Part 3: Schwartzkopf's Address to the Corps of Cadets 5/91

[@bobreavis1]

I am priviledged to have lived at the right time in history to witness what this magnificent military genius and equally courageous soldier did for our nation when called upon. I was sorry to hear of his passing. I have known some wonderful military people. They are a rock hard lot. Thank God for them.

[@apolokaggwa7619]

I don't think that this speech is for the United States Military Academy cadets alone. It is a great inspiration to anyone, who would be the leader throughout the world. Simply delivered and without fanfare, it is one of the best speeches on leadership I have ever heard.. Even though General Schwarzkopf is no longer with us today, his leadership in the Desert Storm will never be forgotten.

[@saburusakai]

SALUTE General. He may be gone, but what he was talking of and teaching is still with us in the US military, and, contrary to a couple of comments, these graduates who are now in command position have done exceptionally well, despite the vast cuts and limitations of the politicos. Well done sir. Thanx for posting all these.

[@midwestmeiliguo]

General Schwarzkopf is a great man and a great general who practiced what he preached, a man of great character. I wish we had more men like him in Congress and all the other government offices.

[@Slimgermanindianirishman]

He was just like any other general, he ordered us into enemy territory to fight then ordered us to be on our own if captured, Yeah that's war so don't make him any better than most.

[@Dreama40]

Condolences from Australia, General Schwartzkopf was a great leader of men and certainly a man of high character, rest in peace Sir you've earned it.

[@M-M-M-M]

As a young man, doing my last year at West Point, it was very inspirational to watch Gen. Schwartzkopf deliver this speech in front of the audience. Now, already as a retiree, I find it the same as inspirational as I have 30yrs ago. Gen. Schwartzkopf was a great leader, a great soldier, but above all, a human, with a heart for his men&women, and we would have followed him straight to hell. Rest in peace, warrior!

[@Slimgermanindianirishman]

In Iraq it wasn't a 100 hour war. My unit a ground unit was ordered behind enemy lines 1/1/2 months before the ground war was announced. We were ordered to attack iraqi positions then left to defend ourself it we got caught behind enemy lines. Don't believe everything you here son.

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

Why can’t we have leaders like this anymore - what a fantastic speech. Shivers down my spine.

[@Eye4Skillz]

This is what a friggin leader looks and sounds like.

[@saburusakai]

frakin A. He's for real.

[@westpointmom9212]

This man was brilliant! Just think of the men and women he inspired this day and our future military leaders! It was a honor to know he is a member of the "Long Grey Line!"

[@whiff1962]

A great man and equally great General.

[@Bobrp]

Would have been an outstanding POTUS. RIP General

[@movax20h]

What a legend. I was 6 years in 1991, in Europe, never in any army, but recently I got more interested in details of The Gulf War, and this guy was a genius, with a lot of competent people under his wings to plan and execute, and lead.

[@garypace1424]

Norman Schwartskoff was a great man.

[@angelofjustice913]

So much inspiration

[@jackmiester89]

Excellent orator , brilliant communicator.

[@marcialbonifacio3285]

a great general, a good man, hurrah

[@pbrucpaul]

This guy crawled thorugh a Minefiled to save a wounded soldier and had some other guy lose an arm while doing just that in' Nam. Silver star? How about a DSC? He had a temper, but he got it done. Good man.

[@bearjew05]

I was five years old when Desert Storm happened. I remember seeing him on T.V. All i wanted to be for halloween was Stormin Norman. Now I retire from the Army soon. He inspired me at a young age. That is Character.

[@DutchCedarConsulting]

Thank you sir! Now that he's passed these videos are now part of our history. Hopefully West Point will find the originals and post them in better quality.

[@MikeyBigWheel]

now this IS a leader !

[@kelvinktfong]

His closing words echo MacArthur’s famous speech to the Corps.

[@prophecy1962]

The best American , God loves this man and blessed him!

[@Armyofficer]

Awesome speech - GEN Schwartkopf makes reference to "Military Fairies." He just wasn't PC enough, and thank GOD for that!

[@kevinkeefe5528]

This is a true American God bless him he cared about his men /women his troops

[@xiaochicash]

It took us 100 hours to kick the ass of the fourth largest army in the world. XD

[@eastwestcoastkid]

Ikr?!?

[@misterrex684]

It wasnt just the USA, it was a coalition of egypt, britain, france, arabs, kuwait and the USA. stop taking all the credit like in WW2.

[@Hyperboreann]

@@misterrex684 Noone wouldve done shit if we didnt start the entire war lmao.

[@noynoybaqui]

@@misterrex68490% was contributed by the U.S. Without the coalition, the U.S. wouldn’t have taken 100 hours to kick the ass of the largest army in the world, the U.S. would’ve taken 101 hours instead.

[@prophecy1962]

I am no more proud then when I listen to this man.. He should be our cheif and commander.

[@ClintColson]

This is good for any member of the ARMY or any service member

[@RedondoBeach2]

Clint, this speech is good for all Americans hear, internalize and live by. Character and competence are important even outside of the military. General Schwarzkopf used military examples to emphasize his point based on his audience and his experience. However, this speech could have easily been relevant to any civilian workforce or even junior high school students. I'm honored to have served indirectly for the General in the Middle East during Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Desert Calm. He's absolutely right. There are leaders just as great as him in the armed forces today and anticipate that there will be in the future. The same is true of civilians who might never serve in the armed forces. Those of us who are older, have the responsibility to encourage all to continue developing competence and character throughout our lifetime, and pass on lessons learned to future generations. Without it, humanity destroys itself.

[@bobalobalie]

Marine Corp has required reading about Schwartzkopf. And I must tell you, I wish we had him commanding us in 2003

[@cesarrodriguez9597]

@@RedondoBeach2 I also served under him during Desert Storm/ Desert Shield, and thank him for bringing me back alive.

[@RedondoBeach2]

@@cesarrodriguez9597 I salute you my brother. People you worked closest with at that time, surely thank you for the same. The profession of arms is a team effort.

[@dennissherry9014]

@@RedondoBeach2 a

[@JRP357]

A true Great American Hero !!

[@AndrewSteitz]

John E. (full name left out for privacy sake), one of my classmates (91), asked Schwarzkopf about the beer. More than one person had asked if he would run for office after retirement (wish he would have) and he kept getting more ticked off because he wanted nothing to do with politics. John got the mic and said, "Sir, Cadet John E... I don't care if you run for office, I just want to know if I can buy you a beer after this." Whole place erupted! I will never forget it.

[@jeffs2242]

Ha ha. I was just telling my wife about that! Class of '92 here. I show portions of this speech to students (semi-retired HS business/marketing teacher) when we go over leadership. I was sitting near the stage and remember ducking me head and not believing he asked it. Like wow! I'm like is this guy gonna be kicked out just prior to Graduation? The balls that John E had. What a memorable moment and an amazing speech. Competence and Character....

[@navvet4518]

30 years later. I listen for inspiration and strength.

[@williamstalvey6920]

Too bad they dont make em like that anymore, what A General! You felt the Country was in great hands, when Gen. Schwartzcoft gave those incredible briefings. God Bless the West Point Grads

[@johnjackson8401]

Can you imagine a military hero today saying the truth about "fairies in Washington" criticizing the troops "before the game is played?" The Democrats and media would have a mental breakdown and accuse the General of being homophobic and misogynistic.

[@fester2306]

I just wish he could have still been at CENTCOM post-9/11.

[@mikeray3453]

Was a great military commander of world history

[@arjunsinha2762]

amazing speech

[@brainstorm656]

What a great leader

[@JohnyReb43]

Funny, as a Captain I was counseled about the use of profane language..I loved the man who counseled...but fortunately there are still people who talk straight.

[@slartybarfastb3648]

Now this is Schwarzkopf on the same page as Patton. Said one of Patton's men when asked about seving under "Blood and Guts" Patton: "Well, we didn't lose too many men. The enemy was dead before we got there.".

[@nancypilcher5948]

Luv this so much

[@rbjanitorialprod]

The best

[@davidshirley9249]

Had the Honor to serve under GEN Schwartkopf in Dessert Storm with the 4th Marines Div.

[@spmandmtgr]

wow cool video thinks agian for posting it....

[@garyfrench1685]

Norman on duty kept entire country safe.

[@eastwestcoastkid]

Heck of a speech #Respect

[@jbthunda]

RIP Sir!

[@chancewilson]

where was he and/guys like him in 2003? Oorah!

[@nancypilcher5948]

Luv this man

[@ItsJF-p8d]

I was in Basic Training At Ft Knox

[@eric-4684]

I served 4 years active 8 national guard love usa

[@azndude110]

Get your hand out of your pocket, SIR! Great speech ;D

[@mikedarren6658]

7 bedwetters gave a thumbs down to this speech

"fairies"

[@Eye4Skillz]

Hands in his pockets equals fail? How about you will never ever be in the same sentence as him FAIL

[@MikeyBigWheel]

2:53 BAM !!!

[@SjaakTromp]

Legend👍👍

[@Slimgermanindianirishman]

It wasn't 100 hrs, my unit was going deep into iraq and fightig 1 month behind enemy lines before we announced the ground war.

[@Armyofficer]

I hear you...We MUST all be PC now - I still believe PC is often dead wrong, but that's my opinion.

[@Joscope]

The HELL with the cynic!! Love it!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@taylorarmour340]

A politician has never been to war

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Logistics, is how you win wars, in part

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

1:38 - perfect

[@taylorarmour340]

Hoorah general hurray

[@georgewilliams3937]

The chain has been confirmed

[@TheLoyalOfficer]

@longhornsoftexas YES! You are correct! I noticed that too! Shocking... Plus the uniform too... BDUs fpr a speech like this?

[@garyfrench1685]

As a kid I felt safe having the Bear in charge

[@downloadgoblin]

@TheLoyalOfficer He doesn't strike me as a flashy officer.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Not so sure about this millinia generation Norman ...but, I get yahhh

[@MrJohnl75234]

the army did a great job thanks to air force and naval power

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

👍😎

[@georgewilliams3937]

12 hours

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

USA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@Yolkamaene]

Shout out to the 10 Iraqi's who down voted this.

[@charleskrueser6304]

The history we teach was made by those we taught.

[@Gsp_in_NYC]

seems so dramatic then, and now he's dead

[@icarusairways6139]

USA

[@JohnyReb43]

Once again God is absent, and because God is absent in America, it is not gonna matter how much honor and duty and love of country you have.

[@garyfrench1685]

USA USA USA

[@076don]

Talk about brainwashing

[@chiaricharlie6608]

When we’ll, men were men!

[@rudygutierrez5328]

THIS TOP GENERAL WHO I RESPECTED HAD TO ANSWER TO POWELL AN R. O. T. C. GEN...???

[@chuckbrierejr7911]

He's talking about liberals.