Marine Corps call word renaming honors legendary ‘Redfield’ sniper

[usmc69]

Thought you all might enjoy this article:

Marine Corps call word renaming honors legendary ‘Redfield’ sniper

It might be an obscure reference for young Marines early in their marksmanship training, but it holds a special place in the sniper community, especially for those steeped in the legend and lore of the sniper’s role in Vietnam.

www.marinecorpstimes.com

 

[usmc69]

I have a question or so. In the article they discuss that Mawhinney had helped Remington built sniper rifles to the M40 that he carried in Viet Nam. This was in 2006 and that they built 103. Were these the Scout Sniper Association M40's?

 

[Phil McGrath]

I have a question or so. In the article they discuss that Mawhinney had helped Remington built sniper rifles to the M40 that he carried in Viet Nam. This was in 2006 and that they built 103. Were these the Scout Sniper Association M40's?

Nope different run of rifles, and a different ser # range.

 

[GrumpyOleFart]

The USMC has an outstanding history of snipers.

 

[Davo308]

The USMC has an outstanding history of snipers.

Agreed.

 

[pmclaine]

Now if they could just shut the fuck up regarding Woke issues.......they will soon be apologizing for Chosin and Hue......

 

[usmc69]

Nope different run of rifles, and a different ser # range.

Thanks for the answer. I thought so, but was not sure.

 

[308pirate]

Now if they could just shut the fuck up regarding Woke issues.......they will soon be apologizing for Chosin and Hue......

The entire Dept of the Navy is fucked in the head