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    USAMU Soldiers claims two international pistol championships in a week [Image 6 of 13]

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    A U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit competitor is actively firing a semi-automatic pistol at an outdoor shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the firearm, and muzzle smoke is present, indicating the weapon has just been discharged. The shooter is wearing full competition gear including hearing protection, a team uniform, and has visible tattoos on both arms.

    COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES

    05.24.2018

    Photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato 

    U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit

    U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Franks from Las Vegas, Nevada, fires his pistol on The Practical Event at the Bianchi Cup in Columbia, Missouri May 24. Franks, a member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s Service Pistol Team, claimed the 2018 World Action Pistol Championships’ Production Division Champion title on May 20. Just five days later, he claimed the 2018 Bianchi Cup Production Division Champion title as well. (U.S. Army photo by Michelle Lunato/released)

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    Date Taken: 05.24.2018
    Date Posted: 06.01.2018 07:12
    Photo ID: 4438753
    VIRIN: 180524-A-ZG886-992
    Resolution: 4150x2767
    Size: 3.92 MB
    Location: COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, US
    Hometown: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, US
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    A bald male competitor wearing a U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit uniform is actively shooting a pistol at an outdoor shooting range. He is wearing competitor bib number 194 and has visible tattoos on his right arm. The background shows a gravel berm with multiple circular targets lined up along a railing.
    A male shooter is lying prone on a shooting mat on a gravel surface, firing a semi-automatic pistol. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the firearm, captured mid-air to the right of the weapon. The shooter is wearing protective eyewear and a black athletic shirt, indicating a competitive or training shooting context.
    A person wearing a U.S. Army marksmanship team uniform with the name 'Sokolowski' on the back is aiming a firearm equipped with an optical scope. The shooter is positioned against a dark vertical support structure, using it for stability. The image appears to be taken at a competitive shooting event or training exercise.
    A competitive shooter affiliated with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit is actively firing a semi-automatic pistol at an outdoor range. The image captures the moment of discharge, with visible gun smoke rising from the ejection port and a spent casing appearing to eject. The shooter is wearing full safety equipment including hearing protection and eye protection.
    A male shooter wearing U.S. Army branded gear is aiming a competition pistol equipped with a red dot optic and compensator at a shooting range. He is wearing ear protection (yellow foam earplugs) and glasses, suggesting a formal competitive shooting event. A 'Sport Graphics' sponsor banner is visible on the wall behind him.
    A U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit competitor is actively firing a semi-automatic pistol at an outdoor shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the firearm, and muzzle smoke is present, indicating the weapon has just been discharged. The shooter is wearing full competition gear including hearing protection, a team uniform, and has visible tattoos on both arms.
    A male competitive shooter wearing U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit attire is firing a semi-automatic pistol at a shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the firearm in the upper right of the frame. The shooter has extensive tattoos on both arms and is wearing protective eyewear and ear protection.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniforms are posing together at an awards ceremony, each holding a wooden plaque award. The plaques appear to read 'First Place' and are associated with a competitive shooting championship. The backdrop indicates this is the 2018 NRA Bianchi Cup or a related competitive shooting sports event.
    A bald man wearing glasses and a U.S. Army dress uniform with the name tag 'FRANKS' is holding a trophy with a plaque reading 'National Champion'. He is standing in front of a sponsor backdrop featuring logos including NRA, Action Target, Mec-Gar, Columbia MO, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The setting appears to be an awards ceremony related to competitive shooting.
    A female competitive shooter wearing U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit gear is actively firing a heavily customized pistol at a shooting range. The image captures the moment of discharge, with visible smoke rising from the firearm and a spent brass casing ejecting from the weapon. She is wearing competition bib number 34 and full safety equipment.
    Two men are posing together while jointly holding a crystal/glass trophy award at what appears to be a formal ceremony or banquet. The man on the left is wearing a U.S. Army dress uniform with the name tag 'GASSER' and the rank of Staff Sergeant, while the man on the right is in civilian business attire. The trophy appears to indicate a 'First Place' award related to a 'Falling Plate Event' competition.
    A U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit member is actively firing a pistol equipped with an optic sight, with a spent brass casing visibly ejecting from the firearm. The shooter is wearing official U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit team attire including a black and gold polo shirt and matching cap. The photo appears to be taken during a competitive shooting event in rainy conditions.
    A U.S. Army soldier in dress uniform, identified by nameplate as 'Sokolowski' with Staff Sergeant rank insignia, holds a large silver trophy engraved with 'Bianchi Cup Champion'. He is standing in front of a sponsor backdrop featuring brands including Trijicon, Taurus, Palmetto State Armory, and GRAF's, associated with a competitive shooting event. The background logo references 'Competitive Shooting' and appears to be an NRA-affiliated event.

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