Silkies have been banned since 2011, but that hasn't stopped Marines from wearing them. The rifle is for scouts, engineers and infantry squads. The top five teams were from U.S. Army Special Operations Command, France, 20th Special Forces Group, Marine Corps Special Operations Command and Germany. In the 14th annual Hall of Fame induction, 13 Army women were honored. The Ranger battalion soldier tried to identify himself as a “weak swimmer” to instructors, but was told it was too late in the course. Magnet fishing duo reels in two sniper rifles. Obstacle courses, camouflage classes, a heartwarming homecoming and more in this week’s Frontline Photos. Two of the three soldiers were recognized posthumously. The soldier was selected to attend the sniper course after her stellar performance in infantry training. Load More