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PATCHES SR. Chaplain User is Offline Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 12997 Karma: 16 applaud / smite Location: Randolph, County N.C. 9216 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 11:55 pm    Post subject: ~West Point graduates 972~ · Quote ASSOCIATED PRESS ARTICLE LOCAL NEWSPAPER AUTHOR UNKNOWN West Point graduates 972;  most headed to war WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) - The class of 2008 graduated Saturday from the U.S. Military Academy, 972 men and women who were saluted by the top Army official for their willingness to serve during deadly conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.    Army Secretary Pete Geren told the cadets that 11 West Point graduates have died in service to their country since last May's graduation ceremony. He lauded their courage and thanked them for defending the "transcendent" ideals of the Constitution.    "There's always a personal cost in your profession of arms. Your willingness to bear the cost ennobles you, your calling and this gathering," he said.    West Point graduates become second lieutenants in the U.S. Army and most are expected to serve in Iraq or Afghanistan. About a dozen of the graduates have already served as enlisted troops in Iraq or Afghanistan.    Geren told the cadets they have their chance to make history like other West Point graduates, listing the names of famous generals from Ulysses Grant to David Petraeus.    "Our nation needs you and we salute you," he said. _________________ Staff Moderator Company XO   M.S.T. Charlie CO. SR. Forum Chaplain I used to ask God if He would come and help me. Then I asked if I could come and help Him. Finally I ended by asking God to do His own work through me.
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Rmlp34 Sgt. Major of the Army User is Offline Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 572 Karma: 20 applaud / smite Location: South Ms. 675 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:32 am    Post subject: · Quote Congrats to them on a job well done!!! _________________ Staff member Company Liaison M.S.T. Delta Co http://www.myspace.com/purvismomof2
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