It would take almost 20 years to reach either rank through either structure - enlisted or officer. Private to MGySgt = 20 years. 2ndLt to LtCol = 20 years. And he’s only 39 years old! What a man!
The Corps recognized his natural superiority in boot camp and meritoriously promoted him to MGySgt upon graduation from PI. The rest as they say is Marine Corps history. I can't believe he only got one Navy Cross. And it is pure politics that he isn't a General by now. I hate politics. A dude this hot should be sent to Afghanistan. Just issue him a bayonet and watch the Taliban crumble before him. Actually sending there might be a good punishment: no pay due private. They gotta have some non-critical s^&t duties for him.