VNG team makes strong showing at marksmanship competition
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman assigned to units across the Commonwealth made a strong showing at the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region II marksmanship sustainment exercise, with VNG teams taking second place overall at the competition Aug. 23 – 25, 2024, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
The VNG Combat Marksmanship team placed in the top three of every match, having five members in the top ten in every individual event and placing in the top three of every team event. Sgt. Michael McClaskie and Staff Sgt. Colin Ryan finished in first and second respectively in the individual pistol aggregate, while Sgt. 1st Class Jefferey Ice and Ryan finished first and second in the individual rifle aggregate. McClaskie and Ryan also finished first and second in the combined pistol and rifle aggregate.
Competing against shooters from states that are designated from Region II, which includes Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey and Washington D.C. National Guards, Virginia’s competitors used their training and skill to rise to the challenge.
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airman make a strong showing at the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region II marksmanship sustainment exercise Aug. 23 – 25, 2024, at
Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.