The Marine Corps is changing.
We’ve been landlocked in Afghanistan and Iraq for nearly 10 years. We utilize equipment long after its life expectancy. We deploy at high operational tempos.
Even still, Marines have never veered far from one of their legacy missions – serving as America’s expeditionary force in readiness.
As commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James Amos explained, Marines are a highly capable and “agile force that is comfortable operating at the high and low ends of the threat spectrum.”
Key to the development of these capabilities is acknowledging deficiencies and embracing our efficiencies.
More videos of Congressional hearings; The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Joseph Dunford:
With Congress set to decide on defense budget proposals, the Marine Corps stands firm in our mission as America’s force in readiness.
It is a tough argument to dispute that the Marine Corps leads the charge when it comes to efficiency. For example, Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines in Afghanistan are thriving with new green technology. Their expeditionary forward operating base is unlike anything used by any other government agency in Afghanistan. Back home, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., generates 58 percent of its own energy through solar power.
Other efficiencies are being developed too – from the Marine Corps force structure review, an evaluation that will take in to account all future fiscal and operational challenges.
End strength of the Marine Corps is top on the list.
More videos of Congressional hearings; The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Joseph Dunford:
True to our heritage, traditions and culture, the Corps will continue to be America’s premier Expeditionary Force, ready to protect our nation’s interests on the battlefield and beyond.