US Marines announce suspension of 60mm mortars after Nevada blast
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U.S. Marine Corps handout photo dated June 17, 2010 shows Marines from Combat Engineer Platoon, Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, blowing a hole in a fence during training at the Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada. The Untied States Marines ordered a blanket suspension of the use of 60mm mortars pending a review after a blast killed seven Marines during a training exercise in Nevada, a military spokesman said on Tuesday. -- FILE PHOTO: REUTERS
LAS VEGAS (REUTERS) - The Untied States Marines ordered a blanket suspension of the use of 60mm mortars pending a review after a blast killed seven Marines during a training exercise in Nevada, a military spokesman said on Tuesday.
"A blanket suspension of 60mm mortars and associated tubes is now in effect until review is complete," Marine Corps spokesman Captain Kendra Motz said in a statement.
