The First Shot

Wood Earns Four Overall Wins at National Rifle Games Matches
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – At only his second attempt, Sgt. Jonathan Wood, 38, ARNG, of Kennar,...
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In Memoriam: CMP Board Member William (Bill) Willoughby
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is saddened to announce the passing of esteemed Board...
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Discounted Tickets, Bonus Gifts Now Offered for CMP’s Premier Shooting Expo
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. – Reserve your spot now at the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Premier...
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CMP Offers New Laser Shot Simulator, Other Open Activities This Fall
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Those searching for unique activities during the fall months should...
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Slee Earns Continued Success Through Reinventing Lifelong Passion
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Command Sgt. Maj. Steven Slee, 59, of Dimondale, Mich., has found a way to...
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CMP Announces Western Fall Classic Event for October 2023
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer PHOENIX, Ariz. – If you missed this year’s Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Western Games...
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Mowrer, Milev Claim Wins at Expanding National Air Gun Championships
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer CAMP PERRY, Ohio – In only its second year, the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP)...
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Winning is secondary but comes often for California Grizzlies
By Sheri Trusty, CMP Feature Writer Each year at Camp Perry, two new names are added to the Freedom’s Fire...
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Emmert Traciak Earns Repeat Wins and New Career Breakthroughs in 2023
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Markswoman 1st Lt. Lisa Emmert Traciak, 27, of the Army National Guard, is an inspiring...
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USAMU’s Cleland Earns Mountain Man Trophy for Second Year at 2023 National Rifle Events
With his consistent top scores on the range during the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2023 National Trophy Rifle Matches, Staff Sgt....
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Champion’s Choice Celebrates 42 Years on Commercial Row
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer A lot can happen in 42 years. Since the 1980’s, there have been many...
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Bickar Achieves Dual Victories with Late Mother’s Pistol
By Jennifer Green, CMP Feature Writer John Bickar of Menlo Park, California, made his return to Camp Perry after 22...
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