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The Pointer View is a free, weekly command information newspaper for the West Point and Stewart communities. It publishes a variety of news, features and updates on local happenings of interest to the entire community. A civilian contractor sells the advertising and prints the paper at no cost to the government. The contractor delivers the paper on Fridays to military housing and to various locations at West Point and Stewart, such as the post exchange, commissary and hospital. Offices receive the paper through distribution.

Since the newspaper's objective is to inform the community, community members are encouraged to submit editorials, news articles, feature stories, announcements and photographs. Editorial offices are located in Taylor Hall, Bldg. 600; call 938-3883/2015 for information.

Staff:

LTC William Harkey,
Director, Public Affairs

Joseph V. Tombrello,
Chief, Command Information

Irene Brown,
Editor

Valerie VanKleeck,
Assistant Editor

Jim Fox,
Photojournalist

SGT Christopher Land,
Photojournalist

A New York Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter picks up water from Lake Popolopen July 16.

Retirees authorized American flags
WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Soldiers will soon get an American flag upon retirement.

West Point’s ‘green team’ recognized by White House
WASHINGTON – West Point is one of five Army installations and facilities recognized for environmental awards in a ceremony at the White House July 13....

Honored for service
West Point’s garrison commander, Col. Arnold Smith,
pins the Legion of Merit on Lt. Col Thomas Higgins.

Having fun at Vacation Bible School
There were tree frogs, monkeys, chameleons and geckos. They were joined by hummingbirds, ants and butterflies in a variety of colors.

Safety net available for abuse victims
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Army News Service) — Domestic violence is an unpleasant subject and it’s sad when it occurs anywhere — in the military or the civilian community.

Mexican cadets experience USMA
Twelve cadets from Mexico’s El Heróico Colegio Military arrived at West Point July 14 as part of a 10-day program to observe cadet training and visit cultural and historic sites in the region.

Annual community fair offers plethora of information
The U.S. Military Academy will hold its Seventh Annual Community Fair Aug. 4. The event will be held in the ballroom at Eisenhower Hall from 6-9 p.m.

Giving them a break
Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Richardson (left) relieves Spc. Todd Raczka from duty at Thayer Gate Saturday....
Remaining STAS employees face reduction in force
Michael Heller, the U.S. Military Academy’s civilian personnel officer, announced Tuesday that a Reduction in Force, or RIF, will be held for three Stewart Army Subpost appropriated-fund employees...