41. He was subsequently appointed to the capacity of Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps to Lieutenant general Thomas Holcomb. 42. Gen . Michael Williams, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, said after the service in the base chapel. 43. Lt . Col George C . Marshall was appointed assistant commandant of the post in 1927 and initiated major changes. 44. USMC was the first Marine Corps NFO to achieve 4-star rank as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. 45. In 1937 he returned to the Permanent Force as assistant commandant -in-chief, Burger brigadier-general. 46. Colonel Stribling had been on the faculty since 1920 as teacher, coach, assistant commandant and commandant of cadets. 47. He remained in that position until July 1, 1975 when he was named Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. 48. From 1914 to 1916, he taught math and science, track, and was athletic director and assistant commandant . 49. Orders issued by the Assistant Commandant in performing such duties have the same effect as those issued by the Commandant. 50. He has also acted as director of port security and Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection.
