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Published on: December 14, 2021
[…] son-in-law, and grandson. Karen was part of the CMP’s Finance Team and will be missed. Mrs. Judith A. Legerski, Chairman/ CEO sent Karen a note to congratulate her on retirement. She said, “It is difficult to imagine the CMP Finance Office without Karen Crosson. Your years of seeing that the numbers and the dollars were where they belong- in your quiet, competent, and classy manner- were much appreciated. Thank you for being an integral part of the CMP! I wish you a happy, relaxing, […]
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Published on: December 12, 2021
[…] years, echoed Lynd’s sentiments. Kathy, center, is pictured here with CMP Programs Chief Christie Sewell, left, and Stan Halstead, right, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the Holidays. “It’s hard to imagine our day-to-day operations at CMP North without Kathy Williams,” Sewell said. “We have a small group in our North office, where most people are cross-trained to help in all departments. Kathy is one of the first to volunteer, both within other departments as well as with […]
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Published on: December 3, 2021
[…] ever at the National Matches. Junior Abbie Leverett has grown her pistol resume with several successes in 2021. Photo courtesy of USA Shooting “My brothers and I started shooting when I was five,” Abbie said. “I scarcely remember a time without it and have enjoyed it ever since.” Her first Progressive Position Pistol (PPP) match, a program designed to introduce junior shooters to the sport of competitive pistol shooting, came in 2009 at just six years old. She competed alongside […]
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Published on: November 27, 2021
[…] an average of 532.5. The Most Improved athlete was Evan Beach, 12, of Mason, Michigan, who began firing at the first few Monthly Matches with a Progressive Position Pistol (PPP) stand for added stability and eventually moved on to competing without the device. Emme Walrath, who led 60 Shot rifle in the League, also led the event in the November Monthly Match. Bremen Butler earned second. Claiming the overall win and $300 of prize money in the 60 Shot Rifle […]
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Published on: November 22, 2021
[…] is critical as well. Adopt an abundance rather than a scarcity mindset.” “I enjoy watching these kids grow and mature as athletes and as young adults,” Muzik said. Muzik has been able to effectively incorporate fundraising efforts like beach matches, selling decals and t-shirts and asking local business for help – all of which have raised enough to outfit the entire team with gear and rifles. In fact, he did so well with business donations that he was able to […]
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Published on: November 21, 2021
[…] well run, and there was good competition across all the teams,” Andreasen said. “Maj Martinez shot well, and I enjoyed the camaraderie and opportunity to share with him some of the techniques that we use at U.S. AMU. It goes without saying that he is a good competitor and teammate. I enjoyed his humor while shooting as well as his ability to relate to the shooters on our point and around us on the line.” Andreasen and Martinez earned 13th out […]
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Published on: November 1, 2021
[…] Her treatment began with a biopsy and lumpectomy. The tumor was 2mm, about the size of an air rifle pellet – so small that the biopsy and lumpectomy were able to serve the same purpose. She was able to progress without chemotherapy but did experience a few months of radiation, 20 minutes per day. “It really did take longer to get undressed than it did for the treatment,” she teased. The treatments included marks on her skin to indicate where […]
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Published on: September 23, 2021
[…] be an important mentor in her marksmanship journey. “He’s always been with me since the very beginning, like my parents,” she said of Speck. “No matter what, he’s been there for me and helped me so much in this sport. Without him, I don’t think I could ever have been where I am today.” One of the aspects of marksmanship Walrath enjoys the most is the people she’s met along the way. Walrath practices several times a week, either in […]
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Published on: September 13, 2021
[…] where rifles, accessories and other merchandise can be purchased. Also inside the building is an 80-point air gun range equipped with CMP’s own electronic targets, powered by Kongsberg Target Systems. The target line instantly displays shot placements to allow for fast and accurate scoring, while large monitors overhead give spectators the chance to keep up with scores while observing from the stands. The Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center at Camp Perry includes an open reception and common area, fully equipped […]
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Published on: September 7, 2021
[…] particularly strong cell, causing a cease fire and evacuation of the ranges for safety. The storms persisted throughout the match day, leaving the remainder of the Henry Memorial to be, ultimately, cancelled. Luckily, the rest of the matches were conducted without delay and displayed exciting rounds of noteworthy performances from individuals and teams. Staff Sgt. Verne Conant was the overall National Long Range champion. Earning the overall win in the National Long Range rifle category was Staff Sgt. Verne Conant, […]
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Published on: August 25, 2021
[…] of young athletes, including 77 who have gone on to receive Division 1 college shooting scholarships. These scholarships total in the millions of dollars and have made education possible for a number of individuals who may not have attended college without them – a point of which Norris is particularly proud. Several of his athletes have also gone on to All-American honors at the collegiate level. His teaching methods have been passed down to many other coaches whose children have […]
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Published on: August 25, 2021
[…] her to offer his congratulations and was even present to hand her the new national record certificate at the National Matches awards ceremony. Elsenboss said, “It was a lot of hard work, and I truly could not have done it without the National Guard team and everyone who has supported me through it all, because they’re the people that motivated me.” Elsenboss credits the current All Guard members as some of the best in the team’s history. Her name isn’t […]