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Vol. 15 · No. 124 · Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Opinion: I am very tired

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Good Morning, Marines.

As the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, it is my distinct privilege to lead and serve you in this unique and essential war-fighting organization. Despite the hardship of this position and the responsibility it entails, working alongside our dedicated Marines and Sailors has been one of my life's greatest joys.

However, one thing has weighed heavily on my mind these past few years, a confession that needs to be made before God and man, alike. Fellow Marines, I, Gen. Robert Neller, am very tired.

I'm just exhausted. I've been doing this shit since 1975, and I've got to tell you, man, I'm pooped. I legitimately can't remember the last time I slept. I think I took a nap in the Pentagon parking lot last week before a meeting with Dunford, but I'm really not sure.

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