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
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
Army secretary awards Army Commendation Medal to West Point cadets for lifesaving
Cadets intersected at just the right spot on campus at just the right time.
By Todd South
The Corps authorized Marines to play a special version of Doom in the late 90s to help train for combat
Gen Krulak encouraged Marines to play video games to help prepare for combat, and he approved the use of select games to be played on government computers.
By Shawn Snow
Paratrooper with 82nd Airborne rushes into burning car to save driver’s life
The flight surgeon was coming off a night training exercise when he spotted the burning car.
By Todd South