The Pentagon says it currently requires military academy athletes to complete two full years of active-duty service before going into pro sports.
The Pentagon is standing firm on its deferment policy for service academy athletes who go pro — even after President Trump said Monday that he was considering reversing it.
President Donald Trump speaks during the ceremony to present the Commander in Chief's Trophy during a White House event with the Army Black Knights in the Rose Garden.The Pentagon stood firm Monday on its policy of prohibiting service academy athletes from getting deferments from their active-duty service requirements in order to play pro sports — even after PresidentIn a speech at the White House honoring the U.S.
"Can you imagine this incredible coach with that little asset?" Trump said. "I think it sounds good, right?" The White House did not respond to CNBC's inquiry about what had changed, if anything, about the president's thinking on the service policy. The Pentagon did not immediately say whether Trump had been informed of the 2017 policy change at the time it was made.
"Keenan . . . you are cleared and approved to defer your service so you can pursue your NFL dreams. Go get 'em," Carter said to Reynolds, prompting the audience to burst into cheers.
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