Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary took command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, during a ceremony at the unit's Panzer Kaserne headquarters in Boeblingen, Germany. Marines in Europe, Africa get new boss | Stars and Stripes The two-star U.S. Marine Corps general in charge of all Marines in Europe and Africa has been relieved of command following an investigation into his alleged use of a racial slur, according to a U.S. official. Gen. David L. Odom, a Hartsville native and 1991 graduate of The Citadel, during a change of command ceremony Friday at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. 843.953.1331, Hartsville native, Citadel graduate assumes command of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 171 Moultrie Street | Charleston, SC 29409 | 843.225.3294, Remembering former CAA President Drury Chip Charles Nimmich Jr., 76, Preparing for The Citadel Class of 2023 commencement ceremonies, Upcoming News from The Citadel May and summer 2023, Veteran Business Outreach Center to launch May 1 at The Citadel, will provide support to veteran small business owners, A visit to the past as the Capers Hall Replacement Project wraps up, The Citadel recognizes Team of the Year and Employee of the Year, as well as spring 2023 Presidential Award Winners. Photo: Sergeant Maj. Don J. Hernandez, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Sergeant Major, passes the colors from Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, outgoing commanding general, to Brig. 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Neary acknowledged his use of the N-word in that instance, according to his statements contained in the IG report. His staff assignments include tactics instructor, The Basic School; the Future Operations Officer of the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (AT); Plans and Executive Officer for 8th Marine Regiment in support of Operation Secure Tomorrow in Haiti; Plans Observer Trainer with the Joint Warfighting Center J7 in Suffolk, Virginia; Commanding officer, Marine Recruiting Station, New Jersey; and Branch Chief of the Programs Assessment Branch, Programs and Resources, Headquarters Marine Corps. Marine Corps Times has not yet been able to reach Neary for comment. STUTTGART, Germany A former commander of U.S. Marines in Europe who used a racial slur when speaking to junior troops violated the Corps standards for leadership, an internal investigation determined. PDF Brigadier General Stephen M. Neary Deputy Director, Joint Training Neary traveled to Senegal to discuss future opportunities for collaboration with the head of Senegal's Navy, visit to critical locations, and meet with U.S. Embassy officials. Gen. David Berger, the commandant of the Marine Corps, relieved Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary of his command of Marine Forces Europe and Africa due to a "loss of trust and confidence in his ability to serve in command," the Marines announced Tuesday. You cannot play songs that use the n-word in it because it is counter to good order and discipline. MAJOR Gen Stephen Neary has been fired from the United States Marine Corps after he allegedly used a racist word while speaking to black troops. MAJOR Gen Stephen Neary has been fired from the United States Marine Corps after he allegedly used a racist word while speaking to black troops. A copy of the report recently was provided to Stars and Stripes. Look what is going on across our country, Neary said in his account to the IG of what he told Marines.

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