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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.

By Irene Loewenson

7 days ago

The Marine Corps finally gets an official top leader

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Gen. Eric Smith to be the top Marine general, ending a monthslong limbo for the Marine Corps.

By Irene Loewenson

8 days ago

Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal

The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.

By Leo Shane III and Irene Loewenson

9 days ago

As both the No. 1 and No. 2 Marine, his schedule is ‘not sustainable’

“I don’t mind breaking my own back,” said Gen. Eric Smith, who is both the acting and assistant commandant. “It’s just, I have to make good decisions.”

By Irene Loewenson

11 days ago

A corporal gave a speech in front of the top Marine — and got promoted

Then-Cpl. Peyton Nott also received an award for taking on a billet typically reserved for gunnery sergeants, enlisted Marines with years' more experience.

By Irene Loewenson

3 weeks ago

Largest Marine expeditionary force has no Senate-confirmed leader

The expeditionary force is supposed to be commanded by a three-star general.

By Irene Loewenson

4 weeks ago

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