Latest "social-media" stories

Marines want tool to identify fake social media accounts posing as senior personnel

Fake accounts posing as key personnel are extorting Marines for money and information.

By Andrew Eversden

3 years ago

AFSOC deletes COVID-19 related Tweet causing minor social media ruckus

Since deleted after a call from Military Times, the Tweet, posted Tuesday night, hit a sour note among some social media users.

By Howard Altman and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Mildenhall apologizes for political ‘likes’ on social media

Among the tweets were one from President Trump's official re-election campaign and another in which the president disparaged the Democratic Party and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Marine colonel calls suicide ‘shameful,' cites ‘godless age’ and calls on Marines to ‘read some scripture’

Rising suicide rates may be linked to a “rapid cultural and technological shift” that has resulted in a “less spiritually fit” populace.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Lejeune’s 2nd Marine Division mandates ‘daily routine,’ citing poor discipline and long hair

The daily routine, which starts with morning reveille at 5:30 a.m. and ends with 4:45 p.m. liberty, also includes a breakdown of times for hygiene, fitness, chow and daily unit tasks.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Here’s how to earn college credits while skipping the classes — and maybe win a $5,000 prize too

The College Board just announced its #CLEPOut Challenge, and the grand prize is $5,000 for the winning campus organization.

By Joshua Axelrod

4 years ago