The Bush administration's $419.3 billion fiscal year 2006 defense budget request, which allots the Navy Department $125.6 billion, restructures Marine Corps ground forces to better fight terrorism, curtails shipbuilding programs and slashes the number of aircraft carriers from 12 to 11. From FY-05 to FY-08, the Marine Corps will add combat and support units to boost its warfighting capabilities and lessen stress on its high-demand units, according to budget materials released by the Pentagon. This action includes adding two active...
