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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. – Soldiers with the South Dakota Army National Guard participated in the Adjutant General’s Indoor Match, Feb. 21-23 at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
The indoor match allows Soldiers from the SDARNG to compete for a spot on the state marksmanship team.
During the match, hosted by the Joint Force Headquarters Marksmanship Section, Soldiers have the ability to compete in teams while getting additional training and experience with the M-16A2’s rifle and the M9 pistol.
“It was a lot of fun,” said Sgt. Timothy Glidden, supply sergeant for the 881st Troop Command and 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. “It’s a different way of shooting and more complicated compared to qualifying. It was also good to get experience with a M9 and different shooting positions.”
During the event, Soldiers compete in different stages. During each stage, they are required to shoot either the M16 or M9 from the standing, sitting, or prone position, and have a limited amount of time to make their shots. The number of shots they get in their target and the proximity to the center determines their score.
“The state matches give newer and less experienced shooters an opportunity to learn higher level of skills,” said Sgt. Thomas Carpenter, a soldier with the 109th Regional Support Group. “It also allows experienced shooters the ability to refine their skills.”
Carpenter is entering his third year with the State Marksmanship Team. He enjoys the camaraderie of the team and the ability to learn new skills from other shooters.
“Every year experience builds,” Carpenter said. “Shooting is a perishable skill. Each achievement leads you to your next, so these events are always a lot of fun.”
The indoor match is one of many shooting events available to SDARNG Soldiers. There is an upcoming outdoor match in May and a regional match in August. If you are interested in participating in future matches, please contact Sgt. 1st Class Kerry Slaba at kerry.j.slaba.mil@mail.mil or (605) 737-6969.
| Date Taken: | 02.21.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 02.28.2020 13:40 |
| Story ID: | 364157 |
| Location: | RAPID CITY, SD, US |
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