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New cadets on the run

The new cadets from the Class of 2019 go through physical training and stretching Tuesday during the start of week two of Cadet Basic Training, or Beast Barracks. New cadets will move to Camp Buckner shortly for the most intense part of their six weeks with challenging obstacle courses, military maneuvers, navigation and marksmanship training, which culminates in the Acceptance Day ceremony where the new cadets are welcomed into their companies and are no longer referred to as new cadets. Photos by Kathy eastwooD/Pv

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Enjoy the summer, Community volunteers needed but think safety first for New Cadet Visitation Day Dear West Point community, Summer is in full swing, and with that brings the many summer activities we enjoy with our families and friends. It also brings increased time in vehicles on the road, as we enjoy more time outdoors and travel to various off-duty destinations. In a recent message, Gen. Raymond Odierno, the Chief of Staff of the Army, expressed his concerns about a series of recent private motor vehicle (PMV) mishaps Armywide that resulted in Soldier fatalities. There have been 45 PMV mishaps involving fatalities Army-wide so far in 2015; 20 percent of those casualties occurred just within the past few weeks. More concerning is the fact that more than half of those victims involved some form of indiscipline: speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt or a motorcycle helmet and alcohol, to name a few. I can’t reiterate enough the importance of safety in everything we do, both on and off duty, and especially while on the road. The profession of arms is a dangerous one, and we take great effort to assess and mitigate risk to ensure we execute every mission successfully and safely. We must apply that same level of risk assessment and mitigation into our off-duty activities. As a commander, nothing is more frustrating than to lose a member of our unit to an off-duty incident, especially one that could have been prevented with safe behavior and good judgment. As you’re out on the roads, watch your surroundings and share the road with other motorists, bikers and pedestrains. Remember to wear your seatbelt, drive defensively and to give yourself plenty of time to arrive to your destination. Most importantly, no matter what type of vehicle you’re operating, just one drink can impair your judgement and put yourself and others at risk. As we enter the peak of the summer, please re-engage with your Soldiers and cadets on the importance of driving and operating their PMVs in a safe and responsible manner. One poor decision can have life shattering and/or career consequences. One fatality is one too many. Proper behavior, discipline and risk management extends to off-duty time as well. As you’re planning your summer activities and travel, keep safety in mind. Have a plan and use good judgment to avoid any accidents or injuries. You are all vital members of the West Point team and I am counting on your safe return. Have fun, and stay safe! Go Army, Beat Navy! Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr.

Additional information for the New Cadet Visitation Day:

• Sign-ups for New Cadet Visitation Day end Friday; • Sign-up on AMS: https://apps.usma.edu/ams/login/

DoDBanner.cfm. Banner for the NCVD will be in the center column of that page;

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IN FOCUS: YOUTH IMPACT PROGRAM

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Youths from schools in the Bronx and Harlem arrived at West Point June 15-26 for academic and athletic assessments, then broke up into teams for the remainder of the camp for football and strength training exercises. The Youth Impact Program is a summer program that partners with universities across the country and a local NFL team to work with male students who have not been successful in traditional learning environments. This is the first time West Point has been involved in the YIP.

West Point hosts inaugural NFL-inspired YIP

Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

The U.S. Military Academy’s inaugural Youth Impact Program invited youths from schools in the Bronx and Harlem to give them a taste of athletics and leadership––West Point style. Roughly 80 boys from the Frederick Douglass Academy, Hugo Newman Preparatory School, Urban Assembly of Bronx Academy of Letters and Bronx Latin School attended the program during their last two weeks of school June 15-26 to spend the days learning leadership skills, academics and football at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School. The program is led by cadet-athletes and is designed to make use of the USMA resources to help in the all-around development of at risk youth. Stanford, Michigan and Northwestern have also worked with the Youth Impact Program.

The group visited MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants, for a tour and football practice and had their meals in the Cadet Mess Hall on days at West Point. The event culminated in a football tournament at Shea Stadium and awards banquet June 25. “This is the first time we have done this,” Class of 2016 Cadet Caleb McNeill, Army West Point defensive back, said. “I think the kids are having a good time.” McNeill said the number of youths attending varied during the days of the camp. The youths were bussed from the Bronx and Harlem arriving at 9 a.m. for academics during the morning and football in the afternoon. The Youth Impact Program is the brain child of Riki Ellison, a three-time Super Bowl champion, who started the program in 2005 and was created with a joint education program and supported by the National Football Youth Football Fund.

The program is for boys ages 9-12 who enroll in a rigorous program focusing on academics, life skills and athletics. Cadet football, basketball, lacrosse, track and field athletes and swimmers participated in the program. “This is going very well,” Class of 2016 Cadet Tucker Van Dyke, sprint football player, said. “It’s been amazing how much they have grown during these two weeks. Most responded very well. The New York Giants gave us access to their football stadium for practice and they got to tour areas like the press room.” Cadets from the YIP program visited Hugo Newman Preparatory School and other schools in May to notify them they had been selected to attend the program at West Point. The notification ceremony included students signing a ‘letter of intent’ and receiving Army West Point Athletics hats while students promised they would bring a great attitude and willingness to learn to the program.

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Leaders gather to learn, discuss “Principled Negotiation” Air Force Col. Bryan Coon from the Army War College speaks with Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division as they engaged in an application session to apply their principled negotiation skills to their real world problems.

By Maj. Mike Rybacki Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership The inaugural “Army Leader” West Point Negotiation Project Workshop was held at the U.S. Military Academy from June 1719. Sixty Army, Air Force and Brazilian leaders joined efforts to learn and discuss “Principled Negotiation” through a highly interactive and experiential workshop. This cohort of leaders represented Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg, Fort Drum, the Army War College, the National Training Center, USMA and the Brazilian Army. Participants included leaders from the rank of sergeant through colonel. The “Army Leader” West Point Negotiation Project Workshop was crafted in response to requests from Army units to BS&L (WPNP) to provide negotiation skills training. This workshop encouraged leaders to challenge their own assumptions about negotiations, learn the seven-element principled negotiation framework, develop a systematic measure of success, apply principled skills to real-world scenarios, and develop additional problem-solving strategies for future negotiations. Participants learned and grew through a mixture of plenary working groups and role-playing opportunities. Participants highlighted role playing, debriefs and the application session as three very meaningful components to the workshop. The purpose of the role playing was to provide participants an opportunity to practice real-life negotiations with an active audience. Scenarios for the role-playing exercises consisted of

SHARP Community Resources • USMA SARC Program Manager, Samantha Ross; • Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938-5657 or email [email protected]; • USCC SARC, Maj. Damon Torres—call 845-9387479 or email [email protected]; • KACH SARC, Dr. Scotti Veale—call 845-938-4150 or email [email protected]; • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—call 845-9381950 or email [email protected]; • USCC Victim’s Advocate, Kerry Dunham—call 845938-3532 or email [email protected]; • KACH Victim’s Advocate, Staff Sgt. Shannon Brabson—call 845-938-3176.

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everything from “difficult conversations with a boss” to “host nation local national contract support.” After each case study, the participants were led through a debrief where the participants determined what worked well and what they’d do differently next time. Each of these debriefs provided a unique opportunity to leverage the diversity of perspectives from others attempting to negotiate the same case. During the application session, each of the participants were able to develop a strategy for their own real world negotiation problem.

This workshop was run by the West Point Negotiation Project, which is a faculty-led initiative to improve negotiation effectiveness for leaders. In addition to this workshop, WPNP leads an annual Cadet Conference (since 2009) that invites USMA, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and ROTC cadets to collaborate and grow their negotiation skills. Cadets and officers interested in learning more about Negotiation are encouraged to enroll in MG390 “Negotiation for Leaders” and/or visit the WPNP website at www.wpnp.org.

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Celebrating the Fourth in Highland Falls

(Above) The West Point Military Police Color Guard, the West Point Band and Task Force Bandit from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helped support the Highland Falls Fourth of July parade July 4. (Below left) Members of Task Force Bandit, at West Point to support cadet summer training, uncase the colors before the parade. Photos by Dave Brzywczy/Community Relations

Superintendents meet

In early June, Dr. Frank Sheboy (left), newly arrived Superintendent of Schools of Highland Falls-Ft. Montgomery Central School District, met with West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen and Michael Gould, Superintendent of West Point Schools/NYVAPR DDESS. The Superintendents’ conversation focused on paving the way for quality education for the local youth. Courtesy Photo

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FEATURED ITEM Death notice and debts owed to estate Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Cadet Nicholas J. Wright, must contact Capt. David Cowan, the Summary Court Officer for the Cadet. Wright passed away in Leesburg, Virginia. on June 20. Call Capt. David R. Cowan at 938-3803 or email david. [email protected]. Popolopen Lake restrictions As of now, all shore line fishing is prohibited during summer training. Properly licensed fishermen fishing from boats are authorized. All boaters must sign out a parking pass from Round Pond Recreation Area before heading out to the lake. Reservations are available. For details, call Round Pond at 938-2503.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Gift Shoppe openings during the summer 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. Come check out its in-stock curtains during regular store hours as well. The Gift Shoppe is inside Bldg. 695 (formally the ITR office), located in the parking lot behind the West Point Cemetery. The Gift Shoppe will be closed all Wednesdays in July and August. The Gift Shoppe is open by appointment during the summer. For details, contact Julie Horton at 446-2950. PWOC summer playdates The Protestant Women of the Chapel will be holding Summer Playdates at the Park from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Get out of the house or hotel room and join PWOC at various parks around West Point for a time of fellowship and playtime for your kids. Come for the fellowship even if you don’t have kids. For details, email [email protected] or join PWOC on Facebook at West Point PWOC. The playdates are as scheduled: • Wednesday—Hilltop Park (East Continental Road between 3323 and 3325 in Stony I); • July 22—Alexander Road and West Moore Loop (Grey Ghost); PWOC Bible Study sessions The Protestant Women of Chapel presents three standalone Bible Study Sessions—Tools for Digging into God’s Word. The sessions are at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and July 28 at the West Point Post Chapel. For details, email [email protected] or join PWOC on Facebook at West Point PWOC. Camp Buckner and Natural Bridge grounds closed Camp Buckner and Camp Natural Bridge’s grounds, including their beaches, banks, picnic and recreation areas, are closed to all civilians, military personnel and their family members until Aug. 11, unless they are specifically assigned to or supporting Cadet Summer Training. The Lake Popolopen boat launch parking lot and the lake itself are open only to boaters with a valid boating authorization pass from Round Pond. Fort Putnam open Historic Fort Putnam is open during June, July and August from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. It is open seasonally on weekends during the summer and in the fall only on home football game weekends.

Community For more content about Fort Putnam, visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FortPutnam. For details, call 845-938-3590 or visit www.usma.edu/ museum.

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS SFL-TAP Financial Planning Seminar Soldier For Life–Transition Assistance Program financial seminars take place at Bldg. 626, Swift Road, 2nd Floor Conference Room. The next SFL-TAP seminar is: • Mutual Funds: Eight Rules to Follow When Choosing a Fund, 2:30-4 p.m. today. Mutual funds are like people, they come in all sizes, shapes and personalities. There will be discussions about the different kinds of mutual funds and the eight rules to follow when choosing a fund. To register, call Conklin at 845-938-0631 or email her at [email protected]. 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: • Monday-July 17; • July 27-31 (Executive/Retirement Level); • Aug. 10-14; • Sept. 14-18; Registration is required. Contact the SFL-TAP Office at 845-938-0634 to register or for more details. 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 845-4460535 or email [email protected]; • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-4462555 or email [email protected]. Graduate studies: • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or email [email protected]; • 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 [email protected]. The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop (between Starbucks and Subway). Army Personnel Testing programs The 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 [email protected] for details or an appointment. DANTES testing The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic testing programs through the Defense Activity for NonTraditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and

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OUTSIDE THE GATES Dazzling Dragonflies at Nature Museum The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents a popular annual event, Dazzling Dragonflies, with two programs at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. July 18 at the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. Join environmental educator Pam Golben as she teaches all about dragonfly anatomy, behavior and identification. After the presentation, go for a walk through fields with Pam to collect, identify and release some of these winged jewels. There is a minimal fee for this event. For details, visit www.hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Museum at Bethel Woods offers free admission to military Bethel Woods Center for the Arts announced it will again take part in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families, through Labor Day in 2015. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps—and up to five family members. In addition to its main exhibit, beginning today, Bethel Woods will present THREADS: Connecting ‘60s & Modern Rockwear. This exhibit will feature vintage and current rock fashions from Andy Hilfiger’s personal collection consisting of more than 40 outfits. The Museum’s summer hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. every day through Sept. 7. Second Division Association reunion The 2nd (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For details about the association and its 94th annual reunion in San Antonio from Sept. 22-26, contact secretary-treasurer, Bob Haynes, at [email protected] or call 224-225-1202.

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WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR FEATURED EVENTS BOSS Car Wash Bring your vehicle over to the Post Exchange parking lot and let the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program shine it up for you from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Donations are accepted. For details, call 938-6497 or 608-7900.

JUST ANNOUNCED ACS Family Readiness Group training Join the Army Community Service for Family Readiness Group training. ACS will be discussing the resources and funding for FRGs and the roles of the Family Readiness Group treasurer and assistant treasurer, how to be an effective FRG leader and the expectations and role of FRG volunteers. The training will be held at the ACS office in Bldg. 622. • July 22—Resources and Funding for FRGs, 3-4:30 p.m. For details, contact Michelle Bradley at 938-4621.

FOR THE ADULTS Summer Zumba Just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the ultimate dance party. Participate in Summer Zumba at Dragon Park with Lyndsay. Kids are welcomed. The dates are today, Tuesday, July 16, 21 and 23; Aug. 4, 6, 11 and 13. For details, call 938-6490. SUP Yoga Enjoy the peace and beauty of yoga on the water with Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga with Angie, Saturday mornings (Saturday, July 25, Aug. 15 and 29) this summer at Round Pond. Pre-registration is required by calling 938-0123. Night on the Hudson Cruise Join the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. July 17 for a boat ride cruise on the Hudson River. There will be a hot and cold buffet, and music and a cash bar available, too. Boarding begins promptly at 5:45 p.m. at South Dock. The boat leaves at 6 p.m. For details and reservations, call 938-5120. U.S. Army Arts & Crafts Contest Submit, enter and win in the 2015 U.S. Army Arts & Crafts Contest for both novice and accomplished artists. Categories include ceramic, digital drawings, fiber, glass, metal 2D/3D mixed media, painting and wood. The contest runs through July 31. For details, call 938-4812 or enter at https://cloud.mwr.army.mil/apptrac.

You can become a certified provider and supplement your family’s income by caring for children in your home. For details, contact Erin Faherty at [email protected] or call 938-0086.

FOR THE FAMILIES Financial Readiness classes with ACS Want to achieve financial success? Take a class with Army Community Services. All classes are held from 3-4 p.m. at Bldg. 622. The class schedule includes: • Today—Coupon Basics; • July 23—Get Clever About Your Credit Report; For details, call 938-5839 or email amy.weyhrauch@usma. edu. July trips with Leisure Travel Services • Friday—Visit lower Manhattan, leave West Point at 8:30 a.m., leave NYC at 3:30 p.m.; • Sunday—The Giglio Feast, leave West Point at 9:30 a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m.; There is a minimal fee for these trips and events. For details on the above trips, call Leisure Travel Services at 938-3601. MWR ODR Summer Movie Series See great movies on MWR’s giant inflatable screen. MWR’s summer movie schedule is as follows: • Saturday—Finding Nemo, 8:30 p.m. at H-Lot Fields; • July 24—Frozen, 8:30 p.m. H-Lot Fields; • Aug. 8—Up, 8:15 p.m., following the Kids’ Concert at Trophy Point. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, and concessions are available. This event is free and open to the public. For details, call the ODR Equipment Rental Center at 938-0123. Paintball Parties Visit the ODR/Cadet Paintball Fields for your next party or group outing. Parties include full gear, pizza and staff. Open play is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 1. For details, call 938-0123. 2015 West Point Community Fair Army Community Service will host the 2015 West Point Community Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. July 29 at Eisenhower Hall. This event is intended to welcome our newly-arrived personnel with open arms and provide plenty of information to help them settle into their new community. For details, contact Michelle Bradley at 938-4621 or email [email protected].

FOR THE YOUTHS

Right Arm Night Join the West Point Club from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 7 for Right Arm Night. The Club will be offering free finger food in its Hudson Room. A cash bar and pub menu will also be available. For details, call the Club at 938-5120.

Wee Read Summer Program ACS’s Family Advocacy Program invites the West Point community to the Wee Read Summer Program. The Summer Read Program is held from 9-10 a.m. today, July 16, 23 and 30; Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at the ACS Resiliency Center, Bldg. 626, second floor. Wee Read is free and provides parents the opportunity to introduce their children to reading and language development. Registration is required by today. For details, call 9383369/0629.

Become a Family Child Care Provider Family Child Care is a great opportunity for those who want to stay home with their children.

Wee Ones Open Play Group ACS’s Family Advocacy Program invites the West Point community to the Wee Ones Open Play Group.

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The play group is held from 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, July 20 and 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; Sept. 14, 21 and 28 at the Youth Center’s Gymnasium, Bldg. 500. The Wee Ones Open Play Group is free and designed for children to play, learn and make new friends. Additionally, Wee Ones will help your little one develop their social, cognitive and motor skills. This is open to children up to 4 years old and their parents. For details, call 938-3369/0629. Summer Art Camp Journey with MWR around the globe as it reveals each continent’s most unique artistic cultures. Our artists will explore mediums such as silk painting, basket weaving, cave painting, jewelry making and much more. Camp dates are Tuesday-July 17, July 21-24 and July 2831. Camps are for grades K-5, and will run each week from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration is ongoing. For details, call Arts and Crafts at 938-4812. Little Maestros Music Class EFMP and Hearts Apart Families, join in on the music and fun. Bring your little ones and make music together from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 16, 30 and Aug. 13 at ACS, Bldg. 622, in the Heritage Room. RSVP to Josephine Toohey at 938-5655 or Josephine. [email protected] or Anne Marshall at 938-0232 or Anne. [email protected]. PAWS for Kids The 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: • July 21; • Aug. 4 and 18; • Sept. 1, 15 and 29. For details, call 938-5655 or [email protected]. Yoga for Kids EFMP and Hearts Apart Families, come learn and practice yoga. The yoga dates are 11:30 a.m.-noon July 23 and Aug. 6 and 20 for beginner classes and 12:15-12:45 p.m. on the same dates for advanced classes. RSVP to Josephine Toohey at 938-5655 or Josephine. [email protected] or Anne Marshall at 938-0232 or Anne. [email protected]. The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Aladdin” The SKIES Unlimited Program invites youth entering first grade through 12th grade in the fall to participate as cast members in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Aladdin.” Children of military personnel, Department of Defense civilians, as well as children residing in the Highland Falls/Fort Montgomery School District, are eligible to enroll. The audition, rehearsals and show will take place MondayJuly 17. There is a minimal fee for this program. For details, call 938-8893 or email Kirsten Rautter at kirsten. [email protected]. Part-day pre-school sign ups for the upcoming school year Part-day pre-school is held at the CYSS Stony CDC. In order to attend, children must be at least 3 years old and be able to use the restroom independently. For details, contact Parent Central Services at 938-4458/0939.

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Keller information Get up-to-date Keller Army Community Hospital information at http:// kach.amedd.army.mil/ or on social media at http://www.facebook.com/ kellerarmycommunityhospital/. Keller’s Obstetric Unit offers “Sibling Classes” The Keller Army Community Hospital Obstetric Unit will offer “Sibling Classes” based on interest. The classes will be age appropriate for 3 years or older. For details and/or to register for the class, contact the Keller OBU at 845-9383210. Keller Obstetric Unit offers “Childbirth Education Classes” The Keller Army Community Hospital Obstetric Unit will offer “Childbirth Education Classes” 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Keller’s 4th floor classroom.

Bring a pillow and your childbirth coach; as well as snacks, lunch and water. Physical Therapy “Sick Call” for Active Duty and Family Members Active duty members and their dependents will be able to see a physical therapist at Keller, for musculo-skeletal injuries on a walk-in basis—without an appointment at 7:30 a.m. The intent of this pilot program is for members of the West Point community who sustain new injuries to be able to quickly receive an evaluation, diagnosis and plan of care as soon as possible and without the need for a referral. For more chronic conditions, routine appointments can be made (also with or without referral) by calling 938-3324. PT sick call will be held at 7:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, except on federal and training holidays and, periodically, as announced.

West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of July 9-16

Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-July 16 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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

Friday—Terminator: Genisys, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—Poltergeist, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updates schedules, visit www. shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/WestPoint-1044343.)

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• Hike to History: Let’s take a hike to historic Redoubt #4, built in 1778 as part of West Point’s Revolutionary War defenses, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Paul Ackermann from the West Point Museum will tell the story of the redoubt’s building, purpose and preservation. Be sure to bring a camera to capture the fabulous views of the Hudson River. To register, email [email protected] by Friday. • Ice Cream Sundae: Kick back and

enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae at 132 Bartlett Loop from 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 21. Pile on syrup, sprinkles, candy, fruit, mix-ins and the works to create your own delicious sundaes. To register, email [email protected] by July 17.

• Yard of the Month: Nominate your own yard, your neighbor’s, a friend’s or any home on post that you feel deserves to be considered. Email nominations to jgellman@ bbcgrp.com by July 25.

The West Point Band’s Music Under the Stars summer concert series continues with the fourth annual “Dancing Under the Stars” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Trophy Point Amphitheater. Courtesy Photo

“Dancing Under the Stars” concert at Trophy Point Saturday By the West Point Band The West Point Band’s Music Under the Stars summer concert series continues with the fourth annual “Dancing Under the Stars” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Trophy Point Amphitheater. Put on your dancing shoes, grab a partner and join the West Point Band’s Benny Havens Band on the Trophy Point dance floor as they take you through all of your favorite dancing music, including swing, disco, country, funk, hip hop, Motown and more. Vocalists Staff Sgts. Jeremy Gaynor and Emily McAleesejergins, and Sgt. 1st Class Carla Loy Song will get the crowd moving with hits

from artists spanning the last several decades— from the Temptations to Stevie Wonder, to Beyonce and Bruno Mars, and everything in between. Come ready to dance the night away overlooking the majestic Hudson River. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will take place at Eisenhower Hall Ballroom. The concert is free and open to the public. For concert information, cancellations and updates, call 938-2617 or visit www. westpointband.com. West Point Band news can also be found by following us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Exchange shoppers can win credits By the Exchange Public Affairs To mark 120 years of support to America’s service members and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military shoppers a chance at $25,000 in account credits with the MILITARY STAR® Because of You sweepstakes. Through July 31, military shoppers will be automatically entered in the sweepstakes each time they use their MILITARY STAR® card to pay for purchases at any Army or Air Force Exchange location or on shopmyexchange. com. Each purchase counts as one entry. One grand-prize winner will receive a $5,000 MILITARY STAR® account credit, and 20 first-prizes winners will receive $1,000 credits. If the winners’ balance is less than prize amount, the remainder will be added

as a credit. “As the Exchange celebrates 120 years of support, this sweepstakes is a way to thank service members and their families for shopping with us,” Army Col. Fabian Mendoza, Exchange command engineer, said. “Just by using their MILITARY STAR® card, shoppers can take home their share of $25,000.” The contest, sponsored by the Exchange Credit Program, is part of the Exchange’s Because of You campaign, a yearlong effort to recognize and reward service members for their sacrifice and dedication to America MILITARY STAR® Because of You sweepstakes winners will be announced on or about Sept. 30. This sweepstakes offer applies only to the MILITARY STAR® card Gold line of credit.

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(Above) The Garrison Team—Command Sgt. Maj. Joel Crawford, Col. Landy Dunham and Wilfred Plumley—holds up the proclamation that celebrates the 50th year ofArmy Community Service June 26 at the ACS Building. (Below) The ACS staff with the Garrison Command Team celebrate 50 years of ACS. Courtesy Photo

Army Community Servce celebrates 50 years of service Submitted by Army Community Service West Point Army Community Service held its 50 Years of Service Proclamation Signing Ceremony June 26. The Garrison Command Team signed the proclamation witnessed by current and former ACS staff, volunteers, community members and partners. This historic moment dedicated the West Point Army Community Service Center as the Emma Marie Baird Army Community Service Center. Lt. Col. Baird is known throughout the Army as the “Mother of Army Community Service.” Baird began serving Soldiers and families when World War II began. In 1943, she served in the Woman’s Auxiliary Army Corps later called the Woman’s Army Corps (WAC). Her first assignment was in support of Army Emergency Relief. She continued working in family programs, which included working in 1957-1961, as the first WAC to become the Personnel Officer for Staff and Facility at the U.S. Military Academy. In 1963, she was charged with establishing Army Family Programs, now called Army Community Service.

On July 25, 1965, the Army Chief of Staff dispatched a letter to all major commands announcing the approval and establishment of Army Community Service. On Nov. 16, 1967, ACS opened its doors at West Point. Staffed with one officer, one full-time Army civilian and operating with 21 volunteers, mostly Army wives, the mission of ACS was to provide support to deployed service members and lending closet support. Today, ACS is a comprehensive blend of quality of life programs in support of Department of Defense activities. The programs and services offered through ACS are intended to provide support services, education and information to assist Active Duty and Reserve Component Soldiers, Warriors in Transition, cadets, DOD civilians, retirees, veterans, survivors and their families. While based on West Point, ACS provides services to 10 counties within New York State. Within the last year alone, ACS provided services to over 137,000 military families. ACS will also have a booth honoring our 50 Years of Service at the West Point Community Fair at 4 p.m. July 29 at Eisenhower Hall. Stop by and learn more about our local programs or call 845-938-4621.

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STANDINGS W - L 1. ODIA #1 17 - 3 2. DPW 18 - 5 3. USMA BAND 16 - 5 4. MEDDAC 14 - 7 5. MATH 10 - 6 6. SOC/HISTORY 10 - 7 7. ODIA #2 10 - 9 8. CLS/PANE 9 - 9 9. STEWART MARINES 6 - 10 10. ENGINEERS 6 - 12 11. DMI 3 - 17 12. ODIA #3 2 - 18 13. KACH 0 - 15 **Standings from the games played through Tuesday.