GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Joint service members compete in the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, here, March 30.
By Senior Airman Abbey Rieves, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs / Published April 01, 2021
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Gardner, 17th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, conducts a clear-to-fire check during the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. A clear-to-fire was standard procedure for safety and necessary for making a firing line ready for the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Breanna Cherchio, Navy Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment Goodfellow cryptologic technician student, fires rounds during the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. Over 30 joint service members competed throughout a two-day period to win bragging rights and a pistol badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Gardner, 17th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, facilitates the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. The competition was divided into several one-hour blocks over a two day period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
Firearm cleaning tools and dummy rounds on a table available to use during the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. The provided supplies were used to prevent misfires, test optimum firing performance, and promote gun safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
Joint service members load their firearms at the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. The competition was designed to challenge participants, build morale and bring services together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eugene McMillan, 17th Training Support Squadron cyber security officer, actively listens to an information brief during the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. The briefing reiterated the importance of the familiarization with the equipment and following the proper safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
Used bullet casings are disposed of in a bin during the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. Each competitor fired 30 rounds throughout variously timed intervals and utilized different firing techniques at the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbey Rieves)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Gardner, 17th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, scores a target during the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. Shots within the seven-point line and inward counted towards winning the competition. (U.S. Air Force Senior photo by Airman Abbey Rieves)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Terry Snyder, 17th Communications Squadron radio frequency noncommissioned officer in charge, cleans a firearm during the Shooting in Excellence competition at the firing range, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 30, 2021. Snyder cleaned the firearm to remove any access carbon buildup that may have accumulated during its use, which protects the equipment from damage. (U.S. Air Force Senior photo by Airman Abbey Rieves)
Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
