Shawn Snow
Early Bird Editor
Shawn Snow is the senior reporter for Marine Corps Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
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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."
Marine recruits to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival at boot camp
“As recruits arrive to the depot in the future, they will enter a staging period of 14 days during which they will be medically screened, monitored and provided classes to prepare and orient them to begin recruit training."
SECDEF and Joint Chiefs chairman say top Marine will get a call over barbershops remaining open
“It may seem superficial to some, but getting a haircut is part of that discipline."
Cellphones at Parris Island? Yes, it’s the latest move by the Corps to cope with COVID-19
This measure assists communication between our new Marines and their loved ones, and is one of several adjustments we’ve made to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on daily operations."
Corps finds security cameras installed at the barracks didn’t reduce crime
“Analysis of pilot statistics concluded CCTV was not an effective tool for crime prevention or criminal prosecution.”
Choose your ‘ideal’ fire team recruiting pitch includes no women. Here are a few trailblazing Marine women to consider.
“The actions of these Marines from throughout our history embody the fighting spirit and determination of our Marine Corps. Each of them overpowered challenges with perseverance to win battles.”
The Corps expects to hit recruiting goals despite pandemic
“Commanders have the authority to adjust ship plans to account for specific local impacts due to the pandemic that may make it impractical for poolees from certain areas to leave for recruit training as scheduled."
Marine drill instructors and recruits now training with skivvy shirt face masks
The recruit depot aboard San Diego said in a post on Facebook that as of Wednesday all personnel aboard the depot are “required to wear face masks in all plausible situations excluding physical training in order to reduce the risks of contracting COVID-19.”
Lawsuit filed by families of 4 Marines killed in 2018 CH-53 crash
“The EPDM “button” material degraded after being exposed to hydraulic fluid causing a blockage in the hydraulic system resulting in a “hydraulic lock” condition, causing the flight control system from the subject helicopter to become uncontrollable, unresponsive and/or inoperative leading to the crash."
Marine Corps readiness takes a hit as two dozen exercises are canceled or scaled back over COVID-19 concerns
“We train so that we can be ready to go,” the commandant said. “We never get the chance to pick the next crisis, where it happens, when it happens.”
