Latest "sniper" stories

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.

4 years ago

Even the Coast Guard has sharper snipers than the Marines

The Marine Corps placed 10th overall, just behind the Coast Guard.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Squad leader shortage: Why the Corps is handing out big bucks for infantry NCOs

'Disappointingly low' numbers are leaving the Corps in the lurch.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

This is the scope chosen for the newest Marine Corps sniper rifle

Marine snipers could have them in their inventory as soon as June.

5 years ago

Soldiers beat out Marines for top spots at Marine sniper course

Two soldiers recently took top honors in the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course.

5 years ago

Mattis’ infantry reformer blasts weapons makers to quit stalling and make a better, more lethal rifle

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Bob Scales, who heads the secretary of defense' Close Combat Lethality Task Force, challenged industry and government leaders to do better and deliver a leap-ahead rifle in less than two years.

5 years ago