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Runback—Class of 2013’s final push
Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 08:39 AM
Stay alert, remain vigilant—August is Antiterrorism Month
August is the Army’s Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The intent of this program is to instill and sustain Army-wide heightened awareness and vigilance to prevent and protect the Army community and our installation from acts of terrorism.
The Installation Antiterrorism and Force Protection Office kicks off this initiative by partnering with Balfour Beatty Communities during the National Night Out from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at 126 Washington Road. Other events scheduled throughout August inclu...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 08:44 AM
West Point launches iWATCH Program
On Sunday, West Point launches an antiterrorism program that enlists the help of Army community members to be “extensions of our overall protection.”
The iWATCH ARMY program, a civilian initiative adopted by the antiterrorism branch of the Army’s Office of the Provost Marshal General, is a neighborhood terror-watch program designed to heighten public awareness about indicators of terrorist activity and encourage reporting of suspicious behaviors or activities.
In conjunction with...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 08:57 AM
New Motor Pool Shuttle Service
The Motor Pool shuttle van service began Monday. The shuttle runs daily from 5:56 a.m.-4:56 p.m. for motor pool users. Below is the shuttle run for the van: Time for pick-up in hourly minutes.
• Motor Pool (TMP) — 56
• Motor Pool (Maintenance) — 57
• Pershing Center/Spellman Hall — 14
• Hotel Thayer (Exit Ramp) ...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 29-Jul-2010 09:01 AM
Orientation of Newly Assigned Personnel for 2010
Schedule of Events
Aug. 56-8 p.m.—Community/Wellness Fair and Superintendent’s Welcome at Eisenhower Hall’s Crest Hall and Ballroom.
Posted on Wednesday, 07-Jul-2010 14:37 PM
West Point welcomes new Supe
Despite the morning’s rainfall, Lt. Gen. David H. Huntoon Jr. described it as a beautiful day Monday as he became the 58th Superintendent at West Point.
“For so many, this historic place has marked the start of our journey and service to the U.S. Army and to the nation,” Huntoon said. “To return here four decades after my own swearing in ceremony as a new cadet is deeply moving and profoundly inspiring. I’m recommitted to that oath and recommitted to the values of this institution.” Read more...
Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 10:43 AM
Tarsa committed to West Point’s continuing improvement
The morning sun glimmers into his Hudson River office view as he feverishly attempts to put out the numerous fires awaiting him. However, this is no different from any other morning for a Soldier in his position. For this is a step in his career that he relishes––a whole new set of goals and challenges to face.
Col. Michael Tarsa, Class of 1987, takes on the task of being West Point Garrison Commander with the same tenacity he has given to nearly 20 years of tactical assignments.
Posted on Thursday, 22-Jul-2010 10:53 AM
Learning field communications
Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:02 PM
NSPS days are numbered at West Point
On July 7, West Point’s Deputy Garrison Commander Wilfred J. Plumley hosted approximately 75 percent of the more than 130 West Point garrison National Security Personnel System employees at a Town Hall meeting in Thayer 144 to discuss their transition from NSPS back to the General Schedule system and review the GS classification rules and criteria for the affected positions.
Their transition takes place Aug. 15, while mission and many of the medical activity employees here have already...
Read more...Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:05 PM
Taking garrison command
Posted on Wednesday, 14-Jul-2010 16:12 PM