
The Marine Corps' latest Aviation Plan, released this week, pushes for new Aviation Logistics Support Capability vessels. The plan noted the current aviation logistics vessels, SS Wright (T-AVB 3) and SS Curtis (T-AVB 4), are both past their expected service lives and expected to be retired in 2030 and 2033, respectively. The Marine Corps said without a replacement they will experience a “critical shortfall.” “We require a standing capability to conduct afloat aviation sustainment activities to support [Expeditionary Advanced Base…