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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

West Point cancels ceremony to honor Tom Hanks as outstanding US citizen'

Now, the West Point Association of Graduates has canceled the ceremony to honor the actor just weeks before it was to take place, the Washington Post reported. Tom Hanks pays tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell In an email to faculty, retired Col Mark Bieger stated that the decision would allow the academy to continue its focus on its core mission of preparing cadets to lead, fight and win as officers in the world's most lethal force, the United States Army.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

West Point emails reveal how the prestigious military academy messed up Pete Hegseth's admissions status

Pete Hegseth was indeed accepted to West Point, contradicting earlier claims of his non-application.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Trump's speech to West Point graduates mixes praise, politics and grievances

Trump's address at West Point emphasized an America First ethos and criticized prior military policy changes under previous administrations.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump Addresses a Military He's Remaking in His Image

President Trump's relationship with the military has transformed since 2020, facing less resistance from the Defense Department today.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

President Trump set to give commencement address to West Point graduates

Trump's address emphasized historical awareness and military values while also addressing contemporary political themes.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump rips ex-presidents, vows military will be 'respected again' in West Point graduation speech touting 'Golden Age' priorities

Trump emphasizes a military focus on U.S. borders and core missions during his West Point graduation speech.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Pete Hegseth says West Point professor who resigned over Trump admin education overhaul 'will not be missed'

West Point professor Graham Parsons resigned over curriculum changes influenced by the Trump administration, citing major shifts away from core educational principles.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

U.S. Army libraries target books with a focus on DEI or 'gender ideology' for removal

The Army is tasked to review and possibly remove books promoting DEI and similar ideologies from its libraries.
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