House moves to fund Marines’ amphib following heated budget cycle

House moves to fund Marines’ amphib following heated budget cycle
House moves to fund Marines’ amphib following heated budget cycle

Lawmakers’ add has been expected based on the bipartisan chorus of support for a bigger amphib fleet, but it remains a big win for the Marine Corps.

Lack of amphibs is a training issue, says Marine Corps assistant commandant

Lack of amphibs is a training issue, says Marine Corps assistant commandant
Lack of amphibs is a training issue, says Marine Corps assistant commandant

The assistant commandant also sought to tamp down on the narrative that funding amphibious shipbuilding was a fight between the Navy and Marine Corps.