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
Best pics of the week: Aug. 2, 2021
Marines landing in Australia, Air Force Defenders in action, Army Strykers in Poland and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Marine grunts are getting new night vision, helmets, vehicles, tropical uniforms and boots
Marine infantry is getting a head-to-toe gear makeover.
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
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
Marines select a brand new rifle optic with $64M contract
Marine units will start to receive the scope in late 2020, with full distribution expected to be completed by fiscal 2023.
By Philip Athey
Colt is back (sort of) — This time with an updated version of the US military M4 rifle
Under everybody’s radar at this year’s Shooting, Hunting Outdoor trade show in Las Vegas, Colt quietly announced a revamp of its battle-tested M4 military rifle, introducing the new “CM5” rifle to the shooting public.
By Christian Lowe