Defense secretary steps in, OKs Navy grad’s pursuit of NFL dream

let me waste a half million dollars of taxpayer-paid education and renege on a contract with the American people so i can chase MY dream, not what the country paid for me to do

Chad Hennings played at USAFA - Outland winner yet honored his contract, flew A-10 in Gulf War and then went on to play pro ball for Dallas - won 3 super bowls.
Roger Staubach won the Heisman Trophy at Navy, yet did two tours in Nam and then went on to play pro ball for Dallas won 2 super bowls.

When students accept admission and continue their education at a service academy, there is an understanding and acknowledgement that they will upon graduation be commissioned. Every Midshipman or cadet attends on the same terms and each has the same responsibility to serve. So what if a cadet wants to pursue acting or politics after graduation will they get the same deal?

SSG Robert Mark Odom
"Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has given former Navy cornerback and NFL hopeful Cameron Kinley the green light to postpone his Navy service and join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for training camp.

Kinley shared the news on Twitter Tuesday, saying, “Today I was informed the Secretary of Defense will be allowing me to continue my journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and attend training camp at the end of this month.

“I am extremely appreciative of Secretary Austin’s decision and I am excited to represent our fine military in the National Football League. This past month has been very challenging and I am thankful for everyone who has supported me in any way.”