As both the No. 1 and No. 2 Marine, his schedule is 'not sustainable'
“I don’t mind breaking my own back,” said Gen. Eric Smith, who is both the acting and assistant commandant. “It’s just, I have to make good decisions.”
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“I don’t mind breaking my own back,” said Gen. Eric Smith, who is both the acting and assistant commandant. “It’s just, I have to make good decisions.”
Like the Army and Navy, the Corps is without a confirmed chief, thanks to a GOP senator’s hold.
The Marine Corps is continuing through the annual budget process on time, but it's harder without a confirmed service chief, the acting commandant said.
After deadly crashes, acting commandant bumps Corps’ Safety Division up to one-star status.
Then-Cpl. Peyton Nott also received an award for taking on a billet typically reserved for gunnery sergeants, enlisted Marines with years' more experience.