The Naval Academy commissioned its latest class of graduates this morning, inspired by words from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Adm. Michael G. Mullen told the Class of 2008 that the military faces new challenges, but is much more respected today than when he graduated from the Naval Academy 40 years ago, also in a time of war.
"Americans didn't value their military in 1968," he said, acknowledging the strong support the military enjoys today.
"Our military nearly broke. We must never let that happen again," he said.
Adm. Mullen was introduced by U.S. Secretary of the Navy Donald C....
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