The Navy and Marine Corps need $17.2 billion to restore and replace equipment and supplies expended during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the Navy secretary. Donald Winter, in a March 10 letter and accompanying 12-page report to congressional defense committees, said the Navy is facing $5.5 billion in costs to "reset the force," while the Marine Corps, which plays a larger role in the operations, is facing $11.7 billion in similar costs. The Marine Corps' estimate includes $2.7...
