U.S. Naval Power: Myths and Misconceptions
Toggle open close THE ISSUE As the nation recovers from COVID-19 and a new Administration settles in, it is important to address several misconceptions and myths influencing thinking about the future of the Navy. Left unaddressed, they will have a caustic effect on the years-long effort to rebuild Navy readiness and capacities. Myth: The Nation Cannot Afford a Larger Fleet of Ships Response: U.S. prosperity and security are tied to Naval power, and the country cannot forego its constitutional obligations to provide and maintain a navy. The issue is not one of affordability, but of setting pri...
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