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    GOV/MIL Go four before grunt: The controversial idea posed by Mattis’ task force adviser

    Hummm.... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2018/07/31/go-four-before-grunt-the-controversial-idea-posed-by-the-head-of-mattis-task-force/ Go four before grunt: The controversial idea posed by Mattis’ task force...
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    GOV/MIL No guaranteed ‘golden hour’ for Marines headed into the next big fight - Marine Corps Times

    That this sort of article is getting the light of day should be seen as a real warning... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2018/02/15/no-golden-hour-for-marines-headed-into-the-next-big-fight/ No guaranteed...
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    GOV/MIL Tech - USN develops 81 mm PGM mortar round with 22.6 km range for existing mortars

    The former "cannon cockers" and "grunts" here at TB2K can immediately see what this potentially brings to the table.... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.janes.com/article/64190/usn-shows-the-art-of-the-possible-with-its-concept-for-an-advanced-81-mm-mortar...
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    GOV/MIL Congressional failures just forced the Marines to raid a museum for aircraft parts

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2016/03/30/marine-corps-broke-plane-parts-museum-raid-aviation-thornberry/82416918/ Congressional failures just forced the Marines to raid a museum for aircraft parts Leo Shane III, Military...
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    BRKG A "detachment" of USMC on the Ground in Iraq to fight IS

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.breakingnews.com/item/2016/03/20/detachment-of-us-marines-is-on-ground-in-iraq-to-s/ Mar 20, 2016, 03:50 PM GMT 7h Detachment of US Marines is on ground in Iraq to support US and coalition efforts against Islamic State, US...
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    GOV/MIL Tech: Raytheon, IMI to Provide Guided Bombs for Marine Corps Mortars

    Going bigger from this development Possible Impact shared with us in October..... Raytheon Displays New Mini Missile for Special Forces, Infantry http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?477067-Raytheon-Displays-New-Mini-Missile-for-Special-Forces-Infantry For links see article...
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    GOV/MIL Marines' New Ride Rolls Out Years Late

    By Walter Pincus February 3, 2009 The Marine Corps is starting to deploy a jeeplike vehicle called the Growler, 10 years after conception and at twice the contract price, after delays that were caused by changing concepts and problems in contracting, development and testing, according to two...
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