Army snipers subdue man who tried to open plane’s exit door mid-flight
Two soldiers helped a plane land safely after a man onboard attempted to open the exit doors.
By Riley Ceder
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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
Special operations snipers are getting a new, upgraded riflescope
The scope gives shooters a more consistent picture when magnifying targets.
By Todd South
Female Marine officer graduates from Scout Sniper Unit Leaders Course
She is slated as a ground intelligence officer, which is generally consider a track route for future reconnaissance or sniper platoon commanders.
By Shawn Snow
Navy SEAL charged with war crimes to remain in the brig
Navy Region Southwest spokesman Brian O’Rourke told Navy Times that Capt. Aaron Rugh issued a ruling that keeps Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 39, behind bars until his trial begins.
By Carl Prine
Marine reserve shooting team redeems Corps with a sniper competition win
A sniper team from Quantico was beat by Coast Guard and placed 10th in the 2018 International Sniper Competition.
By Shawn Snow
New in 2019: New Mk 13 Mod 7 sniper rifle to hit II MEF and III MEF
Marine scout snipers have been carrying versions of the M40 for decades and have long complained of the need to engage targets beyond 1,000 meters.
By Shawn Snow
Army and special operations snipers put new ghillie suit to the test
The new suit would replace the existing setup, which is rarely used by snipers, who often make their own suits.
By Todd South
Coast Guard cadets will get closer to space with satellites
Coast Guard Academy cadets soon will be able to communicate with satellites in space from classrooms on campus.
By Julia Bergman, The (New London, Conn.) Day via the AP
The sniper shortfall: Why the Corps could lose its next urban fight
The Corps says it only has 150 sergeants and below holding the coveted 0317 scout sniper job field.
By Shawn Snow
How Marine Corps training prepared this veteran for a career making children’s toys
Toys created by Donald Coolidge's company have won multiple awards and made TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of the Year” list.
By Natalie Gross
Second Navy SEAL charged in war crimes probe
Although he wasn’t present during the alleged homicide near the Iraqi city of Mosul in 2017, Lt. Jacob “Jake” Portier faces an upcoming Article 32 hearing for supposedly covering up evidence that Special Operations Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher committed a string of war crimes there.
By Carl Prine