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.
Federal oversight agency wants the military to screen for gambling addiction
Defense Department officials say its impractical to conduct annual screenings for gambling addictions.
The U.S. military's stats on deadly airstrikes are wrong. Thousands have gone unreported
A Military Times investigation raises serious doubts about transparency in reported progress against the Islamic State, al-Qaida and the Taliban.
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.
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.
Defense Department releases name of soldier who died in Kuwait
Spc. John P. Rodriguez , of Hemet, California, died Jan. 12 at approximately 8:30 a.m, reportedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Report: Day-to-day operation costs eat up half of the defense budget
Operation and maintenance (O&M) costs ate up roughly $251 billion, or 50 percent of the U.S. defense budget, when overseas contingency operations (OCO) were accounted for in 2015, according to a report prepared by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Midshipman awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism
Braving a life-threatening storm to rescue stranded scouts, Naval Academy Midshipman 3rd Class Jonathan Dennler was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal.
Marines use science fiction to envision, prepare for the battlefield of the future
Water bots, holographic radio displays, electromagnetic pulse rifles, and futuristic gear for Marines operating in dystopian landscapes may not be in a too distant future — at least envisioned by the Atlantic Council’s panelists discussing Marines and science fiction.
