Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

The Marine Corps commandant is hospitalized. Who is his interim replacement? Learn more about Lt. Gen. Heckl here.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, was hospitalized on Sunday evening after experiencing a medical emergency.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

The nature and severity of his condition are not disclosed, and his family wishes to remain private.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, who holds the position of deputy commandant for combat development and integration, will serve as the interim acting head.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Lt. Gen. Heckl is currently the highest-ranking officer within Headquarters, Marine Corps.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Lt. Gen. Heckl is a native of Stone Mountain Georgia and a graduate from Georgia State University.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He was commissioned in April 1988 and has commanded various units, including Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, and I Marine Expeditionary Force.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He is a CH-46E pilot and one of the initial cadre of pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He has served in various assignments, such as CH-46E and MV-22 Requirements Officer, J3 Director of Operations in Afghanistan, Senior Military Assistant and Marine Aide to the Secretary of the Navy, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation, Chief of Staff of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He has served in various assignments, such as CH-46E and MV-22 Requirements Officer, J3 Director of Operations in Afghanistan, Senior Military Assistant and Marine Aide to the Secretary of the Navy, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation, Chief of Staff of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He is currently serving as the Commanding General of Marine Corps Combat Development Command and the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He is responsible for developing future concepts, capabilities, and force structure for the Marine Corps.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He oversees several subordinate commands, such as Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, Training and Education Command, and Marine Corps University.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

He has received numerous awards and decorations, such as Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two gold stars, Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V”, Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, Air Medal with Strike/Flight numeral 5, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars and Combat “V”, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star.

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

Shocking News: Marine Corps Commandant in Hospital

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