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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated an 8% budget cut for military services despite a $500 billion budget increase. Analysts suggest reexamining legacy systems, notably the Marine Corps' Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations strategy, which has led to significant operational shortcomings and financial waste.

Former officials warn that the strategy has become obsolete due to advancements in enemy technologies, limiting effective responses to regional conflicts. Eliminating related programs could help the Navy and Marine Corps recover financially and enhance operational readiness.