United States Marine Corps
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The United States Marine Corps, also referred to as the United States Marines or simply the Marines, is the naval infantry service branch of the United States Armed Forces. The service is responsible
U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit training
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart USS Tarawa (LHA-1), using both a Landing Craft Utility and CH-53E "Super Stallion" helicopters, during amphibious operations in Kuwait, 2003.
Maj. Samuel Nicholas, first commandant of the Marine Corps, was nominated to lead the Continental Marines by John Adams in November 1775.
British and U.S. troops garrisoned aboard Hornet and Penguin exchanging small arms musket fire with Tristan da Cuna in the background during the final engagement between British and U.S. forces in the War of 1812
Eric Smith (general)
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Eric M. Smith is an American general who has served as the 39th commandant of the United States Marine Corps since 2023.
United States Marine Corps
…counsel and staff, with deputy commandants that oversee various aspects of the Corps assets and capabilities. The 39th and current commandant is Eric M. Smith, while the 20th and current sergeant major is Carlos A. Ruiz. Women have served in the United States Marine Corps since 1918. The first woman to have…
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Smith is sworn in as the 39th commandant of the Marine Corps by Carlos Del Toro, secretary of the Navy, on 22 September 2023.