Story by Tech. Sgt. David Sherman | 122nd Fighter Wing | 08.29.2024
FORT CUSTER TRAINING CENTER, Mich. – A serene fog rests upon the rolling hills on the long-distance shooting range of the Fort Custer Training Center near Battle Creek, Michigan. Metal plates in the shape of man-sized silhouettes are placed at various unknown distances stretching away into the mist....
Story by Capt. Joseph DiPietro | 1st Marine Division | 03.21.2023
1st Marine Division units conducted a series of training events in recent weeks to increase small unit lethality and versatility, with an emphasis on innovative weapon systems, warfighting concepts, and training programs. 1st MARDIV Marines and Sailors took part in a week-long M3E1 Multipurpose Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System program, as well as a multi-day Designated Marksman......
Story by Staff Sgt. Tony Harp | 193rd Special Operations Wing | 11.15.2019
Senior Airman Brennan Paden, a security forces specialist with the 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, was named the Top Gun designated marksman during his Designated Marksman training Sept. 23-27 at Fort Custer, Michigan....
Story by Cpl. Michelle Reif | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.20.2016
It is commonly known in warfighting strategy that to conquer an enemy you must sever the head from the body. When the head of the II Marine Expeditionary Force took to the simulated battlefield, the Military Police faithfully protected it from enemies, ensuring that the headquarters element completed the mission....
Story by Lance Cpl. Ryan Young | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.21.2015
Patience, breath control, and a slow, steady trigger squeeze make up some of the basics of long-distance marksmanship. These fundamentals and more are taught during the Division Combat Skills Center’s Designated Marksman Course....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class John Buol | U.S. Army Reserve Command | 04.11.2012
Members of the U.S. Army Reserve Shooting Team were asked to conduct Designated Marksman training for the 82nd Airborne on the Enhanced Battle Rifle at Fort Bragg....
Story by Sgt. Jacob Harrer | 1st Marine Division | 03.15.2012
The fallen Marine was remembered as a comic relief by many of his friends, but as Marines and sailors gathered for his memorial service, there was no laughter. The sun shined brightly against the mountain where the Marines of Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, remembered the life of Cpl. Conner T. Lowry, who served as a fire team leader, designated marksman, and ammunition......
