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US special forces want longer reach for rockets, snipers, robots
The new sniper rifle would replace two weapons currently in use.
By Todd South
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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
Florida boy reels in .50-caliber Barrett sniper rifles while fishing
Magnet fishing duo reels in two sniper rifles.
By Sarah Sicard
First woman to finish Army’s sniper school is Montana Guard soldier
The soldier was selected to attend the sniper course after her stellar performance in infantry training.
By Davis Winkie
Air Force opens ROTC instructor jobs to all noncommissioned officers
Staff sergeants and technical sergeants can apply to teach ROTC cadets in fall 2022.
Newest sniper rifle for soldiers, Marines takes on ‘final hurdle’ before fielding
The weapon can be chambered in three calibers.
By Todd South
Snipers square off in US, European competition
The event includes training stages inspired by "Black Hawk Down" and other prominent war films.
By Davis Winkie
Former Marine captain cleared in 2011 corpse urination video calls decision ‘vindicating’
It took seven years for the charges to be cleared.
By Todd South
Davis-Monthan, Nellis prepare for new missions as A-10 retirements loom
Congress still needs to approve the Air Force's request to retire some A-10s.
Nevada Air National Guard has 1st female instructor pilot
Maj. Sarah Spy has over 4,500 flight hours, served multiple deployments, and spent over 750 hours as a co-pilot before upgrading to C-130 Hercules commander for the 152nd Operations Group.
By Alexis Ford, The Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP
Best pics of the week: April 18, 2021
A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Do snipers wear diapers? And other stuff you should know about military marksmen
Debunking a number of sniper-related questions.
By Sarah Sicard