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Mike Pence tells West Point grads they should expect to see combat
May 25, 2019 / 2:24 PM / AP
West Point, N.Y. Vice President Mike Pence told the most diverse graduating class in the history of the U.S. Military Academy on Saturday that the world is "a dangerous place" and they should expect to see combat. "Some of you will join the fight against radical Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq," he said.
Pence congratulated the West Point graduates on behalf of President Trump, and told them, "As you accept the mantle of leadership I promise you, your commander in chief will always have your back. Mr. Trump is the best friend the men and women of our armed forces will ever have."
More than 980 cadets became U.S. Army second lieutenants in the ceremony at West Point's football stadium.
Pence noted that Mr. Trump has proposed a $750 billion defense budget for 2020 and said the United States "is once again embracing our role as the leader of the free world."
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shenmue
(38,506 posts)Not if you and Pres. War With Everyone don't fuck it up.
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)My guess is the gear and healthcare is last on the list. Asshole lies as good as his boss.
walkingman
(7,597 posts)democratisphere
(17,235 posts)blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)marble falls
(57,077 posts)action if they only do twenty years in uniform. When was the last year the US didn't lose members' lives?
My question is why is Mike pointing out the obvious to these soon to be commissioned officers?
Am I correct: Mike Pence wasn't in the military? What's he doing at West Point? Cadet Bone Spurs is one thing, but Holy Mike?
Vogon_Glory
(9,117 posts)Thank you for bringing up that point.
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)But he wouldn't have been able to stop playing with himself...
msongs
(67,395 posts)Initech
(100,063 posts)"Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers."
Seems like Chump, Pence and the MIC are living out that fantasy.
DURHAM D
(32,609 posts)Does anyone know why Manafort picked him for VP? What are his connections to Russia?
Brother Buzz
(36,416 posts)It's kinda hinky relationship because it looks like they (Cummins) gave away everything to the Russians in a sweetheart deal.
Blue Owl
(50,349 posts)n/t
3catwoman3
(23,973 posts)...
demosincebirth
(12,536 posts)MrScorpio
(73,630 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)They are probably wondering WTF they have signed up for right about now. I'm sure Mike will be praying for them.
Vinca
(50,261 posts)Mc Mike
(9,114 posts)Onward christian soldiers.