By Major Donald E. Vandergriff, USA ret | From his Substack I watched Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s May 23, 2026, commencement address to the United States Military Academy Class of 2026 at Michie Stadium with great appreciation. Delivered in pouring rain to future Army leaders, the speech was a powerful, unapologetic call to restore the warrior ethos, merit, unity, and combat readiness. It aligns closely with the reforms I have advocated for …
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