Latest "marine commandant" stories

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.

By Irene Loewenson and Megan Eckstein

4 hours ago

Marine Corps’ 247th birthday message emphasizes confidence, lethality

The video features retired Marine Gen. Jim Mattis' immortal line, “I keep other people awake at night.”

By Irene Loewenson

7 months ago

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.

By Philip Athey and Jon Simkins

19 months ago

Is the Corps just running and gunning with its haircut and annual training COVID-19 policy?

There’s a battle raging on social media among Marines and veterans full of snark, discontent and frustration over what many believe is a common sense solution to shutter barbershops, relax grooming standards and scale back training.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Marine Corps readiness takes a hit as two dozen exercises are canceled or scaled back over COVID-19 concerns

“We train so that we can be ready to go,” the commandant said. “We never get the chance to pick the next crisis, where it happens, when it happens.”

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Top Marine ‘signaling’ to industry that F-35 cuts are on the table

"I’m signaling to the industry, we have to be prepared to adjust as the operating environment adjusts," said Marine Commandant David Berger.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago