General James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to recruiting station commanding officers and other recruiting leaders during the National Commander's Conference Oct. 18. During the conference, Gen. Amos articulated his vision of a diverse Marine Corps that continues to connect to the American public as the face of the nation shifts. - General James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to recruiting station commanding officers and other recruiting leaders during the National Commander's Conference Oct. 18. During the conference, Gen. Amos articulated his vision of a diverse Marine Corps that continues to connect to the American public as the face of the nation shifts.