By Emelie Rutherford The Marine Corps faces a "dilemma" as it weighs what vehicles to use until industry develops a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) that is suitable for the expeditionary service, a top officer said yesterday. Assistant Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos told House lawmakers his service remains displeased with test versions of the JLTV--a planned replacement to the Humvee truck- -that have been developed thus far for the Marine Corps and Army. Three companies are under contract…
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