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U.S. Marine Corps
March 2, 2026
Do Not Sacrifice Marines and Sailors on the Altar of Expediency
Anyone who has experienced the horrors of war at sea will affirm that the quality of ships and the protection of their crews must always take...
James Conway • RealClearDefense
U.S. Marine Corps
September 17, 2025
Gaps in Amphibious Forces Pose Unnecessary Risks to National Security
Since the birth of our Nation, Americans have relied on the Navy and Marine Corps to safeguard their safety and security by responding quickly and...
James Conway • RealClearDefense
U.S. Marine Corps
September 4, 2024
To Remain Relevant the Marines Must Adapt to a Changing World
Marines stop and salute the ensign as they embark onto amphibious assault ship USS Wasp in preparation for a crisis response exercise. Coalition...
James Conway • RealClearDefense
Military Strategy
June 15, 2024
Force Design 2030: Operational Incompetence
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James Conway • RealClearDefense
U.S. Marine Corps
March 14, 2024
Duplication and Obsolescence: The Marine Corps' Missile Dilemma
In 2019, the 38 th Commandant of the Marine Corps began restructuring and reorganizing the Marine Corps to better assist the United States Navy in...
James Conway • RealClearDefense
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