1oCtoBer 20, 2016Pointer View

tHe ®

serVinG tHe u.s. military aCademy and tHe Community oF west Point

oCtoBer 20, 2016Vol. 73, no. 41duty, Honor, Country

®

oCtoBer 20, 2016

®

Asberry on the looseSophomore running back Jordan Asberry burst through Lafayette’s defense for two big-play touchdowns during Army West Point’s 62-7 victory over the Leopards Oct. 15 at Michie Stadium. (Above) Asberry broke through the line of scrimmage and ran down the sideline for a 20-yard touchdown run in the fi rst quarter that gave the Black Knights a 14-0 lead. (Right) Asberry readjusted and caught sophomore quarterback Chris Carter’s pass over his shoulder and then beat the defenders to the end zone for a 59-yard score that put Army West Point up 35-0 in the second quarter. Asberry fi nished with 107 yards of total offense as the Black Knights racked up a total of 671 yards on the day. See Page 15 for story and photo from the game. See Page 2 for a photo honoring Brandon Jackson from the game. Photos by John Pellino/dPtms

2 OctOber 20, 2016

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

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

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

To subscribe to the Pointer View orif you have delivery problems, call 845-346-3214.

40 Mulberry Street, Middletown, NY 10940Pointer View Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr.SuperintendentLt. Col. Christopher G. KaskerPublic Affairs OfficerEric S. BarteltPV Managing Editor, 938-2015eric.bartelt@usma.edu

®

Michelle EberhartPV Assistant Editor, 938-3079michelle.eberhart@usma.eduKathy EastwoodPV Staff Writer, 938-3684kathleen.eastwood@usma.edu

Pointer View news & Features

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised by the U.S. Army or the Times Herald-Record.

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

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

See new policy, act like a professional with social media

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Cadet Brandon T. Jackson must contact Capt . Joseph Woods, t h e S u m m a r y Cour t Mar t ia l Officer.

C a d e t Jackson passed away on Sept. 11, 2016. Call Woods at 845-275-7540 or email joseph.woods@usma.edu.

Death Notice

JAG now accepting applications for A rm y’s F u n d e d Le gal Education Program until Nov. 1

The Office of the Judge Advocate General i s now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP). Under this program, the Army can send up to 25 active-duty commissioned off icers to law school a t government expense.

Selected officers will begin law school in the fall of 2017 and remain on active duty while attending.

Interested officers should review MILPER Message 16-053 and Chapter 14, AR 27-1 to determine their eligibility and should immediately register for the earliest offering of the Law School Admission Test.

Officers in the ranks of

second lieutenant to captain may apply. Applicants must have between two and six years of total active federal service at the time legal training begins.

Eligibility is governed by 10 U.S.C. 2004 and is non-waivable.

Applications must be sent through command channels and the officer’s branch manager at AHRC. Original applications must be received by Nov. 1 by the Office of The Judge Advocate General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Ms. Yvonne Caron-Rm 2B517) 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310.

Interested officers should contact the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate for further details at 938-3205.

By Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr.USMA Superintendent

Last week, I signed USMA Policy 281-02, which establishes United States Military Academy policy for professional online conduct and social media use. Please take a moment to read and familiarize yourselves with this policy, as it applies to every member of the West Point team regarding appropriate online behavior.

Social media can be a powerful and positive tool. It’s a good way to stay in touch with family and friends, share information and even be a source of encouragement for others. It allows us to share the West Point story to a global audience in a transparent manner.

But, there’s an ugly side to it, where individuals take part in inappropriate, disrespectful and potentially harmful interactions online, hiding behind the sense of anonymity and lack of accountability that social media provides.

These online interactions include harassment, bullying, hazing, stalking, discrimination, retaliation or any other types of misconduct that undermine dignity and respect. Just as our behavior in public is a

reflection on West Point, the Corps of Cadets and the Army, so is our behavior online.

Unfortunately, social media allows us to live with a set of values online that is different from the values we would live in public.

In my opinion, postings of this type are cowardly and contrary to who we are as leaders within the public domain. It is not what America expects of us as leaders who are entrusted to lead America’s sons and daughters 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the most difficult of circumstances.

Character and integrity don’t have on/off switches. We do not have the liberty to live and act one way in public and live and act an entirely different way in private.

Social media is not private. Anything posted online has the potential to “go viral” in mere minutes and affect the public’s perception. We’ve seen many examples, both good and bad, where one post or tweet has resulted in widespread coverage that has cast either a positive or negative light on us.

Regardless of privacy settings or posting anonymously, anything posted or uploaded to social media can eventually be traced.

As members of the profession of arms, insubordination or disrespecting your chain of

command is unacceptable behavior. In addition, participating in or condoning online harassment, bullying, hazing, stalking, discrimination, victim blaming, retaliation or any other types of misconduct that undermine dignity and respect will not be tolerated.

Under this policy, anyone who participates in or condones this behavior may be subject to disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or other administrative actions.

You should know that we will do everything within our power to investigate and take appropriate action, including appropriate sanctions, for such behavior.

Here’s a good rule of thumb: if you can’t stand in front of a group of people and say something out loud, then don’t say it from behind a screen by posting it on social media. It’s unprofessional, and shows both a lack of leadership and character.

If you participate in this manner, you are nothing more than the rest of the den of cowards who hide behind anonymity with values that do not define who we are as an institution.

I would also encourage you to be a responsible bystander. When you observe disrespectful or irresponsible behavior, challenge it, and report it to your chain of command, company respect

officer or company tactical officer. I’m counting on each and every one of us

to hold ourselves and each other accountable and set the standard for appropriate and acceptable behavior on social media.

Let’s work together to protect each other and retain a culture of professionalism; both off- and online.

Beat Navy!

Honoring #28

In the first home football game since Brandon Jackson’s death Sept. 11, the Army West Point Football team honored their fallen teammate by placing a number 28 along the sideline as senior linebacker Andrew King pays his respects to his friend at the Oct. 15 game. Photo by Class of 2018 Cadet alex Werden

3OctOber 20, 2016Pointer View IN FOCUS: ANDERSON GRADSFather-Son grads and leaders of character return

Retired Brig. Gen. James L. Anderson speaks with a cadet while signing a copy of his book, “Becoming a Leader of Character—6 Habits that Make or Break a Leader at Work and at Home.”

Story and photos by Michelle EberhartAssistant Editor

Retired Brig. Gen. James L. Anderson (USMA Class of 1956), former Master of the Sword for the Department of Physical Education, and his son, Dave Anderson (USMA Class of 1988) came to the West Point Cadet Book Store Oct. 14 to debut and sign their recent book, “Becoming a Leader of Character—6 Habits that Make or Break a Leader at Work and at Home.”

While writing, editing and publishing the book took just a little over a year, both father and son have been learning about and practicing character for some time.

James recalled a meeting with the superintendent and other members of the academic board during his time as the head of DPE, a position he held for 24 years.

“The superintendent asked us, ‘What is the purpose of the United States Military Academy?’” James said. “After about six months, we finally came up with a statement that said the purpose of the U.S. Military Academy is to provide the nation with leaders of character to serve the common defense.”

From that moment forward, James studied character endlessly. He found that although researchers said we ought to have character, they don’t say what “character” means.

After studying philosophers like Aristotle and Plato, he began to come up with a more concrete definition of the highly-valued skill. In fact, following his retirement from the Army, James went on to teach corporate leaders about character.

“I would speak to various groups about character. I came up with a statement with two words that you need to remember to have a good definition of character. One, to know what is right and good and proper, and that’s not very difficult,” he said. “The second word is what’s important, and that’s courage. The courage to do what is right and good and proper.”

Dave grew up watching his father practice that courage. He matured through West Point

Middle School, James I. O’Neill High School (he sold sodas at Michie stadium as a kid) and eventually attended the U.S. Military Academy.

“The history of West Point shaped a lot of my thoughts on character even before I was a cadet,” he said. “The MacArthurs, the Eisenhowers, the Grants, the Lees, those types of people, and hearing about them, there was just an understanding about not being common, that there was something more than just existing and getting through.”

After serving in the Army and working in corporate America, Dave started his own

business, “Anderson Leadership Solutions,” a company that utilizes both competence and character in leader development. Because of his and his father’s experience, Dave knew they needed to create a collaborative project to spread their knowledge, a book that would define character and teach its readers how to exercise it.

“Our focus is not on the theories of character, but how character is developed in yourself and the people you’re leading, whether you’re leading at work or at home,” Dave said. “It makes it accessible to anybody, whether you’re somebody who is a CEO or someone who’s heading to college.”

Each chapter ends with exercises to help readers apply what they’ve read. The hope is that character through leadership will become second nature.

“We talk about character and integrity like muscles—you have to exercise them. So with integrity, some people think a little white lie isn’t a big deal, but when a big test comes, they’ll be ready,” Dave suggested. “But what we say in the book is, if you’ve never lifted 50 pounds, what makes you think you can lift 300?”

His father shared the sentiment, noting that practicing character has a ripple effect.

“It begins with your thoughts, your thoughts can lead to your words, your words can lead to your actions, your actions repeated over time form your habits, and your habits determine your character,” James said. “If those are positive habits, then you can develop positive character. If those are negative habits, then you are going to demonstrate negative character.”

“Our character is the sum total of our habits —our good habits and our bad habits. How we are is who we are. And character is why people at work and at home will follow us!” Dave added.

Throughout the book signing, James was greeted by former cadets, now officers, who remembered him as their Master of the Sword and Dave was welcomed by his ’88 classmates returning for homecoming weekend; everyone, including current cadets, made sure to get a signed copy of their new leadership manual.

A Cadet-hopeful looks on as Dave Anderson signs a copy of “Becoming a Leader of Character—6 Habits that Make or Break a Leader at Work and at Home.”

4 OctOber 20, 2016 Pointer View

West Point Middle School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

The West Point Middle School presented their annual Hispanic Heritage celebration Oct. 13 in the school auditorium. Dr. Amaya Amell, U.S. Military Academy assistant professor of foreign languages and officer in charge of the Spanish Club, spoke to the children at the event.

“I am from Spain so I speak a little fast,” Amell said. “Cadets will speak about some key Hispanic figures today and I am speaking for a cadet who can’t be here today. I’ll be speaking about Oscar de la Renta (the fashion designer) who came from the Dominican Republic.

“He came from a large family, he had six siblings and he’s the one who dressed Jackie Kennedy. He’s also known for dressing a lot of celebrities,” she added.

Amell spoke about how much passion de la Renta had for fashion. He began to illustrate fashion in newspapers and fashion houses. Fashion illustration was an interest of de la Renta as he had always wanted to become a painter, but after a dress he drew was featured on the cover of Life Magazine, he fell in love with fashion.

“The wife of the U.S. Ambassador to Spain saw some of the sketches and commissioned de la Renta to design a gown for her daughter,” Amell said. “The dress appeared on the cover of Life Magazine and his career as a fashion designer began.”

De la Renta also wanted to get into ready-to-wear fashion so he worked for Arden and worked there for two years.

Class of 2017 Cadet Joseph Miller, who spent some time in Chile, spoke about Bernardo O’Higgins, a one-time president of Chile in the 19th century.

“As a child, he never knew his father, but he was born having money and was sent to Peru to study,” Miller said. “Then he went to England where he was introduced to a group interested in gaining independence of Chile from Spain, who ruled Chile at the time. He went back to Chile to learn to fight and was important in helping Chile’s independence.”

O’Higgins declared himself the president of Chile. He helped the economy and had many social reforms in Chile. The elite didn’t like him so they kicked him out of the country and forced him to leave the country that he helped gain independence from

Members of the Cadet Latin Dance Club take to the stage Oct 13 at the West Point Middle School to give children a lesson in Latin dancing and later had the children on stage dancing with them. The school celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month every year to introduce the children to different cultures. Spain.

Miller said he is a military figure and loved his quote; “We can live with honor or die with glory, if you have courage follow me.”

After the cadets spoke about famous and interesting Latino figures, the Cadet Latin Dance Club went on stage and

After the cadets from the Latin Club spoke about famous Hispanics, the Cadet Latin Dance Club took to the stage and invited the middle school children up to learn some Latin steps.

demonstrated Latino dancing and then invited the children to the stage to teach them some Latino dance steps.

This part of the event is always the favorite as the children learn new dances and new cultures through dance and enjoy interacting with cadets.

5OctOber 20, 2016Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES2016-17 Cadet Club Activities

Pistol: The Army West Point Pistol team traveled to New London, Connecticut, Oct. 7-8 to compete against the Coast Guard Academy Bears for its first match of the season.

The Army team took aim Oct. 7 on the firing line for the first of three events—Free Pistol. Shooting at home worked to the Bears advantage and they won the Free Pistol event 2,005-1,976.

Class of 2017 Cadet Jeff Schanz shot the team high score of 520 out of a possible 600. Air Pistol was fired the next morning. Army regrouped to win the event 2,200 to the Bears’ 1,976.

Class of 2017 Cadet Mark Lister shot the team-high score of 553 out of a possible 600.

Going into the final event, Standard Pistol, the Bears held a five-point lead. Army met the challenge by shooting a team score of 2,132 to Coast Guard’s 2,080.

Class of 2017 Cadet Minhee Pak shot the team-high score of 535. She was closely followed by Class of 2019 Cadet Quin Cochran’s 534. Army defeated the varsity pistol team from Coast

Guard with a three-event aggregate score of 6,308 to 6,261. Team Captain Travis Moody stated, “This victory is a great start to our season and I know we will only get better.”

Volleyball: The volleyball tournament Oct. 14-15 went great, thanks to the tremendous support from the Department of Physical Education. Both RMC and Navy were grateful for the opportunity to play in the tournament.

Army crushed Navy 2-0. The first set was all Army, but the second set started off with a large Navy run. Fortunately, the Army team fought through adversity to overcome the Midshipmen, 26-24. Navy defeated RMC 2-1, and Army lost a close five-set match, 3-2, to RMC.

This left the three teams in a three-way tie. In addition, the team was able to get a lot of much needed experience for the Army B team as it was able to steal a game each from Navy B and RMC B. Overall, the tournament was a huge success and the team appreciated the opportunity to represent the Academy.

Tae Kwon Do: The Army Martial Arts team kicked off the ECTC season in its first tournament in Division 1 at MIT Oct. 15. The team performed well, leading the majority of gender and belt divisions.

In the Men’s Black Belt Division, Matthew Galea, Jordan Nettles and Ziwei Peng on the A-1 team took second place. Anthony Chargualaf, who ended his first match quickly with a knockout, and Ryan Castilla, on the A-2 team, took third.

In the Color Belt Men’s Division, William Xu, Ellis Valdez and Eli Eichenberger on the B-1 team dominated every fight, taking first place. In the Women’s Black Belt Division, Natasha Chick, Nicole Nettles and Wonha Kim on the A-1 team fought to second place.

In the White Belt Women’s Division, Chloe Smith, Kayla Johnson and Sarah Juhn on the C-1 team showed strong performances, taking third place. Overall, the Army team placed second, holding its ground among highly competitive Division 1 teams nearly twice its size and pushing MIT to third.

6 OctOber 20, 2016 Pointer View

Story and photos by Maj. Adam KarrDepartment of English and Philosophy

On Sept. 23-24, the Department of English and Philosophy hosted 29 scholars and guests from a diverse array of prestigious academic, library and archival institutions from across the world. The conference, titled “States of the Book,” brought together some of the leading voices in the field of critical bibliography to discuss the methods and effects of state and institutional manipulation of texts and written records from diverse periods and historical locations.

The department specifically invited several scholars to present their work in a series of panels held in Jefferson Hall Sept. 23-24.

Professor Michael F. Suarez, S.J., the director of the Rare Book School and university professor at the University of Virginia headlined the event.

The keynote address, held in the Lucas Military Heritage Center at the West Point Museum, explored the ways that Shakespeare’s works have been modified, adapted and expurgated to conform to institutional and societal values in contexts ranging from censorship during the Renaissance to school districts in the United States that abridge the works to avoid potentially controversial content.

While academic conferences that bring together scholars in order to exchange ideas are

DEP hosts “States of the Book,” a conference bringing scholars togethercommon at universities across the nation, West Point served as the perfect venue to sponsor an investigation of this kind.

The U.S. Military Academy is an integral piece of the documented material history of the United States.

As Col. Dave Harper, head of the Department of English and Philosophy, reminded guests in his opening comments, “from the names of the battles carved in the granite cliffs of the Hudson, to the very flora and fauna, West Point is itself a text that speaks of the creation of a nation.”

Complementing the multiple perspectives and fields of expertise brought by the visiting scholars, the Special Collections staff of the West Point Library displayed archival materials to tell the story of West Point and the nation.

The guests also got a glimpse of cadet life here at USMA. Cadets majoring in English or Philosophy hosted several visitors for lunch in Washington Hall, allowing them to observe formation and witness the unique lunchtime ritual of the Corps, where history, tradition and discipline intertwine.

Thanks to beautiful weather on that Friday afternoon, those attending panels in the Haig Room enjoyed West Point’s Parachute team dropping onto the Plain as their backdrop.

The conference concluded on Saturday with a tour of the monuments on trophy point led by Maj. Christine Keating from the Department of History.

Faculty and cadets alike lauded the

Class of 2018 Cadets Michael Wanner (Company G-1) and Logan Gorusch (Company H-1) asked questions during the panel portion of the “States of the Books” conference Sept. 23-24. The panels were held in the Haig Room of Jefferson Hall.conference as an opportunity to both reaffirm USMA and the Department of English and Philosophy’s position as an academic institution

committed to the highest standards of scholarly achievement, and bridge the civil-military divide through productive engagement.

Susan Lintelmann from the USMA Library Special Collections staff discusses materials relating to the founding of West Point with guests in the foyer of the Haig Room during the “States of the Books” conference Sept. 23-24.

7OctOber 20, 2016Pointer View

Assembly of God—Sunday, 10 a.m. at 134 Old State Road in Highland Falls.

Church of Christ—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Cadet Interfaith Center, Bldg. 147.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints—Sunday, 10 a.m. at Thayer Hall, Room 144.

Eastern Orthodox—Sunday, 9 a.m. at St. Martin’s Chapel in the Cadet Chapel.

Episcopal—Sunday, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highland Falls.

Jewish—Friday, 7 p.m. at the Jewish Chapel.

Lutheran—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Old Cadet Chapel in the West Point Cemetery.

Muslim—Friday, noon-1:45 p.m. at the Cadet Interfaith Center, Bldg. 147.

Gospel—Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at the Post Chapel.

Protestant—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Post Chapel.

Catholic—Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Chapel.

Religious Services POCs

USMA Chaplain—Col. Matt Pawlikowski at 938-3316.

Garrison Chaplain—Lt. Col. David Jacob at 938-6717/2003.

Catholic Community Chaplain—Maj. Ken Bolin at 938-3721/8760.

Jewish Community Chaplain—Capt. David Ruderman at 938-2766/2710.

Protestant Community Chaplain—Lt. Col. Brett Charsky at 938-0585/3412.

USCC Brigade Chaplain—Lt. Col. Harold Cline at 938-0585/3412.

• USMA SARC Program Manager, Samantha Ross—call 845-938-0508;• Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938-5657 or email dan.toohey@usma.edu;• USCC SARC, Capt. Kathryn Hermon—call 845-938-7479 or email kathryn.hermon@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

Religious Services at West Point

8 OctOber 20, 2016 Pointer View

By Caleb Phillips and Lionel BeehnerDepartment of Military Instruction instructors

Soldiers returning home from today’s wars are increasingly falling into deeper despair, according to Sebastian Junger, the veteran war correspondent and author of the new book, “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.” Junger delivered a book talk, sponsored by the Modern War Institute, Center for Enhanced Performance, and Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic, to a packed Robinson Auditorium crowd Sept. 30.

As he writes in his book, “Soldiers all but ignore differences of race, religion and politics within their platoon,” but upon arriving back in the United States, they find “a society that is basically at war with itself. People speak with incredible contempt about—

Junger discusses difficulties of veterans returning home

depending on their views—the rich, the poor, the educated, the foreign-born, the president or the entire U.S. government.”

In his remarks, Junger argued that living in a community and society forms the fabric of our existence. Modern society forces us into lonely enclaves and robs us of the tight social connections found from man’s early nomad existence to the American Native Indian tribes of the 1700s and even in modern war.

“The question for Western society isn’t so much why tribal life might be so appealing,” Junger said, “but why Western society is so unappealing.”

He pointed out that even though fewer Soldiers experience direct combat in war (fewer than 10 percent), PTSD rates among veterans is almost 25 percent.

He argues that the trauma driving PTSD is not just the horrors of combat, but the shock of returning to today’s lonely, isolated, non-tribal modern society.

Junger ended with a discussion and Q&A about what we can do to deal with this reality. He argued that we must find ways to live in community with each other through shared sacrifice. He

gave an anecdote from Bosnia. “It was better when it was really bad,” as someone had spray

painted on a wall about the loss of social solidarity in Bosnia after the war ended. “That sense of solidarity is at the core of what it means to be human and undoubtedly helped deliver us to this extraordinary moment in our history. It may also be the only thing that allows us to survive it.”

“The most powerful story told by Junger was of the Vietnam veteran who felt so out of touch with the community he had come back to that, he returned to Vietnam to marry the daughter of a commander he had killed,” Class of 2017 Cadet Schwab said. “This story and other stories like it can help us to understand and resolve the issues facing Soldiers in our day and age returning from war and dealing with PTSD as well.”

Sebastian Junger is the author of a number of best-selling books, including “The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea,” as well as the award-winning chronicle of the war in Afghanistan in the documentary films “Restrepo” and “Korengal.”

S e b a s t i a n J u n g e r, a v e t e r a n w a r correspondent and author of the new book, “Tribe: On Homecoming a n d B e l o n g i n g , ” delivered a book talk, s p o n s o r e d b y t h e Modern War Institute ( M W I ) , C e n t e r f o r Enhanced Performance, and Simon Center for the Professional Military E t h i c ( S C P M E ) , t o a packed Robinson Auditorium crowd Sept. 30. Courtesy Photo

Children of the West Point community check out the uniforms of the firefighters at Stony Lonesome station Oct. 11 for Fire Prevention Week. The children toured the fire house, saw the uniforms and looked into the firetrucks and received gifts of helmets and treats. The West Point Fire Department frequently puts on safety events at the schools throughout the year and teaches children how to get out of a house filled with smoke, having a family plan of what to do during an emergency and learning about fire safety. This event was sponsored by Life Works at West Point Family Homes. Courtesy Photo

Learning fire safety

9OctOber 20, 2016Pointer View

FEATURED ITEM

ANNOUNCEMENTSWest Point Protestant Women of the Chapel meetings

The West Point Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) meets from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday at the West Point Post Chapel. Childcare is available. The fall semester will run until Dec. 7.

For details, email wp.pwoc@gmail.com.

Arvin CPDC hours changeThe Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center’s hours of

operation have changed to 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays to better support the Corps of Cadets.

Very Merry Military Mini Sessions Volunteers neededRegistration is now open for the West Point Very Merry

Military Mini Sessions. Photographers give their time and talent to photograph military families who are separated from their service member over the holidays due to deployment or unaccompanied tour.

The photographs are meant to send a little piece of “home” to the deployed service member during the holiday season, and it’s completely free of charge. The military minis will be done Oct. 29.

To reg is te r as a vo lunteer, v i s i t http: / /www.verymerrymilitaryminisessions.com/be-a-volunteer/, fill the form out and you are all set. Volunteer registration is now open.

Gospel ServiceThe Gospel Service at West Point is ongoing. Under the

leadership of Chaplain (Capt.) Loy Sweezy Jr., the Gospel Service will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. every Sunday at the Post Chapel. The service is open to all who want to attend. Also, there are many opportunities to serve the ministry with your talents and gifts.

For details, contact the Chaplain Sweezy at 938-4246.

Most Holy Trinity West Point Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Group

Mothers of children ages 0-5 are invited to join us at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Chapel. The purpose of the group is to build friendships and foster community goodwill with other West Point moms.

Being a mom is hard work, and we all need love and support to encourage us through the journey. Meetings include time to socialize and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood,

OUTSIDE THE GATESOctober Harvest Festival

If you have a winning pumpkin or squash recipe using farm fresh veggies, plan on entering the cooking contest at the West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market’s October Harvest Festival 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.

We will celebrate fall with family-friendly activities, such as

Organ Recital at Cadet ChapelA regular organ recital series takes place at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday afternoons at the Cadet Chapel. The average duration of the recital is 35-45 minutes.

The recital is free to the general public. The upcoming series through Nov. 13 includes performers:

• Sunday—Eun Ha Chung;• Nov. 6—Timothy Lyons;• Nov. 13—Craig Williams. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

Navy Education Services In compliance with Navy policy, current Sailors are instructed

to only use Navy Vol Education services.Naval members are encouraged to visit the new and improved

Navy College Program website at www.navycollege.navy.mil to identify the education resources available to them.

If you are requesting language testing, the Army Education Center can continue to provide that service.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop.Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call 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.

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 provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family members and retirees.

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

For details, call 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.

speakers from the community on a variety of topics, and creative activities.

The group will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Cloister Room of the Chapel of The Most Holy Trinity on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

There is a registration fee and because the group meets in the evenings, childcare will not be provided.

For registration details, contact Kristin at kristin8513@gmail.com and visit us at our informational table at the WPSC Super Sign Up event today at the West Point Club.

face painting, spin art and balloon animals, along with the ever-popular market vendors, plant swap and book sale.

Judging for the cooking contest starts at noon. For details, contact Karen Parashkevov at 201-370- 9578.

Cornwall Nature Museum’s Fall Evening Speaker SeriesThe Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, in partnership with

the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, continues its popular offering of the Evening Speakers Series.

These speaking engagements and author interactions will take place at the Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson on select Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m throughout the Autumn season.

On Oct. 25, join Dr. Jon Malinowski, professor of Geography at West Point for West Point’s Landscape, 1802-1820.

Learn about the “Dramatic Land Transformations in the Hudson Valley: Cause and Effect” with retired professor of History at New York University, Dr. Richard Hull, Nov. 1.

Light refreshments are available. There is an admission fee. For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Boo at the Farmers MarketBoo at the West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market

as the market invites all visitors and vendors to dress up for Halloween 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 30.

All ghosts, goblins, superheroes and witches are welcome.Stop by to guess the number of candy corn niblets that will

be tucked in a jar at the Vision table and you may win a prize.

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 whom 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.

Boscobel salutes veterans during NovemberTo honor all former U.S. military personnel, Boscobel is

offering free house and grounds admission to veterans who show their military ID (or a photo of themselves wearing their uniform) at the front desk during the month of November.

The Boscobel Salutes Veterans Program also includes half-price admission for up to five family members per visiting veteran.

Boscobel offers history, art and a stunning landscape, which includes a view of the Hudson Highlands and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

House and grounds admission to Boscobel includes a 45-minute guided tour of the mansion, as well as access to the gorgeous grounds that surround it, including breathtaking views of the Hudson River and a 1.5-mile Woodland Trail of Discovery.

Boscobel is located on scenic Route 9D in Garrison, New York, just one mile south of Cold Spring and directly across the river from West Point.

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

Community

10 oCtoBer 20, 2016 Pointer View

JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

FEATURED EVENTZombie Golf Scramble

The two-person team scramble will be held Oct. 29 with a 7:30-8:45 a.m. check-in and a 9 a.m. shotgun start.

Have a deathly good time as your skills will be tested with unique challenges on the course. A minimal fee includes mulligans, dinner, prizes and cart plus applicable green fees.

For details, call 938-2435.

CYS Services needs sports coachesChild, Youth and School Services is looking for coaches for

its winter recreation basketball season. There will be four divisions: Little Shooters for 4 year olds,

Training League for 5-6 year olds, Collegiate League for 7-8 year olds and Jr. NBA for 9-11 year olds.

Training and Collegiate Leagues will take place between 5-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and the Jr. NBA will take place between 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Little Shooters will take place from 10-10:45 a.m. on Saturday mornings.

For details, call 938-8896.

Football Saturday child careFootball Saturday child care will offered from 10 a.m.-4:30

p.m. on game days. Children must be registered with CYS Services to participate.

To sign up or for details, call Erin Faherty at 938-3969. At least 15 children must particpate for the program to be held.

Communicating Clearly—Roger That! Communication Counts

The American Red Cross (ARC) and Army Community Service (ACS) believe it is important to prepare family members to deal with the challenges of serving at home while their loved ones are deployed. The class titled, “Communicating Clearly—Roger That! Communication Counts,” 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Building 622, ACS, helps with these challenges.

This class is designed to assist military families in managing the changes in their lives when their Soldiers are deployed. It provides useful information on how to strengthen your ability to successfully respond to the challenges you may encounter throughout the deployment cycle.

It also explains how to provide emotional support to others experiencing stressful feelings or events. It includes an adult section, a children’s (8-12 years old) section and a comprehensive resource and referral section. A light dinner will be served.

For details and to RSVP, call 938-2519.

Victor Constant Ski Area’s annual Ski Swap and SaleCome out to the Victor Constant Ski Area at West Point from

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12 and 13 for its annual ski swap and sale. Get season pass specials with 20 percent off all Victor Constant 2016 ski passes.

There will be a ski/snowboard consignment, so bring your items for inspection from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10 or from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11 for inspection.

All items will require registration, pricing and tagging. MWR will conduct the sale of registered items and secure the purchase on behalf of the registrant for pick up only after the ski swap is complete. For details, call 938-8810.

Thanksgiving Day FeastJoin the West Point Club for its traditional Thanksgiving

Day Feast Nov. 24. A noon seating is in the Pierce Dining Room and the 2 p.m. seating is in the Grand Ballroom. Advanced reservations are required.

To make reservations, call 938-5120 or 845-446-5504.

A Christmas Carol Murder Join the West Point Club for a Murder Mystery Dinner

Theater at 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Enjoy an evening of culinary crime with “The Killing Kompany” where professional stage, TV and fi lm actors are seated among you. On this night you can be part of the show.

The night includes dinner, dancing and a brand new comedy murder mystery. There is a minimal fee for this event, which includes two free drinks. Reservations are required by calling 938-5102 or 845-446-5504.

FOR THE YOUTHSFOR THE FAMILIES

Firing range available for West Point communityThe DPTMS-Range Operations will host a fi ring range for

authorized West Point community members from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Range 5 Route 293 across from the Round Pond entrance.

Authorized users include active-duty military personnel, staff and faculty and their families assigned to the installation or directly supported by it. This includes cadets of all service academies who are assigned to West Point and military personnel retired with pay and their families. Must have a DOD ID card.

All users should note:• All patrons must bring their own targets, hearing protection

and eye protection;• Firearms must be compliant with New York State and

West Point fi rearms laws. Pistol, shotgun and hunting rifl es are permitted. No automatic weapons or caliber larger than 7.62mm or .308 equivalent;

• One guest per ID card holder permitted (liability waiver is enforced). Minors must be accompanied by their sponsor;

• Mine Torne Road and Stilwell Lake will be closed from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on these dates.

• MWR Outdoor Recreation will be selling West Point hunting and fi shing permits, along with refreshments and snacks.

For details, contact Alec M. Lazore, DPTMS Range Operations, at 938-3007 or email Alec.Lazore@usma.edu.

Winter Bowling LeaguesThe MWR Bowling Center is seeking individuals who may be

interested in playing in a winter bowling league. No experience is needed. The Bowling Center has openings on Sunday, Monday and Thursday nights.

If interested, contact Edward.Marvin@usma.edu or call 938-2140 for details.

MWR Lap Swim at Crandall Pool fee administration (updated)

No fees for swim at this time. For details, call 938-1992.

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 are included in packages.

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

Arts & Crafts October classes• Tuesday—Pint-sized Picasso, Charles Schultz, 3:30-4:30

p.m.Registration is required for all classes. There is a minimal fee

for the classes. For more details, call 938-4812.

October events with Leisure Travel ServicesJoin Leisure Travel Services for its September events. The

upcoming event includes:• Oct. 27—Try a Theater Van to Broadway and purchase

discounted tickets at the TKTS Booth in Time Square. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave NYC after the show.

• Oct. 31—Experience the traditional Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave NYC at 10:30 p.m.

For ticket pricing, reservations and more details, call 938-3601.

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:• 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.

MWR Haunted HouseThere is an Insane Asylum located at Camp Buckner off

Route 293 if you dare to be scared. The MWR Haunted House is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Oct.

28. There is a small fee to enter. Children’s activities are available. For details, call 938-4690.

Calling All Horror EnthusiastsCalling all Halloween enthusiasts, MWR is looking for

volunteers for the Insane Asylum Haunted House at Camp Buckner from 4-10 p.m. Oct. 28.

For details or to sign up, call 938-6497.

West Point Club Sunday BrunchJoin the West Point Club each Sunday through Nov. 20 for

our seasonal Sunday Brunch. Each week our executive chef and his team presents a

different menu including action stations and delectable desserts. To make reservations or for more details, call 845-446-5504.

Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular with LTSLeisure Travel Services is offering a chance to go to Radio

City Music Hall to see the Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes. There is van transportation for the Dec. 6 and 13 performances as trips leave West Point at 4 p.m. for an 8 p.m. curtain. The Dec. 8 and 15 performances are motor coach transportation leaving West Point at 1 p.m. for a 5 p.m. curtain.

All performances have Center Orchestra seating. The trips leave New York City immediately following the performances.

For details, call 938-3601.

FOR THE ADULTS

11oCtoBer 20, 2016Pointer View

Keller Corner

Friday—“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Oct. 28—“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” PG-13, 7 p.m.(For movie details and updated 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 / W e s t -Point-1044343.)

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

KACH Drug Take-Back DayKeller Army Community Hospital’s

Pharmacy Depar tment wi l l ho ld a “Prescription Drug Take-Back” day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today in the Hospital lobby.

Prescription Drug Take-Back day is intended to provide a setting for individuals to dispose of unwanted and/or unused OTC medications and prescription drugs. Drug Take-Back days are part of the efforts to improve public health and safety through keeping prescription/non-prescription drugs out of the hands of teens and others.

The take-back service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Keller will accept liquids, tablets, capsules and all other solid dosage forms of unwanted medication. Medications may be emptied from the bottles into the bins provided.

Expired Epi-Pens can be turned into the Keller Pharmacy. Turn in fluids in their original container. Remove personal identifi cation information or cross out with a black marker.

KACH to provide free Running ClinicThe Keller Army Community Hospital’s

Physical Therapy Department will conduct a free running clinic at 3 p.m. today.

All runners will receive: • Slow-motion video gait analysis of their

running form; • Short class on running form; • Running shoe evaluation; • Flexibility screening; • Strength screening; • Exercises deemed appropriate. For details or to schedule an appointment/

slot in the course, call the Physical Therapy Department at 938-3324.

Flu drive scheduled for Oct. 27 and Nov. 3

The flu drive is scheduled for Oct. 27 and Nov. 3. Specifi cs on the fl u drive will be provided to the Greater West Point Community once fi nalized.

There will be “no fl u mist” this year; all infl uenza vaccines will be injection only.

• Teal Pumpkin Project: Come to the First Teal Pumpkin Project from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday at B126 Washington Road. Teal pumpkin means we have peanut-free treats and/or non-food treats available in some the housing areas. Help create a safer, happier Halloween for all. We will be showing a short fi lm, along with creating a teal pumpkin craft to teach other kids about food allergies.

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

• Movie Viewing: Join WPFH for a Halloween classic movie, “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown,” at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at B126 Washington Road.

Halloween treats and witches brew will be served. Costumes are optional. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by Monday.

• Trick or Treat: Trick or treating is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at West Point.

West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday-Oct. 278:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of Oct. 20-27Channels 8/23

W e s t P o i n t B a n d performs collaborative concert at Arlington HS By the West Point Band

The West Point Band will present a collaborative concert at Arlington High School at 7 p.m. Oct. 28, featuring the Arlington High School Wind Ensemble. Arlington High School is located at 1157 NY-55, Lagrangeville, New York. This performance is free and open to all; no tickets are required.

The West Point Band and the Arlington High School Wind Ensemble perform some of the best traditional and contemporary wind band music. Under the direction of Rich Guillen, the Arlington High School Wind Ensemble will kick off the concert with Vaughn Williams’ “English Folk Song Suite,” before combining with the West Point Band for a performance of Percy Grainger’s

beloved “Children’s March.” West Point Band Commander and Conductor Col. Andrew Esch will lead the West Point Band through the rest of the performance, which includes pieces such as David Maslanka’s “Morning Star,” Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Arumque,” and the fi nal movement of Michael Daugherty’s “Brooklyn Bridge,” featuring clarinetist Staff Sgt. Sam Ross.

Established in 1817, the West Point Band is the Army’s oldest musical organization and continues to provide world-class music to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets and to serve as ambassadors of the U.S. Military Academy and the Army to local, national and international communities. For concert details, cancellations and updates, call 845-938-2617 or visit www.westpointband.com.

12 OctOber 20, 2016 Pointer View

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

joshbren_us18: Just a saber Saturday with the boys.

rinasadventures: We smile big for big Army wins

mase_rockman22: Ms. USA likes the brofaloes

usma_gene: Today we were lucky to have Dr. Richard Cincotta from the Wilson Center deliver a talk on demographics from strategic thinkers. #humangeography #demographics #publicpolicy

13OctOber 20, 2016Pointer View Beyond west Point

By David VergunArmy News Service

Army leaders offered their views on the way ahead in modernization, from autonomous vehicles to artificial intelligence.

All linked modernization to readiness at a panel this month at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition.

ASA(ALT) perspectiveKatharina G. McFarland, acting assistant

secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), was asked how technology can change the way the Army fights.

“First of all, the Soldier is what we consider our primary weapon,” she replied. “We need to unburden our Soldier. We need to make him able to spend more time thinking rather than doing. We need to think about how we create an environment that allows him to have an extension of himself. Those things are related to autonomy.”

By autonomy, she said she meant unmanned ground and aerial systems that extend a Soldier’s reach.

McFar land expounded upon other technology-enabled goals the Army has set out to accomplish:

• Enable formations to “aggregate and disaggregate quickly”;

• Improve overmatch in electronic warfare;• Lessen the logistics and maintenance

burden;• All Soldiers should have complete

network and communications gear attached to their persons;

• Soldiers should each have immediate and accurate “position, navigation, timing, data in a very contested environment;”

• Remove the adversary’s cyber capabilities so they can’t communicate or disrupt Army’s cyber infrastructure;

• Allow Soldiers to have data for decision making, but for the enemy, “make data perishable, make it not of value, make it too late.”

McFarland said the Army’s new Rapid Capabilities Office and other acquisition methods that streamline the process will and are enabling these new technologies to come to the fore.

G-2 perspectiveLt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley Jr., deputy chief

of staff, G-2, provided his perspective on modernization.

Over the last decade, the Army “has been very additive in terms of the things that we’ve given to the Soldiers to the point where it's almost become a burden,” he said, meaning cognitive overload because of too much information streaming in from sensors and communications.

The key is to unburden some of that flood of data by “placing it on a machine” that can process it and give meaningful solutions to the Soldier, he said. That can be done through machine learning and artificial intelligence

Technology can change way Army fights, say leaders

systems.Another area that needs improving, Ashley

said, is information sharing with coalition partners.

“Right now, we have all kinds of data that comes in through various sensors, and they kind of go down to U.S.-only systems,” he pointed out.

“So when you start thinking about the ability to exchange data from an ISR standpoint, when you think of all the collection that you bring in when you process, exploit and disseminate that information, it’s important that you can get it in near-real time to coalition partners and coalition users,” he continued.

The solution to exchanging information with coalition partners, he said, is to “federate” the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data.

Federation, he explained, means many systems used by coalition partners, are each unique, but at some level, they need to all be able to communicate together. To get to that point requires common data standards and processes.

Another area where improvements will increase readiness is getting a handle on social media, Ashley said. “When you look at all the things that come in through social media, how do you track them? How do you look for a trend? How do you receive warnings?”

For example, during the Arab Spring, people were congregating in Tahrir Square in Cairo, but intelligence agencies had no way of seeing or measuring what was going on, he said. Had there been a way to track the chatter on social media being used by those assembled, a clearer picture of what was going on would have emerged.

R&T perspectiveThomas Russell, Ph.D., deputy assistant

secretary of the Army (Research and Technology), said that given what technology can do, it should help improve “the quality of management across government, including the Department of Defense.”

In terms of quality, he said that would mean cost savings and management-directed first and foremost on improving readiness.

Technology to do this already exists in the form of data analytics tools. Many of these tools exist in universities, so it would be natural for the Army to partner with them, he said.

G-4 perspectiveLt. Gen. Gustave F. Perna—who was the

deputy chief of staff, G-4, until last month and now commander of the Army Materiel Command—said the acquisition process and requirements process need to be streamlined

and better understood.When it comes to acquisition, few realize

the real cost of a system, he pointed out.Not many recognize that 70 percent of

the cost of a weapon or equipment system comes from sustainment, he said, meaning just a small part comes from the research, development and purchase price.

The solution, he said, is “more alignment between the requirements, generators and acquisition process early-on in teaming. If we understand it early, and we move it across the life-cycle plan, we can only be enabled at the end.”

Also, even before the acquisition process begins, there should be sufficient Soldier testing to ensure the system is the right fit for the Soldier, he added.

Asked what the top three sustainment challenges the Army faces, Perna replied.

“First and foremost, we need to be able to maintain our own equipment on the battlefield,” he said.

To do that, the Army needs to own the intellectual property rights, rather than depend on contractors to be there, he said.

And, the Soldiers must be properly trained to maintain their own equipment, he added.Also, the Army needs to be able to counter enemy cyber threats to the supply chain, he concluded.

Network and cyber modernization are big deals for the Army. Shown here, a brigade tactical operations center, or command post, supports the Army Network Integration Evaluation to support Soldier readiness in 2015 at Fort Bliss, Texas. Photo Credit to u.s. army

14 OctOber 20, 2016 Pointer View

Friday

5 p.m.—men’s and Women’s sWimming and diving vs. yale, Crandall pool.

7 p.m.—sprint Football vs. Franklin pierCe, shea stadium.

saturday

noon—Football vs. north texas, miChie stadium. (television: Cbs sports netWork.)

7 p.m.—men’s soCCer vs. loyola, Clinton

Sports calendar Corps Squad

Hockey, Gahagen blanks Sacred Heart

Field.

monday

7 p.m.—Women’s soCCer vs. penn, Clinton Field.

oCt. 291 p.m.—men’s rugby vs. kutztoWn, anderson rugby Complex.**to see the upComing army West point blaCk knights sChedule, visit WWW.goarmyWestpoint.Com/Calendar.aspx?vtype=list.

sPorts

By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Hockey team extended its unbeaten streak to three games with a 3-0 shutout victory over Sacred Heart Oct. 14 at Tate Rink.

Army highlights and game notes • The Black Knights (2-0-1, 2-0-0 AHA) got

goals from Brendan Soucie, Dalton MacAfee and Conor Andrle in the win. For Andrle it was his fourth goal in the first three games, while Soucie tallied his first collegiate goal during his first-career appearance. MacAfee found the net for the first time in an Army uniform with a wrister from the slot.

• Sacred Heart (1-2-0, 0-2-0 AHA) saw Brett Magnus stop 25 shots in the loss.

• Goaltender Parker Gahagen stopped 25 shots to earn his second shutout of the season and did not give up a goal in the last two games

against the Pioneers with 58 saves and has not given up a goal in the last 149:22 minutes on ice.

How it happened• The Black Knights attacked first just

three minutes into the game during a scrum in front of the net. Soucie redirected a shot by Ian Mansfield to capitalize as the goaltender fell out of position. Domnic Franco was also credited with the assist on the play.

• Army gained a 5-on-3 opportunity in the period, but did not score a point across the 1:37 span.

• MacAfee prevented the Pioneers from getting on the board in the first with a diving block after Gahagen made the initial save to leave the goal wide open.

• In the second period, MacAfee proved that he can score goals as much as block them. Michael Wilson connected with MacAfee to clinch his first point in an Army uniform during 4-on-4 play to push the Black Knights’ lead to

2-0.• Andrle padded the Black Knights’ lead to

3-0 with 2:33 left in the game after Joe Schecter fed him from behind the blue line.

Turning point• MacAfee was the difference maker in the

game with a blocked shot to secure the shutout, and the team’s second goal of the night.

Scrimmaging the AussiesAfter spending a week training with the Australian Defense Force Rugby Union, the Army West Point Women's Rugby team scrimmaged the Aussies Oct. 13 at the Anderson Rugby Complex. The Australian Defense Force came away victorious by the score of 46-10. Army's points came on a try from freshman flanker Gio Ferguson-Lewis (above), with the following conversion being successful off the boot of Bayleigh Gable. The freshman fly half from Grandville, Mich., also connected on a penalty kick late in the first half. The Black Knights will return to action Saturday, when the team travels to Annapolis, Md., to take on Navy. Photo by Cordell hoffer

15OctOber 20, 2016Pointer View

Army rebounds with big win against LafayetteSophomore quarterback Chris Carter dives into the end zone for a 19-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Army West Point’s 62-7 win over Lafayette Oct. 15 at Michie Stadium. Photo by Class of 2018 Cadet alex Werden

By Matt FaulknerArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Football team got back in the win column by defeating Lafayette, 62-7, Oct. 15 at Michie Stadium.

The Black Knights scored early and often, beginning with a 60-yard run by Ahmad Bradshaw less than five minutes into the contest.

Bradshaw faked a pitch and cut through the Lafayette defense for the long score, bringing the sellout crowd at Michie Stadium to its feet.

Jordan Asberry and Chris Carter added touchdown runs of 20 and 19 yards, respectively, to push Army’s lead to 21-0 early in the second quarter.

Bradshaw found Jeff Ejekam for a 7-yard score, for the first touchdown of Ejekam’s career, midway through the second quarter.

The score capped a fast 5-play, 72-yard drive in just over two minutes, and gave the Black Knights a 28-0 lead.

Army would not look back the rest of the way, as it took a 35-7 lead into halftime and outscored the Leopards, 27-0 in the second half.

Army highlights and game notes • Army moves to 4-2 on the season.• Alex Aukerman carried out the American

flag for the Black Knights prior to the game• The Black Knights scored more points

(62) than they had in their previous two games (20 at Buffalo, 6 at Duke).

• Army rushed for a season-high 537 yards as a team , the most since putting up 556 against Eastern Michigan just a year ago.

• The 671 yards of total offense for the Black Knights is the second most all-time and the most in a single game since a Nov. 16, 1984 win against Montana.

• The Black Knights saw five different players rush for over 50 yards on the day.

Career milestones • Bradshaw’s 60-yard touchdown run was

the longest rush of his career, besting his 56-yard run against Connecticut last season.

• Cole Macek’s 111 total rushing yards marked a new career best. Macek also score his first career touchdown and recorded his first 100-yard rushing game.

• Asberry’s 59-yard catch was the longest of his career.

• The Black Knights had two 100-yard rushers for the first time since October 24, 2015 (at Rice).

• Quarterback Malik McGue set a new career-high in rushes (8), yards (94) and longest

run (41 yards). McGue also scored his first career touchdown on a 41-yard keeper late in the fourth quarter

• Kevin Hicks scored his first career touchdown on a 5-yard run midway through the fourth quarter.

• Carter set a new season-high with a 103 passing yards on the day.

Turning point • The Black Knights defense continued its

strong play, holding the Leopards to just 138 yards and seven points the first half. Army’s Marcus Hyatt made a touchdown-saving interception near the end of the first half to keep the Black Knights well ahead of the Leopards, 35-7.

How it happened• After forcing a punt from the Leopards,

Bradshaw found a seam and took off for a 60-yard touchdown run, putting the Black Knights up, 7-0.

• The Black Knights scored again midway through the first quarter, as Asberry took a pitch from Bradshaw and ran it 20 yards into Lafayette end zone to make it 14-0 in favor of Army. The score was the third of his career.

• Carter tallied his second touchdown run of

the season, a 19-yard carry to start the second quarter.

• Bradshaw notched his first passing touchdown of the season, as he found a leaping Ejekam for a 7-yard score in the corner of the end zone. It was Ejekam’s first career touchdown.

• Carter launched a deep ball that was reeled in by Asberry for a 59-yard score, the longest reception of Asberry’s career.

• Drew Reed got Lafayette on the board with a 5-yard keeper, making it 35-7.

• Macek continued the scoring in the second half with a 4-yard score, pushing Army’s lead to 42-7.

• Carter connected with Joe Walker as the senior won the jump ball in the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown, giving Army a 49-7 advantage.

• Hicks and McGue each scored their first career rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter to give Army a 62-7 victory.

Up nextArmy remains at Michie Stadium at noon

Saturday when it hosts North Texas. That game will be carried live on CBS

Sports Network with Ben Holden, Jay Feely, and John Schriffen on the call.

16 OctOber 20, 2016 Pointer View

Kovaci Lee picks up 200th win as Army tops Lehigh

Junior libero Shannel Chong (#19) recorded a season-high 20 digs as Army West Point defeated Lehigh 3-1 Oct. 15 in Bethlehem, Pa.

By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

After a 3-1 win over Lehigh Oct. 15 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Army West Point Volleyball team has now won three matches straight to improve to 14-8 overall and 6-2 in the Patriot League.

Army highlights and match notes

• Head coach Alma Kovaci Lee captured the 200th win of her career and her 14th of the season.

• She is the only head coach in Army volleyball history that has eclipsed 200 wins other than Bob Gambardella who totaled 325 in his career.

• Allie Strong led the team for the second night in a row in points with 17.5. She tallied 14 kills, three aces and eight digs.

• Carolyn Bockrath also chipped in offensively with 14 kills of her own for a .520 hitting percentage.

• Vanessa Wesley totaled three blocks and 12 kills, while Olivia Fairfield posted 6.5 points off a block assist and six kills.

• Nikki Lum and Haven Bethune split time in the setters’ position. Lum notched 28 assists and Bethune tallied 23.

• Shannel Chong recorded a season-high 20 digs in the

Cadets’ 3-1 win.

How it happened• The Black Knights took a 20-15 advantage in the first, but

the Mountain Hawks fought back to tie the score at 25-25.• Lehigh struck first, but two-straight points by Bockrath

gave the lead back to Army. The teams would trade points, but Bockrath connected with Bethune to tally the set-winner with the score set at 29-27.

• With the second set tied 15-all, the Cadets went on a 5-0 run to take a 20-15 lead. The Mountain Hawks tripped up Army’s momentum to bring the score within two, but a kill by Fairfield sealed the set 25-22 to put the Black Knights ahead 2-0 in the match.

• Set three featured five tie scores, but only one lead change with the Mountain Hawks coming out on top, 25-16.

• The Cadets rebounded in the fourth and final set to charge out to a 7-2 lead before Lehigh could gain any traction.

The Mountain Hawks came close, but the Black Knights never relinquished their lead to win the set and essentially the match.

• After three-straight Lehigh points, Army would end the match on a 4-1 run to clinch the Patriot League contest.

Army West Point head coach Alma Kovaci Lee (center speaking to players) earned her 200th career win during the Black Knights 3-1 win over Lehigh Oct. 15. Kovaci Lee becomes the second Army volleyball coach to reach 200 career wins in school history. Photos by eriC s. bartelt/PV