An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Video by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger
First Shot Ceremony opens 2023 National Matches (B-Roll)
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
July 10, 2023 | 6:39
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s 2023 National Matches First Shot Ceremony is conducted at the Camp Perry Joint Training Center in Port Clinton Ohio, July 10, 2023. The National Matches attracts hundreds of service members and civilians to compete in elite-level pistol and rifle competitions for several weeks each summer. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs)

B-roll contains the following footage of Camp Perry, National Matches pistol competitions, and the First Shot Ceremony. B-roll also contains speeches during the ceremony.

Speech 1: U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Ohio’s 9th Congressional District (3:28 - 3:45)

Speech 2: Maj. Gen. John C. Harris Jr., Ohio adjutant general (3:50 - 4:20)

Speech 3: Christie Sewell, Civilian Marksmanship Program chief (4:23 - 5:12)

Speech 4: Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Green, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s Service Rifle Team (5:12 - 5:48)
More
 

Google Translation Disclaimer

Guidance-Card-Icon Dept-Exclusive-Card-Icon