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Top Marine general in ‘good condition’ after open-heart surgery
Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, hasn’t been on full duty status since he went into cardiac arrest in October but plans to make a return.
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New in 2024: Eric Smith plans a return to the job of top Marine leader
At various points in 2023, four different generals were in charge of the Marine Corps.
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Defense bill calls for outside scrutiny of Marines’ modernization plan
A provision in Congress' not-yet-final annual defense authorization bill calls for "an independent review, assessment, and analysis" of Force Design 2030.
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Why more vets should work in shipyards, according to Marine leader
A dearth of workers is the biggest challenge for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, naval advocates say.
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The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vessels
The uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said.
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No. 2 Marine confirmed by Senate amid top Marine’s health crisis
Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney will perform the duties of commandant while Commandant Gen. Eric Smith remains hospitalized.
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Watch: Marine Corps flies its Valkyrie robotic aircraft for the 1st time
The test flight is an early step toward getting the robot aircraft ready to fly in support of Marine Corps missions.
Top Marine leader sworn in 1 day after Senate confirmation
Gen. Eric Smith took on the role Friday morning in a small ceremony at the Pentagon.
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