DEATH OF GENERAL ALFRED M. GRAY JR., 29TH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

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R 201800Z MAR 24 ALMAR 003/24 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC// SUBJ/DEATH OF GENERAL ALFRED M. GRAY JR., 29TH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS// REF/A/MSG/ALNAV 027/24// AMPN/REF A IS ALNAV 027/24, DEATH OF GENERAL ALFRED M. GRAY JR., 29TH COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS.// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. It is with deep regret I announce the death on 20 March 2024 of General Alfred M. Gray Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, Retired, 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps. 2. In accordance with the reference, all Marine Corps Installations will half-mast the National Ensign upon receipt of this notice until sunset on 18 April 2024. This 29-day period will honor the service and legacy of our Corps’ 29th Commandant. More information will follow via separate correspondence. 3. Eric M. Smith, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps.//