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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David Berger, left, holds the battle colors during a relinquishment of office ceremony, Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Marine Barracks in Washington. Berger took over at the 38th commandant in July 2019, and is required to leave the job after four years. Gen. Eric Smith, currently the assistant commandant, has been nominated to be the next leader, but will serve in an acting capacity because he hasn't been confirmed by the Senate. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, center right, looks on. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Republican’s hold on nominations leaves Marines without confirmed leader for 1st time in 100 years

By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press

Gen. Eric Smith is shown in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Dept. of Defense. President Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps. Gen. Eric Smith is now the assistant commandant and his nomination had been widely expected. (U.S. Dept. of Defense via AP)

Biden nominates Marine Corps assistant commandant for top job

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Thomas R. Sterett takes accountability of Marines boarding U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks during Black Hawk integration training as part of exercise Fuji Viper 20-1 on Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 28, 2019. Fuji Viper is a regularly scheduled training evolution for infantry units assigned to 3rd Marine Division as part of the unit deployment program. The training allows units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. Sterett is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and a native of Town Falls, Idaho. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Hernandez)

Marines turn to scanners to help track body fat of the few and the proud

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Marine recruits at Parris Island Recruit Depot, S.C., on May 27, 2020 (AP Photo/Lolita Baldor) **FILE**

Corps revamping how it recruits and retains Marines

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Gen. David Berger, the new U.S. Marines commandant, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) ** FILE **

US Marines chief acknowledges worries on Japan-Korean ties

By YURI KAGEYAMA - Associated Press

Lt. Gen. David Berger, left, receives the U.S. Marines Forces Pacific flag from outgoing commander Lt. Gen. John Toolan during a change of command ceremony in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. The U.S. Marine Corps’ new commander for the Pacific says he aims to carry on his predecessor’s momentum on helping allies and partners develop their amphibious skills. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)

David Berger confirmed by Senate as next Marine Corps commandant

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 21, 2013, file photo, female recruits battle with pugil sticks during training at the Marine Corps Training Depot on Parris Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith, File)

Marines’ boot camps could go co-ed as soon as 2020

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Marine combat veteran nominated to be next commandant

By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press