The U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s recent changes to its mission statement, which dropped the words “Duty, Honor, Country,” have angered many people who criticized the decision as “woke” and said it betrayed veterans and soldiers who have graduated from the prestigious college.
In a statement released on Tuesday, West Point’s 61st superintendent, Lieutenant General Steven Gilland, said that “Duty, Honor, Country” is “foundational to the United States Military Academy’s culture and will always remain our motto.”
The three words previously contained in the mission statement, which he described as “hallowed,” are being replaced as a result of an assessment by leaders across West Point and external stakeholders with “Army Values.“
