Should Military Academy athletes be able to adjust service commitments & play professionally?

Service Academy grads, like myself, should be required to fulfill their commitments before playing, unless they can negotiate a special arrangement beneficial to the USG, such as extended recruiting activities or other tasks.

If the pro team covers the full cost of attendance, then yes. For example, the Army would be better off with an upstanding pro player who speaks highly of the Army and its values to millions of people on TV, than if that person were just another lieutenant. Losing one lieutenant doesn't matter.

If they get a degree at expense of US, they need to fulfill their obligation before entering pro sports. Only variation would be if they repay all monies and I'm still not good with that idea. It sets a bad example and redefines the concept of commitment. If their goal was pro sports then they should not have attended an Academy. If they want to go pro after serving their obligation that's their choice.