Biden's Nominee To Lead The Marine Corps Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee

On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of General Eric Smith to be the Marine Corps Commandant.
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[@steinkoptein2807]

We don't need to increase the input standards (recruits), but the output standards (results, successful operations, scalability, lethality, readiness). We can be good at our job, but if we don't win we die. It's not about attending, but about winning.

[@markhankins3023]

Which war did USA win lately?

[@danielwebb9889]

I AGREE...AS INSTRUCTORS WE HAVE A RESONSIBILITY TO TRAIN, CONVERT AND CONFORM THE RAW RECRUIT... NOT A RE-CONDITION MUTE WITH MOMMY ISSUES. WHEEEEEEENNNNNYS!

[@1anre]

Did he give this suggestion?

[@chrisvail9403]

Good night Chesty; wherever you are. Only a Marine will understand this comment. Semper Fi, Gen Smith

[@bigmodaco]

If they just understood what the fruit salad means on his chest these stupid questions would cease. Semper Fi.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

It means nothing if he is politically motivated instead of military preparedness

[@0369DevilDawg]

Ooorah!

[@kaionski1105]

Based on my active duty time some years ago, A person with that many ribbons was only good at writing reports stealing the credit for everyone elses sacrifice!

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@kaionski1105 mu old commanding officer from Vietnam ended up in the area of the pentagon responsible for awards. During that huge battle in Grenada ( sarcasm ) he turned down dozens of awards for officers who literally never left the states. He said his career was pretty much shot because generals didn’t get the medals/ awards they wanted. So you are correct

[@1anre]

Did he eventually get picked or a better general for selected?

[@andymckane7271]

Most impressive! General Smith obviously is a Marine's Marine. No nonsense replies to every question asked. This is what I've always greatly appreciated about United States Marines. When we look at the Corps' general officers and compare them with general and flag officers of the Army, Air Force, and Navy, Marines are virtually always the ones who will give the most direct and most honest, non-sugar coated, replies. (Think of another General Smith, Holland M. Smith, General Alfred M. Gray, and two Generals' Krulak, Victor H. and Charles C.) Semper Fidelis to all Marines! Andy McKane, former hospital corpsman, United States Navy.

[@0369DevilDawg]

Ooorah! Are you a Doc or Corpsman?

[@0369DevilDawg]

Wow, I served under Gen. Krulack in 1967. Gen. Gray promoted me to Gunny in 1975. I Ooorah your comment, and thanks for reminding me of those badass generals. You gotta be a Doc. I'm a retired Infantry Master Sergeant, 64-87

[@andymckane7271]

Semper Fi, Marine! My dad was a Navy doctor from WWII into the early 1960''s. I served as a hospital corpsman and was discharged on 10 November 1971. You Marines have been my favorite Americans since well before I was 10 years old. Part of this relates to the fact that every time my family drove onto a naval base, there were always Marine guards at the gates to those bases. And I read H.M. Smith's CORAL & BRASS at an early age. No Marine ever called me any of the nicknames that some sailors called me! I dearly love the USMC. Thank you for your service & Semper Fi! Andy McKane. @@0369DevilDawg

[@andymckane7271]

Former corpsman. The Naval Institute still addresses me as "Hospitalman McKane" on my monthly subscription to PROCEEDINGSS and quarterly sub to NAVAL HISTORY magazine. Andy McKane, a.k.a. Pearl Harbor McKane. Semper Fid, Marine. @@0369DevilDawg

[@jacktomasek7171]

I sincerely hope this professional can lead the Corp effectively.

[@phillamoore157]

You can be 100% guarantee’d that if Biden, or ANYone in his administration, endorses someone, then they’re not fit to lead anything/anyone. Serving for the corrupt, pigs in the White House will thoroughly undermine this man’s entire career, and will be the last position he ever holds if conservatives somehow, by the grace of God, overcome a destroyed election system, and win in 2024.

[@angielentz8092]

OPEN UP THE KEYSTONE !! WHO THE HELL IS PROVIDING THE OIL AND GAS FOR THESE SHIPS?????

[@tabo01]

educate yourself.

[@angielentz8092]

I Do Like His Firm Yet Gentle Tone Of Voice. I Just Hope He Never Participates In Stonewalling The Government Like WRAY !

[@mrknowitall8663]

Very smart man. Wildly competent. Best of luck to you sir.

[@jerryjohnston2717]

I will withhold judgment on this nominee BUT I am leery of people like him. USMC1953-61

[@jmcd3970]

If Biden nominated him it scares me but we’ll see Jerry Mcdonogh USMC

[@James-hs3tu]

I'm surprised. Biden didn't Nom a woman Kamala H. Vp 1st Navy CNO. ( FIRST)

[@kathyhoward5588]

No soldier left behind. That’s a joke after what was done in Afghanistan, you, senator Manchin just told a bear face lie.

[@RobertLinthicum]

None of these questioning Senators could have achieved the promotions this officer has.

[@AThreat2Democracy]

I'm sure he's Woke.

[@steinkoptein2807]

I came in my pants when he said "warfighting and lethality"

[@AnnieNelson-wo6bm]

Ugh... comments not needed

[@donmcc6573]

Does he bleed Marine Corps green, or Biden Yellow?

[@kymfarner7083]

Wow! We’re going to try to win wars with 40 year old ships, plastic armor and planes, electric tanks and vehicles, and a half Pansy fighting force???!!! Sounds insane!!! WTF!!!

[@jimpowell2296]

Imagine this. Having women on the front lines. Drag Queens in the rack next to you. LGBTQ A-Z being your platoon leader. Women passing Ranger school, passing hell week, ring a hard nosed Marine Raider. This is where our military is headed and in some cases already is. No women ever passed Ranger school, but the army tells you two women did. I would discourage any young man to not go into the military until a Republican president is elected. There needs to be huge changes made.

[@glennnewton5222]

I agree 100%!

[@manujosiah8088]

We have the best equipped and trained military force the world has ever seen. All you have to do is look at the service people who are currently serving on active and reserve duty. The sacrifices they make every day is second to none. I, for one, salute and support our military, across the board.

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

In these days and times the Marine Corps needs someone like Chesty Puller leading them.

[@frankodom9537]

I was only an corporal in the Marine Corps but even I can see that this man is not the man for the job !

[@myviewmjs3632]

I was a Sergeant and I think he is perfect, go figure.

[@oscarmeyer4338]

Good to see a TRADITIONAL MARINE, OOH RAH. I THINK BIDEN MESSED UP ON THIS ONE.

[@HeavyWeightHank]

Reallly did he lead the afghanistan pullout if so he abandoned his troops

[@JohnDilivio]

During Vietnam war marines were drafted guys

[@williamstalvey6920]

Gen. Smith looks like A Marine Put in 36 years of experience and USA should Welcome this General as Soon as the Confirmation is passed expeditiously! God Bless our Wonderful Military !! Stay Strong USA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@jspee1965]

Tuberville is holding up all commissioned promotions in the Armed services.

[@angielentz8092]

ALL IMMIGRANTS MUST UNDERSTAND JEHOVAH CHRISTO IS AMERICAS GOD !! WE ARE ONE NATION UNDER ONE GOD !! THAT IS IMPARATIVE !!!

[@russellyounger1434]

“We didn’t join you, you joined us”. However, we (USMC) has been forced to make exceptions from our customs and regulations for those that want to wear a turban or have facial hair and so on when that is against our Marine Corps customs.

[@bonniegranier2890]

BIDEN DID NOT NOMINATE...OBIDEN DID.

[@comicbookchris3509]

The Sickness inside our military affected me... I'm a Mil Vet. My son was born Sept 12, 2001. He was Destined to exact revenge for 9-11. He spent years in karate, firearms trained, football, two years ROTC. His Junior year he dropped football and ROTC. I didn't fight hard to even get him to go back into the ROTC at least. I didn't fight hard because of the Moral Cesspool that our Military has become. Now Drag Queens are being used by the Navy to recruit.

[@j.c.4192]

😂

[@JimRPickens]

I thought the Navy had always done that.

[@tabo01]

"destined to revenge." Get help. We went into Iraq, who had ZERO to do with 9/11. What a warped thing to live for.

[@Laurentxoplex]

Your son wants to fight for the wrong people lol. he will learn in time

[@user-mh1kl5wd1i]

Harsh feed back is never present from lower enlisted to officers or higher SNCOs at briefing….and if it is it is put to the wayside….that’s my personal opinion from what I see

[@volcanicsour]

I'll show them Discipline?

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

So easy about work, BiG Bosch Technick

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Why are they pitting you against the other branches of service

[@osrighteye1990]

OH I AGREE WITH THE KERNEL! 😂 YOULL GET A LOT FEEDBACK IN THE MILITARY! I SEEN RECRUITS CRY TO THIER MOMS BACK HOME! CAUSE THIER FEELINGS GOT HURT 😭

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

I feel like our side learned how to subtract from servers or assembly rotations an alarm for AI constructs

[@laellewis7787]

a 3d printer to develop jet engines. ... on a battlefield? during battle? ....hes a recruiter remember?

[@nelsonortas818]

"Speed is LIFE"....... What a HERO!!!!!! Smart, Direct ... no nonsense. and forward thinking.... deepest respect

[@laellewis7787]

remember the OSPREY...KRULAK.??? THEY SACRIFICED

[@laellewis7787]

we fire the first wrong @40:12....why could hhe say that?

[@jspee1965]

He said they first LONG first with arty to illuminate supporting enemy positions, among other considerations.

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

And think they can change the adaptive name to make it feel or feel okay and services as our drinks

[@claytonkeever2992]

Marines this high up are more politician than Marine. I served with then LT Col. Berger around 04 with 3/8...he was definitely thinking about his career more than his Marines.

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

This is a contested distance in our own country not someone else's in ours

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

I know Frau Smith in Germany 🇩🇪 😂😂

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Did you hear the smirk and embarrassing comment he just put on you You've been leading them past years

[@malinyamato2291]

he has no more space left on his jacket for more medals.

[@volcanicsour]

I can't emphasize how much cinema and training push the Halquadea

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

That man's lying to you about your recruitment when's the last time you had a seat above your highest honor from what I'm being told by looking at my brother and his friends they're always told they can't go no higher

[@davidmatthews5752]

No one addressed AARwhy MARINES are getting because of toxic leadership, why no tanks,Artillery witch had been the backbone for support.

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

If not we'll just have to go back to Florida so you want to Commonwealth don't fight for us

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

Do you see the bridge they built on the other side of the the world and then there's also that little round Tower do they look like they would fit the rotation of pentagon

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

Lufthansa make Nasa Dizzy 😂

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

And Frau Smith help me look Marie 😂😂

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

So if you're these threatening countries as he calls it have y'all ever thought about trying to send a lawyer over and court the rotation by saying we're not looking at service we're looking at the corporate response or senatorial levels of the seating violations that's lying to everybody see what they do

[@volcanicsour]

The haliban pressured me in south carolina Unconst

[@ferdterguson124]

Can any of these politicians (both sides) talk without scripts???

[@Msit508]

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[@pedrovalenciajr9280]

JROTC AND ROTC IS A RECRUITING TOOL. THATS A LIE!

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

, not I'm wavery they don't think y'all were leader material

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Which I would imagine with some of y'all involved that would mean it got put back over here to us it's the correct thing to do if they did do that

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

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[@Msit508]

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[@ctwatcher]

We have no need of him or them today. We see oath breakers and rapists of invading children. How disgusting. I'm so glad my brother isn't alive to see this or maybe he knew back in Vietnam what they are.

[@laellewis7787]

what was manchins point? notice his name is lowercase

[@wilgreek-ff2eb]

DESUS...💗💖

[@laellewis7787]

the new commandant is concerned about getting a 3d printer for jet engines. did anyone hear that????

[@MohamadRabman]

Canada meeting november thirtieth on october third

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

Transfer system for Joker Lufthansa to Nobita😂

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Invasion let's go back into NASA's belief of anti-gravity rotates in against the grade levels of farm production

[@Brian-yt8fu]

Why so many young people dont want to join today ? Two Navy recruiters told me that.

[@osrighteye1990]

IM SURE THE BUDGET OF AMERICA COULD COVER THE COST OF REPAIR??? TAKE FOR INSTANCE THE USS ENTERPRISE THAT WAS AN OLDER SHIP BEFORE THESE MODERN TECHNOLOGICAL TIMES

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

Adam Smith in NL ???

[@Msit508]

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[@mariusrascol763]

Can he define WHATH IS A WOMAN? Stop kessing as.

[@Msit508]

❤FC Smith

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

So y is it that pic jump around just to feel like they have to fit in for pattern mechanism when to pattern start going to far

[@angielentz8092]

LETS PREVENT A WORLD WAR HIROSHIMA !!!

[@michaelroyer8061]

General Smith is squared àway!

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Funny talking about your your missions knowing these missiles what's going on you see the rotation placement third something in and out of stationary the results before they happen to make sure you can't see that game in their points collaboration

[@Msit508]

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[@myviewmjs3632]

Semper Fi Marine

[@angielentz8092]

LEATHAL !! JUST STOP BLOODSHED AT ALL COSTS !!

[@AnnieNelson-wo6bm]

I tried

[@angielentz8092]

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO HEAR AND SEE THOSE WHO SERVE UNDER Mr. ERIC SMITH !

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

Do y'all not consider this acts of war how they're using these boxes and then strategizing a money ratio and offset in the difference between a state or foreign and then rotating the dollar spreads controlling against people and then they just come up with a name out of nowhere

[@Msit508]

😂😂❤😂Hallo Happy new year 😂😂

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

So we've been having a stationary problems if something got forcibly removed and then strategized back into the housing does that mean but I know one of the retirement conditions or the order conditions under acceptable condition levels from other places but the internet's consider if it's available it's available it's supposed to be possible removable without the unlawful conditions if the other ones not prioritizing into those conditions but anyways for it to be correctly understood does that mean that product has to go back through the notaries mailing cycle but what if the conditions of the other families don't agree with certain terms or they don't believe that that's actually happened or they got paid through business concepts and they still don't know

[@James-hs3tu]

He said a Lt Col won't get promoted. Like. ( Harry Kim). Say it takes 15 years to make that Rank. And all the Ass kissing. Still won't get promoted The saying goes. It's who they like in any Business that's how people move up 1:19:38

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

And I about 🍟 chip why I make myself bad with my body 😂😂😂

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Do you think the missing money that 9/11 showed was their side or do you think it was this rotation placement on on our side with these farms that corn or do you think it's possibly even these guys who thought they could go under there and drill under these people's rotations

[@kenh3015]

Tuberville talking about removing politics is crazy given him being such a traitor now holding things up by politics

[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

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[@OranutYatthaisong-y7g]

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[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

Or do you think y'all design stackable with the wrong spreads in them

[@Msit508]

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[@James-hs3tu]

Only guy was. Colin Powell. Chair Man of the Joints Cheifs. Maybe i Google it but i know already!!!

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

Hey Colonel admiral general what do y'all know about the Radford arsenal they make fireworks and I've been looking into these castle designs in these and these waterfalls for some reason a lot of our stuff gets pulled towards New York and we have block nations or rock masons the heaviest little designs in these spreads and I've been wondering about they had a big old castle out there or a big old place where they store weaponaries stuff there at one point or more than if they understand how this stuff's getting pulled

[@JohnBdog]

Not a good idea to send military technology around the world, hoping that those who receive it are not selected by the current Administration.

[@davidcapalot1816]

We need tanks back in the marine corp

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

Do you feel like where we buy a lot of materials from overseas and they're checking out the pricing dollar signs always talking about on on here did the other side could be learning a smaller size that instead of learning how one works they could be ratio and like size advantages of multiples to our fuse selected big sizes

[@TonyFarley-gi2cv]

So as far as I know the flow of body pressure and heartbeat ratios there's one of our oldest things in medical do you suspect they learned anti-gravity for the understanding of how to feed against the developing learn of the body to be able to put certain things in technology and then using a different calibration of conversation

[@Msit508]

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[@James-hs3tu]

Hmm my Observation All the. Tops guys Specifically Marine Corps are all White Guys 1)Not a Bl.k 2) Spanish guy 3) Asian Guy 4) or HnH guy. ( Half and Half) Bl.ck and Spain's guy

[@eratera5836]

When he be f@rtin on the egg noggin in the core

[@TonyFarley-pv3nk]

Do you think under this commitment of like fort Knox to this unattended commitment that they valued as incorrect released registry in rights a business seating but not just going and reading the orders under a different materials spreads and putting them under the correct spin directions but somebody said I was incredible because I was being discriminated against my background but yeah that's what we can see valued board education they promote against one thing to organize it as another one but then to backstep family to control it again