USMC will push to fund capabilities associated with new operating concept

By Lee Hudson / October 19, 2016 at 12:57 PM
PORTSMOUTH, VA -- The Marine Corps will push Congress to fund budget line items that support the service's new operating concept in the fiscal year 2019 budget, according to an official. Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, deputy commandant for combat development and integration, said here Oct. 11 during an industry conference there is no way the Marine Corps cannot afford these items. "We are going to push Congress hard with this Marine Corps Force 2025, we're going to push hard with...

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