Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., criticized a dip of billions in the base budget, saying the administration was counting on reconciliation funds, ignoring "congressional intent."
Rep. Betty McCollum said she was “dismayed” to find out the Army did not consult with the Marine Corps prior to making its decision.
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
At Modern Day Marine, Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby acknowledged he "owes" the Marine Corps a three-ship Amphibious Ready Group.
“I’m interested in buying what I need, not buying what you’re selling,” Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said at the Modern Day Marine exposition.
The changeover at the White House and the firing of senior officers could be felt at this year's Sea Air Space exposition.
Prioritizing investments in the Navy’s bases and facilities is part of the CNO’s recently published "Navigation Plan" and associated "Project 33," a targeted effort at preparing the service for a conflict with China over Taiwan in 2027.
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
“Accepting near-term risk for long-term gain has, and always will be, the essence of Force Design,” Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith wrote in his Commandant's Planning Guidance.
The new "terms of reference" follow a deep dive the service chiefs ordered earlier this year.
"When you see that visible signature, it's a reminder to all hands that it's all hands on deck time to get the amphibs ready," said Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine Corps commandant.
"How in the hell do you lose an F-35?"
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
The name change, which will take place Nov. 15, follows an agreement signed in January between the US and Japan under which Tokyo formally agreed to allow the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment to be stationed in Okinawa by 2025.
Gen. Randy George and Gen. Eric Smith will now formally take over leadership of the Army and Marine Corps, respectively.
A breakthrough in a blockade on military confirmations came after the Senate’s top Democrat moved to hold individual votes for Brown, as well as Army and Marine Corps leaders.
During the stand down, units will discuss "fundamentals of safe flight operations, ground safety, maintenance and flight procedures, and maintaining combat readiness," Marines say.