Hegseth Reminds West Point That Standards Save Lives
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed the Class of 2026 at West Point, emphasizing the importance of military standards and leadership. He criticized the military's focus on diversity initiatives, arguing that unity and competence are essential for effective operations. Hegseth also highlighted the Army's successful recruitment efforts, which met their 2026 goals four months early.
- ▪Hegseth spoke at the West Point graduation, stressing the need for officers who prioritize mission over trends.
- ▪He criticized the military's focus on diversity, advocating for unity and shared purpose instead.
- ▪The Army achieved its 2026 recruiting goals ahead of schedule, with a total of 61,500 new soldiers to be trained.
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Hegseth Reminds West Point That Standards Save Lives David Manney | 4:34 PM on May 23, 2026 AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta Secretary of War Pete Hegseth walked into West Point on Saturday and gave the Class of 2026 the message a military academy should hear at graduation: the country needs officers who can lead soldiers, win wars, keep discipline, and put mission above fashion. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); <span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span>The U.S.
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