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Vol. 58, No.23 Published in the interest of the personnel at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York June 22, 2001

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.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use,  or  patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron.  A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source.

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

Sgt. Christopher Land,
Staff Writer

Pfc. Nate Jastrzemski,
Staff Writer

M-O-N-E-Y
IRS to start sending rebate checks mid-July
Civil service reform on the back burner
Administration will not seek legislation this year to improve the system

BAH increased for E-1s through E-4s

LOCAL AND REGIONAL NEWS

It's Official
Employees can now make on-line TSP elections
Senior conference wraps up
Rice takes command of 1-1
Millennium Cohort study to watch military health


ACADEMY POINT OF VIEW

Murphy's Law
Straight talk on berets


COMMUNITY HEALTH INFORMATION

Combating an eight-legged enemy
'Bull's-eye' not always on target
Removing ticks can be tricky
Checklist of possible Lyme symptoms
Hospital procedures


ON AND OFF THE INSTALLATION

Summer Safety Issues: Part 1 - Vehicle Safety
Keeping vehicles in best condition helps ensure safety on summer trips
Open Recreation Summer Trips
Trips planned through Youth Services
Community Notes
Pet Pointers
AAFES Movie Schedule


ACADEMY SPORTS

Irving T. Marsh Award presented to Salvani
2001 baseball season one of change, so far
Commentary by Jim Fox
2001 Intramural Softball Standings
Rangers men's baseball improves to 4-1
West Point junior lacrossers finish up season

 

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Sgt. Christopher Land

Hudson Valley Pavement painter Marvin McClinton marks spaces a the newly paved staff parking lot at Keller Army Community Hospital Wednesday. Argenio Bros. of Newburgh, N.Y., will be paving at KACH parking areas in several phases through July.

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