**Controversy Erupts Over West Point’s Removal of ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ from Mission Statement: Cadets Now Just “Chillin’ Like Villains”**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the military community reeling, West Point has decided to remove the iconic phrase “Duty, Honor, Country” from its mission statement, replacing it with the far more relatable “Chillin’ Like Villains.” The decision was made after a rigorous debate that included a PowerPoint presentation featuring memes and a surprise guest appearance by TikTok influencer @SargeantSnacc.
“Honestly, we just felt that ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ was a bit too 19th century,” said Colonel Chuck “The Meme Machine” McAllister. “We wanted something that resonates with today’s youth. Plus, who doesn’t love a good villain?”
The backlash was immediate. Former West Point graduate and current TikTok star, General “Gamer” Johnson, expressed his dismay: “I can’t believe they’d throw away our legacy for a catchphrase that sounds like it belongs on a pizza box. What’s next? ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ as our new motto?”
Meanwhile, cadets have taken to social media to voice their opinions. Cadet Sarah “Sassy Pants” Thompson tweeted, “I joined the military for the honor, not to be told to chill! What’s next? Mandatory yoga classes?”
In response to the uproar, West Point’s administration has promised to hold a “Mission Statement Reboot” event, where cadets can submit their own suggestions. Early favorites include “Duty, Honor, and a Side of Fries” and “Country Roads, Take Me Home (to My Xbox).”
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: West Point is determined to keep up with the times, even if it means trading in valor for viral. In the words of Colonel McAllister, “We’re just trying to make the Army a little more lit.”
