Marines are trying to get ready for punishing future fights, but commanders say they're stretched thin and short on time

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Marines deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury train their marksmanship skills aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, on March 27, 2026.
Marines deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury train their marksmanship skills aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli.

US Central Command Public Affairs

Marines are speeding up aircraft turnarounds for a scattered future fight and moving more munitions faster to keep up

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Marine aviation ordnance technicians load bombs onto an aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California on Oct. 17, 2020.
Marine aviation ordnance technicians load bombs onto an aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California.

LCpl Nicholas Buss/US Marine Corps

DARPA says its powdered blood for future warfare works in animals. Now comes the hard part.

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Marines carry a simulated casualty during a tactical competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 18, 2026.
Marines carry a simulated casualty during a tactical competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Vincent Needham

Netflix's 'Marines' captures Pacific troops searching for purpose in preparing for a war that may never come

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A new Netflix documentary series follows US Marines based in Japan throughout their deployment training.
A new Netflix documentary series follows US Marines based in Japan throughout their deployment training.

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