<p>I am sorry that the party is over for you folks, perhaps it is time for you all to get on with the business of developing Naval Officers. You all are so hung up over your fab football team and Halloween concerts, some of you seem to have forgotten the mission of USNA.
The Supe at West Point didn’t need to keep cadets home from weeknight football games - because there aren’t any! If you look on the schedule - all games are on Saturdays. hmmmmm. </p>
<p>Have you had the experience being at lunch and having the First Captain announce the name of a former midshipman that you lived with, was on your sports team or in your company who gave the ultimate sacrifice??? </p>
<p>Well that scene has been far too common at West Point. The USMA class of 2006 has not yet lost a soldier but all cadets know - it isn’t a matter of “if” but a matter of “when”. If you would like to know more about the remarkable USMA alums from the Classes of 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 who have given the ultimate sacrifice then PM me.<br>
Unlike USNA, kids who apply to USMA need to know that being an officer and leading troops into battle (literally) is serious business and they will be called upon to put their lives on the line. Shogun provides that grasp on reality.</p>
<p>Time to run along now, back to your studying and your bad attitude.</p>