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Vol. 59, No.15 Published in the interest of the personnel at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York April 26, 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

Academy presents Thayer Award to Inouye

Three cadets named East-West Center Fellows

Local and National News

OPM chief pledges to simplify federal hiring process

Bicentennial Engineering Contest final round this weekend

Army boots out microfiche

PERSCOM to make Web site more organized, user-friendly

Fiori looks over Arvin

Another beret issue on tap

USMA hosts annual Parents Club Presidents Conference

VIPs tour academy during International Week

Cool Web site helps soldiers certify skills for jobs

 

Academy Point of View

Meet the school board candidates

MAILBOX

Arbor Day plantings

 

Academy Perspectives

Academy honors volunteers at annual luncheon

Better safe than sorry

COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY

 

On and Off the Installation

Pointer View Community News and Happenings

DHPW Advisories

Upcoming Road and Parking Restrictions

Annual West Point Pet Fair planned

Pet Pointers

MOVIETIME

Keller Corner

Shop 'til you drop

CPSC announces recall round-up of deadly products

THE 'SCOOP' ON SANDHURST 2002
     Cadets ready for annual Sandhurst competition
     How best to watch events 
     The history and maneuverings behind the Sandhurst competition

 

Academy Sports

Cycling team hosts 2002 Spring Cycling Classic

NBA playoffs not worth watching
Commentary by Jim Fox

Women's tennis drops title match

Men's track drowns Navy, 114-89

Navy slips past Women's Track and Field

Army Ruggers advance to Final Four

Shuttle bus service planned for Saturday Michie events

Army Sports Calendar April 26-May 2

Softball sweeps Holy Cross, clinches playoff berth

Golf wins Patriot League title, earns NCAA berth

 


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