Shawn Snow
Early Bird Editor
Shawn Snow is the senior reporter for Marine Corps Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
All Stories By Shawn
Tensions with Iran and its proxies led to accelerated transfer of bases housing coalition troops to Iraqi forces
"This base transfer occurred amid force protection concerns sparked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and its proxy militias, which CJTF-OIR said led to an acceleration of the long-term transfer plan."
Navy's new blended retirement course is available online
On Tuesday, Navy officials launched the Blended Retirement System (BRS) Opt-In course online.
Senators call on Army to approve polymer magazines for the M4, M16
A group of five senators - including three Army veterans - are seeking answers from Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley about why the service does not allow polymer ammunition magazines during training or in combat.
U.S., coalition forces use a drone to save Iraqi soldier lost behind enemy lines
During a nighttime engagement in urban terrain, a lone Iraqi Lieutenant found himself cut off from his unit, and was eventually rescued by the efforts of an Army intelligence unit monitoring his movements from a reconnaissance drone feed.
Navy sees benefits of fish slime for ballistics protection
Navy scientists working out of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC) have successfully created a synthetic version of hagfish slime that has mechanical properties similar to Kevlar.
Report: Army ground combat systems are becoming Cold War relics
The core of the U.S. Army’s ground combat systems is under threat of being seriously outmoded by foreign adversaries like Russia, China, and North Korea, according to the Congressional Research Service (CRS).
U.S. Naval War College offers distance education, and courses for spouses
The U.S. Naval War College, located in Newport Rhode Island, offers long distance education courses for military officers and federal employees, and has recently started a pilot program offering courses to military spouses.
Trump to hold military parades as U.S. forces grow
In an interview with The Washington Post this week, President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of using military parades to make good on his promise of rebuilding America’s greatness.
Marine Corps issues guidance for participation in inauguration events
With the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump this Friday, the Marine Corps has set ground rules for service members wishing to participate in inaugural activities in order to maintain an apolitical stature.
Air Force readiness under stress
The readiness of the Air Force to achieve the country’s tactical and strategic goals is at risk and requires sustainable solutions, Gen. Dave Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff, said Jan. 18 at an event hosted by American Enterprise Institute.
