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Marines crack down on early range qual departures, OK new prone stance

Effective right away, Marines will no longer be able to duck out of annual rifle qualification early unless they shoot expert in prequalification.

By Hope Hodge Seck

7 weeks ago

New thermal optic shows bullets in flight, details a mile away

Machine gunners and snipers can "walk" rounds on target at long ranges with the optic.

3 months ago

Get ready for ‘computer-assisted’ shooting with the Army’s new optic

The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.

2 years ago

Newest sniper rifle for soldiers, Marines takes on ‘final hurdle’ before fielding

The weapon can be chambered in three calibers.

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

Marine grunts are getting new night vision, helmets, vehicles, tropical uniforms and boots

Marine infantry is getting a head-to-toe gear makeover.

3 years ago

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.

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: Sept. 13, 2020

Robot-assisted security, B-2s at Diego Garcia and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago