyed back and forth for points early in the third set before Army was able to pull away and win the match.

With the score at 14-12 in favor of the Cadets, a kill and ace by Fairfield, a kill by Pickell and a handful of errors by the Greyhounds provided Army six-straight points.

Loyola fought back to come within four at 20-16, but Army continued to pull through with a kill and ace by Pickell and a kill by Edwards from sophomore defensive specialist Ellie Peterson.

Sophomore middle blocker Rachel Gearon tallied the Black Knights’ 24th point before a Greyhounds error completed the match.

Volleyball cruises past Loyola in three sets

Sophomore middle blocker Carolyn Bockrath had six kills to help the Army West Point Volleyball team sweep Loyola in three sets Oct. 3 in Baltimore. Photo by stoCKton Photo InC.

Sprint Football continues dominance, defeats Cornell 33-0By Stephen WaldmanArmy Athletic Communications

Behind a strong performance by freshman quarterback Brady Miller, the Army West Point Sprint Football team was able to remain unbeaten as it topped former-undefeated Cornell 33-0 Oct. 3 in Ithaca, New York.

With the shutout, the Black Knights (3-0, 3-0 CSFL) have now won the first three games of a season by shutting out their opponents. This is the fifth time in the program’s 58-year history, and the first time since 1994, that the team has started a season with three straight shutouts.

The record number for shutouts recorded to start a season was by the 1958 team which went four-straight games.

Additionally, this is the fourth-consecutive season that the Black Knights have started out

3-0; a feat that has not been attained in the current Cadet’s lifetimes.

The last time an Army Sprint Football team started four straight seasons 3-0 was from 1988-91. The 2015 squad has a very fast and talented group when they play without the ball, and that has paid dividends so far.

While they did not force any turnovers today, they held Cornell (2-1, 2-1 CSFL) to 163 total yards and 6-for-18 passing.

That effort was led by junior linebacker Matthew Tamburri and sophomore defensive linemen Curtis Jerzerick and Arran Rounds, who each tallied six tackles on five solos and one assisted. Rounds joined senior linebacker Ryan Gallager and senior defensive linemen Philip Choi and Jared Sturgell as players who recorded a sack for the Black Knights. Tamburri and sophomore linebacker Nathan Lopez also

combined for a sack.“Getting our defense to come out as they

have these first three games starts with great preparation by the defensive coaches,” head coach Mark West said. “The guys who run the opponent's offense during practice have to also give our defense a great look. By seeing quality reps over and over again in practice our defense is able to react much quicker to the ball and maximize our team speed.”

Brady led the offensive unit with both his arm and his legs today, completing 12 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns while also contributing 44 yards on 11 carries. Both of those touchdowns were hauled in by junior wide receiver Austin Breed, who totaled five receptions for 92 yards.

Junior running back Marqus Burrell led the ground game for the Black Knights, rushing for

92 yards and two scores on 20 carries.“Brady threw some good balls today and had

a good performance overall,” West said. “Brady was calm through it all and led the offense well.”

The scoring opened when Brady hit Breed with a 30-yard strike with 8:39 left in the opening quarter. The duo hooked up for Army’s second touchdown of the game after the defense forced Cornell to take a safety with just under four minutes left in the second quarter. The Black Knights took a 16-0 lead into halftime.

The running game came wasted no time making its way onto the score sheet as Burrell scampered for a four-yard score 5:19 into the second half. A third-quarter field goal from 30 yards out by senior Warren Kay increased the lead to 26 points, and a one-yard rush by Burrell in the waning minutes of the game sealed the victory for Army.