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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I always said Corporals run the Marine Corps.
YUP; every meal a feast - every day a holiday.
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