M9 Beretta Competition

Staff Sgt. Kevin Jordan, 333rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, aims at his target during the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 18, 2009. Participants with a score of 270 or higher receive the elementary excellence in competition pistol badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Lambert)

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M9 Beretta Competition

Contestants load 9mm pistol magazines before the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 18, 2009. The program is open to any Air Force active duty, reserve, national guard members, Department of Defense civilians and dependants over the age of 18. Individuals can earn awards by earning points in marksmanship competitions hosted by military services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Lambert)

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M9 Beretta Competition

Naomi Ziarnowski, Air Force spouse, shoots a 9mm pistol during the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 18, 2009. The event was open to all Department of Defense civilians, active duty and dependants over the age of 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Lambert)

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M9 Beretta Competition

Contestants fire 15 practice rounds before the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 18, 2009. An EIC can occur every two years on a military facility in the categories of 9mm pistol or M-16 rifle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Lambert)

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M9 Beretta Competition

Josiah Chrisley checks his target during the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 18, 2009. Mr. Chrisley was visiting the area and decided this was his only chance to earn a badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Lambert)

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M9 Beretta Competition

Master Sgt. Anthony Rice, 4th Security forces Squadron combat arms non-commissioned officer in charge, briefs relay 10 the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 18, 2009. The briefing informed the participants of proper handling of the 9mm pistol and range safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Lambert)

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M9 Beretta Competition

Published July 21, 2009
By Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Lambert
4FW/PA

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Seymour Johnson Airmen participate in the Combat Arms Excellence in Competition 9mm Pistol Competition July 18.