The new rifle can strike targets at 1,500 to 1,800 meters.
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.
The Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation needs to raise about $5 million for the project.
Two soldiers helped a plane land safely after a man onboard attempted to open the exit doors.
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