Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sgt. Tyler Johnson and Sgt. Spencer Harrell took first place at the 2026 International Sniper Competition. (Daniel Marble/U.S.

BOARDMAN — The crack of precision rifles echoed across the high desert as Oregon’s best sniper teams gathered for an unprecedented competition designed to elevate the state’s long-range marksmanship ...

Long before Marine Staff Sgt. Payton Garcia matched a 66-year-old Marine Corps marksmanship record last month, he was pretty sure he was a good shot. “I did my first [Marine Corps marksmanship] match ...

Over the past several decades, advances in rifle design, powerful cartridges, and high performance optics have pushed long range shooting to extraordinary distances. Skilled marksmen can now engage ...

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s Action Shooting Team opened its competition season with several major wins — victories that directly support Army readiness. The USAMU is widely recognized for its ...

Long-range marksmanship is one of the most demanding skills in the Navy SEAL arsenal, where precision can determine the outcome of an entire mission. Whether providing overwatch, carrying out ...

The US Army recently held two competitions devoted to Army Ranger skills and marksmanship—and two new teams came out on top. The United States military is arguably among the best in the world, and its ...