LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The U.S. Marines ordered a blanket suspension of the use of 60 mm mortars pending a review after a blast killed seven Marines during a training exercise in Nevada, a military spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
"A blanket suspension of 60 mm mortars and associated tubes is now in effect until review is complete," Marine Corps spokeswoman Captain Kendra Motz said in a statement.
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