Marines begin deactivation of all tank battalions

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" The deactivation of the U.S. Marine Corps' tank battalions has begun, following a directive to divest material which could not survive modern warfare.

Companies within the Marines' 1st Tank Battalion in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and the 4th Tank Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., held their first deactivation ceremonies this week. Several combat logistics regiments, engineer support units, ground cannon artillery and light attack air platforms are scheduled to be eliminated as well. The tanks will likely be sold to the U.S. Army or to foreign armies."