Defense Writers Group
15 January 2025
Moderator: Good morning everybody and welcome to an incredibly special Defense Writers Group. General Eric M. Smith, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. I love the cliché, someone who needs no introduction. That’s certainly the Commandant.
The ground rules, as always, this is on the record. Please record for accuracy of quotes, but there’s no rebroadcast of audio or video. I’ll ask the first question per our protocol, but a dozen of you emailed me in advance and you're on the list for questions. If we get through those we’ll go around the table for the hour. Once again, Commandant, thank you so much for joining us, sir.
General Smith: Well thanks for having me. And thanks for what you do. Thanks for reporting. It’s vital, it really is. I’m not just saying that. It is vital that you report and keep us honest.
