Shawn Snow
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Rafael’s ‘Drone Dome’ counter-UAS system wins Pentagon certification
The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts. → Read More
5 Marines hurt in Southern California highway rollover
The 30,000-pound Oshkosh truck was in a convoy and may have had a mechanical problem when it veered off the roadway. → Read More
ACV to get Stryker variant of 30 mm cannon
“BAE has also informed the Marine Corps that the MCT-30 version for the Marine Corps will be a lighter weight version of the Stryker system and use the Mk44 gun which is common with US Navy applications instead of the XM813 gun used on Stryker. → Read More
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. → Read More
Marine Corps nature is healing, the gyms are opening again
Some major Marine installations from Lejeune, Pendleton to Quantico are opening up their gyms. → Read More
No tanks, but the Corps is still looking for an LAV replacement
Prototypes from two vendors should be ready for evaluations by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020. → Read More
Afghanistan drawdown proceeds even as tenuous Taliban peace deal continues to crack
Reuters reported the Taliban launched 4,500 attacks in the 45 days since signing the agreement —a nearly 70 percent increase in attacks between March 1 and April 15. → Read More
Marines headed Down Under following deployment delay due to COVID-19 concerns
Marines arriving in Australia will undergo a 14-day quarantine prior to training. → Read More
29 Purple Hearts approved for injuries sustained in Iran ballistic missile attack
In all, 80 Purple Heat packages were evaluated “individually” by a CJTF-OIR review board in accordance with Army and Air Force regulations. → Read More
US Navy surface ships enter the Barents Sea for the first time since mid-1980s
“In these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we maintain our steady drumbeat of operations across the European theater, while taking prudent measures to protect the health of our force. → Read More
Watch coalition aircraft pummeling ISIS cave complexes in Iraq
In March, two Marine Raiders — Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, of Simi Valley, California, and Capt. Moises A. Navas, 34, of Germantown, Maryland — were killed while advising Iraqi Security Forces on a mission against ISIS in the southern Makhmur Mountains in Iraq, about 60 km south of Erbil. → Read More
The Corps identifies Marine who died during fitness training aboard Twentynine Palms
“On behalf of the command team, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Marine’s family, friends, and unit. The cause of death is currently under investigation. → Read More
Public health emergency declared for US troops stationed across Djibouti base cluster
Camp Lemonnier is the largest U.S. installation in Africa, which houses roughly 3,000 American troops. There are roughly 6,000 U.S. troops across the AFRICOM area of responsibility. → Read More
COVID-19 may increase risk of miscalculation and conflict with traditional adversaries
“To those who wish us harm, make no mistake: even with the challenges that this disease has brought to our shores, the Department of Defense stands ready to meet any threat and defend our nation.” → Read More
Trump tweets that he’s instructed the Navy to ‘destroy’ any Iranian gunboats that harass US warships
“I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea,” Trump tweeted. → Read More
Marine Barracks Washington D.C. postpones parade season
The D.C. barracks said the kick off of the annual parade season was being postponed until further notice. → Read More
Marine Barracks Washington D.C. postpones parade season
The D.C. barracks said the kick off of the annual parade season was being postponed until further notice. → Read More
Quantico COVID-19 posters echo World War II and French resistance against Nazi Germany
“Marines are used to being on the frontlines of the fight, but this time our healthcare workers and other essential workers are the ones out there risking their lives by facing exposure to the virus on a daily basis. → Read More
Marine dies during fitness training aboard Twentynine Palms
“On behalf of the command team, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Marine’s family, friends, and unit. The cause of death is currently under investigation. → Read More
Marine dies during fitness training aboard Twentynine Palms
“On behalf of the command team, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Marine’s family, friends, and unit. The cause of death is currently under investigation. → Read More