CMP Welcomes Brig. Gen. Lalor as Guest Speaker at JROTC Awards Ceremony
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Published on: March 18, 2024
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Published on: March 18, 2024
[…] from July 2021-2023. Prior to taking command of the Ordnance School, Brig. Gen. Lalor led the Army Medical Logistics Command from its activation in September 2019 to July 2021. In August 2020, he was appointed the Executive Director for the Enterprise Business Systems, Multi-Functional Capabilities Team (EBS-MFCT) – driving the Army’s EBS-Convergence modernization mission as the 43rd Chief of Ordnance. During his career, Brig. Gen. Lalor commanded formations at the company, battalion and brigade level in Afghanistan: as Company Commander, […]
In Memoriam: CMP Board Member William (Bill) Willoughby
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Published on: August 28, 2023
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Published on: August 28, 2023
[…] education and training after being nominated by his classmates – the first of the Class of 1960. In civilian life, Willoughby moved his skills to the private sector in quality control before becoming a plant manager in a manufactured housing enterprise. He eventually found his place as manager at Parker Hannifin in Cleveland where he rose to the president’s office at Pettibone Ohio Corporation, making railroad components. In 1984, he started his own company, Cleveland Track Material – beginning with […]
Wingard Brothers Camp Perry Vacation
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Published on: August 3, 2023
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Published on: August 3, 2023
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 things a little differently. They come to Camp Perry for the National Matches every year to compete and bond as a family. Blake Wingard, who is currently on the University of Alabama Rifle Team, was the […]
Mess Hall Returns to Camp Perry
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Published on: June 29, 2023
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Published on: June 29, 2023
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer For the first time in several years, the National Matches at Camp Perry will feature a mess hall for competitors. The Shooter’s Mess Hall will be managed by WP Catering and will offer a breakfast buffet and boxed lunches. WP Catering owner, Mike Miller, owned the popular but now-closed Waldo Peppers restaurant in Port Clinton, Ohio, for several years. He is a longtime caterer for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). “I’ve been catering for […]
CMP Armorer Chris Knott Earns Own Distinguished Rifleman Badge
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Published on: April 14, 2023
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Published on: April 14, 2023
[…] ensuring safety through rifle inspections and repairs. His downtime allows him to leave the armorer’s trailer to join likeminded individuals on the range – all brought together to enjoy the sport they love. “Being a competitor and armorer helps me bridge the gap between the inspection table and the firing line,” he said. “I see things from both sides of the coin when it comes to equipment, firearms and the rules that govern what we can and can’t use on […]
CMP COLLEGIATE RIFLE TEAM FEATURE: UTEP (University of Texas at El Paso)
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Published on: April 3, 2023
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Published on: April 3, 2023
[…] involved in rifle? I began competing in smallbore (.22) rifle when I was 13 and air rifle when I was 14. However, I grew up hunting with my family, so I have been shooting since I passed my hunter’s safety exam when I was 8. Favorite rifle and stage? I prefer smallbore (.22) kneeling. I find the position to be extremely interesting due to the variations between each athlete. What do you do outside of rifle to train and better […]
CMP Announces New Rhode Island Marksmanship State Director
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Published on: October 17, 2022
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Published on: October 17, 2022
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) would like to welcome new Rhode Island State Director, COL David Wood. The CMP appoints State Directors to oversee marksmanship programs in each of the 50 states. The mission of the State Directors is to provide leadership, resource and program information, coordination, networking, motivation and publicity for junior shooting within his or her state. A high school English teacher hailing from Charlestown, R.I., Wood began with Basic Rifle Marksmanship in 1986 before beginning a 36-year […]
Breast Cancer Awareness: CMP’s Jackie Slosnerick Tells Her Story
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Published on: November 1, 2021
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Published on: November 1, 2021
[…] against her. “I have been very aware of making sure to get checked regularly, since I was about 27,” she went on. Jackie is a regular in the air gun range as both Range Officer and competitor. During her annual exam in 2020, she was asked if she had her routine mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) yet that year. She said no, since COVID had thrown off her typical schedule. Luckily enough, she was able to go down the […]
CMP Introduces New Service for Aspiring Junior Athletes, College Coaches
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Published on: October 14, 2021
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Published on: October 14, 2021
[…] This kid’s pretty good. Maybe I should contact them,’” Donoho explained. The idea for College Connect came to Donoho after being frequently contacted by a number of coaches asking about specific athletes. He wanted to find an easier way to bridge the gap while, in turn, promoting the NCAA opportunities offered within the sport of marksmanship. Athletes may join College Connect through CMP’s Competition Tracker page. “The most important part is, first off, there’s a lot of shooters out there […]
CMP’s 2020-2021 Top 15 Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship Recipients
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Published on: June 1, 2021
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Published on: June 1, 2021
The CMP, along with the overwhelming generosity of the Garand Collectors Association (GCA), donated $187,000 in scholarship money to 153 junior student-athletes in 2021 through the Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship Program. Along with the $1,000 scholarships awarded to each recipient, CMP staff and Board members chose the Top 15 who received $3,000 for their commitment to marksmanship and other outstanding accomplishments. A $5,000 scholarship was also awarded to the top overall recipient. Here, learn more about each of the Top […]
CMP COLLEGIATE RIFLE TEAM FEATURE: University of Tennessee at Martin
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Published on: May 18, 2021
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Published on: May 18, 2021
[…] an engineering program at Lehigh University. It was about a week-long program where we were able to see different types of engineering. I actually was able to print off my own Lehigh crest from a 3D printer and made a bridge that would hold buckets of water. My bridge held for the longest time. My favorite class would be fluid mechanics. I found it interesting to study fluid behavior and the forces that act on them. What other clubs/sports/hobbies did […]
CMP Names Top Juniors in JROTC 3P Postal Championship
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Published on: March 12, 2021
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Published on: March 12, 2021
[…] coming weeks, and we wish all of our athletes luck in that competition.” Notable teams and individuals from the JROTC Postal Championship include: Army Sporter Individuals: Jager Carter, 17, of Webb City High School, Missouri – 278-10x Mackenzie Spence, 18, Enterprise High School, Alabama – 277-10x Craig Jones, 18, Zachary High School, Louisiana – 275-16x Army Precision Individuals: Rosita Garcia, 18, Fountain Fort Carson High School, Colorado – 293-20x Meghan Confer, 17, Fountain Fort Carson High School, Colorado – 293-20x […]