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Green Springs Youth Athlete Earns National Distinguished Marksmanship Honor

Claudia Muzik, 16, of Green Springs, Ohio, recently earned her Junior Distinguished Badge – a respected award in the...

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CMP Marks High Attendance at Inaugural Camp Perry National Air Gun Matches 

Over the weekend of July 16-18, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) presented a brand new series of indoor events...

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Henry Leverett Secures Rare International Distinguished Badge in 2022

Pistol athlete Henry Leverett, 21, reached an accomplishment only 538 others have earned before him – an International Distinguished...

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Texas Hill, Walrath Repeat Last Year’s Performances at 2022 National Three-Position Championships

Those in attendance at the 2022 National Three-Position Precision Championships might have been feeling some déjà vu. At last...

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CMP Receives Thousands in Donations from Generous Sponsors in 2022

In June, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) received a donation from the Garand Collectors Association to use toward programs...

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Junior Madelyn Schnelle Captures Distinguished Rifleman Badge in One Year

After only two years of rifle competition, Madelyn Schnelle, 15, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, has accomplished a feat that many...

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CMP Warms Up Camp Perry Ranges with Rifle Matches in June

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On the weekend of June 25-26, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), with the help of...

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Nation Ford’s Cameron Earns Overall Wins, National Records at 2022 National Sporter Air Rifle Championship

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Nation Ford High School’s Marine Corps JROTC, coming off a Three-Position National Championship title its...

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CMP Celebrates Opening of the 2022 National Matches With Double First Shot Ceremony

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On the beautiful, sun-filled morning of July 12, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the...

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Reichert Claims 4-Gun Aggregate, Springfield Record at CMP’s 2022 Talladega D-Day Event

Richard Reichert, 68, of Vienna, Illinois, was the recipient of the special 4-Gun rifle aggregate award at the 2022...

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Civilian Marksmanship Program Provides Unique Activities for Local Fun

Ready to try something new? Planning your next family or friend group get-together? Look no further than the Civilian...

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CMP Announces New Wyoming State Directors for Youth Programs

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is happy to welcome two new State Directors for the state of Wyoming: brother...

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