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This type of article disturbs me. I know too many of these so called unqualified minority USNA students that have been extremely successful Marine Corps and Naval officers. The key is not your GPA, SAT scores and class standing in HIGH SCHOOL. It is to graduate and gain your commission and the ability to "connect" with your subordinates as a leader and to gain their confidence. How many people has Prof Fleming ever led, let alone led into Harm's Way. For someone so unhappy with the government system, he seems happy taking a government paycheck for the last 22 years. And for the parents and others who do not have first hand experience with the Naval Academy or in the fleet, do not be too quick to jump on the bandwagon. Also, there are many officers besides those commissioned, such as Warrant Officers and Limited Duty officers who are all former enlisted and all play a prominent role in our Marine Corps and Naval services.
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