WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It is with great sadness that the Marine Corps announces the death of the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Alfred M. Gray. General Gray died March 20, 2024 in Alexandria, Virginia, after a brief stay in hospice care.
"Today I mourn with all Marines, past and present, the loss of our 29th Commandant, Gen. Gray," said Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps. "He was a 'Marine's Marine'-a giant who walked among us during his career and after, remaining one of the Corps' dearest friends and advocates even into his twilight. His contributions are many, including the development of our maneuver warfare doctrine, Warf...