There's a Call To Add Thousands More Marines. Here's How It Might Work

Defense News: There could be 3,000 more Marines in uniform next year as Congress weighs boosting the size of the service — but one of the Corps' top leaders said it still might not be enough.

House lawmakers are calling for the Marine Corps to be increased to 185,000 leathernecks. But Assistant Commandant Gen. John Paxton said Monday that in order to meet all of its missions, the Corps needs at least 186,800 Marines.

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