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West Point Military Academy announces dropping "Duty, Honor, Country," from mission statement: The phrase "duty, honor, country" is out -- exchanged for the more amorphous "Army values." The United States Military Academy's previous mission statement was: "To educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the United States Army." The new mission statement, according to a news release from the academy, is: "To build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of professional excellence and service to the Army and Nation." Question: Why? To what purpose does the exchange to "Army Values" achieve? This appears to be a directive ordered from above. Why would any Superintendent of their own volition dream up the notion to change the clear military and patriotic tradition this institution is built upon to a generic phrase like "Army values." If duty, honor, country are no longer descriptive of the Academy's mission statement instilling this as American Army values, then what are the new Army values? Anyone else find this suspect?

“It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious.” “President George Washington, 15 November 1781, to Marquis de Lafayette. Happy 248th Birthday to our US Navy! Unlike the US Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful), the U.S. Navy technically does not have an official motto, and there are even disagreements over what its unofficial motto might be. Some sources claim that the unofficial motto is “Non sibi sed patriae” – Latin for “Not self, but country,” a phrase inscribed above the chapel doors of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. This unofficial motto invokes the spirit of sacrifice that so many sailors and members of our Armed Forces carry with them through their service. Some incorrectly assume that the title of the unofficial song of the U.S. Navy, “Anchors Aweigh,” is its motto, which it is not. Other sources claim that “Semper Fortis” – Latin for “Always Courageous” – is the Navy’s unofficial motto; considering that the Navy was founded in the 18th century, when sailing in a Navy required venturing out into the unknown of the vast oceans, some still uncharted, this emphasis on courage seems fitting. Regardless of which unofficial motto is truly the one, today, the U.S. Navy continues to stand by all of these unofficial mottos’ ideals and fearlessly serves the United States both at home and abroad. Taken from “What are the Mottos of the 6 Branches of the U.S. Military?” @ https://lnkd.in/eC_wyabJ

On this day in history, 30 July 1942, President Roosevelt signs Public Law 689 which establishes the Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service, or WAVES. This corps of women served as a reserve for the Navy, a necessary addition to the military after most of the young men were sent to the frontlines. Lieutenant Commander Mildred McAfee, the first female Navy officer in US history, was appointed director of WAVES, and trained over 20,000 officers and 70,000 enlisted for service. They served in a variety of capacities, from yeoman to pharmacist to aircraft mechanic. The role of WAVES was invaluable to the US Navy in a time when manpower was critical, and created yet another way for women to step up and serve their country alongside the men, forever changing the views of women in the military, and the workplace overall. After World War Two, Congress passed the Women’s Armed Forces Integration Act in 1948, giving women a permanent place in the military even during peacetime. Image: WAVES observed constructed a template layout of aerial photographs to create charts. Official U.S. Navy photograph in the collection of the National Archives. Sources: Naval History and Heritage Command US Department of Defense #womenshistory #waves #usn #wwiihistory #military #history

US Army Lessons Learned (or not) during the Spanish/American War Artillery performed poorly during the war. The army possessed few modern artillery pieces for training purposes. Therefore, most artillery crews had no experience firing the M1885 3.2-inch field guns they used in battle. Bombardments were consistently inaccurate. Furthermore, maneuverability issues prevented artillery crews from getting to where they were most needed to support the infantry on the battlefield. The army used telephones to connect artillery crews with observation balloon spotters during the war. With the exception of its brief infantry support role during the Battle of San Juan Hill, the army only used the Gatling gun in a defensive capacity. Soldiers employed irregular formations, fire-and-maneuver, and flank attacks during the Cuban and Puerto Rican campaigns. This did not, however, represent service-wide exposure to the new tactics. The war was short, and only about fifty-two thousand troops actually experienced combat. Most commanders believed that allowing soldiers to fire freely would lead to massive wastages of ammunition. Troops still fired in volleys during the war. Soldiers received less than two months of stateside instruction before being sent off to fight. The army sent undertrained regulars and inexperienced volunteers into combat with disastrous results. Troops suffered unnecessary losses launching frontal assaults against fortified positions and Spanish Maxim machine guns. The US owed its victory more to a twelve-to-one numerical advantage than tactical prowess and might not have emerged as a global power had its adversary been a nation other than Spain. Nevertheless, the war is a fascinating episode in US military history and hugely significant in the nation's emergence as a global power. I always make it a point to cover this in my courses. #militaryhistory

Taking a moment to recognize the true meaning behind Memorial Day. It's more than just a holiday; it's a solemn tribute to honor U.S. military personnel who lost their lives serving our nation. Today, we remember the freedom brought by their courage, and it's our duty to honor their memory by upholding the values they fought for. Have you ever wondered what core values the DoD and each Service live by? Here they are: DoD: Duty, Integrity, ethics, honor, courage, and loyalty. Army: Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Marine Corps: Honor, courage, and commitment. Navy: Honor, courage, and commitment. Air Force: Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Coast Guard: Honor, respect, and devotion to duty. Many people know what these words mean, but how often do we see someone actually live up to them? A question worth asking ourselves, and a great day to begin living by these values as a way to honor our history and freedom. As we enjoy this day, let's take a moment to reflect, to honor, and to remember the true essence of Memorial Day. Let's honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and strive to live up to the values they fought for. #MemorialDay #HomeoftheFree #HonorThem 🇺🇸

Based on research by Fiona Small , Mark Bowden and myself here is a new Historic England report on Browndown Ranges (north), Gosport. The project recorded an early Bronze Age round barrow, an extensive complex of First World War practice trenches, and a number of Second World War/later 20th Century military features.https://https://lnkd.in/eXPFpZU2

Richard Newman is in fact my Cousin and not my Bro as we always like to tell people. I highly recommend his book if you're interested in American History. #america #war #civilwar #military #history #militaryhistory #battles #education #books #ebooks

Today, we remember Americans who have been wounded in battle, have done courageous acts while at war or who gave their life for our freedoms. Purple represents bravery and courage, and it is the oldest military decoration presented to service members in the United States. It was first created by George Washington in 1782.   Learn more about the history behind the medal at https://bit.ly/4d86YMX

Discover the historical roots of 'logistics'! Originally linked to military operations, the term has evolved over centuries. Antoine-Henri Jomini, a Swiss military officer, played a key role in popularizing it in his works. Today, at KCE, we redefine logistics for the modern world. 🌐⚙ #LogisticsHistory #KCEInsights

🙋♀️Did you know that today is Memorial day in the United States of America? Well, it is! 🤠 "Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30. Since 1971, it is observed on the last Monday of May." The afore text was brought to you by Wikipedia via me googling it and then copy - pasting. Wishing all my American family and friends a wonderful and peaceful Memorial day! Follow 👣 me or click on my Profile for more Atlassian tips and tricks. #AtlassianCreator #TheMoreYouKnow #DidYouKnow #MemorialDay