The head of the Marine Corps is in the hospital after a „medical emergency“ Sunday. A three-star general is the acting commandant.
The head of the Marine Corps is in the hospital after a medical emergency, according to the service.
Gen. Eric M. Smith, the Marine Corps Commandant had a medical emergency on Sunday evening.
Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration and commanding general of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command, is serving as acting Commandant. Heckl was elevated to the temporary role as the next-senior officer assigned to Marine Corps headquarters.
