News
Former superintendent, Lt. Gen. Scott dies
Compiled by Kathy Eastwood
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Retired Lt. Gen. Willard W. Scott Jr. (USMA class of 1948) and 52nd Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy from 1981-86 died Dec. 31 at home in Alexandria, Va., of Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 82.
During his career, Scott commanded the 5th Field Artillery Battalion, headed the Military Assistance Command in Vietnam, the 25th Infantry Division and the V Corps in Germany from 1980-81.
Scott received the Army Distinguished Service Medal, two Legions of Merit, two Bronze Stars and the Air Medal.
When Scott become s...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 08-Jan-2009 12:49 PM
Sports
Ellerson's career apex is the start of tough road
By Eric S. Bartelt
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Rich Ellerson is no longer California dreamin’ after he obtained his dream job by becoming Army’s 36th head football coach in school history Dec. 26 and was formally introduced at a press conference Dec. 30 at Randall Hall Auditorium.
After eight successful seasons at the helm at Cal Poly achieving a mark of 56-34, the 55-year-old triple option guru heads to West Point where he grew up a fan.
“I grew up with a special connection to Army football,” Ellerson said. “At an early age...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 08-Jan-2009 13:25 PM
Community
2009: Busy year ahead for West Point
By Emily Tower
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As 2009 begins, projects already are underway to make this year full of improvements, learning and celebration at West Point.
Some of the easier-to-notice projects on post are the construction ones -- from post housing to academic buildings.
Site preparation for post housing upgrades began late last year. Balfour Beatty Communities, which took over post housing last summer, is planning to demolish 190 houses beginning late in the summer. About 160 houses are scheduled to be built by the end of 2011. Houses in the middle area of C...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 08-Jan-2009 13:02 PM
Leisure
Army extends Soldier Show deadline
By Rob McIlvaine and Tim Hipps Army News Service
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Jan. 22 is the extended deadline to apply for an audition to join the cast and crew of the 2009 U.S. Army Soldier Show. The previous deadline was Dec. 31.
Army Entertainment Division needs vocalists, dancers, musicians, technicians and specialty acts for the song-and-dance extravaganza that provides entertainment for the Soldier by the Soldier.
“I’d like to look at Soldiers with any kind of talent, including but not limited to comedians, magicians, baton twirlers and gymnasts,” said Victor Hurtado, U.S. Army ...
Read more...Posted on Thursday, 08-Jan-2009 13:10 PM