ROBERT MAGINNIS: God, duty and the return of moral clarity at West Point
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement address at West Point that emphasized themes of faith, duty, and sacrifice. His speech marked a departure from recent sanitized addresses, offering a candid perspective on military service. Hegseth's message resonated with the graduating cadets, many of whom will soon face the realities of leadership in combat.
- ▪The U.S. Army reached its 2026 recruiting goal four months early, as announced by Secretary Hegseth.
- ▪Hegseth's commencement speech at West Point focused on God, duty, and the sacrifices of military service.
- ▪He referenced Isaiah 6:8 to inspire the new officers about their calling and responsibilities.
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Pete Hegseth ROBERT MAGINNIS: God, duty and the return of moral clarity at West Point Secretary of War spoke candidly about faith, combat, and the military's retreat from merit-based standards By Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, (ret.) Fox News Published May 23, 2026 3:46pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reveals Army hit its recruiting goal early Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed that the U.S. Army reached its 2026 recruiting goal four months early during his commencement speech at West Point Military Academy.
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