Marine Corps commandant hospitalized after medical emergency

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith has been hospitalized following an Oct. 29 medical emergency, according to a service press release.

Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, deputy commandant for combat development and integration and commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, will serve as the acting service chief in the interim, the release states.

Further information on Gen. Smith’s condition will be released at a later time, according to the announcement.