Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, then-Marine Forces Europe and Africa commander, speaks to Marines in Setermoen, Norway on Aug. 5, 2020. US Marine Corps Photo
The commander of Marines in Europe and Africa has been relieved of command amid an investigation into allegations he used a racial slur in August, the service announced on Tuesday.
Maj. Gen. Stephen Neary was removed from his position on Monday by commandant Gen. David Berger, according to the statement.
“Neary was relieved due to a loss of trust...