USMA Creates Soldiers Who Are Best When Times Are Worst, Mattis Says
By Cheryl Pellerin
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke this morning at the U.S. Military Academy graduation and commissioning, telling the West Point graduating class of 2017 that it was a great honor to be present at one of the nation’s foundational keystones.
Nearly 1,200 students were admitted to the USMA class of 2017, according to the class profile. Of the total, 1,002 cadets were men, 188 women.
In his remarks, Mattis conveyed the respects of President Donald J. Trump, and those of the American people.
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