“I don’t mind breaking my own back,” said Gen. Eric Smith, who is both the acting and assistant commandant. “It’s just, I have to make good decisions.”
While Marines have yet to test a combo of USV, UUV and attack drones, such a trial is possible in the near future, according to Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl.
Then-Cpl. Peyton Nott also received an award for taking on a billet typically reserved for gunnery sergeants, enlisted Marines with years' more experience.