A new legislative provision would require overhauling how the Defense Department prepares for extreme weather events and global climate shifts.
Eighteen Marines lost their lives and roughly seven AAVs were destroyed in the fight to secure Nasiriyah.
Taiwan already has 54 AAVs; the additional 36 will bolster the current fleet.
The report also wants an assessment on air and space priorities from the services.
Marine Tagen Schmidt was injured at Camp Pendleton, California, in an amphibious assault vehicle fire.
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