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Marine Corps Sticks By JLTV, Experiments With Humvee Recap

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Monday, March 29th, 2010

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By Emeie Rutherford The Marine Corps will include the future Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) in a new vehicle plan and remains committed to developing the Humvee-replacement truck with the Army, a top Marine general said. Lt. Gen. George Flynn, commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, told lawmakers that while his service has concerns about the JLTV's weight, it plans to commit to the vehicle in writing. "(Commandant) Gen. (James) Conway told me...by next month...to have a new…

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