Fidelity: optional
What good do these acadamies do any more?
These Academies are under attack precisely because spirituality was a pillar of their education. Their history goes back to the founding of our Nation. West Point 1802. All of the Academies have their Chapels as central points of their campuses. Ethics and character classes are part of their curriculum. My brother is ‘72 USMA, I’m ‘76 USAFA,
my sons are ‘05 USNA, and ‘07 USAFA. Society is attacking these instutions precisely because of what they adhere to, “Duty, Honor, Country”,”Service before self, excellence in all we do”, “We will not lie, cheat or steal, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.” These are not exactly goals of liberals among us. It is getting harder to take 18 year olds from today’s society who understand right from wrong. Cheating is so prevalent. When they do pay attention to Government they see an individual in the WH with no moral compass. Given all the challenges facing these institutions, the Military remains that part of the Federal Government that we can remain proud. It is my position that that is due to the military being led by men and women of character from the service academies.