[reg45]

The Pentagon must be planning for a major war in the european theatre - they put a real USMC General in charge - not just an Army placeholder.

[Alas Babylon!]

Still, most of the combat assets in Europe are Army and Air Force. So, if the balloon goes up in Europe, whoever SACEUR is, it will mostly be an Army/Air Force fight. I'm sure any Marine worth his salt will not mind, either. He'll be proud to lead any of our American troops.