The Marine Corps is working on fixes to address issues that arose during the Amphibious Combat Vehicle program's testing, including implementing improvements to reduce tire change turnaround time. (UPDATED)
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023
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The Marine Corps is working on fixes to address issues that arose during the Amphibious Combat Vehicle program's testing, including implementing improvements to reduce tire change turnaround time. (UPDATED)
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