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Visit Constitution Island Saturday
What do the Army mules and gardening have in common? Come find out as West Point’s Constitution Island and the Constitution Island Association celebrate Garden Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Stroll through the award-winning Anna Warner Gardens and discuss gardening topics with local Hudson Valley experts.
Guided history tours of the lower Revolutionary War batteries (easy to moderate walking) will be available all day, or hike to the higher redoubts (moderate to difficult) escorted b...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:16 AM
CBT Tactical Training operation
Cadet Basic Training is conducting a tactical scenario-based medical training in the cantonment area Wednesday and Aug. 5.
CBT operations are restricted to Fort Putnam, EFMB training area, River Courts, Flirtation Walk, North and South Docks and Daly Field. The use of 5.56mm blanks, smoke grenades and grenade/artillery simulators is anticipated. Smoke should not interfere with traffic patterns and all simulators are used in low-traffic areas.
Tactical training is not conducted in...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:25 AM
Command Channel 8/23
July 29-Aug. 5
Army Newswatch
(broadcast times)
Thursday, Friday and Monday through Aug. 5
8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Point
(broadcast times)
Thursday, Friday and Monday through Aug. 5
8 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:14 AM
No swimming at Lake Popolopen
Due to the requirements of Cadet Summer Training at Camp Buckner, Lake Popolopen is not authorized for public swimming use Aug. 6-9. Boating activities should be coordinated through Round Pond.
The above information is subject to change. For more information, call Alec Lazore at 938-3007 or 938-3930.
Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:42 PM
Help deter vandalism in vacant on-post housing
Vandalism has occurred in vacant on-post housing units. Some of these vacant units, which are scheduled to be renovated, have received significant damage in the tens of thousands of dollars.
We need the community’s help. Be on the lookout for and report any vandalism or suspicious activities in the housing areas to the Military Police at 983-3333.
Take action. Just like the force protection and antiterrorism reporting and awareness slogan says, “If you ...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 11:24 AM
Regimental Run Sunday
There will be a Cadet Basic Training Regimental Run Sunday starting at 5:30 a.m. on the Washington Hall apron along Washington Road through the Old PX lot to Barry Road and across to Merritt Road. It continues along Merritt to Stony Lonesome to Mills roads to Thayer Road and back to the cadet area.
Residents are reminded to drive carefully and that Thayer Road is restricted to residents during the 2.5 hour run. The speed limit when passing troops is 10 miles per hour.
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:41 PM
Access to the Central Cadet Areas
Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 15:01 PM
West Point area Independence Day events
On July 4, Americans will celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to independence from England and King George III.
America’s second president, John Adams, was the first to light fireworks on Independence Day in Philadelphia, when the first Independence Day was celebrated July 4, 1777. Adams said the holiday ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade. And, so it has been ever since...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 08:57 AM
Mandatory Town Hall Meeting for Garrison NSPS employees
A mandatory Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in TH144 for all current Garrison NSPS personnel to review the NSPS to GS conversion plans. The conversion becomes effective Aug. 15 for Garrison employees.
All attendees are encouraged to review the materials in the GS-101 Online Training Course at the Army’s NSPS Web site at http://cpol.army.mil/library/general/nsps/repeal.html before the meeting. It will make the material presented at the meeting mo...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:08 AM
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What's Happening
What’s Happening July 22nd
(New Info) Cadet Field Training Runback
The CFT runback is from 5:30-6:30 a.m. Friday. Cadets will run on New York State Route 293, enter Washington Gate and run past the Superintendent’s house en route to Washington Hall.
Route 293 is closed during the runback and controlled by the New York State Police.
Basic Motorcycle TrainingThe next Basic Motorcycle Training course is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
T...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 11:19 AM
What’s Happening July 29th
Basic Motorcycle Training
The next Basic Motorcycle Training course is scheduled for Aug. 10-11.
For more information, call Sandy at 938-3717.
Register at https://airs.lmi.org/default.aspx.
Prayer Shawl MinistryDo you love to knit or crochet or teach others to crochet?
The Post Chapel 12:30 p.m. Protestant Service is beginning a prayer shawl ministry that will provide shawls to those who have lost ...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:30 AM
What’s Happening July 15th
(New Info) Patton Challenge
Watch nearly 1,370 new cadets take on a new “Beast Barracks” challenge, the Patton Challenge, from 5 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Three components of the field exercise are land navigation, physical training and West Point history.
The best Cadet Basic Training company will earn an award and streamer.
The event begins in the Cadet Central Area. Specators can watch the challenge from several different locations to inclu...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 17:05 PM
What’s Happening July 8th
West Point Summer Gymnastics Camp
There will be two sessions of the 2010 West Point Summer Gymnastics Camp from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-July 16 and 19-23 at the Lou Gross Sports Center.
These are developmental camps offering skills training for beginners through advanced levels on all gymnastics events.
Registration is based on a first come, first served basis. The day camps are offered to boys and girls ages 7 and up.
The camps are taught by Army gymn...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 15:45 PM
What’s Happening July 1st
Salute battery live-fire rehearsal
There will be a rehearsal for the salute battery live-fire scheduled for noon Saturday.
During that time, canon fire will be heard throughout the community.
This is a live-fire rehearsal for the evening Independence Day Band Concert scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday.
New Windsor Cantonment and Knox’s Headquarters Independence Day weekendThe New Windsor Cantonment and Knox’s Headquarters wil...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:17 AM
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FMWR Blurbs
FMWR Blurbs July 22nd
(New Info) Saturday’s Chicken Wing Cook-Off Contest is cancelled.
(New Info) Wanted—Coaches for Youth ServicesYouth Services programs rely on the support and contributions of their volunteer coaches. All training is supplied by the Youth Sports Office for new and returning coaches.
If you are interested in coaching, call Brian at 938-3550 or Erin at 938-8896.
(New Info) Culture Club: Whe...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 11:18 AM
FMWR Blurbs July 29th
Wanted—Coaches for Youth Services
Youth Services programs rely on the support and contributions of their volunteer coaches. All training is supplied by the Youth Sports Office for new and returning coaches.
If you are interested in coaching, call Brian at 938-3550 or Erin at 938-8896.
Two-person team golf championshipThe two-day, two-person team golf championship runs Saturday and Sunday at the West Point Golf Course.
Fo...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:27 AM
FMWR Blurbs July 15th
Burn Your Own Steak Night
Burn Your Own Steak Night takes place from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the West Point Club’s Hudson Room and Patio Deck.
Although called Burn Your Own Steak Night, the club will have a cook available to prepare what you select.
Choose from Rib Eyes, N.Y. Strip and T-Bone steaks offered by the ounce. Also available will be half-grilled chicken breasts.
A salad and potato bar will be available, as well as dessert.
For more inform...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 17:02 PM
FMWR Blurbs July 8th
Father and Son Picnic Barbecue junior membership event
There is a Father and Son Picnic Barbecue junior membership event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday at the West Point Club’s Hudson Room and Patio Deck.
The club is firing up its grill for hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken and all the fixings for a great time.
Don’t miss out on a special feature movie for the guys.
For more information, call 938-5120.
Adventure EDGE! Introduction...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 15:37 PM
FMWR Blurbs July 1st
CYSS EDGE! PGA sponsored “First Tee” golf classes
The CYSS EDGE! is offering PGA sponsored “First Tee” golf classes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon starting Tuesday through Aug. 12
Free to children ages 7 and older with a CYSS membership. Please register at the Youth Center (Bldg 500).
For more information, call 938-0829.
Family Child Care TrainingThe Family Child Care program will be offering training for individuals...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:12 AM
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Keller Corner
Keller Corner July 29th
Blood Drive Kickoff Campaign
There will be a Blood Drive Kickoff Campaign meeting from 2-3 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Army Education Center, Bldg. 683, Training Room #10, in preparation for the upcoming Hudson Valley Blood Services Blood Drive Aug. 23-26 at West Point.
It is requested that appointed key personnel from each activity attend this meeting.
Provide the names of those attending to Mary Mandia at 938-2583 or via e-mail at Mary.Mandia@amed...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:31 AM
Keller Corner July 22nd
Blood Drive Kickoff Campaign
There will be a Blood Drive Kickoff Campaign meeting from 2-3 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Army Education Center, Bldg. 683, Training Room #10, in preparation for the upcoming Hudson Valley Blood Services Blood Drive Aug. 23-26 at West Point.
It is requested that appointed Key Personnel from each activity attend this meeting.
Provide the names of those attending to Mary Mandia at 938-2583 or via e-mail at Mary.Mandia@amed...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 11:22 AM
Keller Corner July 15th
School and sports physicals
Appointments are now available for school and sports physicals.
Beat the summer rush and schedule your appointments now.
Call 938-7992 to schedule an appointment.
Blood Drive Kickoff CampaignThere will be a Blood Drive Kickoff Campaign meeting from 2-3 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Army Education Center, Bldg. 683, Training Room #10, in preparation for the upcoming Hudson Valley Blood Services Bloo...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 17:07 PM
Keller Corner July 8th
School and sports physicals
Appointments are now available for school and sports physicals.
Beat the summer rush and schedule your appointments now.
Call 938-7992 to schedule an appointment.
Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime are guaranteed Prime Access Standards• Emergency care— if you need emergency care, go to the nearest emergency room;
• Acute/Urgent Primary Care—seen within 24 hours (earache...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 15:47 PM
Keller Corner July 1st
Early appointment schedule
The commander of Keller Army Community Hospital is taking aggressive steps to ensure that beneficiaries have greater access to quality care.
New medical home teams are now designed to help accomplish this goal. Patients are assigned to medical home teams (Red, Blue or Green), which will provide them a complete approach to management of their entire healthcare experience.
The medical home team concept also inco...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:19 AM
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Now Showing
NOW SHOWING July 22nd
in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.
Friday—Shrek Forever After, PG, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday—Prince of Persia, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.
The theater schedule also can be found at www.aafes.com.Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 11:26 AM
NOW SHOWING July 29th
in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.
Friday—Marmaduke, PG, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday—The Karate Kid, PG, 7:30 p.m.The theater schedule also can be found at www.aafes.com.
Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:22 AM
NOW SHOWING July 15th
in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.
Friday—Letters to Juliet, PG, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday—Shrek Forever After, PG, 7:30 p.m.
July 23—Shrek Forever After, PG, 7:30 p.m.
July 24—Prince of Persia, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.
The theater schedule also can be found at www.aafes.com.
Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:40 PM
NOW SHOWING July 8th
in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.
Friday—Robin Hood, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday—Iron Man 2, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.
July 16—Letters to Juliet, PG, 7:30 p.m.
July 17—Shrek Forever After, PG, 7:30 p.m.
July 23—Shrek Forever After, PG, 7:30 p.m.
The theater schedule also can be found at www.aafes.com.Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 15:08 PM
NOW SHOWING July 1st
in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.
Friday—Iron Man 2, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.
The theater schedule also can be found at www.aafes.com.
Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 08:59 AM
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BBC Lifeworks Event
BBC LifeWorks events July 22nd
Bal-4 Coloring Contest
Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop to pick up the July Bal-4 coloring page. Children can be creative while coloring their pages.
Submit your entry by July 30. Winners will be chosen by age category and prizes are awarded.
Best Loved Doll TeaCome to a fancy and fun princess ‘par-tea’ sponsored by Balfour Beatty Communities from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at 126 Washington Road. Dress for tea and bring your favorite dres...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 11:27 AM
BBC LifeWorks events July 29th
Bal-4 Coloring Contest
Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop to pick up the July Bal-4 coloring page. Children can be creative while coloring their pages.
Submit your entry by Friday. Winners will be chosen by age category and prizes are awarded.
Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:20 AM
BBC LifeWorks events July 15th
Bal-4 Coloring Contest
Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop to pick up the July Bal-4 coloring page. Children can be creative while coloring their pages. Submit your entry by July 30.
Winners will be chosen by age category and prizes are awarded.
Kids Craft Day
Join BBC for Sand Art from 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday at 126 Washington Road. It’s a time for parents and children to come out, make a memory, a craft and meet new friends.
Call Jodi Gell...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:43 PM
BBC LifeWorks events July 8th
Bal-4 Coloring Contest
Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop to pick up the July Bal-4 coloring page. Children can be creative while coloring their pages. Submit your entry by July 30.
Winners will be chosen by age category and prizes are awarded.
Teen Scavenger HuntJoin Balfour Beatty Communities for a wild goose chase. Meet at 132 Bartlett Loop at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday for Teen Scavenger Hunt. At that time, participants will receive a list...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 15:12 PM
BBC LifeWorks events July 1st
National Hot Dog Month
Join Balfour Beatty Communities at 126 Washington Road between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today to celebrate National Hot Dog Month.
Enjoy hot dogs, snacks and drinks while mingling with your neighbors and the BBC team.
Popsicle WednesdayEnjoy a cool favorite of the summer for free. Be on the lookout for the Balfour Beatty car. BBC will be stopping by the playgrounds throughout the neigborhoods between 2-3:30 p....
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:05 AM
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DPW Notes
Mine Torne Road closure
Mine Torne Road will be closed the following dates due to Cadet Basic Training:
• Friday—9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.;
• Saturday—9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;
• Sunday—7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.;
• Monday—9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;
• Tuesday—9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;
• Wednesday—9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;
• Aug. 8—7 a.m.-noon.
The above information is subject to change.
For more information, call Andrew Felo at 938-8556.
Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:23 AM
DPW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE July 29th
• Masonry repairs/upgrades to Lee Barracks, Bldg. 740, are continuing on the sides of the building. For safety, the south side of the building, adjacent to Bldg. 606, will be open for vehicle traffic only. The north side of the building, adjacent to Grant Hall, will be open for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Anticipate completion by mid-August;
• The paving project for Bldg. 685 (Band Building) and Bldg. 687 (Cadet Uniform Factory) is completed. Government vehicle parking restrict...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 10:34 AM
DPW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE July 22nd
• Masonry repairs/upgrades to Lee Barracks, Bldg. 740, are continuing on the sides of the building. For safety, the south side of the building, adjacent to Bldg. 606, will be open for vehicle traffic only. The north side of the building, adjacent to Grant Hall, will be open for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic;
• The paving project for Bldgs. 685 (Band Building) and Building 687 (Cadet Uniform Factory) is ongoing. Temporary restrictions for government vehicle parking in the vicinity ...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 11:23 AM
DPW Construction Update July 15th
• Masonry repairs/upgrades to Lee Barracks, Bldg. 740, are continuing with work beginning on sides of the building. For safety, the south side of the building, adjacent to Bldg. 606, will be open for vehicle traffic only. The north side of the building, adjacent to Grant Hall, will be open for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic;
• The paving project for Bldgs. 685 (Band Building) and Building 687 (Cadet Uniform Factory) is ongoing. Temporary restrictions for government vehicle parking ...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:44 PM
DPW Construction Update July 8th
• Masonry repairs/upgrades to Lee Barracks, Bldg. 740, are continuing with work beginning on sides of the building. For safety, the south side of the building, adjacent to Bldg. 606, will be open for vehicle traffic only. The north side of the building, adjacent to Grant Hall, will be open for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic;
• The paving project for Bldgs. 685 (Band Building) and Building 687 (Cadet Uniform Factory) is ongoing. Temporary restriction for government vehicle parking i...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 15:48 PM
Mine Torne Road and lake closures
In support of Cadet Summer Training, Mine Torne Road and Stilwell Lake will be closed during the Fire Support (Range 2) portion of cadet training. Gates to these locations will be opened for access once firing is complete.
Access to Mine Torne Road and Stilwell Lake is not authorized during the following days and times:
• Today-Sunday—6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;
• Tuesday—6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Due to the requirements of Cadet Summer Training at Camp Buckner, Popolopen Lake is ...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:07 AM
DPW Construction Update July 1st
• Masonry repairs/upgrades to Lee Barracks, Bldg. 740, are continuing with work beginning on sides of the building. For safety, the south side of the building, adjacent to Bldg. 606, will be open for vehicle traffic only. The north side of the building, adjacent to Grant Hall, will be open for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic;
• Mahan tunnel is open to traffic. All traffic flow and post-wide bus routes have returned to normal operations. Williams Road from the Central Power Plant (Bl...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 01-Jul-2010 09:21 AM
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