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The One-Word Reason U.S. Marines Don’t Use Tanks Anymore

Harrison Kass

12 January 2025

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In 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps retired its tank units to focus on lighter, more mobile expeditionary capabilities suited to naval warfare and countering China's regional ambitions. The Corps aims to prioritize long-range missile systems and amphibious strategies.

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