Fort Benning upgrades range to accommodate new sniper rifle
The new rifle can strike targets at 1,500 to 1,800 meters.
By Todd South
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Army reduces transition job-training time, prioritizing junior troops
Junior soldiers will have 120 days to use end-of-contract training programs before leaving the Army, while higher ranks get either 90 or 60 days.
By Todd South
6 job-costing mistakes made when creating a military-to-civilian resume
Avoid these resume mistakes when transitioning from the military to a civilian career.
By McLean Mills
Barrett’s MRAD will be the Army and Marine Corps’ new standard sniper rifle
Based on the company’s wildly popular 98B bolt-action rifle, the MRAD’s most important feature and biggest selling point is that it can be easily refitted to fire different cartridges at the end-user level using just a single tool.
By Ian D'Costa
Russia’s legendary Dragunov SVD just got another update
Chambered for 7.62x54R and still manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern, the SVD’s latest update supposedly offers shooters more accuracy, better ergonomics, and the ability to mount a wider range of accessories.
By Ian D'Costa
When you really want to reach far out with a .22 — Ruger American Rimfire Long-Range Target
Long range, and rimfire aren’t exactly synonymous. The ultra-affordable .22lr round is great for practice and hunting small game, but is woefully under powered when compared to any centerfire rifle round. Which makes Ruger’s newest carbine a very peculiar firearm.
By Jim Grant
How veterans may be overwhelmed by too many programs to help them find jobs
A new report says many civilian sector efforts to get veterans into new jobs may be too focused on providing quick employment instead of new careers.
Army Selects Sig’s .300 Win Mag sniper ammunition
Sig was awarded a $10 million contract from the US Army to manufacture so-called MK 248 MOD 1 and MOD 0 .300 Win Mag ammunition for use with Military sniper weapons.
By Jim Grant
Russia’s Dragunov-replacement DMR will go into production next year
While the Russian military undergoes an overhaul of large proportions, its small arms arsenal has been largely ignored over the years, carrying on with remnants from the past including the standard-issue AK-74 service rifle and the 1960s-era Dragunov SVD designated marksman rifle.
By Ian D'Costa
Jobs for infantry vets: What you need to know
Jobs for infantry vets are out there — here's some tips on where to look.
By Natalie Gross
New medical training for all services on the way
The training would replace the Combat Lifesaver Training.
By Todd South
Deadlier machine guns, rifles, pistols and more: How the Army is revolutionizing squad firepower
Recent changes and weapons in development are bringing a vast array of new options for soldiers and squads.
By Todd South