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A corporal gave a speech in front of the top Marine — and got promoted
Marine Corps Times (Via Yahoo News) ^ | Sept., 5, 2023 | Irene Loewenson

Posted on 09/05/2023 8:03:52 AM PDT by GrootheWanderer

Before July 24, then-Cpl. Peyton Nott had never met a four-star general, or any generals, for that matter.

But that day, Nott received an unexpected Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from the top general in the Marine Corps and — after the corporal gave an off-the-cuff speech at the award ceremony — a meritorious promotion to boot.

Beginning in February, he had to step into a billet typically reserved for gunnery sergeants, leading a team of eight mechanics and operators, according to a statement from his battalion to Marine Corps Times. The gap between a lance corporal and a gunny is one of four ranks and many years of experience.

All the while, Nott had to transfer his battery’s equipment — “over 80 pieces of rolling stock,” according to his battalion — to another motor pool.

Nott had to learn the ins and outs of a staff noncommissioned officer job: How was he supposed to request to move a vehicle from one place to another? How was he supposed to request more fuel? Were his Marines properly trained? Were they making it to their appointments?

The gunny who replaced him in July had 16 years of experience in the Marine Corps, according to Nott, who has only five.

“I became pretty worn down, but, I mean, you gotta keep pushing forward,” Nott said.

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; War
KEYWORDS: marines; military; semperfi; usmc
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To: whitney69

I always said Corporals run the Marine Corps.


21 posted on 09/05/2023 3:17:48 PM PDT by stylin19a (The #1 Golf rule you MUST follow: take car keys out of golf bag before throwing it into the creek)
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To: Kartographer

YUP; every meal a feast - every day a holiday.


22 posted on 09/06/2023 6:16:34 AM PDT by Huaynero
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