Top Marine General in Hospital After Medical Emergency
Top Marine General Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
The new commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, was hospitalized on Sunday following an undisclosed medical emergency, according to reports.
The Stars and Stripes reported that Gen. Smith was taken to a hospital, but there is no timetable for his release.
Furthermore, there is no information available about his condition or any details about what may have happened to him.
JUST IN | Gen. Eric Smith, who was recently confirmed as the new commandant of the Marine Corps, has been hospitalized due to an emergency.https://t.co/2yzyQxxyEo
— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) October 30, 2023
A spokesman for Smith declined to comment on the hospitalization but did confirm to Politico that he is undergoing medical treatment.
“Out of respect for the expressed wishes of the family, we will not provide any further details on the medical condition of General Smith at this time,” said Maj. Jim Stenger.
In its own succinct statement, the Marine Corps said, “Additional information regarding the condition of General Smith will be released at a later time.”
Republican Senator Blocks Appointment of Second in Command
The Corps currently does not have a permanent second in command due to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s ongoing blockade of President Joe Biden’s military appointees, Politico reported.
The Alabama Republican is demanding a change in the Defense Department’s policy on taxpayer-funded abortions, according to the Associated Press.
Tuberville has been blocking military promotions by objecting to floor votes on them.
Senate Democrats have not budged on the issue, nor has Tuberville.
Without a second in command, Marine Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl will serve as the acting commandant for the Corps until Smith returns to the role, the Marine Corps statement announced.
Smith previously served as the acting commandant of the Marines and was confirmed to his post in September after a workaround of Tuberville’s blockade, as reported by the Stars and Stripes.
With 36 years of service in the Marines and tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq, Smith has a distinguished military career.
The location of Smith’s hospitalization and the cause of his illness remain unknown.
The Marines are headquartered at the Pentagon in Northern Virginia.
Smith also serves as a member of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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What is the current condition of Gen. Eric Smith following his hospitalization?
Top Marine General Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
The new commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, was hospitalized on Sunday following an undisclosed medical emergency, according to reports.
The Stars and Stripes reported that Gen. Smith was taken to a hospital, but there is no timetable for his release.
Furthermore, there is no information available about his condition or any details about what may have happened to him.
A spokesman for Smith declined to comment on the hospitalization but did confirm to Politico that he is undergoing medical treatment.
“Out of respect for the expressed wishes of the family, we will not provide any further details on the medical condition of General Smith at this time,” said Maj. Jim Stenger.
In its own succinct statement, the Marine Corps said, “Additional information regarding the condition of General Smith will be released at a later time.”
Republican Senator Blocks Appointment of Second in Command
The Corps currently does not have a permanent second in command due to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s ongoing blockade of President Joe Biden’s military appointees, Politico reported.
The Alabama Republican is demanding a change in the Defense Department’s policy on taxpayer-funded abortions, according to the Associated Press.
Tuberville has been blocking military promotions by objecting to floor votes on them.
Senate Democrats have not budged on the issue, nor has Tuberville.
Without a second in command, Marine Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl will serve as the acting commandant for the Corps until Smith returns to the role, the Marine Corps statement announced.
Smith previously served as the acting commandant of the Marines and was confirmed to his post in September after a workaround of Tuberville’s blockade, as reported by the Stars and Stripes.
With 36 years of service in the Marines and tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq, Smith has a distinguished military career.
The location of Smith’s hospitalization and the cause of his illness remain unknown.
The Marines are headquartered at the Pentagon in Northern Virginia.
Smith also serves as a member of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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