"We're not hiding between trees and throwing grenades, but we're running to a point and getting in a firing position, firing rapidly and changing magazines and firing again. "The training Airmen and Soldiers receive here through this competition is a very relevant skill," said Dulin. Brian Dulin, the marksmanship coordinator at Pease Air National Guard Base, saw valuable skills gained while participating in the marksmanship program. "The relationships that are built out here among the Airmen and Soldiers will reap dividends later down the road." "This camaraderie that is built here among Army and Air National Guard is huge because these are the same people we're going to deploy to Newington or Center Strafford when a flood or an ice storm happens," said Collier. The state's senior enlisted member went on to note that Airmen and Soldiers may find themselves working together in the state during a natural disaster and the camaraderie is invaluable. "It's training to take care of a weapon that someday you might have to pick up and use in a real-world environment," added Collier. "These are critical skills that we need day-in and day-out when we deploy."Īlthough participants were competitive, the real goal of the shootout was to provide valuable training that could mean the difference between life and death while deployed. "This is a great opportunity to come out and see Airmen in the field," said Chief Master Sgt. Combat Squad, which will compete at the New England Warrior Challenge and the National Guard Marksmanship Advisory Council Region 1 Competition Sept. Air National Guard team, Air Guard, finished a close second with a team score of 1,775.Ĭompeting against one another, airmen and soldiers vied for coveted slots on the N.H. Army National Guard team, 54th Troop Command A-Team, finishing with the top overall score of 1,827 points the N.H. Reddel III, The Adjutant General, New Hampshire National Guard.ĭespite the N.H. "It's good competition for the Army and Air National Guard and a useful way to sharpen their combat skills," said Maj. Although the event had a competitive spirit to it, organizers believe that the training received and the camaraderie built among the competitors is the real success of the weekend. 23 through 25 to determine who the best at pistol, rifle and team competitors were for this year. The New Hampshire Army and Air National Guard squared off in a marksmanship competition here Aug. 157th Air Refueling Wing Public AffairsįORT DEVENS, Mass.
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