Which is ironic, because since World War 2 the Marines basically function as a de facto Army, and enjoy all the benefits of American global air and sea superior

Which is ironic, because since World War 2 the Marines basically function as a de facto Army, and enjoy all the benefits of American global air and sea superiority. Really, as a former soldier myself, the ideal solution is to stop having soldiers and Marines carrying so much damn gear. Much, much easier said than done. *By ironic I mean "silly ass Marines"