"Beloved Retired Marine Corps Commandant Al Gray Dies at 95"
Retired Gen. Al Gray, the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps, passed away at 95 after a long period of hospice care. Known for his 41 years of service and leadership from 1987 to 1991, Gray was widely beloved by Marines and veterans. His legacy includes the development of maneuver warfare doctrine and a Silver Star Medal for bravery in Vietnam. Gen. Eric M. Smith mourned Gray's passing, emphasizing his enduring impact on the Marine Corps.