Commandant’s Planning Guidance
The following is the recent planning guidance from U.S. Marine Corps commandant Gen. Eric Smith.…
Marines Want to Shut Down Sea Lines of Communication in a Pacific Fight, CMC Smith Says
A key Marine Corps role is to “serve as the inside force” in the first island chain – from the…
Marines, Navy Crafting Long-Term Fixes for Amphibious Warship Shortages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the long-term future for the amphibious fleet is secured with a Navy commitment to 31 amphibious…
SECNAV Del Toro Names Next Big Deck Amphib USS Helmand Province
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has named the next America-class big deck amphibious warship after…
House Lawmakers Pushing for 2 Virginia Subs in FY 2025, CNO Franchetti Gives Details on Boxer Repair
A group of 120 House lawmakers are asking the House Appropriations defense subcommittee to add another Virginia-class attack submarine to…
CMC Gen. Smith’s Latest Guidance to the Marine Corps
The following is the April 2, 2024 message from Marine commandant Gen. Eric Smith, FRAGO 01-2024, “Maintain Momentum.” …
Marine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith Resumes Full Duties After Recovering from Cardiac Arrest
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith is fully back to work after recovering from a cardiac episode last year, the…
Marine Corps Gen. Smith Recovering Following Open Heart Surgery
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith had open heart surgery on Monday to repair a heart defect, the…
ACMC Mahoney: Landing Ship Medium Doesn’t Need to be a ‘Cyber Truck’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Marine Corps is pushing for as much simplicity as possible for the Navy’s planned Landing Ship…
SECNAV Del Toro, CMC Smith Issue Thanksgiving Messages; CNO, MCPON Celebrate Aboard USS Ronald Reagan
The following is the Thanksgiving message from the Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and commandant of the Marine…