The two U.S. Army Soldiers are among one of the most elite, precise, and feared sections of a combat team; a sniper platoon. “I have always liked ballistics and guns,” said Thomas.

“Later that night, the image of that man returned ... Irving, the first black sniper in the Army’s Third Ranger Battalion, which had previously fought in the “Black Hawk Down” incident ...

300 Winchester Magnum extended the U.S. Army sniper’s range to 1200 meters ... with the Knight’s Armament AN/PVS-29 or AN/PVS-30 night-vision scopes for night firing. Finally, a suppressor ...

U.S. Army Sgt. Maciel Hay, a cavalry scout with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, poses for a photo with her family after graduating sniper school at Fort Moore ...

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (Army News Service ... The system is also fielded with the AN/PVS-29 clip-on sniper night sight. And the system's included quick-attach suppressor reduces audible and ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Army's top three sniper rifles—M24 ... There is an optional night-vision sight as well. The M110 has a full rail to enable sights to be switched out.