Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith Resumes Duties After Heart Attack Recovery

Gen. Eric Smith has officially returned to his role as the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant following a four-month recovery from a heart attack and subsequent open heart surgery.

• Gen. Eric Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, has resumed his full duties after recovering from a heart attack and undergoing open heart surgery.
• Smith's medical emergency occurred in late October, and he underwent surgery in January to repair a bicuspid aortic valve.
• During Smith's recovery, Gen. Christopher Mahoney served as acting commandant, now resuming his role as assistant commandant.
• Smith's return to duty comes after a Senate confirmation in September, which had been delayed due to a hold on military nominations.
• The Marine Corps and Smith's family expressed gratitude for the support from Congress, the Department of Defense, and the public during his recovery.

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