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September 18, 2023 | International, Naval

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.”

https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/09/18/as-both-the-no-1-and-no-2-marine-his-schedule-is-not-sustainable/

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