Shawn Snow
Early Bird Editor
Shawn Snow is the senior reporter for Marine Corps Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
All Stories By Shawn
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.
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.
Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly: 'The law will guide me' on immigration, border security
Appearing on Capitol Hill for his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly called for a layered approach to border security and vowed that "the law will guide me" when it comes to immigration policy.
Pentagon successfully tests world's largest micro-drone swarm
U.S. military officials in California have conducted a test launching more than 100 micro-drones from three F/A-18 Super Hornets, the largest ever test for the cutting-edge "swarm" technology, defense officials said.
Marines approve Magpul's signature polymer ammunition magazine
The Marine Corps has approved Magpul Industries Corp.'s signature polymer ammunition magazine for use in combat and training, according to a Magpul press release.
The U.S. Marines are sending a task force back to Afghanistan's Helmand province
The deployment of 300 advisers comes as Taliban forces have made steady gains in the region.
DoD issues new guidance for veterans seeking discharge upgrades, military record corrections
The Defense Department announced Friday a renewed effort to ensure veterans know how to request a review of their service records.
New DARPA radio transmitter could revolutionize battlefield communications
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking to revolutionizing battlefield communications by introducing a new project that seeks to bridge gaps in current military communications capabilities.
