Such projects must make a significant improvement to the quality of the cadet leader development experience, have long-term benefits for the Corps of Cadets, and not be able to compete successfully for limited public funding. We must be vigilant that private support does not displace public funds and thus relieve the government of its responsibility to fund our nation s Military Academy. Teamwork is the Key. A good example of how this financial strategy can work is found in Shea Stadium, which is in desperate need of revitalization. Because it is a core facility used by all cadets and soldiers at West Point, federal funds are being used to refurbish the track itself.
Teamwork is essential to our fiscal strategy.
Our course through the next century requires not only the support of Congress, the Department of Defense, and the Department of the Army, but also the support of graduates, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends of West Point.