Marine Corps Audit Called Heroic Draws Criticism From GAO
The Pentagon building in Washington, DC.
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Word that the U.S. Marine Corps had passed an audit of its books was such a cause for celebration that a ceremony was staged last year in a Pentagon hall usually reserved to honor battlefield bravery.
“I know that it might seem a bit unusual to be in the Hall of Heroes to honor a bookkeeping accomplishment,” then-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said. “But, damn, this is an accomplishment!”