"But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said.
The Marine Corps is requesting eight new ships over the next five years for its new littoral regiments.
The increase falls short of what the Corps has indicated it would cost to fix the living facilities’ issues.
This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.
The top Marine's return could happen in the coming weeks.
The Marine Corps has ordered inspections of each of its barracks by March 15.
The Corps’ leaders have started referring to the plan formerly known as Force Design 2030 as simply “Force Design.”
Jack Lowe became an honorary Marine in November 2023 following a diagnosis of terminal bone cancer.
Maj. Eric "Doc" Spendlove's body remains missing.
Photos purport to show dead vermin, possible mold and general disarray in a barracks at the School of Infantry-West, at Camp Pendleton, California.
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