NATO troops stationed at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, fire the U.S. Army’s M4A1 carbine rifle April 15, 2024. The NATO troops trained on other nations' rifle platforms to spread understanding and increase residual lethality. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Cecil Elliott II)
PARNU, Estonia - They strike fear in the hearts of enemies, invisible yet eliminating targets with precision and skill. Snipers have been popularized and even romanticized in popular culture, displaying incredible fortitude, adaptability and skill in executing their duties protecting ground forces. Elite military and professional long-range shooters are always working on their craft and recently had the opportunity to compete, network and learn from other snipers at the Estonian Defence League’s Stage II of the Long-Range Distance Shooting Championship Series, held at the Estonian Defence Force’s Kikepera Training Ground, near Parnu, April 6, 2024.
The competition featured dozens of snipers from Estonia, France and the United...
