by Christine Elder | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Staff Sgt. Verne Conant, 27, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was comfortable on the historic grounds of Camp Perry – earning the overall win in the 2023 President’s Rifle Match, seemingly, with ease. The...
by Christine Elder | Aug 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer Thomas McGowan has a passion for shooting, but he’s just as happy being behind the scenes pushing others to win. That doesn’t mean he loosens the slack on his competitive drive in a match. His performance at this year’s National...
by Christine Elder | Aug 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer Siblings Thomas and Kacie McGowan outperformed 50 other two-man teams to earn the first-place spot at the National Trophy Junior Team Match during the 2023 National Matches. Their names will be added to the prestigious Freedom’s...
by Christine Elder | Aug 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer Frank Gill of Oil City, Pennsylvania, didn’t initially have much interest in earning the Distinguished Rifleman Badge that was presented to him on July 28 during the 2023 National Matches at Camp Perry. He earned his first four...
by Christine Elder | Aug 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer Summer vacation destinations vary from family to family. Depending on the budget, some might take a big trip down to Disney World, some might rent a house on the beach, and some may go camping. The Wingard Family does...