"Controversy Erupts as West Point Alters Mission Statement, Retains Motto"
TL;DR
West Point's decision to remove "Duty, Honor, Country" from its mission statement in favor of emphasizing the Army Values has sparked controversy and outrage, with some critics accusing the academy of going "woke" and undermining its traditional values. However, officials maintain that the motto remains foundational to the institution's culture and will always be its guiding principle.
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