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Firsties participate in VTC with Soldiers in Afghanistan

Distance Learning For Firsties
Five hundred first class cadets participated in a video teleconference between West Point and Soldiers in Afghanistan as part of their MX 400-Officersip class on March 10. The VTC allowed the soon-to-be graduates to learn first-hand from junior officers about leading troops in combat. Major Gen. Curtis Scaparotti, commander, CJTF-82 and the 82d Airborne Division, and five officers participated from Bagram Air Base (left side of screen) and Wardak province. Last year the MX400 class participated in a VTC with leaders deployed to Iraq. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go
Cadet Julius Yu, Class of 2012, from Columbia, Md., packs his bag for a spring break trip abroad to China March 12. Yu and about a dozen other cadets are taking part in a nine-day cultural immersion, during which they learn more about the nation while visiting landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, as well as Beijing and other cities. Cadets are sharing their spring break experiences from around the world through blogs at Army Strong Stories. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Not Your Typical Spring Break
Cadet Chad Plenge, Class of 2011, leaps into Crandall Pool for scuba diving practice on March 9 in preparation for the Scuba Diving Club’s spring break trip to Egypt. Plenge and about 40 other cadets are spending their spring break, March 13-21, diving in the Red Sea. You can experience spring break with the scuba team, as well as other cadets and their teams (or clubs) by visiting their blog sites at Army Strong Stories. Cadets will blog about their experiences, to include posting photos and video, during spring break from various locations throughout the world. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Second Regiment Super Saturday
Class of 2012 cadet Miguel Moyeno, Company A-2, bounds down the back wall of Cullum Hall at the rappel site as a trainer from the Mountaineering Team belays during 2nd Regiment’s eight-hour “Super Saturday” military training event March 6. Super Saturday is a culmination of military training which cadets practice throughout the year, to include rappelling, Soldier First Response, communications, weapons familiarization, reflexive fire and marksmanship. (Photo by Class of 2010 cadet Billy Huang/Howitzer)

West Point Research To Aid Amputees
Cadet Woo Do, Class of 2011, and John Kenneth Wickiser, Ph.D, assistant professor of Chemistry and Life Sciences, work in a lab in Bartlett Hall Feb. 2. The pair is developing an RNA-based drug that will stop painful bone spur growth in the limbs of amputees, and eliminate the painful treatment process of grinding down those spurs to treat the condition. Do, a life sciences major, hopes to branch in the medical corps and become an Army doctor. The study, being done in conjunction with scientists from the Office of Naval Research and Carnegie Mellon University, is expected to last 18 months. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets Culberg and Roy discuss their Digital Forensics project

Computer Forensics Cadets Present Projects
Cadet Kevin Culberg (foreground) and Cadet Stephen Roy discuss their presentation on computer user history in Electrical Engineering Computer Science CS485F – Digital Forensics, March 3 in Thayer Hall. Cadets taking Digital Forensics examine the forensics methodology and apply it to a target in the field. The course culminates with the cadets participating in the annual Cyber Defense Exercise, which West Point has won for the last three years. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

13 Crowned Brigade Boxing Champs
Cadet Danilo Garcia leads with a left jab during the first round of his match with Plebe Sean Staggs during the 2010 Brigade Boxing Open, Feb. 24, in Hayes Gymnasium. Garcia won the match giving him his third Brigade Open win and allows him to continue his quest for his third straight national title at the 125 weight class. Twelve other cadets were also crowned BBO champions that night. West Point hosts the National Collegiate Boxing Assoc. Championships Apr. 8-10. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/ Pointer View)

Army basketball players hold the Alumni Trophy aloft

Men's Basketball Bounces Navy
The Army Men’s Basketball team claimed the Alumni Trophy following a 69-50 victory over Navy on Sat. at Christl Arena. The Black Knights claimed the trophy and the “Star” game victory for the first time in eight years. Firstie Cleveland Richard paced Army with 15 points, his seventh straight in double-figures. Firstie Chris Walker chipped in with 14 points and seven rebounds. The Black Knights, 14-12 on the season, have two home games this week, Wed. and Sat., before the Patriot League Tournament begins. (Photo by John Pellino)

Cadet Builds UAV
Cadet Michael Weigand, Class of 2011, launches his autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during a demonstration on Feb. 19, with the help of 2nd Lt. Christopher Generazio and Maj. Terrence O'Connor performing the navigation and surveillance functions. Weigand recently presented his independent research at the SchmooCon Hacker Convention in Washington, D.C., where he presented his work before an audience of nearly 400 attendees. (Photo by Mike Strasser/Pointer View)

Cadet Lee helps a 2nd-grader learn to use chopsticks

Happy New Year!
Cadet David Lee teaches Anthony, a 2nd grader at West Point Elementary School, how to hold chopsticks during a Chinese New Year celebration at Washington Hall on Feb. 17. The Dept. of Foreign Languages and the Cadet Chinese Club introduced the class to the importance of the Chinese New Year, basic language instruction and how to write their names in Chinese. February 14 was the first day of the Chinese New Year and 2010 is the "Year of the Tiger." (Photo by Mike Strasser/Pointer View)

Polar Bear Plunge 2010
Class of 2010 cadet Soo Hoo Park plays a game of water polo with Class of 2011 cadets Lucas Rennebau and Marc Orozco in the Hudson River by West Point's Vic South Dock during the 2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge Feb. 17. Cadets taking Hydrology CE380 plunged into the ice-swelled waters of the Hudson to learn firsthand the effects of water in winter weather on the human body. More than 100 cadets, faculty and staff took part this year. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)Flickr photos

Only the Strong Survive IOCT
A cadet low crawls under a set of bars during the Indoor Obstacle Course Test in Hayes Gym Feb. 9. The IOCT, administered to freshmen and junior cadets, is a total-body assessment of strength, speed, agility and endurance. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)Flickr photos

Cadets and community members take pictures of the World Series trophy

Yankees Bring World Series Trophy To West Point
Cadets and members of the West Point community snap pictures of the New York Yankees most-recent World Series trophy today inside Jefferson Hall. The Yankees brought the trophy to the U.S. Military Academy as a way of thanking the Corps of Cadets for its support this past season, the Yankees first in their new stadium. The Cadet Color Guard presented colors for the first game of the season, as well as the first game of each of the playoff series. In addition, the West Point Glee Club and Band have participated in pre-game events. The trophy was displayed to the cadets at lunch, shown to the Army baseball team before its public viewing in the library. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Class of 2011 Orders Rings
Class of 2011 cadet Chris Oblak, of Company G-1 from Lakeville, Minn., inspects a display ring under light at Eisenhower Hall Feb. 3. This week Oblak and his class are ordering their class rings, and they have a wide variety of options available to make each of their rings unique with different designs, metals, finishes, styles, stones and stone cuts and colors. They can also order other accessories in their own design such as pendants, pins, tie tacs and display boxes. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Greg Mortenson Visits USMAPS
Greg Mortenson, bestselling author of “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools,” visited the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Jan. 27. He shared his experiences in establishing 131 primary and secondary schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan with the cadet candidates and staff members. The candidates utilized “Three Cups of Tea” in their Student Development Course and used this opportunity to ask numerous questions of the author. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Geoff Cole/USMAPS) Click here to learn more about USMAPS.

West Point grad heads Warrior Transition Unit
Captain Scott M. Smiley grins while passing his unit guidon back to 1st Sgt. Deon E. Dabrio during the United States Army Warrior Transition Unit at West Point change of command ceremony Feb 1. Smiley, a 2003 West Point graduate and the 2007 Army Times "Soldier of the Year," is the first blind officer and second Wounded Warrior to command an Army WTU. Smiley, an infantryman, was injured in Iraq in 2005 when a car bomber detonated his explosives 30 yards in front of him. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Yearling Winter Weekend
Class of 2012 cadets and their dates dance the night away at the Yearling Winter Weekend hop at Eisenhower Hall Jan. 30. Like the senior class’ 100th Night and the junior class’ 500th Night, this banquet and dance is one of many social events cadets attend throughout their tenure at West Point. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets learn traditional Malaysian dance

West Point's First International Day
Esther Decew, a professional dancer, leads cadets in a traditional Malaysian dance during the West Point International Day festivities Jan 27. More than 1,000 cadets, staff members and community members filled the halls of Washington Hall for the first International Day. Throughout the evening, the 56 four-year exchange students showcased various aspects from traditional food to historical artifacts from their home country. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

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		Distance Learning For Firsties Five hundred first class cadets participated in a video teleconference between West Point and Soldiers in Afghanistan as part of their MX 400-Officersip class on March 10. The VTC allowed the soon-to-be graduates to learn first-hand from junior officers about leading troops in combat. Major Gen. Curtis Scaparotti, commander, CJTF-82 and the 82d Airborne Division, and five officers participated from Bagram Air Base (left side of screen) and Wardak province. Last year the MX400 class participated in a VTC with leaders deployed to Iraq. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		My Bags Are Packed, I’m Ready To Go Cadet Julius Yu, Class of 2012, from Columbia, Md., packs his bag for a spring break trip abroad to China March 12. Yu and about a dozen other cadets are taking part in a nine-day cultural immersion, during which they learn more about the nation while visiting landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, as well as Beijing and other cities. Cadets are sharing their spring break experiences from around the world through blogs at Army Strong Stories. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Not Your Typical Spring Break Cadet Chad Plenge, Class of 2011, leaps into Crandall Pool for scuba diving practice on March 9 in preparation for the Scuba Diving Club’s spring break trip to Egypt. Plenge and about 40 other cadets are spending their spring break, March 13-21, diving in the Red Sea. You can experience spring break with the scuba team, as well as other cadets and their teams (or clubs) by visiting their blog sites at Army Strong Stories. Cadets will blog about their experiences, to include posting photos and video, during spring break from various locations throughout the world. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Second Regiment Super Saturday Class of 2012 cadet Miguel Moyeno, Company A-2, bounds down the back wall of Cullum Hall at the rappel site as a trainer from the Mountaineering Team belays during 2nd Regiment’s eight-hour “Super Saturday” military training event March 6. Super Saturday is a culmination of military training which cadets practice throughout the year, to include rappelling, Soldier First Response, communications, weapons familiarization, reflexive fire and marksmanship. (Photo by Class of 2010 cadet Billy Huang/Howitzer)
		West Point Research To Aid Amputees Cadet Woo Do, Class of 2011, and John Kenneth Wickiser, Ph.D, assistant professor of Chemistry and Life Sciences, work in a lab in Bartlett Hall Feb. 2. The pair is developing an RNA-based drug that will stop painful bone spur growth in the limbs of amputees, and eliminate the painful treatment process of grinding down those spurs to treat the condition. Do, a life sciences major, hopes to branch in the medical corps and become an Army doctor. The study, being done in conjunction with scientists from the Office of Naval Research and Carnegie Mellon University, is expected to last 18 months. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Computer Forensics Cadets Present Projects Cadet Kevin Culberg (foreground) and Cadet Stephen Roy discuss their presentation on computer user history in Electrical Engineering Computer Science CS485F – Digital Forensics, March 3 in Thayer Hall. Cadets taking Digital Forensics examine the forensics methodology and apply it to a target in the field. The course culminates with the cadets participating in the annual Cyber Defense Exercise, which West Point has won for the last three years. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		13 Crowned Brigade Boxing Champs Cadet Danilo Garcia leads with a left jab during the first round of his match with Plebe Sean Staggs during the 2010 Brigade Boxing Open, Feb. 24, in Hayes Gymnasium. Garcia won the match giving him his third Brigade Open win and allows him to continue his quest for his third straight national title at the 125 weight class. Twelve other cadets were also crowned BBO champions that night. West Point hosts the National Collegiate Boxing Assoc. Championships Apr. 8-10. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/ Pointer View)
		Men's Basketball Bounces Navy The Army Men’s Basketball team claimed the Alumni Trophy following a 69-50 victory over Navy on Sat. at Christl Arena. The Black Knights claimed the trophy and the “Star” game victory for the first time in eight years. Firstie Cleveland Richard paced Army with 15 points, his seventh straight in double-figures. Firstie Chris Walker chipped in with 14 points and seven rebounds. The Black Knights, 14-12 on the season, have two home games this week, Wed. and Sat., before the Patriot League Tournament begins. (Photo by John Pellino)
		Cadet Builds UAV Cadet Michael Weigand, Class of 2011, launches his autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during a demonstration on Feb. 19, with the help of 2nd Lt. Christopher Generazio and Maj. Terrence O'Connor performing the navigation and surveillance functions. Weigand recently presented his independent research at the SchmooCon Hacker Convention in Washington, D.C., where he presented his work before an audience of nearly 400 attendees. (Photo by Mike Strasser/Pointer View)
		Happy New Year! Cadet David Lee teaches Anthony, a 2nd grader at West Point Elementary School, how to hold chopsticks during a Chinese New Year celebration at Washington Hall on Feb. 17. The Dept. of Foreign Languages and the Cadet Chinese Club introduced the class to the importance of the Chinese New Year, basic language instruction and how to write their names in Chinese. February 14 was the first day of the Chinese New Year and 2010 is the "Year of the Tiger." (Photo by Mike Strasser/Pointer View)
		Polar Bear Plunge 2010 Class of 2010 cadet Soo Hoo Park plays a game of water polo with Class of 2011 cadets Lucas Rennebau and Marc Orozco in the Hudson River by West Point's Vic South Dock during the 2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge Feb. 17. Cadets taking Hydrology CE380 plunged into the ice-swelled waters of the Hudson to learn firsthand the effects of water in winter weather on the human body. More than 100 cadets, faculty and staff took part this year. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)Flickr photos
		Only the Strong Survive IOCT A cadet low crawls under a set of bars during the Indoor Obstacle Course Test in Hayes Gym Feb. 9. The IOCT, administered to freshmen and junior cadets, is a total-body assessment of strength, speed, agility and endurance. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)Flickr photos
		Yankees Bring World Series Trophy To West Point Cadets and members of the West Point community snap pictures of the New York Yankees most-recent World Series trophy today inside Jefferson Hall. The Yankees brought the trophy to the U.S. Military Academy as a way of thanking the Corps of Cadets for its support this past season, the Yankees first in their new stadium. The Cadet Color Guard presented colors for the first game of the season, as well as the first game of each of the playoff series. In addition, the West Point Glee Club and Band have participated in pre-game events. The trophy was displayed to the cadets at lunch, shown to the Army baseball team before its public viewing in the library. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Class of 2011 Orders Rings Class of 2011 cadet Chris Oblak, of Company G-1 from Lakeville, Minn., inspects a display ring under light at Eisenhower Hall Feb. 3. This week Oblak and his class are ordering their class rings, and they have a wide variety of options available to make each of their rings unique with different designs, metals, finishes, styles, stones and stone cuts and colors. They can also order other accessories in their own design such as pendants, pins, tie tacs and display boxes. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Greg Mortenson Visits USMAPS Greg Mortenson, bestselling author of “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools,” visited the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Jan. 27. He shared his experiences in establishing 131 primary and secondary schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan with the cadet candidates and staff members. The candidates utilized “Three Cups of Tea” in their Student Development Course and used this opportunity to ask numerous questions of the author. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Geoff Cole/USMAPS) Click here to learn more about USMAPS.
		West Point grad heads Warrior Transition Unit Captain Scott M. Smiley grins while passing his unit guidon back to 1st Sgt. Deon E. Dabrio during the United States Army Warrior Transition Unit at West Point change of command ceremony Feb 1. Smiley, a 2003 West Point graduate and the 2007 Army Times "Soldier of the Year," is the first blind officer and second Wounded Warrior to command an Army WTU. Smiley, an infantryman, was injured in Iraq in 2005 when a car bomber detonated his explosives 30 yards in front of him. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Yearling Winter Weekend Class of 2012 cadets and their dates dance the night away at the Yearling Winter Weekend hop at Eisenhower Hall Jan. 30. Like the senior class’ 100th Night and the junior class’ 500th Night, this banquet and dance is one of many social events cadets attend throughout their tenure at West Point. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		West Point's First International Day Esther Decew, a professional dancer, leads cadets in a traditional Malaysian dance during the West Point International Day festivities Jan 27. More than 1,000 cadets, staff members and community members filled the halls of Washington Hall for the first International Day. Throughout the evening, the 56 four-year exchange students showcased various aspects from traditional food to historical artifacts from their home country. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)