Posted 3/20/2024, 10:55:00 PM
Blackburn Probes West Point for Dropping Longstanding Duty, Honor, Country Motto
- Sen. Blackburn is investigating West Point's removal of "Duty, Honor, Country" from its mission statement after 125+ years.
- The new mission statement focuses on educating leaders committed to Army Values and lifelong service.
- West Point states the motto still adorns campus and cadets' uniforms, but critics see dropping it as going "woke."
- Blackburn questions if subjective "Army Values" should replace the clear objective of "Duty, Honor, Country."
- She asks the superintendent to explain the reasons for the change and respond to concerns it fits a changing cultural climate.