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(Left) Pictured from left, retired Col. Thearon Williams joined Buffalo Soldiers Clarence Hoggard and Sanders Matthews at the podium to address the audience Sunday at the annual Buffalo Soldier Ceremony. Matthews and Hoggard are the only two surviving members of the Buffalo Soldiers in this area. (Above) Laying the wreath at the 53rd Buffalo Soldier Ceremony Sunday are (L-R) West Point Garrison Commander Col. Landy Dunham, Sgt. 1st Class James Reed, MP Honor Guard platoon sergeant, Matthews and Williams, who rides with the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club. Photos by Kathy eastWood/PV

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Service members and retirees, families and friends gathered at Buffalo Soldier Field Sunday to celebrate a signifi cant success story in the U.S. Army.

The annual Buffalo Soldier Ceremony honors the fi rst Congressionally-established African-American Army units from the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry Regiments.

The 10th U.S. Cavalry Regiment was established by Congress on Sept. 21, 1866, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Similar regiments were stood up during the Civil War, and after the war these units were reorganized as the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry Regiments.

Henry O. Flipper, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1877, earned the distinction of not only being the fi rst African-American graduate of West Point, but also the fi rst African-American commander of troops in the 10th Cavalry. Buffalo Soldiers like retired Sgt. Sanders Matthews Jr., of Highland Falls, served at West Point and taught cadets how to ride horses in the same area that honors their legacy.

The Buffalo Soldiers are credited with helping to break years of segregation in the Army’s ranks by participating in the Indian wars, the Spanish and Philippine-American wars, both World Wars and the Korean War. By the end of 1951, the last of the Buffalo Soldier units were inactivated and reorganized into other Army units.

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Reveille, retreat requires proper courtesies

Month focuses on turning awareness into actionSubmitted by Dr. Christopher HennenDPTMS

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual nationwide effort to encourage Americans to plan and prepare for emergencies.

Since 2012, the Hudson Valley has experienced a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, flooding and severe winter storms with the potential for more-frequent and potentially more-dangerous natural and manmade incidents.

These actual and imaginable threats to our wellbeing are all powerful reminders that each of us has a responsibility to be prepared for the unexpected.

If you are not ready, you can commit to do so during September; if you are ready, you can encourage and assist others’ preparations.

One of NPM’s key goals is self-reliance: being self-sufficient for three days without

electricity, water service, access to groceries or routine medical services, or maybe even without response from police, fire or rescue.

Preparing can start with four important steps:

1. Stay informed. Get information on what to do before, during and after emergencies at www.Ready.gov and www.acsim.army.mil/readyarmy. Stay aware of changing weather conditions by monitoring local media reports. Get a battery-powered and/or hand-crank radio with a weather band so you can hear emergency information when the power is out.

Register through the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (938-3650) for West Point’s Desktop Alert for web- and phone-based alerts and updates.

2. Make a plan. Discuss, develop and practice an emergency plan with those in your care. For sample plans, see www.Ready.gov.

3. Build a kit. Keep enough emergency supplies on hand for you and those in your care. Start with non-perishable food and water (at least one gallon per person per day), and then add first-aid supplies, prescriptions, flashlights and batteries, and sanitation and hygiene items. Remember supplies for children, special-needs family members and your pets.

4. Get involved. Before a crisis happens, the whole community can get involved in programs and activities to make families, homes and offices safer from risks and threats. When was the last time you rehearsed a home or office evacuation plan?

In a large-scale emergency, police, fire and rescue personnel may not be able to reach you quickly; downed trees and power lines, and higher-priority calls may delay their arrival. In the event of such an emergency will you be a responder—able to care for yourself and

others—or will you be a victim, dependent upon others for your care?

To recognize the significance of National Preparedness Month, the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army and the Sergeant Major of the Army have issued a joint statement of support and urgency for Army emergency preparedness. This is available on the West Point Garrison website and Facebook page.

Readiness is a shared responsibility and an Army tradition; it takes the whole community to respond effectively and recover quickly from a crisis.

This year’s National Preparedness Month focuses on turning awareness into action by encouraging you to take the time and exert the effort to make emergency preparedness a condition rather than just a slogan. Be disaster aware—take action to prepare.

Submitted by DPTMS Plans and Operations

The West Point Honor Guard fires a cannon round from the vicinity of the Trophy Point Flag Pole in order to announce both reveille and retreat each day, including weekends and holidays.

Below are some simple reminders on the proper etiquette to render respect to the flag during reveille and retreat.

Reveille • Military personnel in uniform, in a

formation or a group: Come to attention, present arms during reveille. Hold salute until the last note of reveille. When the music stops, formation is brought to order arms.

• Military personnel in uniform, not in a formation: Stop, face the flag (or in direction of the music), come to attention and present arms during reveille. When the music stops, come to order arms and continue on your way.

• Personnel in civilian clothes: Stop, remove headgear (if necessary), face the flag (or in direction of the music), come to attention and place your right hand over your heart. Veterans and active-duty service members not in uniform may render the hand salute during reveille. When the music stops, drop your hand salute or hand from your heart and continue on your way.

• Personnel in vehicles: Stop in a safe area, exit vehicles, face the flag (or in direction of the music) and render honors as described above.

Retreat • Military personnel in a formation: Stand at

the position of parade rest during retreat. On the last note of retreat, come to attention and present arms. Hold salute until the last note of “To the Colors.” When the music stops, the formation is brought to order arms.

• Military personnel in uniform, not in a formation: Stop, face the flag (in direction of the music) and come to attention during retreat. At the first note of “To the Colors,” present arms. Hold salute. When the music stops, come to order arms and continue on your way.

• Personnel in civilian clothes: Stop, remove headgear (if necessary), face the flag (in direction of the music) and come to attention during retreat. At the first note of “To the Colors,” place your right hand over your heart.

Veterans and active-duty service members not in uniform can render the hand salute during retreat. When the music stops, drop your hand salute or hand from your heart, then continue on your way.

• All personnel in vehicles: Stop in a safe area, exit vehicles, face the flag (in the direction of the music) and render honors as described above.

During reveille in the morning and retreat in the afternoon, military and civilian personnel on post should be aware of the proper etiquette that follows. File Photo

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Women’s Equality Day honors pioneers of the pastAnnual observance recognizes future of women in the ArmyStory and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

West Point’s annual Women’s Equality Day luncheon celebrated the achievements of the pioneers of the women’s suffragist movement and glanced at future achievements, especially for women in the Army.

Col. Scott A. Jackson, commander of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia, was the guest speaker Aug. 26 at the West Point Club.

“Never in my 24 years of experience in the Infantry did I think that I would one day be talking to the United States Military Academy about women’s equality,” Jackson said. “But, in this case I feel pretty confident talking about this because today I am going to discuss women’s equality in terms of leadership and the changing face of the United States Army based on the experiences that my brigade combat team, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, handled in the last couple of months.”

Jackson spoke about the different studies that the Army is conducting in anticipation of the integration of women into the combat arms in 2016.

The studies range from determining how Soldiers complete a task, establishing standards within their Military Operating Specialties and determining what challenges Solders will face with integration.

Jackson participated in the Army’s Physical Demands Study that began in March conducted at Fort Stewart to evaluate how a Soldier performs certain physically-demanding tasks inherent to at least four combat military occupation specialties.

More than 140 Soldiers, including 70 women, voluntarily participated in the PDS. Jackson said he was impressed with the volunteers because from “day one, they worked as a team.”

“It took one or two days for the men to stop being afraid of the women,” Jackson said. “Seriously, it looked like a high school dance, guys on one side of the wall and girls on the other.”

Jackson said there were no issues of sexual harassment during the eight weeks of the study, instead he observed mutual respect.

The tests in the study were designed to show what it takes physically for a Soldier in a combat-arms MOS to do his or her job so Army can design gender-neutral standards.

“In one task, the 12-mile ruck march, it was expected that at least 20 percent of the women wouldn’t complete the march. In fact, all but two completed the task.”

Jackson said the study follows the Soldiers 2020 campaign, which is tasked with upholding the standards of the Army profession and matching the right Soldiers, men and women, to jobs that best corresponds to their abilities.

“The intent is not to decide whether women should be allowed in the combat arms,” Jackson said. “But to put the right Soldier into the right job based on abilities and attributes.”

Another study, the General Integration Study is looking at the organizational impact and challenges that units may have with the integration of women.

Jackson said this integration study is ongoing and will form the basis of how the Army will use this information to ease integration issues.

Members of the Class of 2018 attended the luncheon and have already formed some ideas of where the issue of equality stands at West Point.

“It feels like we are treated equally,” Class of 2018 Cadet Emily Weiher said. “I think some issues with women are subconscious, like during flag football when the guys won’t go for the ball if females are going after it. But 50 years ago, we wouldn’t be playing flag football.”

Class of 2018 Cadet Christina Bouvier said she agrees with the more covert biases Weiher expressed.

“There has been a cultural shift with women’s equality in the past 50 years,” Bouvier said. “We have gone far, but it’s not perfect yet, and it is better here than in some places in the world. I think most biases are cultural, so it’s not really their fault.”

Col. Scott A. Jackson, commander of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was guest speaker at the 2014 Women’s Equality Day luncheon Aug. 26 at the West Point Club.

Story and photo by Sgt. David Cox2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division Public Affairs

Forty-three years ago, U.S. Congress designated Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day to commemorate granting women the right to vote.

When put into historical military context, the roles women have filled in their service to their country have gone under measureable change in the 239-year history of the U.S. Army—when women would help nurse the wounded and sick during the Revolutionary War.

Now, women make up approximately 15 percent of the active-duty Army and represent 95 percent of its career fields.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brigid Calhoun, an All-Source Intelligence officer with Company B, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, and native of Hilsdale, Illinois, is an example of not only how times have changed, but how the future of the Army looks in the hands of the upcoming leadership. Calhoun spoke to her interest in her career choice prior to joining the Army.

“I had wanted to be an intelligence professional for several years before I considered the Army,” Calhoun said. “During my junior year of high school, a family friend who was a senior, mentioned he was interested in attending West Point. I did not know much about the academy. So I began researching it out of curiosity, and then realized that I could earn a top-rate education

and serve as an intelligence officer in the Army. I visited the academy in the fall of my senior year and fell in love with the campus, history and culture of the school.”

Calhoun said that she found solid mentorship at the academy.

“I was fortunate enough to study under two phenomenal officers and scholars at West Point: Col. Gail Yoshitani and Lt. Col. Matt Hardman. I took multiple history classes with each of them, and they pushed me to be a better analyst, writer and officer,” Calhoun said. “I still keep in touch with both regularly and they continue to provide mentorship and professional development. I think it’s extremely important for young leaders to seek out mentors from various backgrounds. Col. Yoshitani has helped me work through some of the (challenges)

with being a female in the Army while Lt. Col. Hardman offers me the infantry/maneuver perspective, which has helped me identify the most effective ways to communicate our intelligence assessments to the brigade commander and his staff.”

Yet, before she had military mentors, it was her drive toward success that was instilled early on by her parents.

“They are both extremely driven people. My dad worked

for the Sale Steel Company for nearly 40 years and worked his way from a low level salesman to president of his company,” she said. “I have internalized many of his tricks of the trade as far as people skills, building relationships and ‘selling’ your products. A big part of being an intelligence officer is being able to articulate your assessments to your commander and outside organizations. Especially in this current fight as assets dwindle and the CF footprint is shrinking, intelligence professionals must constantly demonstrate their added value to the larger fight to convince decision makers to leverage effects in our areas of operation. My mom has also had a significant impact on my development in teaching me patience and how to care for Soldiers. The compassion and empathy I learned from her balance out the more aggressive traits I inherited from my dad.”

The balance she learned from here parents have also helped in developing younger Soldiers.

“The biggest thing I try to show them is that I’m a human being just like them,” Calhoun said. “While there is good reason for separation between the ranks, I try to be as humble and down to earth as possible with my Soldiers.”

With the Army now allowing women in combat positions, Calhoun stated that the Army is making moves in a positive direction.

“We pride ourselves in being an adaptive and learning organization. So I think these dialogues are healthy and necessary,” Calhoun said. “The Army has proven to be one of the more progressive and egalitarian American institutions throughout history, which is also a source of pride; however, if females are given these opportunities they need to prove that they are deserving of them and not expect any breaks or favoritism due to their gender.”

Strike officer credits family, mentors and experiences for success

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brigid Calhoun, an All-Source Intelligence officer with Company B, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.

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Plebes offered advice, mentorship opportunities

Staff Reports

Branch Week is the Department of Military Instruction’s main effort for branch education and mentorship for the Corps of Cadets. This is an opportunity for the 16 branches in the Army to showcase their branch’s mission, capabilities, junior officer responsibilities, and talent priorities through equipment displays, briefings, a branch mentorship symposium and social events.

Branch Week kicks off Saturday on the Plain during the Cadet Parade where a display of Army equipment in the background will make quite an impact for spectators.

Throughout the week, there will be various events for cadets to interact with branch leaders focused on increasing their understanding of the different career opportunities throughout the Army.

On Tuesday, the Corbin Forum will host a luncheon at the West Point Club’s main ballroom. The event is primarily for female cadets to meet with branch mentors. The Class of 2016 will meet at Eisenhower Hall Wednesday for the 2nd Class Branch Symposium—the Army’s version of a career fair for cadets.

Branch Week’s culminating event is the Combined Arms Tailgate scheduled 5 p.m. Sept. 11 in front of Washington Hall, which provides an informal opportunity to socialize with cadets in a relaxed environment.

By Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

Members of the staff, faculty and the Henry O. Flipper chapter of ROCKS, Inc., hosted a presentation geared to the Class of 2018 Aug. 26 at Thayer Hall titled “Embracing Excellence.”

The ROCKS Inc. is a non-profit organization that includes Reserve Officer Training Corps, military academy cadets and military personnel that provide mentorship, professional development and social interaction to strengthen the Officer Corps.

The HOF chapter of ROCKS Inc. presentation is an informative session that provides cadets tools on how to achieve academic, physical and military excellence while at the academy and link cadets with a network of minority officers and civilians at West Point who can and want to assist them.

A short presentation included faculty members Dr. Candice Price, assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics; Capt. Nichole Miner, executive officer in the Center for Enhanced Performance; Lt. Col. Thomas Veale, assistant professor in the Department of English and Philosophy; and Maj. Tyrek Swaby, instructor in the Department of Chemistry and Life Science.

Each presented the plebes with advice on how to get ahead and stay ahead in academics, best practices for time management

and preparedness for classes.Miner asked the plebes how they were handling the first week

of classes. Many of the cadets complained about not having much time for homework.

“Look at your AY (academic year) calendar,” Miner said. “This calendar is sent to you by CEP or your academic representative in your company.”

Miner said the calendar helps cadets to understand what needs to be done, such as writing a paper, preparing projects, study and when to sleep.

The calendar also identifies events, such as Plebe-Parent Weekend.

“This is your planner, it helps in figuring out your time,” Miner said.

Veale said achieving success in his English class requires the ability to read closely, think critically and write clearly.

“Give yourself the ability and time for revisions, writing and rewriting,” Veale said. “Start projects early. This gives you time for proofreading, revisions and extra help if needed. Read with the end in mind.”

Veale said it is not a good idea to study in the barracks, that cadets should turn electronics off and go to the library.

“Develop respect for time,” Veale said.Price suggested coming to her mathematics class prepared

to ask questions and ensure everything is ready by the time class begins, such as bringing a power cord or charger for a laptop.

“What happens if you open your computer in class and its dead,” Price said.

Price also said many math problems are solved on the board and cadets should copy that work for future reference.

“You might have aced the problem and then forget everything by the time you get to the barracks,” Price said.

Swaby advised cadets to never leave a class with a question unanswered, review notes for gaps and prepare specific questions for additional instruction.

Swaby said because his chemistry class allows two hours for lab work, there is not much time for additional instruction.

“Don’t come to me and ask about lesson four, have a specific question in mind,” Swaby said.

Cadets were also advised that if there are questions or problems with getting through a class, they might seek out company tutor cadets who have gone through the same classes and trained as tutors.

“It sometimes seems a little awkward to ask an upper classman for help, but that is what they are here for,” Swaby said.

At the close of the presentation, cadets had the opportunity to meet with and talk to volunteer staff and faculty members for questions and to develop mentorship possibilities.

Henry O. Flipper Chapter of ROCKS, Inc., sponsors inaugural support event for Class of 2018

Branch Week returns

West Point Band closes out summer seriesThe West Point Band ended another successful summer concert series with a Labor Day concert at Trophy Point Monday. Directed by Col. Jim Keene (pictured above), the noncommissioned officers provided a diverse play list of classical, rock, pop and country music with a fireworks finale. If you enjoyed the concert, share your thoughts on the band’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/westpointband, where a link is also posted to participate in a patron survey. Photo by West Point band

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The Corps has ... better barracks!

Senior leaders gather Aug. 29 for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Scott Barracks. Photo by William C. bunCe/ dPtms Visual inFormation

(Above) Scott Barracks was built in 1936 and is named in honor of Gen. Winfield Scott. Members of the West Point community gathered Aug. 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated barracks. (Right) A look inside a barracks room. (Below) The combination room serves multiple purposes—from dayroom to study hall. Photos by ssG Vito bryant/usma Pao

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By Maj. Deborah DalyDepartment of English and Philosophy

Fifteen U.S. Military Academy cadets and five officers began a circuitous journey, one early June morning, through the rolling farmlands of Northern France.

The destination: the remnants of an obscure World War I trench line known as Point 110, outside of Fricourt.

Authors Robert Graves and Siegfried Sassoon immortalized this particular section of the Western Front in their poignant WWI memoirs “Good-bye to All That” and “Memoirs of an Infantry Officer.” During the early part of the 1916 Somme Offensive, Graves and Sassoon—both junior officers in the Royal Welch Fusiliers—were assigned as platoon leaders in this particular sector and chronicled their impressions of the battle and the war more broadly.

Inspired by reading Sassoon and Graves’ experiences, this USMA team purposefully trekked to Point 110 to commemorate the experience of these poignant authors—and of the millions of soldiers who fought at the Somme, while recreating one of the most well-known rituals of the Great War—the “Stand-To.”

This Academic Individual Advanced Development, or AIAD, began during the spring semester with a broad discussion of the war’s history gained from reading Robin Prior and Trevor Wilson’s “The First World War.” During Graduation Week, AIAD preparation became intense as cadets immersed themselves in research about specific battles and locations of interest in France and Belgium, and they read both Graves’ semi-autobiographical memoir and a wide assortment of poems by soldier-writers. This would prove valuable as it familiarized cadets with many of the places that we would visit during the trip, and it made those places significant in a personal way.

Throughout the week, cadet teams studied battles and those who memorialized them and met to brief the cadets on other teams about the battles that they had examined; during

Cadets explore World War I during France and Belgium AIAD venture Register to attend the First World

War Conference at West PointThe Department of English and Philosophy has joined

with the Department of History to co-sponsor the First World War Conference, Sept. 11-14, at West Point.

To register or for more details, visit www.usma.edu/dep/SitePages/WW1/Registration.aspx.

Scheduled as keynote speakers for the event are Vincent Sherry, from Washington University in St. Louis, and Michael Neiberg, U.S. Army War College.

During this conference, which is timed to commemorate the beginning of that war’s most salient feature, trench warfare, academics from around the world will consider both the literature inspired by trench warfare and the memory of it in modern consciousness.

Entitled “Literature, Memory, and the First World War,” this conference will involve nearly 100 scholars in the three and a half day event, which includes the presentation of papers from cadets who participated in the World War I AIAD. The event will provide scholars, cadets and community members a venue to engage in scholarly dialogue regarding the literature and memory of WWI and celebrate the value of the humanities in the preparation of soldiers and scholars for service to the nation.

The conference will feature displays by the West Point Museum and the West Point Library’s Special Collections; showcasing not only period pieces but also West Point’s contributions to the Great War and an ongoing effort to learn from it.

these sessions, they highlighted particularly important sites in France and Belgium and helped fellow cadets to appreciate the individuals whose lives and deaths have become synonymous with those battlefields. These briefings not only raised operational and strategic questions—many of which are still debated by academics today—but also revealed the potential for inconsistency between historical records and individual recollection, prompting the group to consider what these inconsistencies suggest about soldiers’ experiences and the historical records that emerge after a war has concluded.

After arriving in France on May 31, the cadets were able to explore many of the sites they studied during Graduation Week. Many of these were locations of major offensives like the Marne, Loos, Verdun, the Somme, the Ypres Salient in Belgium, Passchendaele, the Hindenburg Line; some were sites of American offensives at Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Wood, while other destinations included the major memorials and well-known gravesites of the war. Not surprisingly, after 100 years, the majority of the trench networks in France and Belgium have been reclaimed by nature or agriculture, making it challenging to determine the exact locations of the trench lines.

In many places, however, the memory of the Great War still lingers in the form of cemeteries or shell holes, and sometimes both. In the area of the Somme, for example, the Lochnagar Mine Crater, an enormous testament to the awesome power of mines and the troglodyte world responsible for their construction, remains a protected historical space in the middle of farmland; improvised trenches created by the South Africans fighting in the massacre known as Delville Wood exist relatively untouched near the museum that commemorates that country’s participation in both World Wars.

Both of these sites prompted intense discussions and debates about the tactical and operational benefits of mining—a discussion that would continue when the group visited Hill 60 outside of Ypres, Belgium. They also prompted conversations about the

motivations of soldiers in long protracted wars, particularly about the colonial soldiers who fought in the European war and the choices that those colonies made to commemorate and memorialize the sacrifices of their soldiery.

Another subject of intense discussion was the number of technological innovations like chemical weapons, tanks, aviation assets, ordnance, transportation and medicine that the four years of brutal trench warfare inspired. While discussing such innovations, cadets had an opportunity to think about their professional future in the Officer Corps and Army as innovators and leaders.

Class of 2016 Cadet Peter Kenna noted the impact that studying La Voie Sacrée, or “the Sacred Road,” had on his understanding of the role of logistics in operational maneuvers. He expressed an interest to branch Transportation Corps for quite some time and this experience demonstrated how vital transportation and resupply can be to winning the fight on the front line.The French memorial to the La Voie Sacrée is dedicated to their Transportation Corps and its impact on the resupply efforts along the Western Front, especially during the Battle of Verdun.

“The Sacred Way is a testament to how behind-the-scenes operations are essential to the fight on the front lines; our visit to the memorial inspired me to further my education on logistics and branch Transportation in the future,” Kenna said.

In discussions of the literature of the period, cadets also had a chance to muse on the ways in which junior leaders are capable of changing the “Face of Battle.” Readings from Herbert McBride’s “A Rifleman Went to War” demonstrated how critical thinking at the company and platoon levels led to more effective tactical protocols for snipers. Not only did the trip help cadets understand how different branches and armies work together in joint and combined operations, it also enabled them to consider the history of our Army and their role as its future leaders. Such revelations and discussions would continue throughout the trip, summer training and now headlong into the fall semester as cadets compose academic papers inspired by their experiences

Lt. Col. Jason Musteen (pointing) orients Cadets Caison Best (Class of 2016), Tim Koglin (Class of 2017), Jim Trollan (Class of 2016) and Sarah Bitner (Class of 2016) to the First Battle of the Marne. Within hours of arriving in France, the AIAD stopped at the Marne location. Courtesy Photo See WWI AIAD, Page 7

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WWI AIAD, cont’d from Page 6

Cadets peruse the names listed on the Menin Gate, a memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers killed in the Ypres Salient in Belgium whose final resting place remains unknown. The memorial displays the names of more than 54,000 Allied soldiers. After touring the memorial, cadets had the opportunity to see the “Last Post” ceremony conducted by the citizens of Ypres; the ceremony takes place every evening and has been carried on uninterrupted since 1928. Courtesy Photos

(Editor’s Note: In addition to writing the World War I AIAD article, the author provided the Pointer View with a first-person narrative of the trip to France.)

By Maj. Deborah DalyDepartment of English and Philosophy

We arrived at the remote copse of trees in the middle of what is now a wheat field at 4:30 a.m. and proceeded on foot into a wooded area surrounded by farmland. The landscape remained shrouded in darkness and damp from rain; a light drizzle persisted in the cold early morning hours, and other than the sound of a slight breeze and the heavy shuffling of the cadets, the area was absolutely silent. After a relatively short walk through the wet, thigh-high wheat, the group managed to find a space at the base of an oak under which 20 people could comfortably stand.

Col. Mike Stoneham (USMA Class of 1985), one of the five officers leading the joint Department of English and Philosophy/Department of History Advanced Individual Academic Development (AIAD) event, took a moment to explain “stand-to” protocol and issued guidance to the group: each person would move to and occupy a piece of the British trench-line facing the still existing German lines, not more than 200 meters distant; each person would quietly watch across the dew-covered wheat from the precipice of the trench line (the trenches have eroded too much to lean against the natural earth) and note what he or she heard, saw and felt.

The group dispersed and carefully climbed the water-logged slopes of the trench to gain a position from which they could look across the field in the direction of where, 98 years ago, a German trench exercised the same protocol. Lt. Col. Jason Musteen, Lt. Col. David Siry (USMA Class of 1994), and I, the other AIAD leaders, dispersed ourselves along the former British trench line among the cadets.

Despite the cold of the morning and dampness in the air, I was perfectly warm from adrenaline and extremely anxious for something to happen; most of all, I felt incredibly vulnerable. As the sun began to rise and faintly illuminate No Man’s Land, my mind drifted, and I began to imagine the landscape that poet Isaac Rosenburg described in “Break of Day in the Trenches,” of “the sleeping green between,” of larks, of life. My thoughts continued to drift until it seemed that nothing in the world existed or had ever existed except that moment, that space, and the growing gulf of solitude and silence isolating me from the group.

Class of 2016 Cadet David Harris, majoring in History, remembers trying to “understand what (the soldiers) felt, but the thought of waiting for a gunshot to crack through the silence hitting a friend of mine on either side of me, gave … (him) a different view of the war.”

Nothing did happen in those seemingly infinite 40 minutes except the predictable rise of the sun, the joyful sounds

of birdsong and the eerie silence that still overwhelms the French countryside at dawn, but as we reunited to discuss the aforementioned poem by Rosenburg, a sense of relief and ease prompted by a happiness that accompanies companionship seemed to permeate the group. After deliberately re-reading Rosenberg’s poem, the cadets seemed to appreciate its reflective mood and seemed to understand, perhaps for the first time, the brutal reality of a soldier’s life in the trenches. The cadets seemed to have a real awareness of the speaker’s complex response to the sun’s appearance at dawn and the recognition of Death’s indiscriminate attitude toward humanity collapsed the gap that our troupe endeavored to bridge by exploring the literature that has informed our memories of a distant war and the soldiers who experienced it.

Our attempt to recreate the soldierly ritual of “stand to” revealed the undeniable connection between the physical and emotional sensations revealed in Great War literature and the universality of those sensations in the hallowed spaces of the trench. For Cadet Harris, “putting myself in the British soldiers shoes was the most beneficial experience of the trip (because) standing in that trench and pondering what those soldiers were thinking a hundred years ago helped me gain a better understanding of what those soldiers went through.”

By the time we had finished discussing the poem, there was just enough light to see the front line trench and the numerous shell-holes surrounding us. It was as though the Somme had decided to reveal her true complexion at just that moment to punctuate the conversation and demonstrate her own memory of the war.

Inspired by the centennial of the Great War, our interdisciplinary AIAD created a dialogue between history and literature in order to understand how the war is remembered and represented in modern culture. Therefore, we decided that the best way to understand the cultural and historical impact of the Great War was to visit those places along the Western Front that continue to impress and haunt historical and literary memory. Though it’s impossible to experience the Great War first-hand, it is possible to reconsider “the war to end all wars” by walking the battlefields, exploring the operational landscapes, and breathing life into literature directly connected with the physical and psychological spaces of the war.

For three weeks in May and June, cadets and officers from both departments extensively researched and retraced the history and literature of the First World War and explored the war’s impact upon the individual soldier and Western Culture. Cognizant that the Great War seems to have essentially altered the tenor of Western imagination, the trip served to inspire cadets to gain a real understanding of the war’s trajectory, to examine the way cultures recorded, narrated and remembered war, and critically consider how this particular war fractured conventional modes of aesthetic expression.

Getting a sense of soldiering in the trenches

Cadets lead a group discussion about the battle at Delville Wood underneath “Le Dernier Arbre,” or “the last tree” during the trip to France in June. Courtesy Photo

in France and Belgium.The best of these papers will be featured

in an academic conference commemorating the 100th anniversary of the “war to end all wars” sponsored by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Department of History.

This conference is the second of a three-part series of events supported by the two departments, designed to promote awareness of the significance of WWI and aid in the academic development of cadets, both abroad and in the classroom.

Both departments are offering courses in

the academic year inspired by and focusing on Great War topics. The Department of English & Philosophy will offer an elective course to majors entitled The Literature of the Great War (EP390) during which cadets, many of whom also participated on the AIAD, will continue their engagement with canonical Great War writers.

The Department of History will also offer elective and core courses that focus, to a great degree, upon the Great War; these include Strategy, Policy, and Generalship (HI358), Modern Germany (HI343) and History of the Military Art (HI302).

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FEATURED EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTSProtestant Women of the Chapel Bible Studies

Protestant Women of the Chapel is offering Bible studies during the year 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Post Chapel.

There is an evening study Meet & Greet at 7 p.m. today in the Post Chapel Basement.

For details, check PWOC out on Facebook at West Point PWOC or email them at wp.pwoc@gmail.com.

WPWC’s Cookbook and Gift Shoppe HoursThe West Point Women’s Club’s newest cookbook “Eat,

Drink & Beat Navy” is available at the West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe.

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

3D archery rangesThe Hunting Club at West Point will host 3D archery ranges

Sept. 13 and Sept. 27. The ranges will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with the last shooter starting no later than 1 p.m.

There will be a nominal fee for active members and non-members. The course is adjacent to the Cadet Paintball Course at the top of the ski slope (Goethals Trail/Chris Kelly Ave.). Targets are provided by the Hunting Club.

Shooters need to supply their own equipment (field tips only). For details, contact huntingclubwestpoint@gmail.com or

call 845-222-3825.

Motorcycle trainingThe Garrison Safety Office is offering a Motorcycle Safety

Course at A Lot through September.There are various classes for both experienced and novice

riders, and classes for staff and faculty and cadets.The upcoming training schedule is: • Sept. 19-21, Cadets (Novice riders).For details, call Aubrey Posey, Garrison safety specialist,

at 938-6131.

Schedule of services for Jewish High Holiday daysThe schedule of services for the Jewish High Holiday days

are:• Sept. 24, 7 p.m.—Rosh Hashanah Evening Worship

Services;• Sept. 25, 9 a.m.—Rosh Hashanah (1st day) Morning

Worship Services;• Sept. 25, 7 p.m.—Rosh Hashanah Evening Worship;• Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m.—Rosh Hashanah (2nd day) Morning

Worship Services;• Sept. 26, 7 p.m.—Shabbat-Shuva Evening Worship;• Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m.—Shabbat-Shuva Morning Worship;• Oct. 3, 7 p.m.—Yom Kippur Evening Worship Services;• Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.—Yom Kippur Morning Worship Services .All services take place at the Jewish Chapel.

Representation of National Guard in the 9/11 Memorial Museum

Active and retired (including reserve) U.S. military members can access the 9/11 Memorial Museum for free.

To reserve a free t icket, contact the museum 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at 212-266-5211 or email reservations@911memorial.org.

OUTSIDE THE GATES

Have your military ID card on hand when making a reservation.

Advance reservations are recommended, but there are a limited number of tickets available each day at the museum entrance windows for walkups.

U.S. veterans can purchase tickets at a discounted rate.

Watchcare workers needed Bids are being accepted for FY15 to provide childcare

services in support of Chapel Worship Services and Religious Education Programs.

Tasks include the set-up and recovery of the watchcare space, the sanitization of all toys and other items following each activity and to provide authorized snacks, food and drinks to the children.

Must be at least 18 and pass a federal background check. For details, call Sgt. 1st Class David Kress at 938-8813 or email david.kress@usma.edu.

Watchcare coordinator neededBids are being accepted for the FY15 watchcare coordinator

in support of Chapel Worship Services and Religious Education Programs.

Tasks include coordinating and scheduling providers for all regularly scheduled and special activities, assisting in providing watchcare as needed, ensuring the set-up and recovery of the watchcare space, the sanitization of all toys and other items following each activity and ensuring authorized snacks, food and drinks to the children are available.

Must be at least 18 and commit to and pass a federal background check.

For details, call Sgt. 1st Class David Kress at 938-8813 or email david.kress@usma.edu.

Counseling availableThe West Point Family Life Chaplain mission is to enrich

relationships by providing preventive and therapeutic pastoral counseling that is 100 percent confidential.

Chaplain John Manuel is an associate professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist associate.

He offers counseling for individuals, couples and families on issues of grief, anger, stress, pre-marital preparation, communication, parenting, post-traumatic stress and spiritual growth.

For an appointment, call 938-3875/2003 or email john.manuel@usma.edu.

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

West Point Commissary Case Lot saleThe West Point Commissary Case Lot sale is back 10

a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 12-14.For details, contact Elizabeth Fray at 938-3663, ext. 202.

The Farm that Became a Museum Join Dr. Joyce Conroy, Town of Rockland Historian and

author of “Lost Roads, Forgotten Lives” and environmental educator Carl Heitmuller to learn the fascinating history of the 177-acre parcel of land previously known as Kenridge Farm, which is now the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, 10 a.m. Sunday.

The program will be presented at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive across from 174 Angola Road Cornwall.

After the presentation, take a hike with Heitmuller to the Museum’s iron mine. There is a fee for the event.

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

Opening Weekend of Story Walk at the Museum’s Wildlife Education Center

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in partnership with the Cornwall Public Library and The Grail will be hosting the opening weekend of Story Walk featuring “Gobble, Gobble” by Cathryn Falwell noon-4 p.m. Sept. 13-14 at the Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson.

Story Walk is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.

The Museum, Library and Grail have chosen this Story Walk especially for children 2-6 years old with an adult or older child who will join them as they read their way along the meadow trails at the Wildlife Education Center.

Enjoy guided story walks at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. There is a fee for the event, however admission is free for museum members.

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

2nd annual Craft FairThe Fort Montgomery Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is

hosting its 2nd annual Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the firehouse on Route 9W.

The craft fair will feature handmade items only and an auxiliary bake sale. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

For details, check FMFDLA Facebook page or contact Danielle Drouin at ddrouin14@gmail.com if you are interested in a table.

Boscobel FireworksA great fireworks display will be set off in the Hudson River

by Cold Springs and Boscobel, and will be a wonderful sight from Trophy Point Oct. 10.

The Hudson Highlands Land Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Gala at Boscobel, culminating in the fireworks show.

Enjoy the beauty snuggled up in a blanket with a hot thermos of chocolate.

For details, call 949-632-0777.

Community

Functional Academic Skills TrainingRaise your General Technical score on the Armed Forces

Classification Test (AFCT) by attending a Functional Academic Skills (FAST) class at the Army Education Center, 683 Buckner Loop.

The class will meet 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday from Monday-Sept. 25.

Contact Nancy Judd at 938-3464 or Neil Sakumoto at 938-5389 to obtain an enrollment form for commander approval.

Geography and Environmental Engineering lectureThe Department of Geography and Environmental

Engineering is hosting a lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Ross at 12:40 p.m. Sept. 17 in Washington Hall Room 5300.

The lecture is in support of EV450—Environmental Engineering for Community Development. Ross is the founder of the Kasiisi Project, which collaborates with the Jane Goodall Institute of Uganda to improve primary education for poor, rural communities in order to promote environmental sustainability for communities surrounding the Kibale National Park.

For details, contact Capt. Matty Haith, 845-674-7591.

Civilian Education ProgramThe USAG-West Point Command supports efforts by

employees to improve their “educational fitness” by releasing employees for three hours/week to attend college classes.

These hours are in conjunction with lunch twice a week.The Army Education Center will be offering courses 11:30

a.m.-1:30 p.m. as part of the Civilian Education Program. The program is designed to optimize organizational readiness

and work performance by improving educational achievement. The following classes will run during the second session:• Session 2—Oct. 14-Dec. 12:MGT 210 Entrepreneurship: Building a Business—(Mon.,

Wed.) St. Thomas Aquinas;BUS 3180 Developing Leadership Skills—(Tues., Thurs.)

Mount St. Mary College.For details, contact Erica Rodriquez (STAC) at 845-446-

2555 or Erodrigu@stac.edu or Shari Seidule at 845-446-0535 or Sharon.seidule@msmc.edu.

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JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

FEATURED EVENT

Superintendent’s Golf ScrambleThe West Point Golf Course will hold the Superintendent’s

Golf Scramble Sept. 15. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

This is a four-person team scramble and there is a fee for participating.

Call the Pro Shop at 845-935-2435 for details or to register.

Mongolian BarbecueCome out to the West Point Club for its Mongolian Barbecue. The Barbecue is scheduled for Sept. 12 in the Pierce Dining

Room. It’s your chance to create a culinary masterpiece. We start by making you the chef.

Choose from a selection of beef, turkey, pork, shrimp and fresh vegetables, sauces and spices.

For details, call 938-5120.

September classes with Arts and Crafts• Friday, Little Impressionist—10:30-11 a.m.; 2nd session

11-11:30 a.m. • Tuesday, Pint Sized Picasso, for ages 5-15—10:30-11:30

a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Artist focus is on Walt Disney. Disney, from humble beginnings to world recognized entrepreneur, and discuss what he was able to accomplish. And it all started with a mouse.

• Tuesday, Artopia, for ages 11-16—4:45-5:45 p.m. Artist focus is on Walt Disney.

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

Back to Home Schooling CruiseCYSS invites all families that will be home schooling

their children this year to cruise the Hudson River 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Boarding of the Superintendent’s Boat begins 5:30 p.m. at South Dock. Bring a dish to share that corresponds with your last name; A-K, Main Dish; L-T, Side Dish; and U-Z, Dessert. Please bring your own drinks and CYSS will provide the paper goods. There is no RSVP required.

For details, call the School Liaison Offi ce at 938-2092.

Fall/Winter SKIES ProgramsRegistration for the fall and winter SKIES program is now

open for all Department of Defense and military families whose children are eligible to attend school in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District.

Programs scheduled for the upcoming months include a variety of dance classes for ages 2 and older, Little Maestros Music, Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Tot Tumbling, Sports Sampler, Kindergym, Art and guitar lessons. There is a minimal fee for each program.

Detailed information on each program is posted on the West Point Child, Youth and School Services Facebook page and on the www.westpointmwr.com website.

All students must have a current CYSS membership on fi le at the Parent Central offi ce, located inside the Lee Area CYS Services Facility, 140 Buckner Loop.

Once your membership is current, registration may be completed by visiting Parent Central or by calling Parent Central at 938-4458 or 938-0939 during the hours listed or online through Webtrac. Webtrac may be accessed on the www.westpointmwr.com website, on the SKIES Program page.

West Point Career ExpoThe West Point Career Expo is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 12 at the West Point Club, available to transitioning U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses.

Meet with top companies to discuss career opportunities, and learn how to advance your career by meeting with top colleges and universities. This event is free to job seekers and open to the public.

For employers seeking to register, call Shelley Conklin at 210-837-5200 or Jeri Glowacki at 210-385-3532.

It is recommended that job seekers register at http://bit.ly/XGJUyt. For details, contact the Employment Readiness Program Manager at 938-5658 or Ellen.Stoneham@usma.edu.

September Trips with Leisure Travel Services • Today, Theater Van to Broadway—leave West Point at

5p.m., leave NYC at 11 p.m. Purchase half-price theater tickets at the discount TKTS ticket booth and leave the transportation to LTS.

• Sept. 13, The Feast of San Gennaro, Little Italy NYC—leave West Point at 11 a.m., leave NYC at 5:30 p.m. New York’s oldest, biggest and best street festival.

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

September events with Outdoor Recreation Equipment Center

• Rock Climbing Class—1-4 p.m. Sunday. Join ODR for this introduction to rock climbing class. ODR will focus on building solid fundamental skills and giving you the knowledge to become a skilled and confi dent rock climber.

You will learn about the equipment and fundamentals of climbing. We provide all the necessary gear for this activity.

• Sterling Forest Fire Tower Hike—9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13. Join Outdoor Recreation for a day hike to one of the last Fire Towers still used in New York State.

There is a minimal fee for some of these events. For details,

call 938-0123.

ACS Relocation Readiness class schedule• Smooth Moves—Whether your facing your fi rst real PCS or

whether you have moved numerous times already, this workshop will help you prepare for what’s ahead, 9-10 a.m. Sept. 18.

All classes take place at ACS, Bldg. 622 and are free of charge. For details and to register, call 938-3487.

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

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

suggested. For details, call 938-5120.

New Parent Support GroupThe Family Advocacy Program invites you to attend the

New Parent Support Group, a supportive program for new and expecting parents. A lactation consultant from Keller Army Community Hospital and child development specialists are available to answer questions about breastfeeding, sleep issues, crying and calming, baby proofi ng, safety and much more.

Join the group 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 23, Oct. 14 and 28, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9.

For details, call 845-938-3369 or 845-938-0629.

ACS Family Readiness Group classArmy Community Service presents a Family Readiness

Group class in a monthly series intended to span the spectrum of topics. Attendees discuss all aspects of family readiness groups from having an effective FRG, the role of FRGs in today’s Army, the role of volunteers in the FRG, or how to keep and raise funds legally and within the Army’s regulatory guidance and local procedures.

The session will be held at the Army Community Service offi ces in Bldg. 622 4-5 p.m. Sept. 25.

For details or to reserve your seat, contact Michelle Bradley at 938-4621 or Michelle.Bradley@usma.edu.

BOSS Medieval TimesJoin Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and get medieval

Oct. 17 as the group heads to Medieval Times in New Jersey. Vans leave the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion at 5:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show.

There is a cost associated with this trip. See your BOSS Council Member, or call 938-6497 for details.

Space is limited so be sure to sign up early.

FOR THE FAMILIES

Leagues forming now for the MWR Bowling Center The Tuesday Night Enlisted League begins 6:30 p.m. Sept.

16 and continues for 14 weeks. The league is open to all enlisted Soldiers and DOD civilian employees. A meeting is scheduled 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for those interested.

The West Point Saturday Morning USBC Youth League will start 9 a.m. Sept. 13 at the West Point Bowling Center.

All ages are welcome. There is a registration fee and weekly cost and the league is sanctioned by USBC.

For details, call 938-2140.

West Point OktoberfestThe annual West Point Oktoberfest is scheduled 4-9 p.m. Sept.

19 (adults night out) and noon-7 p.m. Sept. 20 (family day). This event takes place at the Victor Constant Ski Area, Route 218.

Come out and enjoy traditional German food, drink and music. This is a cash only event and open to the public.

For details, call 938-4690.

Go Army Spirit LunchesJoin the West Point Club every Thursday before the game

for a pep rally luncheon for that week’s game. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and the luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Club’s Grand Ballroom.

Tickets are on sale now through the Club’s Administrative Offi ce, open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. There is a minimal fee for each luncheon and purchasing tickets early will guarantee reserved seating. For ticket sales and details, call 938-5120.

Football Saturday Care at the Stony CDCChild care on Football Saturdays are on a fi rst-come, fi rst-

served basis. Children must be registered with CYS Services. Sign-ups will begin two weeks before each game.

Children can be dropped off up to two hours before game start and must be picked up no later than one hour after game ends.

For details, call Parent and Outreach Services at 938- 4458/0939/3969.

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Friday—Guardians of the Galaxy, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Into the Storm, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Hercules, PG-13, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheatres/Movies-WestPoint.htm.)

Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.

MOVIES at MAHAN

West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday

through Sept. 118:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.For the week of Sept. 4-11

Channels 8/23

Keller CornerDevelopmental Hearing/Screenings

Not all children develop the same way … some need extra help.

If you have concerns with your child’s communication skills, motor skills, self-help skills, learning, behavior and/or social interactions, join us at our free Developmental/Hearing Screenings.

The screenings will be conducted at the Stony CDC (1207 Patrick Trail) in conjunction with Audiology, EDIS and West Point School for ages birth to 5 years old.

The screenings are scheduled 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 by appointment only.

For de ta i l s and to schedu le an appointment, call 938-2698/6868.

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

According to the CDC, over the past 30 years the rate of childhood obesity has more

than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents.

More specifically, the prevalence of obesity in children aged 6-11 years increased from 7 percent in 1980 to 18 percent in 2012; while the percentage of obese adolescents aged 12-19 years soared from 5 to 21 percent in the same period.

Parents can help their children overcome obesity by fi rst modeling healthy dietary habits, creating a positive food environment within the house, encouraging them to try new fresh foods, and enabling them to have more fun physical activity.

Schools can also encourage healthy behaviors by providing and advertising fresh foods more than foods with higher fat and sugar contents.

For more information visit https://www.hnfs.com, www.nfl .com/play60 or call Youth Services at 938-3550.

• Color Wars: Calling all high school students ... come kick off your school year with our 2nd annual Color Wars 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday at Dragon Park in Stony Housing II.

The event is open to all high school students. The event is free and sponsored by Club

Beyond and Balfour Beatty Communities LifeWorks.

Wear a white shirt and come prepared to battle it out in our color wars.

For details, contact Bekah Siau at 845-570-0569 or Bsiau@clubbeyond.org.

LifeWorks• D a y o f O b s e r v a n c e s a n d

Remembrance: Join BBC at 132 Bartlett Loop from 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 11 as we create a patriotic craft in remembrance of the loss of our loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001.

Email jgellman@bbcgrp.com to register by Monday.

• Yard of the Month: If you, or someone you know, take pride in making the outdoors beautiful, then nominate them in our Yard of the Month Contest by Sept. 26.

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Monken era begins with UB showdown at MichieBy Ryan YanoshakArmy Athletic Communications

The Jeff Monken era of Army football officially gets underway Saturday at Michie Stadium.

Monken, hired in late December of last year, will coach his first game for the Black Knights when the University at Buffalo visits Michie Stadium for a noon kickoff. The game will be shown live to a national audience on CBS Sports Network. The Army Radio Network will also have the call.

Army is coming off a 3-9 season in 2013. Enter Monken, who came to West Point following four successful seasons at Georgia Southern.

Monken has amassed a 38-16 career record as a head coach, including a 4-0 mark in season-opening contests.

Army will continue to run the triple-option offense under Monken, who served as an assistant coach at Navy and Georgia Tech, and offensive coordinator Brent Davis.

Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, in his first year at Army after guiding one of the top defenses in the country at Ball State, will run a 3-4 base defense, a switch from the 4-3 utilized by Army in the past.

Army is beginning its 125th season of collegiate football and shows a 94-27-3 all-time mark in the first game of the season.

The Black Knights return 58 letter winners from last season, including 27 players who have starting experience.

About the BullsBuffalo opened the season with a 38-28 win

over Duquesne last weekend.Junior wide receiver Ron Willoughby, who

had three career catches entering the 2014 campaign, had a career-best 10 catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns against the Dukes. He was the favorite target of quarterback Joe Licata who went 25-of-36 for 298 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

Junior running back Anthone Taylor posted his third career 100-yard game with 115 yards on a career-high 30 carries and a pair of touchdowns. He paced a running attack that rushed for 174 yards as a team.

Sophomore Jordan Johnson finally saw the first game action of his career and rushed for 38 yards on nine carries. He used his big frame to bulldoze the Duquesne defense and convert key third-down-and-short conversions late in the game. Devin Campbell added 37 yards on six carries.

Licata connected with eight different receivers. Marcus McGill had four catches for 40 yards. Boise Ross and Campbell each had three catches. Matt Weiser had two catches for 52 yards. The junior tight end opened the scoring with a 41-yard touchdown reception—the longest of his career.

The Buffalo defense was led by veteran safety Adam Redden who had seven tackles, including a pair of sacks, one of which came late in the game. Kristjan Sokoli and Lee Skinner each added seven tackles as well. The

UB defense limited the Dukes to just 51 yards rushing in the game.

Rushing ReturneesArmy returns its top five rushers from

last season and 12 of its top 13. Terry Baggett paced the team with 1,113 yards a season ago, while Larry Dixon ran for 705. Angel Santiago picked up 593, Trenton Turrentine 376 and Tony Giovannelli 228.

QB BackArmy’s top two quarterbacks from 2013 are

also back. Angel Santiago completed 46-of-93 passes for 592 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 593 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 appearances last season. A.J. Schurr was limited to five games because of injury and connected on 14-of-25 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 102 yards and four scores.

Wide OutsArmy's top two receivers from last year are

back. Xavier Moss hauled in 35 passes for 463 yards, while Chevaughn Lawrence picked up 105 yards on 10 catches.

Defensive ReturneesArmy must replace four of its top-10 tacklers

from last season. Thomas Holloway led the team with 66 tackles season before graduation while classmate Jarrett Mackey (56) and Colby Miller (52) were among the team leaders.

Geoffery Bacon is the top returning tackler with 63 stops. Chris Carnegie was sixth with 50, while Julian Holloway and Hayden Pierce each made 42.

Robert Kough, who paced the team with eight tackles for losses and three sacks, is back for his senior season, as is classmate Mike Ugenyi who registered 6.5 tackles for loss.

Josh Jenkins shared the team lead with two interceptions a season ago and returns for his sophomore campaign. Carnegie also registered one of Army's seven interceptions last season.

CaptainsFullback Larry Dixon and safety Geoffery

Bacon will serve as team captains for the 2014 season.

Dixon, from Bremerton, Washington, and

Bacon, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were selected by their teammates. The two will work closely with the Player's Council, a group comprised of players from each class.

Army/CBS Sports NetworkArmy and CBS Sports Network are in the

fifth year of an exclusive television partnership that guarantees all Black Knights home games are shown live on national television.

CBS Sports Network Army broadcast team features Ben Holden on play-by-play, former NFL quarterback Kevin O’Connell as the color commentary and Courtney Fallon as the sideline reporter.

To find CBS Sports Network, visit www.cbssportsnetwork.com and click on the channel finder.

Radio StrengthThe Army Athletic Association, in

conjunction with Army Sports Properties, continues to grow its radio network and this football season will offer affiliates all over the country.

For the ninth consecutive year and 10th overall, WABC (770-AM) in New York City will serve as the flagship station.

The Army Sports Network has one of the most tenured broadcast crews in the nation. Color commentator Dean Darling is now in his 35th season, program host Joe Beckerle is in his 16th year, play-by-play announcer Rich DeMarco begins his 11th season and sideline reporter Tony Morino is in his fifth year. John Minko, the host of the home tailgate show, has been with Army football for 15 years.

Quar te rback Angel Santiago

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Volleyball smothers, shuts down UMass Lowell 3-0Freshman middle blocker Carolyn Bockrath led Army with 12 kills to help the team defeat UMass Lowell 3-0 Aug. 30 in Smithfield, R.I. Bockrath was named to the Hampton Inn-vitational All-Tournament Team. Photo by Cordell hoFFer

By Mark MohrmanArmy Athletic Communications

The Army volleyball team closed its participation in the Hampton Inn-vitational in style with a 3-0 shutout of UMass Lowell Aug. 30 at Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The Black Knights won the sets 25-12, 25-18 and 25-18.

Army completed its weekend with a 2-2 record, while UMass Lowell fell to 0-4 in the event.

“This was a match where we finally got into a rhythm and everyone felt confident in their abilities,” head coach Alma Kovaci said. “It was fun to watch everyone trust each other and communicate so effectively. I used a lot of players and everyone who came in did a fantastic job. I’m very proud of our effort.”

UMass Lowell started the initial set with an 8-6 lead before Army ripped off seven in-a-row to go up 13-8. Three kills by junior outside hitter Nicole Perri and a service ace from freshman

middle blocker Carolyn Bockrath forced the River Hawks to call for time.

Leading 14-10, Army pushed the advantage to 17-10 with a spike from freshman right side hitter Vanessa Wesley and consecutive points by classmate outside hitter Amber Clay. Army went on to end the set with seven of the final eight points, including aces by seniors liberos Deanna Dalton and Kristen Smeland.

Moving into the second set did not slow Army down as it continued its 11-2 run from the first set and extended it to 21-2 with a 9-0 stretch. Junior co-captain setter Vanessa Edwards scored points on three service aces to spark Army’s hot start. The Black Knights looked like they would cruise to a second set win when they led 23-10, but UMass Lowell made it interesting with six consecutive points and eight of nine before Army finished off the set, 25-18.

Army claimed the decisive third set by an identical 25-18

score. After breaking a 3-3 tie early on, Army never trailed en route to the 3-0 sweep.

The lead was as many as eight for the Black Knights following Clay’s finish that made the score 18-10.

The balanced team effort saw three Army players contribute at least seven kills, led by Bockrath (12), who was named to the Hampton Inn-vitational All-Tournament Team. Perri added eight with a .538 hitting percentage, while Clay was credited with seven. Edwards and Smeland each had seven digs and Pickell, Clay and Dalton each totaled six. Edwards also had 24 of Army’s 30 kills and three aces.

“Once again, while we know winning is important, our focus is to grow every time we step on the court,” Kovaci added. “If we do that, the winning will take care of itself. Our goal is to never be beaten. We may be outscored, but we hope to never be beaten and are looking forward to the upcoming opportunities to improve this week.”

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Boldt gets shutout, Da Silva scores in win over St. Joseph’sSenior goaltender Winston Boldt records his first shutout of the season and the 17th of his career in a 1-0 win over Saint Joseph’s in Philadelphia Monday. Photos ProVided by army athletiC CommuniCations

By Harrison AntognioniArmy Athletic Communications

Freshman forward Mario Da Silva’s second-half goal was all Army needed to pick up its first victory of the season, as the Black Knights topped Saint Joseph’s, 1-0, Monday afternoon at Sweeney Field in Philadelphia.

Army improves to 1-1-0 overall after the victory, while Saint Joseph’s moves to 1-1-0.

“Saint Joseph’s is a very tough team to play against,” Army head coach Russell Payne said. “They’re well-organized defensively and they’re hard to break down. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy at their place. Our possession in the attacking third was a little better (than our first game) and our movement was better.”

Army controlled play for the majority of the first half, taking six of its 16 shots in the period, while holding the hosts to just two. Sophomore defenseman Christian Clark had the first shot of the game for the Black Knights, directing a ninth-minute header on target that was stopped by the Hawks’ sophomore keeper Jay Higbee. Army’s second and final shot on net of the opening half came off the foot of sophomore defenseman Tanner Vosvick in the 17th minute.

Saint Joseph’s looked to change the tempo early in the second half, taking a pair of shots in the opening 2:57, including a chance by junior Tim Lazorko that rang off the post in the 48th minute.

The Hawks’ momentum proved to be short lived however, as the Black Knights had three shots blocked in the ensuing 7:53 before Da Silva’s game winner beat Higbee in the 58th minute.

“It was a well-worked goal with a number of combination passes and great off-the-ball movement,” Payne said. “Mario was composed and he tucked the ball away from a tight angle. He opens his account, which is a great thing to do for a freshman early in the season and he’s going to build his confidence off of that.”

Army registered five more shots in the remaining 32:42, including three on net, while holding Saint Joseph’s to a pair of shots during that span.

Army senior goalkeeper Winston Boldt was called upon to make a pair of saves in the win, while Higbee stopped five shots for the hosts.

Boldt’s shutout comes as his first of the season and 17th of his career, leaving him one shy of tying Lucas Rice (USMA ’93) for first in program history. Senior midfielder Sean Mogan was credited with the primary assist on Da Silva’s game-winning goal.

Freshman forward Mario Da Silva scored a second-half goal to help Army defeat Saint Joseph’s 1-0 in Philadelphia Monday.