Midshipmen, I'm told that the extra ribbon on your chest is for the honor you earned, for only the second time in the storied history of the Naval Academy -- the Navy's Meritorious Unit Commendation Award. So I've consulted with Admiral Fowler, and I can make this announcement: For all you midshipmen returning next fall, I hereby grant you something extra -- an extra weekend. (Applause.) I should stop now. (Laughter.)
I seem to recall that when the President visited a Service Academy, one of the things he would very often do was to issue a commutation of all remaining restriction and tours. It was almost a tradition, and the affected guys would proudly say they had received a Presidential Pardon.
Is this tradition still in place.....
If he doesn't, he isn't the first person, nor will he be the last.
The definition of "minor" is delegated to the Superintendent. This normally means the 1000, 2000, and 3000 series conduct offenses.
Besides, would you actually expect him to KEEP a promise, especially made to members of the military?