New 5.56 ammo used sparingly in combat
Deadlier open-tip round slow to be fielded
By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Monday May 24, 2010 8:15:06 EDT
CAMP HANSON, Afghanistan — The Marine Corps has fielded its new, enhanced 5.56mm rifle round in Afghanistan, and it’s just beginning to reach thousands of grunts here.
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