Neller takes over as top Marine as Dunford moves on to chairman of Joint Chiefs

Stars and Stripes ^ | September 24, 2015 | Corey Dickstein

[opbuzz]

WASHINGTON — Hailed as “a tested warrior and an innovative strategist,” Gen. Robert Neller accepted command of the U.S. Marine Corps on Thursday morning during a traditional ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington.

Neller — who was pinned with a fourth star Thursday — became the Corps’ 37th commandant, taking over for Gen. Joseph Dunford, who held the post for less than a year. Dunford will become the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., replacing retiring Army Gen. Martin Dempsey.

[opbuzz]

Two Marine Generals picking up new jobs.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Until World War II the Commandant was a major general.

[treetopsandroofs]

Not in this article:

“Last week, Carter made the surprise announcement that Marine Lt. Gen. Robert Neller had been chosen to replace Dunford as Marine Commandant. Neller was named over several more senior officers.”

Source: http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/07/08/fanning-favorite-to-become-army-secretary-and-first-gay-service.html

Checked out a few of the other articles on this subject and many first responders are questioning if he’s gay.

[jazusamo]

“Whether he was commanding a Marine security force company or the 3rd Marine Division he’s led with conviction and has earned the respect of every Marine under his charge,” Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said, adding that the career infantry officer had earned “a reputation for being no-nonsense and direct.”

Hopefully General Neller continues to tell Ray Mabus to stuff it on his refusal to accept the Marine Corps report against women serving in front line Infantry slots.

[onedoug]

Any one selected by soetoro, and anyone who would serve under him in a cabinet or other close position is an islamist or islamist facilitator, AFAIC.

[pleasenotcalifornia]

I this Administration Neller got picked because he agrees with Mabus.

[pleasenotcalifornia]

In this

[opbuzz]

Dunford has already told Mabus to stuff it, I don’t think Neller is going to change that. What are they gonna do, make him retire as a four star?

[pleasenotcalifornia]

Dunford has already told Mabus to stuff it, I don’t think Neller is going to change that. What are they gonna do, make him retire as a four star?

Very good!

[huldah1776]

Little bit about him.

http://dailycaller.com/2015/07/23/the-russians-dont-want-to-see-us-dead-terrorists-do-marine-corps-commandant-nominee-says/