Gen. Eric M. Smith, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, has resumed his full duties and authorities effective March 5, 2024, after recovering from a cardiac arrest that occurred on October 29, 2023. This marks a significant return as it is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps' top two positions are filled by leaders on full duty status. Gen. Smith's recovery included hospitalization for several months and required open-heart surgery in January to repair a bicuspid aortic valve.
Marine Corps commandant Gen. Eric Smith returns to full duty after recovering from heart attack https://t.co/ZfNbJbNWv8 https://t.co/1V8oApZKtF
General Eric M. Smith has returned to Full-Duty Status as Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps after a Serious Heart Attack in October of 2023 which caused him to be Hospitalized for several Months and eventually required Open-Heart Surgery in January to Repair a Bicuspid Aortic… https://t.co/eEJuaTTZ57
Gen. Eric Smith Resumes Full Duties After Recovering from Cardiac Arrest - USNI News https://t.co/aEWmuaxTZn https://t.co/ROHNpER6iA
This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status. https://t.co/IcRIEn7PJY
Inbox: “The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, has returned to full duty status after recovering from an October 29 cardiac arrest. He resumed his full duties and authorities as the Commandant effective March 5, 2024.”
The top Marine's return could happen in the coming weeks. https://t.co/VlGbl88HOb