Photo Information The United States President Barack Obama has nominated Gen. Joe Dunford, currently commander of International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, to become the 36th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, pending Senate confirmation Photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Payne Download Details Share POTUS nominates Gen. Dunford for 36th CMC 5 Jun 2014 | Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Quantico PRINT SHARE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- I am extremely pleased that the President has nominated Gen. Joe Dunford to become the 36th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, pending Senate confirmation. Joe is one of the most knowledgeable and talented leaders and thinkers in the military today. He has commanded and excelled at every level. His tenure as commander of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and U.S. Forces - Afghanistan over the past 18 months has been extraordinary, and is testament to the full measure of the man. Our country and our Marine Corps will benefit greatly from his continued service. -- Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps Tags 36th CMC , nomination , Marine Corps , Commandant of the Marine Corps