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Sniper teams show expertise during ‘Vanguard’ competition

Story by Staff Sgt. Elvis Umanzor | 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs | Date: 10.17.2012

Five sniper teams from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrated their expertise during the Vanguard brigade’s sniper competition, Oct. 16-17, on Fort Stewart, Ga. Read More

Bragg MPs partner with North Carolina special tactical teams

Story by Sgt. Amie McMillan | 10th Press Camp Headquarters | Date: 10.09.2012

Flash bang grenades, smoke-filled rooms, and tactical movements were all part of a training exercise that partnered teams of highly trained soldiers and law enforcement officers to test their skills at Fort... Read More

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots killed in eastern Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 09.05.2012

Two pilots from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, died Sept. 5 when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior went down in Logar province, Afghanistan. Read More

Ready, Aim, Fire: scout snipers on target throughout Trek Nawa

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.03.2012

The Marine scout snipers are specialized, trained marksmen. Extensively trained in weapon systems, stalking, concealment and overall field skills, the Marines are able to adapt and run independently as small... Read More

Scout snipers keep watch over Marines

Story by Cpl. Ed Galo | Regimental Combat Team 6 | Date: 08.31.2012

The snaps and cracks of accurate small-arms fire break the silence of the day. Read More