Fort Benning upgrades range to accommodate new sniper rifle
The new rifle can strike targets at 1,500 to 1,800 meters.
By Todd South
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New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
Soldier who died after Fort Jackson rifle range incident identified
"At this point in the investigation, there is no indication of foul play," said an Army CID official.
By Kyle Rempfer
Soldier at Fort Jackson suffers fatal injury at rifle range
An 18-year-old soldier from California died Thursday during training at a rifle range on Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
By Kyle Rempfer
The Army’s SAW and M4 replacement is headed to troops by 2022
The new weapons will bring the 6.8mm projectile into the U.S. military inventory for the first time.
By Todd South
Marine veteran denies impersonating federal agent at Vegas protest
A U.S. Marine veteran has pleaded not guilty in Las Vegas to a federal impersonation charge alleging he wore ballistic gear, carried a military-style rifle and stood amid ranks of police officers during a racial justice protest in May.
Best pics of the week: Sept. 13, 2020
Robot-assisted security, B-2s at Diego Garcia and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Meet the ‘deadliest recruit on Parris Island’
The new Marine scored 248 out of a possible 250 on Table 1 of the Marine Corps Rifle Qualification and followed it by a perfect 100 on Table 2.
By Philip Athey
Investigators: Man fatally shot on night of protests was killed by Kentucky National Guard rifle
A Louisville barbecue cook was fatally shot by a National Guard member after the cook fired his gun as law enforcement approached on a night of protests, a state official said Tuesday.
Rifle-toting vet arrested after dressing up, trying to join National Guard crowd control formation
Wong’s time in formation didn’t last, as puzzled troops began to question the authenticity of the unfamiliar service member.
By J.D. Simkins
What the hell is this shooting grip?
“The grip you saw is not part of any of our doctrine (Marksmanship Order) and not part of any of our POIs (Combat Marksmanship Coaches – CMC courses)."
By Shawn Snow
No Corps-wide suspension of fitness tests or relaxing of grooming standards yet, but this air wing is axing training over COVID-19
“The Marine Corps is not currently considering a service-wide policy to cancel or codify the postponement of annual training requirements."
By Shawn Snow