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Navy/USMC

Berger Nominated For Marine Corps Commandant

Wednesday, March 27th, 2019

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Berger Nominated For Marine Corps Commandant

Gen. David Berger, the Marine Corps commandant. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps)

Lt. Gen. David Berger was nominated to serve as the commandant of the Marine Corps, Defense Department officials announced Wednesday. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan announced the nomination by President Trump early Wednesday. Berger currently serves as the deputy commandant for combat development and integration as well as commanding general of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC). Berger assumed his current responsibilities in August 2018. If confirmed by the Senate, Berger would succeed Gen. Robert Neller, who is…

Congress

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Army

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