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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told West Point cadets in a commencement address that the White House would back their toughest decisions, urged them to prioritize lethality over likability and to ignore past rules of engagement, praised their fitness by saying 'you are fit, not fat,' and floated pardons for minor infractions.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told West Point graduates they are ready for war, signaling U.S. military preparedness as tensions with Iran escalate, while also denouncing diversity-within-the-military initiatives; the remarks come as the Trump administration reportedly weighs options on Iran, with allied and Gulf leaders briefing and discussing potential military actions.
President Trump criticized the cancellation of a planned award ceremony at West Point honoring Tom Hanks, calling him 'woke' and 'destructive,' after the alumni association decided to cancel the event, citing a focus on military training and core values.
President Trump celebrated the cancellation of a West Point alumni group honoring Tom Hanks with the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award, criticizing Hanks as 'destructive' and 'WOKE,' amid broader efforts to influence military and educational institutions' ideological direction.
Donald Trump criticized Tom Hanks after West Point canceled a ceremony honoring him, citing concerns over 'woke' recipients, despite Hanks' extensive military-related work and veteran support. Trump praised the decision, linking it to broader issues of fairness in awards, while Hanks' military portrayals and veteran advocacy highlight his patriotic contributions.
President Trump celebrated the cancellation of a West Point alumni award for Tom Hanks, criticizing him as 'woke' and unworthy, amid broader political efforts to target perceived 'woke' influences in military and cultural institutions.
The West Point alumni association canceled Tom Hanks' award ceremony amid political tensions ahead of the 2024 election, citing a focus on preparing cadets for service, with no official comment from Hanks or the association.
Donald Trump praised the cancellation of a West Point alumni award ceremony for Tom Hanks, criticizing Hanks as 'woke' and 'destructive,' amid broader political tensions and scrutiny of the academy's decisions.
The West Point alumni group canceled Tom Hanks' award ceremony to focus on cadet preparation, citing the importance of their core mission amid broader political and social issues affecting military academies.
The West Point alumni group canceled the official celebration for Tom Hanks as the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award recipient, citing a focus on core military priorities, though Hanks will still receive the award. The decision comes amid broader changes at West Point and controversy over political and social issues.
West Point has canceled its 2025 Sylvanus Thayer award ceremony for Tom Hanks, citing a focus on its core mission of training military leaders, despite Hanks' notable contributions and previous support for military-related causes.
The West Point alumni association canceled a ceremony honoring actor Tom Hanks, who was set to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award, citing a focus on their core military mission. The cancellation raises questions about Hanks's political associations and his advocacy for veterans, amid broader political tensions.
The West Point alumni association canceled a planned award ceremony for Tom Hanks amid increased scrutiny of military academies by the Trump administration, citing a focus on core military training and not confirming if Hanks will still receive the award.
The West Point alumni association canceled a planned award ceremony honoring Tom Hanks as an 'outstanding citizen,' citing a focus on their core mission amid political changes and recent shifts under the Trump administration, with possible implications related to Hanks's political activities and the academy's evolving policies.
Army football player Larry Pickett Jr. and his father heroically rescued a man from a car just before it exploded in flames in Fort Montgomery, New York, showcasing bravery and the values of the military community.