And James Amos is someone who knows just how expensive divorces can be.

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Marine Commandant Gen James Amos, 120 of Sgt Meyer's family and friends and the team with whom he served also attended.

BBC: US Marine Dakota Meyer awarded Medal of Honor

The new Commandant, General James Amos, took command in late October, just in time to participate in the budget discussions that killed the amphibious vehicle.

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It is time for all who appreciate the U.S. Marine Corps to come to the aid of his nominated successor, General James Amos, and the men and women he will lead so as to ensure that the next time a president says "Send in the Marines, " there actually are Marines to send in.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Send away the Marines?