WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who has been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next Marine Corps commandant. The nomination of Gen. Eric Smith, now the assistant commandant, had been widely expected and has been forwarded to the Senate. Smith and Berger argued that the changes will improve the Marine Corps’ ability to fight in contested areas, particularly within striking range of an enemy. But some of the moves, including the transfer of Marine tanks to the Army, triggered sharp criticism from a group of retired Marine generals. “Some say we should be giving out recruiting bonuses.

Source: The Star May 31, 2023 15:29 UTC