Recent reports are questioning the United States’ ability to sustain a large-scale conflict, particularly with a major power like China. While possessing advanced military capabilities, studies highlight potential weaknesses in the logistical infrastructure required to support global operations. These vulnerabilities span crucial areas including fuel supplies, maintenance, and secure communications. The reports suggest difficulties in reliably fueling, sustaining, and connecting forces during a crisis. Concerns center on the US military’s capacity for power projection, especially given increasing strategic competition. Experts emphasize the need to address these logistical shortcomings to maintain military readiness. The findings come as the US approaches its 250th anniversary and reassesses its global military posture.