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Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75
The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.
By Jon Simkins
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The best headlamps and flashlights for every need
The difference between success and failure is often the difference between the right flashlight or headlamp.
By Berne Broudy
Marine Corps call word renaming honors legendary ‘Redfield’ sniper
It might be an obscure reference for young Marines early in their marksmanship training, but it holds a special place in the sniper community, especially for those steeped in the legend and lore of the sniper’s role in Vietnam.
By Todd South
Best pics of the week: Feb. 14, 2021
Three Air Force bombers fly over the Super Bowl, the ghillie wash at the Army's Sniper School, a live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
A new sniper rifle for the Army, Marines and SOCOM
The new rifle can be converted to three different calibers.
By Todd South
The 12 coolest and best jobs in the Marine Corps (according to Marines)
Here are the top 12, according to these Marine veterans. Do you agree?
By Kevin Wabiszewski
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
New ‘proof of concept’ Marine scout sniper course put on hold indefinitely
The 0315 Marine scout course was seen as as a “proof of concept” that would a bring new dimension to the Corps’ course sharpshooting community.
By Philip Athey
Best pics of the week: Aug. 2, 2020
The USS New York returns to Mayport, Warthogs refuel, Summer Fury 20 at Yuma, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
How to send Girl Scout cookies to troops overseas
“Girl Scout Cookies are like a little taste of home in every bite. It’s that comfort food that soldiers will fight over; soldiers will share. It always puts a big smile on your face because you think about being home."
By Dylan Gresik
New in 2020: A new MOS for the Marine sniper community?
The 0315 MOS would produce scouts to then work with snipers in units before receiving additional training.
By Todd South
A top Marine Corps scout sniper managed to sneak up on his enemy completely naked except for a pair of boots
An expert sniper can sneak up on an enemy naked as the day he was born. It’s not particularly advised, but one top sharpshooter did exactly that just to prove a point, Marine snipers told Insider.
By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider