His comment shocked the young Marines, who said that even if Neary was "attempting to be instructive about the taboo nature of the word, it came as a shock to hear it from a white general officer," the witness said. A Career Infantry Officer, Brigadier General Neary served with First Battalion, First Marines as . 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Sign up to receive a daily email of today's top military news stories from Stars and Stripes and top news outlets For additional information contact U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa Communication Strategy and Operations officer at mfea_commstrat@usmc.mil. A witness told the military newspaper that after hearing some of the musical artists use the n-word in music played at the event, Neary asked junior Marines nearby how they'd feel if he used the phrase. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa commander fired Neary failed to demonstrate exemplary conduct, as defined by the standard, through his insensitive comments and lack of awareness and appreciation for how divisive his use of a racial slur would be on his organization and offensive to his Marines, the report stated. Director of Communications from around the world. 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. 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. Neary said farewell to his Marines and sailors, reflecting on his two-year tenure as commanding general. Neary had assumed the role of the top commander of Marine forces in Europe and Africa on July 8. Why was Maj. Gen Stephen Neary fired from US Marine Corps? Marines remove general from command after racial slur investigation Stephen M. Neary - Wikiwand On Tuesday, the Marine Corps said in a statement to the Washington Post that Neary was relieved "due to a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to serve in command.". A copy of the report recently was provided to Stars and Stripes. Marine about to get wrecked for racist social media rant - Task & Purpose General Officer Announcements - U.S. Department of Defense Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. His comment shocked the young Marines, who said that even if Neary was "attempting to be instructive about the taboo nature of the word, it came as a shock to hear it from a white general officer," the witness said. Neary, who recently relinquished the posts of II Marine Expeditionary Force deputy commander and commander of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, reiterated the outgoing commanders praise for his Marines and challenged them to push themselves even further.
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