Navy, Marine Corps weighing force generation model revamp for amphibs
Navy and Marine Corps leaders said they are considering shaking up the 36-month Optimized Fleet Response plan, in lieu of a longer cycle that can accommodate two deployments.
Senior GOP senator accuses White House of trying to ‘game the budget’ in shipbuilding funding
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."
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Marines ‘committed’ to JLTV despite Army divestment, expected price increase: Service chief
Rep. Betty McCollum said she was “dismayed” to find out the Army did not consult with the Marine Corps prior to making its decision.
Navy, Marine Corps chiefs hammer amphib readiness in back-to-back addresses
At Modern Day Marine, Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby acknowledged he "owes" the Marine Corps a three-ship Amphibious Ready Group.
No ‘bank shots’: Marine Corps chief tells industry to keep pitches focused on Marines’ needs
“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.
Reporter’s Notebook: A lack of clear Navy messaging at Sea Air Space
The changeover at the White House and the firing of senior officers could be felt at this year's Sea Air Space exposition.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
Investing in critical infrastructure will be ‘longest pole in the tent’ for Navy, says CNO
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.
In new guidance, top Marine says ‘righteous’ Force Design will guide the money
“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.
Navy, Marine Corps chiefs sign off on new guidelines for amphib readiness
The new "terms of reference" follow a deep dive the service chiefs ordered earlier this year.
Marine Commandant says new amphib readiness memo will ‘outlast’ him, CNO
"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.
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Marines to formally stand up second of 3 Marine Littoral Regiments in November
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.
Senate confirms Army, Marine Corps chiefs, though Tuberville hold continues
Gen. Randy George and Gen. Eric Smith will now formally take over leadership of the Army and Marine Corps, respectively.
Senate confirms new Joint Chiefs chairman, set to vote on Marine and Army chiefs in political twist
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.