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April
2017 Edition
Volume No,
11
Hell
Marine Corps Commandant
Neller
Should Not Go (Video)
By Rep. Duncan Hunter, Fox News Opinion
As soon as it was reported publicly that Marines were post-
ing lewd photos of female Marines online through private so-
cial media sites, Marine Corps Commandant Robert Neller
responded forcefully and without hesitation or delay. (Pictured
here with General David Furness (at left)
against those who violated the privacy and rights
of the Marines who are the subjects of the pho-
tos.
For some lawmakers and observers, this commit-
ment isn’t enough.
The U.S. Marine Corps is a fighting force at war,
confronting adversaries in Afghanistan, Syria and
other corners of the globe.
Now a new battlefront has emerged for the Ma-
rine Corps following the revelation of nude photo
sharing among Marines and it’s unlike anything
they’re accustomed to facing on distant shores
and combat zones.
As soon as it was reported publicly that Marines
were posting lewd photos of female Marines on-
line through private social media sites, Marine
Corps Commandant Robert Neller responded
forcefully and without hesitation or delay.
The Marine Corps, at his direction, committed to
a full investigation and to take appropriate action
(Marine Commandant testifies about nude photo scandal
Wednesday, courtesy of Fox News and YouTube)
Predictably, the controversy has now morphed
into an opportunity for elected officials—led by
New York Democrat Senator Kristen Gillibrand—
to publicly chide the Commandant and raise
questions about his leadership without regard for
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