Soldiers conduct M119 Howitzer live-fire certification. Adding M119 cannons to Marine Corps missile batteries would provide stand-in forces traditional fire support to complement the missiles’ over-the-horizon threat.

Create a Hybrid Cannon-Missile Battery

As the Marine Corps shifts its force structure toward the 2030 end state, it's making room for more over-the-horizon fires assets in the form of medium-range and long-range missile batteries.

Captain Jonathan Dennler, U.S. Marine Corps
April 2025
The Navy has conducted multiple studies, all of which say the same thing: Not enough. The Navy’s sea power problem is not for lack of study, but lack of stuff.

Parable of the Shipbuilding Plan

The Navy’s sea power problem is not for lack of study, but lack of stuff.

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Hipple, U.S. Navy
February 2025
A Marine Corps officer candidate receives the Eagle, Globe and Anchor at Officer Candidates, signifying that the candidate has earned the title of Marine.

The Secret to Recruiting

Young Americans today still want a uniquely noble calling filled with challenge and meaning. Military recruitment offers that.

Lieutenant Colonel Dillon Fishman, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
January 2025
A search-and-rescue swimmer is raised onto the USS Chosin (CG-65). Some personnel redlines include a requirement for two rescue swimmers, without which ships may be unable to sail without flag approval.

Rethinking Redlines

Rethinking the redline process would reduce stress on sailors, encourage growth in critical enlisted classifications, and lessen administrative burdens.

Commander Adam Stein, U.S. Navy
January 2025