How the Marines are changing their conduct and leadership guidanceThe Marines are updating key guidance documents that have remain largely unchanged for decades.By Todd South10 days ago
Warfighting, quality of life prioritized in USMC commandant guidance The 39th Marine Corps commandant focuses on modernization and quality of life, among other areas.By Todd South2 weeks ago
‘I’ll bounce back,’ top Marine vows in 1st video since cardiac arrest“It’s not the first time I’ve been knocked down," Gen. Eric Smith said. "When I was shot in 2004, I bounced back from that."By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Top Marine, released from hospital, prepares for heart procedureGen. Eric Smith is preparing for a medical procedure to repair a heart abnormality that doctors determined contributed to his medical episode.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Marines grapple with highest suicide rate of all US military servicesIn total, 61 active duty Marines and six Marine reservists died by suicide in 2022.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Marines embrace young honorary Marine with cancer ‘as one of our own’Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Top Marine, recovering from cardiac arrest, plans to return to workGen. Eric Smith signaled his desire to resume the commandant job when he can and wished Marines a happy birthday.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Video for Marine Corps’ 248th birthday emphasizes combat readiness “We’re Marines till we die,” a Silver Star recipient says in the video. “And we require a two-week notice for that.”By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
Top Marine general ‘making excellent progress’ after cardiac arrestGen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, "will need to focus on his health prior to fully returning to duty,” the Marine Corps said.By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisisLt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney will perform the duties of commandant while Commandant Gen. Eric Smith remains hospitalized.By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
Top Marine general in stable condition after apparent heart attackMarine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized Sunday evening following what the Marine Corps called a “medical emergency.”By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
Tuberville to seek floor vote on No. 2 Marine leaderSen. Tommy Tuberville plans to call a floor vote on the nominee for the Corps’ assistant commandant after Gen. Eric M. Smith suffered a health emergency.By Ashley Murray, The States Newsroom11 months ago