West Point Removes 'Duty, Honor, Country' from Mission Statement, Sparking Backlash
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's decision to replace the iconic phrase with 'Army Values' in its mission statement has led to widespread criticism and accusations of 'going woke'.
- West Point's new mission statement omits 'Duty, Honor, Country', replacing it with 'Army Values'.
- The change, approved by senior Army leadership, has been criticized as betraying the academy's core values.
- Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland, West Point's superintendent, insists the phrase remains foundational and will always be the academy's motto.
- Critics argue the move reflects a shift towards 'woke' policies and undermines traditional military values.
- The academy's mission statement has been revised nine times in the last century, with 'Duty, Honor, Country' first added in 1998.
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