Congressional defense committees have approved $79 million in reprogramming funds for the Marine Corps’ new heavy-lift helicopter, which is facing schedule delays due to technical problems.
Friday, April 26, 2024
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Mallory Shelbourne was the managing editor of Inside the Navy until June 2020. She previously covered politics and transportation policy at The Hill. She holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a master's degree in international affairs with a focus in the Middle East from American University's School of International Service.
Congressional defense committees have approved $79 million in reprogramming funds for the Marine Corps’ new heavy-lift helicopter, which is facing schedule delays due to technical problems.
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