In this Dec. 3, 2019, file photo, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger testifies during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Military.com: 'At the Limits of What I Can Do:' Marine Corps Commandant Makes Plea for Funding
Arguing for full funding of the Marine Corps' fiscal 2022 budget request, Commandant Gen. David Berger said his service has shed all waste and needs support to focus on potential adversaries like China and Russia.
Making his case before the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday for the Marine Corps' $47.86 billion budget request, Berger said he has reduced headquarters staffing by 15%, cut legacy systems and end strength, and has nothing left to draw from to fund programs and projects.
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