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."
The Corps wants more Javelins as it phases out aging TOWs
Four Javelin anti-tank missile systems will be added to the Corps’ weapons companies, bringing the total to 12.
How a lack of aircraft emergency escape training ended in tragedy in Australia MV-22 crash
Most of the passengers, members of Golf Battery with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, were ill trained and unprepared for the events that unfolded that day.
General scolded in Pendleton hazing crusade nominated for promotion
Maj. Gen. Eric Smith, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, has been nominated to head up III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marine vet awarded rare medal for noncombat bravery for disarming workplace shooter in 1989
Then-Cpl. Michael Hainline “wrestled the weapon away from (the shooter), effectively ending the murderous rampage,” his award citation reads.
Putting Marines at risk: How shocking flight medic training gaps could endanger grunts on the ground
Scarce Navy, Marine Corps flight medics are on the front lines with insufficient training.
The Corps lowers requirements for Marines to apply for tuition assistance
First term applicants can now apply for tuition assistance at 18 months of service.
Two Marines sustain gunshot wounds during Twentynine Palms training accident
One Marine has been released from the hospital while the other remains in serious condition.
Marine F-35B forced to land over fuel issue
Marine Corps Times has learned the F-35 was leaking fuel when it landed.
Top Marine: No more gender integration changes at boot camp on horizon
Neller says he is not planning on making any more gender integration changes at the recruit depots anytime soon.
