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John McCain: “If confirmed, General Amos will be the first Commandant of the Marine Corps not from the infantry ranks.”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
If confirmed, General Amos will be the first Commandant of the Marine Corps not from the infantry ranks.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain highlights Amos's unique qualifications for Marine Corps Commandant.

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