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Meeting Today's and Tomorrow's Challenges:
For the past 100 years, whenever and wherever the Marine Corps had been ordered into action, Marine aviators and ground crews have stood ready to support their brother and sister Marines on the ground.
As Marine aviation marks its centennial, it faces the daunting challenge of supporting a lengthy war while continuing to meet routine training and operational needs. Longer and more frequent deployments are consuming aircraft at rates faster than planned, and placing great emotional strain on Marines and their families.
But Marine aviation's proven ability to embrace new ideas, find innovative uses for new technologies, and adapt to new situations has assured its success through the long fight. |