Former CMCs' Letter Endorsing Amphibious Shipbuilding

In an increasingly complex and volatile security environment, our Nation needs a force to deter aggression, contain conflicts, evacuate noncombatants, and respond quickly and effectively to other crises and contingencies. Without this capability, bullies thrive, crises become conflicts, our citizens abroad are at risk, and our National Command Authority lacks a full range of options to deter and respond.