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Marines slam a shrinking amphibious fleet, but the Navy isn’t to blame

The genesis of an amphibious lift shortfall is the Corps’ abandonment of its long-standing requirement for a larger fleet of 38 ships, this Marine says.

By Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens (retired)

5 months ago

Pentagon budget will shake up ‘legacy’ systems. Lawmakers are shaking back.

Top Pentagon officials are asking Congress to let them use the upcoming budget to shed unneeded weapons in order to invest in forward-looking technologies now. It wasn't an easy conversation.

2 years ago

Marine Corps short 6 infantry battalions, Navy short 100 ships, this new strength index says

The Navy and Marine Corps are only “marginally” capable of meeting America’s national security needs, according to a new scorecard.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

Lasers could replace sailors in peeling old paint off ships

Sailors could soon be replaced by lasers in removing old paint from Navy ships.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

Thousands of US troops continue to support Hurricane Irma rescue and recovery operations

Troops from all the services continue to deliver supplies, rescue stranded residents and help with the clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

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