{"id":1557,"date":"2024-08-17T00:09:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T00:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2024-08-17T00:09:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T00:09:19","slug":"national-guard-rifle-team-clinches-dogs-of-war-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=1557","title":{"rendered":"National Guard Rifle Team Clinches Dogs of War Trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CAMP PERRY, Ohio \u2013 The All National Guard six-person marksman team won the National Trophy, also known as the Dogs of War Trophy, at the National Matches in August. It was only the third time the National Guard has won this prestigious award, with previous wins in 1986 and 1977.<\/p>\n

The National Trophy, a revered symbol of excellence in marksmanship, represents more than individual prowess; it embodies the collective discipline, skill and dedication of a team working in harmony.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest thing about it is that we are all from different states and at some point in time, every state has been part of the all-Guard rifle team,\u201d said Sgt. 1st Class Amanda Elsenboss of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, a shooter and coach on the team. \u201cThose Soldiers and Airmen are taking back to their units the knowledge that they\u2019ve gained from these national matches, and they\u2019re sharing that wealth of knowledge with those Soldiers and Airmen back at their bases.\u201d<\/p>\n

The atmosphere at Camp Perry, steeped in history and tradition, was charged with patriotism and honor, reflecting the connection between military service and the art of marksmanship.<\/p>\n

Maj. Kirk Freeman, a shooter and coach from the South Carolina National Guard, emphasized the impact and difficulty of the achievement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is demonstrating the lethality that we are gaining here, being able to engage a target at 600 yards,\u201d Freeman said. \u201cWe were able to make the correct wind call to get a hit 119 out of 120 times with six different shooters, shooting off a sling, not off a bi-pod, not off a bag, this was off elbows and a sling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Individual achievements and another team award further highlighted the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

During the award ceremony, Freeman presented Sgt. Jonathan Wood of the Louisiana National Guard with the U.S. Army Distinguished Rifleman Badge. Elsenboss\u00a0was awarded the Women\u2019s Rifle Trophy. The team also won the Hilton Trophy given to the highest scoring reserve component team in the National Trophy Rifle Team Match, adding to the National Guard\u2019s legacy in the competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo win this is really a big achievement,\u201d said Master Sgt. Michael Hester, an Arkansas National Guard gunsmith and machinist for the team. \u201cThe shooters did exactly what they were supposed to do and the coaches were absolutely on point this year. It\u2019s almost a 40-year try for this match, and this year we secured it.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the team members return to their respective units, they carry not just the trophy but the pride of having contributed to a tradition that spans generations. Their achievement at Camp Perry is a reminder of the National Guard\u2019s enduring role in both national defense and the preservation of America\u2019s marksmanship heritage.<\/p>\n

By Shawn Monk, 171st Air Refueling Wing<\/em><\/p>\n

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