Fighter Pilot Confirmed as Marine Corps Commandant
General James Amos was confirmed by the Senate as the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps. According to reports, he will be sworn in on 22 October 2010, at which point he will become the first fighter pilot to lead the Marine Corps.
Amos’ views on the policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” were constant news during the runup to his confirmation.