The U.S. Marine Corps is without an official leader for the first time in over 110 years.
Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant on Monday July 10, 2023. According to KCRA, a Republican senator is blocking the approval of his successor.
According to a news release from the Marines, "General David H.
Berger assumed the duties of Commandant of the Marine Corps on July 11, 2019."
Berger has extensive training and military experience, but Cornell Law School notes that under current law, he had to step down. The Commandant of the Marine Corps is appointed by the president and can hold the position for four years.
Gen. Eric Smith is the assistant commandant, and he's been nominated to be the next leader.
He's currently holding the position of commandant unofficially while the Senate makes its decision.
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