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Top Marine general ‘making excellent progress’ after cardiac arrest
Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, "will need to focus on his health prior to fully returning to duty,” the Marine Corps said.
Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nominee
One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.
Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new vision
President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.
Religious exemptions for vaccines given to Marines already leaving the Corps
The Corps denied sending form letters to Marines whose religious exemptions weren't approved, but acknowledged the letters may have been similar.
By Philip Athey
A birthday toast to belligerent Marine commandant Anthony Gale, the only top officer ever fired
Gale was found guilty on myriad charges following a six-day bender in the nation's capital.
Viral Marine who criticized Afghanistan withdrawal charged with 6 violations
He has been referred to a special court-martial.
By Philip Athey
15 Marines wounded in Afghanistan are being treated at Walter Reed
"One is in critical condition, three are in serious condition and 11 are in stable condition."
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps names new top information officer
The Corps created the role in 2017, recognizing the importance of the burgeoning information environment.
By Mark Pomerleau
How a meme about the Marine Corps commandant took on a life of its own
A meme about Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger became much bigger than its creators intended.
By Sarah Sicard
Top Marine called to testify on 9 deaths in amphibious assault vehicle accident
The Corps’ safety issues go well beyond this one accident, one congressman said.
By Philip Athey
New in 2021: The Corps is going to get smaller
The long-term goal is to reduce the size of the Marine Corps by about 12,000 Marines from 2020 levels, creating a Corps with about 174,000 Marines.
By Philip Athey