The Marine Corps is better than this.
I can’t prove the following, it’s speculation on my part, but if it walks like a duck...
This persecution is directly linked to funding, IMHO. This is pressure being brought by a civilian defense appropriator. The Corps is between a rock and a hard place.
Talk about unlawful influence.
I think it’s a strong possibility and believe the unlawful influence started in the House and flowed downhill.