On the recordJune 8, 2009
The Commandant of the Marine Corps recently testified to the committee that the Marine Corps will reach IOC in 2012 with a standing squadron ready to deploy.
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Thune references the Commandant's testimony about the Marine Corps' operational readiness.
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