175 Cannon Air Force Base special operations group commander, Col. Michael Shreves was relieved as commander of the 27th Special Operations Group at Cannon Air Force Base in NM. - This decision "was not based on any character issue or indiscretion” - was fired this week due to a loss of confidence. (taskandpurpose.com) posted 1 year ago by GDZeus 1 year ago by GDZeus +175 / -0 Cannon Air Force Base special operations group commander fired This decision "was not based on any character issue or indiscretion,” his wing commander said. 31 comments share 31 comments share save hide report block hide replies
For what it is worth... heard some rumors that they want to dismantle Spec Ops. They are not woke enough.
They’re getting rid of USMC snipers, tanks, artillery etc. literally neutered my corps
I think I've found a hint as to why they've targeted our Corps.
What's Happening with China and the Solomon Islands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZoZyPv803g
The effort has been to effectively remove our ability to move against hardened targets in the Pacific AO.
Agreed.
I can understand a reduction in tank warfare as the practicality has definitely gone down...but snipers too? Is that true?
Go Brandon - https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/02/28/marines-remove-scout-sniper-platoons-from-infantry-battalions/
Yes, and no, but sort of. Here's a cliff notes version article: Click me
That's weird. Honestly, as I am not involved, I have no idea how that actually changes things as it pertains to actual warfare.