Shawn Snow
Early Bird Editor
Shawn Snow is the senior reporter for Marine Corps Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
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Special operators will be countering violent extremists for the ‘long haul’
The commander of SOCOM said battling violent extremists groups will remain the number one priority for American commandos.
Pentagon: No life-threatening injuries for troops wounded in apparent insider attack
U.S. soldiers injured in a supposed insider attack that took place on Camp Antonik in Helmand province on Sunday, sustained no life-threatening injuries, according to Capt. Davis, a Defense Department spokesman.
The 'old Corps' under siege. The photo scandal and the big changes coming soon.
For the past 15 years, the Marine Corps has faced mounting pressure to modernize and adapt, responding to both a changing battlefield overseas and the civilian society’s expectations back at home. While breaking with tradition has often made the Corps stronger, it also inspires frustration and scorn among the “old Corps.”
The White House doubts climate change. Here's why the Pentagon does not
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says climate change drives instability and threatens national security.
Corps' new mandatory social media pledge will make UCMJ prosecutions easier
Marines will soon be required to sign a formal policy statement confirming that they have read and understood the new social media guidance issued by Marine Commandant Gen. Robert Neller. The pledge is designed in part to aid the Marine Corps in prosecuting future misconduct on the social media front.
Trump's proposed cuts to Meals on Wheels would hurt veterans
Sweeping cuts being proposed by the Trump administration could impact Meals on Wheels, a program that helps feed the poor and elderly, including many veterans.
CENTCOM commander calls Iran greatest threat to the region
Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of U.S. Central Command, called out Iran as one of the greatest threats to the region during a recent appearance on Capitol Hill.
U.S. airstrike in Kunduz signals a new chapter in Afghanistan
U.S. forces carried out an airstrike Feb. 26 that killed Taliban commander Mullah Abdul Salam in Kunduz province, in a joint operation with Afghan security forces.
AFRICOM commander voices concern over Russian meddling in Libya
Marine Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, head of U.S. Africa Command, raised the alarm Thursday about Russian interference in Libya during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.
This general just took responsibility for the deadly Yemen raid
Army Gen. Joseph Votel, the commander of U.S. Central Command, took responsibility for the Yemen raid in January that resulted in the death of U.S. Navy Seal William Owens.
