Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, addresses attendees during a change of command ceremony for Training and Education Command at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. on August 9, 2024. (Photo: Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller, U.S Marine Corps)
By Rich Abott |
@ReaderRabott
2 seconds ago |
03/14/2025
Navy/USMC

The Commandant of the Marine Corps this week said while the Navy is trying to get its ships into maintenance availability on time and out to sea on time, part of the problem is combatant commanders extending ship groups with too few operational ships.

“The…

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