Aiming Collection (#21)

USS Mahan fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise
Atlantic Ocean, November 11, 2013 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) fires a 5-inch gun during a training exercise

A U. S. Marine looks through the scope of an M40A1 sniper rifle
October 20, 2010 - A U.S. Marine looks through the scope of an M40A1 sniper rifle at a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan

A close-in weapons system fires aboard USS Harry S. Truman
Gulf of Oman, February 2, 2014 - A close-in weapons system fires during a calibration test on board the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

U. S. Marine fires an M136 AT4 light anti-armor weapon
U.S. Marine fires an M136 AT4 light anti-armor weapon at a target during fire and maneuver training near Camp Bucca, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Airman engages in a simulated operational readiness exercise
September 12, 2011 - Airman engages in a simulated armed assailant attacking base facilities Volk Field, Wisconsin

A U. S. Marine provides suppressive fire during a squad-assault training event
April 9, 2010 - A U.S. Marine with Scout Sniper Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides suppressive fire during a squad-assault training event at the Small Arms Combat Range near U.S

A soldier manning an MK-19 automatic crew serve grenade launcher during field training
Fort Hunter Liggett, California, April 19, 2008 - A soldier mans an MK-19 automatic crew serve grenade launcher while protecting the lines during field training exercise Bearing Duel

Afghan Air Force gunner fires an M-240 weapon from an Mi-17
November 29, 2012 - Afghan Air Force gunner fires an M240 weapon from an Mi-17 helicopter during a mission from Kabul, Afghanistan

Chilean marines participate in a military operations and urban training exercise
November 26, 2010 - Chilean marines participate in a military operations and urban training exercise in Concepcion, Chile, during Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2011. U.S

An Afghan Commando engages training targets on the firing range
September 24, 2009 - An Afghan Commando engages training targets in the prone position at a Commando facility in Kandahar, Afghanistan

A scout sniper prepares his shot on target using a sniper rifle
January 24, 2011 - A scout sniper prepares his shot on target during the Mountain Scout Sniper Course at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California

Portrait of a U. S. Marine in Northern Afghanistan
Portrait of a U.S. Marine in Northern Afghanistan

Field radio operator provides security during a mission in Afghanistan
April 28, 2014 - U.S. Marine field radio operator provides security during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan

U. S. Marines fire the M777A2 Howitzer
January 19, 2014 - U.S. Marines fire the M777A2 Howitzer during a live fire operation at Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii

Aviation Ordnanceman fires a M240 machine gun aboard USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, September 21, 2012 - Aviation Ordnanceman fires a M240 machine gun during a crew-served weapons shoot on the fantail aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

Navy SEALs participate in a capabilities exercise
Virginia Beach, Virginia, July 21, 2012 - Navy SEALs participate in the capabilities exercise portion of the 43rd annual Underwater Demolition Team (UDT)-Sea

Air Force Security Forces personnel stand guard defending their campsite
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam - Air Force Security Forces personnel stand guard defending their campsite after a tracking mission throughout the jungles

An Afghan Commando scans the horizon for enemy activity
November 7, 2010 - An Afghan Commando from 4th Commando Kandak scans the horizon for enemy activity during an operation to rid the area of insurgents in the Arghistan District, Kandahar province

Special operation forces combat divers armed with Steyr AUG assault rifles
Special Operations Forces combat divers transit the waters armed with Steyr AUG assault rifles

A grenadier provides suppressing fire during counter-ambush training
January 28, 2013 - A grenadier provides suppressing fire during counter-ambush training, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2013, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California

Petty Officer fires off a 40mm Highly Explosive round at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan
Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, October 13, 2003 - Petty Officer fires off a 40mm Highly Explosive round out of a M203 grenade launcher attached to an M-16 Assualt Rifle during range qualifications

A Marine fires the M-32 Multiple shot Grenade Launcher
A grenade appears as a speck against a bleak sandstorm sky near Fallujah, Iraq, where Marines fired the M-32 Multiple shot Grenade Launcher

An infantry soldier of the Belgian Army aiming his FN FNC assault rifle

A Belgian paratrooper handling a sniper rifle in Ostend, Belgium during Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise

U. S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise
October 6, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany

A German soldier sights in a Barrett M82A1 rifle on a range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

A Marine conducts drills with an M16-A2 service rifle
March 15, 2006 - A Marine conducts drills with an M16-A2 service rifle on the 100 meter range in Mount Stuart Training Facility, Queensland, Australia

Soldiers fire a Russian RPK Kalashnikov Light Machine Gun
U.S. Navy EOD soldiers fire a Russian 7.62x39mm RPK Kalashnikov Light Machine Gun on the firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

M1A1 Abrams fire their 120mm smoothbore cannon
March 20, 2014 - U.S. Marines fire the 120mm smoothbore cannon of four M1A1 Abrams tanks during a live-fire training exercise at Camp Roberts, California

Silhouette of a soldier against a cloudy sky
Red Sea, January 14, 2012 - A visit, board, search, and seizure team member aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey

U. S. Marine provides aerial security from a CH-53E Supe Stallion
August 22, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps gunner provides aerial security with a GAU-21.50 caliber machine gun inside a CH-53E Super Stallion over Helmand province, Afghanistan

A soldier acts as an opposition force
December 20, 2007 - A soldier acts as an opposition force during the final day of the Common Battlefield Airman Training Bridge field training excercise

USS Michael Murphy fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun
Pacific Ocean, May 17, 2014 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) fires its MK45 5-inch lightweight gun during naval surface fire support certification off the coast of San

U. S. Marine firing a PK 7. 62mm machine gun
U.S. Marine firing PK 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun at a shooting range near Kunduz, Afghanistan

A U. S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A U.S. Contractor sights in a German G36 assault rifle

A gunner keeps his sight on the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Concord
Singapore Coast, May 26, 2004 - A Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) gunner keeps his sight trained on the Military Sealift Command combat stores ship USNS Concord (T-AFS-5)

A Marine fires a M16A2 service rifle to acquire a battle sight zero
Camp Baharia, Iraq, August 7, 2005 - A Marine fires a M16A2 service rifle to acquire a battle sight zero

Soldiers dressed in ghillie suits
May 4, 2007 - Soldiers take aim toward a target building during a training scenario at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Airman provides security at Whiteman Air Force Base
January 20, 2012 - Airman provides security for a C-17 Globemaster III during a nuclear surety inspection at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide
August 28, 2008 - Dutch Royal Marines taking part in Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise with the Belgian Army on the sand in Ostend (Oostende), Belgium

USS Philippine Sea fires its Mk-45 lightweight gun
Arabian Sea, June 1, 2014 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) fires its forward 5-inch Mk-45 lightweight gun during a live-fire exercise

Soldier Holds a Stinger Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile

An infantry scout sights-in around the corner of a building
October 18, 2005 - An infantry scout sights-in around the corner of a building at the military operations on urban terrain town at the Combat Centers Range 200

U. S. Army soldier pulls security in Khowst province, Afghanistan
June 6, 2013 - U.S. Army soldier pulls security in Khowst province, Afghanistan

A soldier of the Belgian Army on guard with his FN Minimi rifle

Marines change magazines in the midst of firing
December 5, 2005 - Two Marines change magazines in the midst of firing during the Enhanced Marksmanship Course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Evacuation of a wounded soldier by an ambulance unit of the Belgian Army

U. S. Navy Seabees fire M-4 and M-16A2 rifles
October 1, 2010 - U.S. Navy Seabees fire M-4 and M-16A2 rifles during weapons qualification training near Camp Mike Spann, Afghanistan

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"Aiming: The Art of Precision and Focus Across Different Eras and Sports" Snooker player and table: With unwavering concentration, the snooker player lines up his shot, aiming to sink that elusive black ball into the corner pocket. Rifle Brigade in position, Western Front - WWI: Amidst the chaos of war, soldiers take aim with their rifles, each shot carefully calculated as they strive for victory on the battlefield. Horseback Archery Competition (Yabusame): Galloping at full speed, archers skillfully draw their bows and release arrows towards targets with pinpoint accuracy during this thrilling display of equestrian precision. Two men shooting in Scotland: Against a picturesque Scottish backdrop, two marksmen focus intently on their targets as they compete to hit bullseyes with every shot fired. Errol Flynn / Robin Hood: Channeling his inner Robin Hood, Errol Flynn takes aim with his bow and arrow, showcasing both grace and precision in his legendary portrayal of the iconic outlaw. Edward VII / Shooting 1890: King Edward VII demonstrates his prowess as a marksman while participating in a shooting event; his keen eye aims true as he hits target after target. Darts and Dartboard: In pubs around the world, players meticulously aim darts at colorful segments on a dartboard – aiming for high scores or even that elusive perfect game. Teddy bear playing golf: Even stuffed animals can enjoy a round of golf. A teddy bear takes careful aim before swinging its tiny club – an adorable reminder that anyone can aspire to be accurate on the green. Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card: On a festive holiday card scene, mischievous cats engage in an amusing game of billiards – each feline aiming precisely to outsmart one another amidst laughter-filled moments.