Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said. "But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said. 184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps. The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship. The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique. Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said. Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs. The Corps already has doubled the number of Marines who enter the Reserve right after the end of their active service via the Direct Affiliation Program. It's the second fleet-wide stand-down of the Navy's trainer aircraft fleet since 2022. The Air Force's new PT uniform has hit basic training and will roll out to AAFES shops later this year. Load More