Cadet George Vlahos, Michigan State University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), won the Benjamin C. Freakley Trophy at the 2026 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Benning, Georgia, March 8-14.
The LTG Benjamin C. Freakley Trophy for excellence in marksmanship is presented to the top cadet shooter having the highest combined score from all rifle and pistol excellence in competition matches during the championships.
The annual, live-fire training event, which is hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, tests soldiers marksmanship skills in 13 separate rifle, pistol and multigun matches, that includes firing more than 500 rounds. The competition, which is often referred to as ‘All Army’, is open to active-duty, Reserve, National Guard and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets. The goal is to raise the standards of marksmanship and increase lethality across the entire force.
| Date Taken: | 03.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.16.2026 13:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9568662 |
| VIRIN: | 260314-A-ZG886-1624 |
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| Location: | GEORGIA, US |
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