The video explains why the rifle is such an efficient, and ultimately dangerous, weapon. An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW. Magnet fishing duo reels in two sniper rifles. The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months. The weapon can be chambered in three calibers. Marines landing in Australia, Air Force Defenders in action, Army Strykers in Poland and more in this week's Frontline Photos. Marine infantry is getting a head-to-toe gear makeover. 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. Robot-assisted security, B-2s at Diego Garcia and more in this week's Frontline Photos. 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
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