It's a memento scout snipers have worn since the school was established. These Marines have now joined the ranks of the world's deadliest combat snipers.

Johnathan Taylor served as a scout sniper in the United States Marine Corps. He is now the president of the USMC Scout Sniper Association.

Newly-minted HOGs are presented with a "Hog's Tooth," a single round with 550 nylon cord through it to wear around their neck. It's a memento scout snipers have worn since the school was established.

Marines with the Scout ... Sniper Course 2 - 20, Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Battalion, School of Infantry — West, participated in a live-fire exercise on Range 223B on ...