SJAFB holds excellence-in-competition event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tommy Dailey, 4th Security Forces Squadron combat arms assistant NCO in-charge, conducts a safety briefing for the M9 pistol prior to the start of an excellence-in-competition (EIC) pistol match on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 14, 2013. The briefing informed participants on proper safety procedures and weapon handling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samantha Overdear, 4th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, fires an M9 pistol during an excellence-in-competition (EIC) pistol match on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 14, 2013. The EIC match allows any member of the Armed Forces to participate and compete individually for points toward an EIC badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

SJAFB holds excellence-in-competition event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Trevor Mercer, 4th Security Forces Squadron physical security NCO in-charge, scores a competitor’s target during an excellence-in-competition pistol match on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., May 14, 2013. Participants shot a total of 40 rounds at targets 25 yards down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

SJAFB holds excellence-in-competition event

Published May 21, 2013
By Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Service members around North Carolina gathered at the combat arms shooting range here, May 14, to compete in an excellence-in-competition (EIC) pistol match.

The EIC pistol match tested participants on handling, reaction time and efficiency of shots fired with the M-9 pistol.

"I think it's great to take advantage of these opportunities and get involved with the base," said Airman 1st Class Samantha Overdear, 4th Contracting Squadron contract specialist. "I know I could have shot better, but it was great practice and any time allotted at the range is always beneficial. It's awesome to have a chance to compete with your fellow Airmen."

The competition featured Service members firing at targets 25 yards down range. The times allotted to shoot ranged from four seconds to two minutes, 30 seconds.

The match allowed any member of the Armed Forces to participate and compete individually for points toward an EIC badge. The top 10 percent of shooters were eligible for the award.

"The EIC competition was designed to challenge shooters of all skill levels to compete in an Air Force level shooting competition and give all base personnel the opportunity to get away from their normal duties and enjoy a day on the shooting range," said Tech. Sgt. Troy Dierkhising, 4th SFS combat arms NCO in-charge. "There was positive feedback from all participants who attended. We look forward to possibly holding additional EIC matches down the road to give all Airmen the opportunity to participate in these types of Air Force matches."

The following members earned their EIC badge at the competition:

Tech. Sgt. David Barger, 4th Security Forces Squadron

Tech Sgt. Troy Dierkhising, 4th SFS

Tech Sgt. Marco Kalkbrenner, 4th SFS

Staff Sgt. Ruben Rivera-Perez, 4th SFS

Staff Sgt. Coredero Smith, 4th SFS

Army Sergeant Brandon Wolfe, 42nd Military Police Detachment, Fort Bragg

Army Spc. Kevin Rogers, 42nd MP Detachment, Ft. Bragg

Army Spc. Sergio Arredondo, 42nd MP Detachment, Ft. Bragg

Master Sgt. Jonathan Wright, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Staff Sgt. Tony Otis, 4th LRS

Senior Airman James Pence, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

1st Lt. Adam Hatfield, 4th AMXS

Lt. Col. Richard Dwyer, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron

Lt. Col. Todd Dyer, 335th Fighter Squadron

Senior Airman Bradley Snyder, 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron