Changes at West Point Military Academy

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has removed the 'Duty, Honor, Country' motto from its mission statement, replacing it with 'Army Values.' Despite the change, officials emphasized that 'Duty, Honor, Country' will always remain West Point's motto.

Key Points

  • Mission statement changed for the tenth time since 1925
  • New mission statement emphasizes Army Values and commitment to service
  • Duty, Honor, Country remains West Point's motto despite removal from mission statement

Pros

  • Focus on developing leaders of character committed to Army Values
  • Regular assessment and updates to mission statement for relevance

Cons

  • Removal of long-standing motto may cause controversy or backlash from traditionalists