TIMOTHY A. WALTON and BRYAN CLARK write: This week’s Sea-Air-Space conference highlighted the challenges facing America’s sea services, from tightening budgets to a resurgent China. But focusing only on the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s military contributions overlooks how they could improve US national security and competitiveness through actions outside of combat. To unlock this potential, US leaders need to develop and implement a comprehensive maritime—rather than naval—strategy.
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