Gen. Jim Amos

Former commandant backs congressman in contentious primary fight — and here’s why you should care

By on May 6, 2014 Capitol Hill, Commandant

One of the Marine Corps’ biggest advocates in Congress is facing a tough re-election fight, and a former commandant has lent his name to the campaign with hopes it will swing some votes in a district teeming with active-duty Marines and veterans. Voters in eastern North Carolina head to the polls Tuesday to determine whether Republican Rep. Walter Jones survives what’s been a heated primary contest with challenger Taylor Griffin, who worked for the Treasury Department during George W. Bush’s tenure in the White House. The race has generated significant buzz beyond North Carolina thanks to Griffin’s powerful connections, including to former…

Tattoos and Terminal Lance: the 5 most surprising things we learned from the commandant’s live Q&A

By Hope Hodge Seck on March 17, 2014 Commandant, Pop culture, Rumors, Special operations, The blogosphere, The CMC

The commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps took to Facebook last Friday afternoon, answering nearly 30 candid questions from the Marine Corps community in the space of an hour as part of his ongoing “Reawakening” effort to engage directly with enlisted Marines. According to site administrators on the official Marines Facebook page, some 900 questions and comments rolled in during the hour Gen. Jim Amos and Sgt. Maj. Mike Barrett were online. While Amos addressed a number of popular themes, such as women in combat arms roles, recruiting, and sexual assault prevention, he also revealed some surprising facts…

“Cribs” — Marine Corps-style

By Gina Harkins on September 27, 2012 Battle Rattle, Commandant, Marines

If you’ve always wanted to see how the commandant lives, here’s your chance. The Commandant’s House was opened to the public this past weekend as part of the Fall Festival at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. After passing through a metal detector, guests could spend about an hour wandering the three floors of Gen. and Mrs. Jim Amos’ home. Two rooms were off limits — the commandant’s office and bedroom. But the doors were still open for a peek, the rooms were just roped off so no one could enter. The Marine leading the tour said it was because people have…

The commandant and sergeant major hit the golf course

By Dan Lamothe on February 15, 2011 Leadership, The CMC, The Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps

So, here’s an interesting photo just released by the Marine Corps: Yes, that’s Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, the Corps’ top enlisted Marine, hitting the links at Lakewood Golf Club at Naval Support Activity New Orleans on Jan. 26. He’s certainly dressed for it, too. What is he pointing at, though? Pictured with him are Sgt. Maj. Kim Davis, of Marine Corps Forces Reserve; Sgt. Maj. Chris Bloebaum, of MARFORRES Headquarters Battalion; and Sgt. Maj. James Booker, of 4th Marine Logistics Group. Kent didn’t visit New Orleans alone, though. Marine officials say in a news release that he visited New Orleans with Commandant…

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