This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.
Expensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe.
Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.
The Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.
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