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Marine Corps Marksmanship Badges

Marine Corps Marksmanship Badges

The United States Marine Corps’ marksmanship has long set it apart from other branches. This focus has created a culture in which every Marine is primarily a rifleman. Rifle accuracy has often been the deciding factor in battles in American military history. The Marine Corps marksmanship badges program is one of the toughest and most […]

Colt M16A2

Colt M16A2: Battle Rifle Evolution

After years of planning and development, the United States Marine Corps adopted the M16A2 in November 1983. An initial order of rifles went to the Marksmanship Training Unit for field testing. This change marked the birth of a firearm that would rise to fame and see military duty in a host of countries, even today. Where […]