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Vol. 59, No.3 Published in the interest of the personnel at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York January 25, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chief delivers quarterly briefing
DOL, DOIM latest targets of commercial activities studies

No Justice
AFGE upset by Bush's ban of unions at Justice

The eyes have it: new battlefield armor


Local and Regional News

Safety of nuclear power plants under review

Official travelers can now keep promotional items

DoD tells service members 'don't worry' about scary IRS mistake

Vaccine ban for pregnant servicewoman confirmed

New TSP rules could cost unwary investors

Changes make travel moves less costly for military

Scam targets veterans for identity theft

More schools to teach BNCOC, ANCOC common core


Academy Point of View

Single-parent soldiers truly 'Army of One'

Grad finds lots to learn at CompanyCommand.com
Commentary by 2Lt Eric Lundy

Surgeon General explains national plan to combat obesity

DoD health improvements guide released


Academy Perspectives

CD intended to enhance USMA Bicentennial

 


On and Off the Installation

PBS documentary "West Point" to air Wednesday

DeCA scholarship deadline nearing
Grab your application and go to www.commissaries.com

Kellar Corner
A weekly column of informative tips provided by KACH

Bicentennial Bits

Community Notes

Point / Counterpoint
A weekly movie review by S. Carey and C. Carey...."Black Hawk Down"

Pet Pointers
A weekly pet tip provided by Maj. Felicia Langel, USMA Veterinarian


Academy Sports

Spatola brothers spark Army's 85-72 win over Lafayette

Saal leads Army offense in 73-51 basketball win

Track team dominates field at West Point Open over weekend

Pazcoguin captures three events in dual meet over Springfield

Lostetter tops in both rifle disciplines

Wannstedt picks up Army win

Sports Briefs

Fox-Murphy tied at 6-2, head into round 3
A weekly commentary by Jim Fox

Army hockey ends skid with 4-2 win

Wrestling team takes third at New York Intercollegiate

 

 

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