Eric Smith (general)

Eric Smith
Eric Smith
	General Smith Official Photo
Born	December 8, 1965; Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1987–present
Rank	General
Commands	Commandant of the Marine Corps; Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps; Marine Corps Combat Development Command; III Marine Expeditionary Force; First Marine Division; United States Marine Corps Forces, South; 8th Marine Regiment; 1st Battalion, 5th Marines;
Conflicts	Persian Gulf War; Iraq War; War in Afghanistan;
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2); Legion of Merit; Bronze Star (2); Purple Heart;
Alma mater	Texas A&M University (BA)

Eric M. Smith (born December 8, 1965) is a United States Marine Corps four-star general who has served as the 39th commandant of the Marine Corps since 22 September 2023. He served as acting commandant of the Marine Corps between 10 July 2023 and 22 September 2023 while awaiting Senate confirmation. Before nomination to the position he served as the 36th assistant commandant of the Marine Corps and before that as the deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration, being succeeded by Karsten Heckl.