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Vol. 59, No.5 Published in the interest of the personnel at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York February 8, 2002

The Pointer View, a civilian enterprise newspaper, is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army, and USMA to include: cadets, active-duty and reserve component personnel, civilian employees, family members and retirees.  The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or the United States Military Academy of the firms, products or services advertised.  The Pointer View is an unofficial publication authorized by Army Regulation 360-1.  Editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of USMA.  The Pointer View is printed by Computer Graphics, Military  Publications, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive contract with USMA.  The views and opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the U.S. Military Academy or the Department of the Army.

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Staff:

LTC James E. Whaley,
Director, Public Affairs

Joseph V. Tombrello,
Chief, Command Information

Irene Brown,
Editor

Valerie VanKleeck,
Assistant Editor

Jim Fox,
Staff Writer

Pfc. Nate Jastrzemski,
Staff Writer

2nd Lt. Eric Lundy
Assistant Public Affairs Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Budget ups defense spending by $48 billion

Amendment offers tax relief for military home sellers

OMPF online expands

VA raises education reimbursement levels


Local and Regional News

USMA mourns cadet

Gross Sports Center slated to open Feb. 14th

West Point's Tax Center opens for business

Clark: TRICARE delivers on promise of quality healthcare

DoD's top officer says joint capabilities, transformation key to 21st century war

Black women reaching top enlisted ranks

Basic trainees begin new Physical Readiness Training


Academy Perspectives

Maintenance, safe driving can get anyone through the toughest winters

Tips offer relief for sleeplessness

No pain, No gain


On and Off the Installation

Pet Pointers
A weekly tip from Maj. Felecia D. Langel, USMA Veterinarian

Next phase of switch upgrade outlined

Keller Corner
A weekly column of information provided by KACH organizations

AAFES Movie Schedule

Bicentennial Bits

Community Events

'Women of Distinction' nominations sought

2001 TAX TIPS

Helpful information to keep handy

Use care with new line on tax forms

IRS responds to customers' needs

Guide can help you understand new tax law

IRS help those affected by 9-11

Beware of Social Security refund hoax


Academy Sports

Sports Briefs

Army swims to success over Dartmouth

Rifle team shatters three school marks at NRA sectionals
Black Knights post new aggregate, smallbore and air rifle scores

Freshman tandem pace Army women's tennis

Men's tennis cruises to 7-0 win

Welch paces Army gymnastics

Army finishes fourth at All-Academy Championships

Is spring training here?
A weekly commentary by Jim Fox

Speech team takes 3rd overall

Boxers battle it out for Brigade Open titles

 

 

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