<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Org 313 RSS Feed]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml</link><description><![CDATA[Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:04 EDT</pubDate><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title><![CDATA[Soldier marksman gets his first taste of the 2016 Olympics]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173060/soldier_marksman_gets_his_first_taste_of_the_2016_olympics</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173060/soldier_marksman_gets_his_first_taste_of_the_2016_olympics</guid><description><![CDATA[RIO DE JANEIRO -- For Army Olympian Spc. Dan Lowe, participating in the 2016 Rio Games is a dream come true.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:18:33 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army athlete gets his second Olympian chance in a week]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173508/army_athlete_gets_his_second_olympian_chance_in_a_week</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173508/army_athlete_gets_his_second_olympian_chance_in_a_week</guid><description><![CDATA[RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - U.S. Army Specialist Dan Lowe, the rookie shooter competing at the Olympics here, performed very well during the Men's Three Position rifle event, at the Deodoro Shooting Complex, Aug 14.

Earlier during the week, he participated]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:23:06 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Olympian takes time to reflect]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173500/army_olympian_takes_time_to_reflect</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173500/army_olympian_takes_time_to_reflect</guid><description><![CDATA[RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil- Sgt. 1st Class Michael McPhail, from the US Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), had his second Olympic turn Aug 12, when he joined 47 of the best rifle shooters on the planet competing in the men's 50 meter prone event at the Deodoro O]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:01:07 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army marksmen set eyes on 2020 Olympics]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/173194/army_marksmen_set_eyes_on_2020_olympics</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/173194/army_marksmen_set_eyes_on_2020_olympics</guid><description><![CDATA[RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil- Even though they did not achieve the desired results, Sgts. 1st Class Glenn Eller and Josh Richmond of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), view their performance during the Men's Double Trap event, Aug. 10, at the Rio 2016 Oly]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:30:23 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Knights sharpen skills at annual training]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/166312/golden_knights_sharpen_skills_at_annual_training</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/166312/golden_knights_sharpen_skills_at_annual_training</guid><description><![CDATA[From 13,000 feet above Homestead, Fla., Soldiers from the U.S. Army Parachute Team (USAPT), the Golden Knights, sharpen the skills and teamwork they bring to millions of Americans during air shows across the country in 2016.
Much like conventional Ar...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:42:25 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civilian Workforce Transformation General Officer Steering Committee meets]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/145471/civilian_workforce_transformation_general_officer_steering_committee_meets</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/145471/civilian_workforce_transformation_general_officer_steering_committee_meets</guid><description><![CDATA[The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civilian Personnel, Gwen DeFilippi, center, heads a Civilian Workforce Transformation (CWT) General Officer Steering Committee (GOSC) meeting at the Pentagon on 18 March 2015.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:34:18 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open application period for Army Civilian leadership training]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/145178/open_application_period_for_army_civilian_leadership_training</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/145178/open_application_period_for_army_civilian_leadership_training</guid><description><![CDATA[The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (ASA (M&RA)) announced the open application period for the highly competitive Senior Enterprise Talent Management program (GS-14/15s and equivalents) and the newly developed Enterpris...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:33:03 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army shooter wins gold, earns Olympic quota slot]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/144012/army_shooter_wins_gold_earns_olympic_quota_slot</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/144012/army_shooter_wins_gold_earns_olympic_quota_slot</guid><description><![CDATA[U.S. Marksmanship Unit shotgun shooters led Team USA to gold and bronze medal victories for Men's Double Trap during the 2015 International Shooting Sports Federation Shotgun World Cup in Acapulco, Mexico, March 5.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2015 05:49:48 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army geospatial engineers support Ebola relief effort]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/140424/army_geospatial_engineers_support_ebola_relief_effort</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/140424/army_geospatial_engineers_support_ebola_relief_effort</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldiers at the Army Geospatial Center in Alexandria, Virginia, are using their training as geospatial engineers to analyze data from satellite imagery, aerial photography and field reconnaissance to support relief efforts at the epicenter of the Ebo...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:50:46 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldiers at the Defense Information School Tasked to Tell the Nation's Military Story]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/140433/soldiers_at_the_defense_information_school_tasked_to_tell_the_nations_military_story</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/140433/soldiers_at_the_defense_information_school_tasked_to_tell_the_nations_military_story</guid><description><![CDATA[FORT MEADE, Md. (Dec. 19, 2014) -- Staff Sgt. Johnathan Bentley, a public affairs broadcast specialist and instructor at the Defense Information School, was surprised with how much training he received and how quickly he was able to gain real experience d]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:16:51 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Game Studio Creates Virtual Training Environments for Soldiers]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/140428/u_s_army_game_studio_creates_virtual_training_environments_for_soldiers</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/140428/u_s_army_game_studio_creates_virtual_training_environments_for_soldiers</guid><description><![CDATA[HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Dec. 19, 2014) -- Becoming a software developer for the "America's Army" video game at the U.S. Army Game Studio was an unlikely career choice for Matt Roberts, who was not a "big gamer" growing up. But after serving as a Soldier in the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:40:27 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amputee rises to challenge, earns airborne wings]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/138803/amputee_rises_to_challenge_earns_airborne_wings</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/138803/amputee_rises_to_challenge_earns_airborne_wings</guid><description><![CDATA[A U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldier became the first Soldier with a lower-leg amputation to successfully earn his Airborne wings. Sgt. Joseph Mille, a USAMU shooter/instructor, graduated Nov. 14, 2014, from the Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:12:14 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sgt. Joss talks sacrifice during Veteran's Day Ceremony]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/137626/sgt_joss_talks_sacrifice_during_veterans_day_ceremony</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/137626/sgt_joss_talks_sacrifice_during_veterans_day_ceremony</guid><description><![CDATA[Sgt. Joss talks sacrifice during Veteran's Day Ceremony]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:45:31 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horner, Action Shooting prove mettle at 3-Gun Nation Championship]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/137101/horner_action_shooting_prove_mettle_at_3_gun_nation_championship</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/137101/horner_action_shooting_prove_mettle_at_3_gun_nation_championship</guid><description><![CDATA[TULSA, Okla. -- The last two marksmen awaited the air horn signaling the start of their match. Each firer was crouched in their starting area, straining towards their final sprint towards a win and the title of 3-Gun Nation champion.

Twenty-two seco...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:50:55 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reserve Soldier inducted in Army's marksmanship hall of fame]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/136571/reserve_soldier_inducted_in_armys_marksmanship_hall_of_fame</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/136571/reserve_soldier_inducted_in_armys_marksmanship_hall_of_fame</guid><description><![CDATA[An Army Reserve Soldier was inducted in the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Service Rifle hall of fame, Oct. 18, 2014, for his distinction and accomplishments as a rifle competition shooter.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:12:26 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unique opportunity provided to shooters at Montgomery Bell Academy Rifle Classic]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/136542/unique_opportunity_provided_to_shooters_at_montgomery_bell_academy_rifle_classic</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/136542/unique_opportunity_provided_to_shooters_at_montgomery_bell_academy_rifle_classic</guid><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- High School competitive shooters from all over the Southeast were afforded the opportunity to receive coaching tips from some of the world's finest shooters during the 2014 Montgomery Bell Academy Rifle Classic, Oct. 17-18.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:24:51 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Marksman provides perspective for U.S. Ryder Cup Team]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/134611/army_marksman_provides_perspective_for_u_s_ryder_cup_team</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/134611/army_marksman_provides_perspective_for_u_s_ryder_cup_team</guid><description><![CDATA[When U.S. Ryder Cup Team captain Tom Watson wanted to put things into perspective for his newest team members, he looked to two Army Soldiers who were wounded while serving in Iraq only to persevere in athletics.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:27:35 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Marksman wins Double Trap Gold in Spain]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/133722/army_marksman_wins_double_trap_gold_in_spain</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/133722/army_marksman_wins_double_trap_gold_in_spain</guid><description><![CDATA[Staff Sgt. Josh Richmond captured his second world championship title in Men's Double Trap with a perfect score during the All-Event International Shooting Sport Federation World Championship, in Granada, Spain.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:04:11 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army shooters win prestigious Presidents Trophies]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/130833/army_shooters_win_prestigious_presidents_trophies</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/130833/army_shooters_win_prestigious_presidents_trophies</guid><description><![CDATA[Sgt. Augustus Dunfey, with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, outscored 1,100 other competitive service rifle shooters to claim the President's Rifle Trophy at the National Trophy Matches, at Camp Perry, Ohio, July 22, 2014.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:13:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunsmiths key to success of Army Marksmanship Unit]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/130348/gunsmiths_key_to_success_of_army_marksmanship_unit</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/130348/gunsmiths_key_to_success_of_army_marksmanship_unit</guid><description><![CDATA[Sweeping both the Interservice Pistol and National Rifle Association National Pistol Championships along with wins at the Interservice Rifle and National Trophy Rifle matches, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) Soldiers have lived up to their reputa...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2014 07:30:31 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marksmanship unit makes clean sweep of 2014 NRA National Pistol Championships]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/130025/marksmanship_unit_makes_clean_sweep_of_2014_nra_national_pistol_championships</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/130025/marksmanship_unit_makes_clean_sweep_of_2014_nra_national_pistol_championships</guid><description><![CDATA[It was a historic performance for U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shooters at the National Rifle Association National Pistol Championship, held at Camp Perry, Ohio, July 8-12, 2014, as Service Pistol Team members took the top three positions out of 656 c...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:45:28 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Marksmanship Unit supports accession efforts at Country Jam 2014]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/129284/army_marksmanship_unit_supports_accession_efforts_at_country_jam_2014</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/129284/army_marksmanship_unit_supports_accession_efforts_at_country_jam_2014</guid><description><![CDATA[Music fans at the 2014 Country Jam had the opportunity to meet U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit members and get a glimpse into Army life, June 19-22, 2014, in Grand Junction, Colorado.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2014 07:30:55 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army sweeps 55th Interservice Pistol Championships]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/128892/army_sweeps_55th_interservice_pistol_championships</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/128892/army_sweeps_55th_interservice_pistol_championships</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit gave the Army both the individual and team championships at the 55th Interservice Pistol Championships.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:31:38 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit welcomes new commander]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/128906/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_welcomes_new_commander</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/128906/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_welcomes_new_commander</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldiers, civilians, friends and family members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) welcomed a new commander on Tuesday to the 'Home of Champions.' 
 Lt. Col. Bret Tecklenburg assumed command from Lt. Col. Don King Jr. at the unit's Ceremony H...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:17:46 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit finds common ground between marksmanship programs]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/128313/visit_finds_common_ground_between_marksmanship_programs</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/128313/visit_finds_common_ground_between_marksmanship_programs</guid><description><![CDATA[Marksmanship is a fundamental skill throughout the world's militaries, and the ability to hone that skill through expert training is crucial to  the competency and capability of any land force. The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) and the British...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers continue world dominance in Munich]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/128061/army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers_continue_world_dominance_in_munich</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/128061/army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers_continue_world_dominance_in_munich</guid><description><![CDATA[Two Shotgun shooters from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit took home medals in Double Trap at the International Shooting Sports Federation Munich World Cup, in Munich, June 9, 2014.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:29:13 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Marksmanship Unit Action Shooting team doubles down in Vegas]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/124567/army_marksmanship_unit_action_shooting_team_doubles_down_in_vegas</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/124567/army_marksmanship_unit_action_shooting_team_doubles_down_in_vegas</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Action Shooting team won two titles at the 2014 U.S. Practical Shooting Association Multi-gun National Championships, held April 18-20, 2014.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:52:07 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marksmanship unit shooters take World Cup gold, silver]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/124073/marksmanship_unit_shooters_take_world_cup_gold_silver</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/124073/marksmanship_unit_shooters_take_world_cup_gold_silver</guid><description><![CDATA[It was an all-American shootout for the gold and silver medals for Men's Double Trap during the 2014 International Shooting Sports Federation Shotgun World Cup, held April 13, 2014, at the Tucson Trap and Skeet Club.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 07:35:03 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldiers ready for World Cup on home range]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/122601/soldiers_ready_for_world_cup_on_home_range</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/122601/soldiers_ready_for_world_cup_on_home_range</guid><description><![CDATA[Seven Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will join members of the U.S. National Shooting Team to compete in the International Shooting Sports Federation  World Cup starting today, at the USAMU's Pool International Range Complex and Phillip...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 07:43:03 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shotgun shooters qualify for World Championships]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/122604/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_shotgun_shooters_qualify_for_world_championships</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/122604/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_shotgun_shooters_qualify_for_world_championships</guid><description><![CDATA[Three more shotgun shooters from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit earned a trip to the International Shooting Sports Federation World Championships scheduled for the fall.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:15:57 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Strong event provides glimpse of military life]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/122216/army_strong_event_provides_glimpse_of_military_life</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/122216/army_strong_event_provides_glimpse_of_military_life</guid><description><![CDATA[Nearly 1,000 students, teachers and future Soldiers attended the 4th Army Strong Experience March 13 at Fort Benning, Ga.

Hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), the event featured Army Rangers, USAMU shooters and airborne training instru...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:05:57 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAMU Soldiers finish one-two in Texas, shoot their way to world championships]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/122121/usamu_soldiers_finish_one_two_in_texas_shoot_their_way_to_world_championships</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/122121/usamu_soldiers_finish_one_two_in_texas_shoot_their_way_to_world_championships</guid><description><![CDATA[Three Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) earned a trip to the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Championships at the Spring Selection match this past weekend in Kerrville, Texas.

Trap shooters Sgt. 1st Class Ry...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2014 11:55:37 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELDP visits Army Marksmanship Unit]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/121641/eldp_visits_army_marksmanship_unit</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/121641/eldp_visits_army_marksmanship_unit</guid><description><![CDATA[The Action Shooting Section hosted 68 members of the DoD's Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) on Krilling Range on 10 March.  While at Krilling Range ELDP members were briefed on the USAMU's mission, provided a firearms safety class and...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:55:05 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAMU hosts Army National Junior Air Rifle Championship]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/121412/usamu_hosts_army_national_junior_air_rifle_championship</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/121412/usamu_hosts_army_national_junior_air_rifle_championship</guid><description><![CDATA[Dozens of the nation's top junior air-rifle shooters competed at the 2014 U.S. Army National Junior Air Rifle Championship, Feb. 24-26, at Pool International Range Complex.
Hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, or USAMU, juniors between the ages...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:40:12 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAMU duo withstands elements, opponents to win grueling competition]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/120701/usamu_duo_withstands_elements_opponents_to_win_grueling_competition</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/120701/usamu_duo_withstands_elements_opponents_to_win_grueling_competition</guid><description><![CDATA[After walking 28 miles in freezing temperatures over two-and-a-half days carrying all of their gear, Staff Sgt. Daniel Horner and Sgt. Tyler Payne from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) came out on top at the 4th Annual Mammoth Sniper Challenge...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 15:09:24 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldiers weather storm, peers at historic U.S. Army Small Arms Championship]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/119518/soldiers_weather_storm_peers_at_historic_u_s_army_small_arms_championship</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/119518/soldiers_weather_storm_peers_at_historic_u_s_army_small_arms_championship</guid><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit hosted the 2014 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship, Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2014, at Fort Benning, Ga.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:03:38 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soldiers weather storm, peers at historic Small Arms Championship]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/119458/soldiers_weather_storm_peers_at_historic_small_arms_championship</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/119458/soldiers_weather_storm_peers_at_historic_small_arms_championship</guid><description><![CDATA[More than 200 Soldiers from around the force competed against each other and Mother Nature at the history-making 2014 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship. 

Snow, ice and bone-chilling weather, combined with the highest female participation in two deca...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army partnership supports science, technology, engineering, mathematics education]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/118900/army_partnership_supports_science_technology_engineering_mathematics_education</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/118900/army_partnership_supports_science_technology_engineering_mathematics_education</guid><description><![CDATA[Deputy Commanding General and Deputy Chief of Engineers Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite, was among Army representatives helping support the U.S. Army All-American Bowl VEX Robotics Competition, where hundreds of students competed in San Antonio, in January o...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:10:04 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sapper Leader Course helps turn Soldiers into premier combat engineers]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/118917/sapper_leader_course_helps_turn_soldiers_into_premier_combat_engineers</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/118917/sapper_leader_course_helps_turn_soldiers_into_premier_combat_engineers</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sapper Leader Course is an engineer specific 28-day course designed to turn Soldiers into Sapper leaders. During the challenging course, Soldiers are transformed into elite combat engineers by becoming experts in specific engineer tasks, infantry...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 15:31:46 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army ROTC Building America's Future Leaders]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/118955/army_rotc_building_americas_future_leaders</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/118955/army_rotc_building_americas_future_leaders</guid><description><![CDATA[Two students make the jump from JROTC to the ROTC program at Georgia State University.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:36:14 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Hood chaplains -- bonded by family ties and service to their country]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/118897/fort_hood_chaplains_bonded_by_family_ties_and_service_to_their_country</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/118897/fort_hood_chaplains_bonded_by_family_ties_and_service_to_their_country</guid><description><![CDATA[Family upholds their chaplain legacy at Fort Hood, Texas.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:59:04 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final match of year golden for U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/90549/final_match_of_year_golden_for_u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/90549/final_match_of_year_golden_for_u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers</guid><description><![CDATA[U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shooters and 2012 Olympians Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker and Staff Sgt. Josh Richmond finished 2012 on top of the podium at the World Cup Finals with two gold medal-winning matches to close out the year.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:34:34 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign defies expectations, challenges misperceptions of Soldier experience]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/117533/campaign_defies_expectations_challenges_misperceptions_of_soldier_experience</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/117533/campaign_defies_expectations_challenges_misperceptions_of_soldier_experience</guid><description><![CDATA[U.S. Army television ads address common misperceptions about serving in the Army and Army Reserve, while highlighting the diverse professional skills and careers available in the Army and through Army training.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2013 08:04:04 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer Candidate School creates career path for recent college graduates]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/117129/officer_candidate_school_creates_career_path_for_recent_college_graduates</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/117129/officer_candidate_school_creates_career_path_for_recent_college_graduates</guid><description><![CDATA[Officer Candidate School is one of four paths to becoming an officer along with the Reserve Officer Training Corps, the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. and direct commission.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:09:22 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership roles available in Army through Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/117120/leadership_roles_available_in_army_through_engineer_basic_officer_leader_course</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/117120/leadership_roles_available_in_army_through_engineer_basic_officer_leader_course</guid><description><![CDATA[The Engineer Basic Officer Leader Course course teaches engineer officers to plan, synchronize and understand complex engineer and tactical operations before going on to lead Soldiers in the Army.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2013 11:28:36 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers instruct with eye toward future]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/115454/army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers_instruct_with_eye_toward_future</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/115454/army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers_instruct_with_eye_toward_future</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit recently spent a week  sharing their expert marksmanship skills with the nation's future leaders and competitive shooters.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:28:43 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slots filling up fast for Army's premier marksmanship training event]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/114564/slots_filling_up_fast_for_armys_premier_marksmanship_training_event</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/114564/slots_filling_up_fast_for_armys_premier_marksmanship_training_event</guid><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, in conjunction with the Maneuver Center of Excellence, will host the 2014 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships, Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2013, at Fort Benning, Ga.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 07:23:38 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Hood's recycling program sets the standard for the Army]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/113822/fort_hoods_recycling_program_sets_the_standard_for_the_army</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/113822/fort_hoods_recycling_program_sets_the_standard_for_the_army</guid><description><![CDATA[Fort Hood, Texas was selected as one of seven Army installations to pilot the Net Zero Waste program. 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Sgt. John Joss was...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:57:39 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Marksmanship Unit Soldiers finally get their own patch]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/100191/army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers_finally_get_their_own_patch</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/100191/army_marksmanship_unit_soldiers_finally_get_their_own_patch</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit held one of the shortest yet most significant ceremonies in the unit's 57-year history, donning new Shoulder Sleeve Insignias, April 2, 2013, at the unit's Ceremony Hill on Fort Benning, Ga.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:41:52 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marksmanship Unit Soldier reinvents career, set to make history]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/83342/marksmanship_unit_soldier_reinvents_career_set_to_make_history</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/83342/marksmanship_unit_soldier_reinvents_career_set_to_make_history</guid><description><![CDATA[Nine years after losing his leg in a rocket-propelled grenade attack while on patrol in Iraq, Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson has reinvented his Army career. 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Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley, Chief of t]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:27:39 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opportunities for Soldiers presented at All-American Bowl event]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/93776/opportunities_for_soldiers_presented_at_all_american_bowl_event</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/93776/opportunities_for_soldiers_presented_at_all_american_bowl_event</guid><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO -- The U.S. Army All-American Bowl hosts an array of events leading up to the bowl game, bringing military and civilians together for networking purposes. 

Among the events hosted by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl was a dinner and networking]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:51:26 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Admiral' oversees Army All-American Bowl West team practice]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/93680/the_admiral_oversees_army_all_american_bowl_west_team_practice</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/93680/the_admiral_oversees_army_all_american_bowl_west_team_practice</guid><description><![CDATA[NBA All-Star Hall of Fame player David "The Admiral" Robinson stopped by to watch U.S. Army All-American players practice in San Antonio.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:15:24 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army All-American Bowl week kicks off with Player Welcome Dinner]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/93654/u_s_army_all_american_bowl_week_kicks_off_with_player_welcome_dinner</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/93654/u_s_army_all_american_bowl_week_kicks_off_with_player_welcome_dinner</guid><description><![CDATA[Brig. Gen. Henry L. Huntley, deputy commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, speaks at the Player Welcome Dinner in San Antonio, Texas.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:19:02 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Small Arms Championships slated for January]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/91840/u_s_army_small_arms_championships_slated_for_january</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/91840/u_s_army_small_arms_championships_slated_for_january</guid><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, in conjunction with the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning, Ga., will host the 2013 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships, Jan 28 - Feb. 8, 2013.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:58:39 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAMU duo wins 2012 International Sniper Competition]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/90805/usamu_duo_wins_2012_international_sniper_competition</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/90805/usamu_duo_wins_2012_international_sniper_competition</guid><description><![CDATA[Staff Sgt. Daniel Horner and Spc. Tyler Payne, from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, outlasted 35 other teams from around the globe to win the 2012 International Sniper Competition.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:18:06 EST</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit holds action-packed camp for junior shooters]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/90271/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_holds_action_packed_camp_for_junior_shooters</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/90271/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_holds_action_packed_camp_for_junior_shooters</guid><description><![CDATA[Junior shooters from across the country descended on Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 26-28, 2012, for the Fifth-Annual U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Action Shooting Junior Clinic at Krilling Range.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:29:42 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coley puts exclamation on breakthrough year]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/90270/coley_puts_exclamation_on_breakthrough_year</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/90270/coley_puts_exclamation_on_breakthrough_year</guid><description><![CDATA[Spc. Shane Coley, with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, won the 2012 United States Practical Shooting Association open division national championship, Oct. 19, 2012, at the Desert Sportsman's Rifle and Pistol Club in Las Vegas. Coley won his first na...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:20:16 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[USAMU Olympians hailed in nation's Capitol]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/90003/usamu_olympians_hailed_in_nations_capitol</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/90003/usamu_olympians_hailed_in_nations_capitol</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldier Olympians from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit made the rounds in Washington D.C., Oct. 19-24, 2012, talking about their summer and helping inspire Soldiers and civilians alike.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:17:52 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marksmanship unit Soldiers ready to continue Olympic tradition]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/84156/marksmanship_unit_soldiers_ready_to_continue_olympic_tradition</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/84156/marksmanship_unit_soldiers_ready_to_continue_olympic_tradition</guid><description><![CDATA[When President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit in 1956 he did so to raise the standards of marksmanship in the U.S. Army. But unit lore says that he really wanted to beat the Soviets in the Olympics and needed the bes...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:54:51 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooter targets Olympic Trials after gold medal performance in Italy]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/80254/shooter_targets_olympic_trials_after_gold_medal_performance_in_italy</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/80254/shooter_targets_olympic_trials_after_gold_medal_performance_in_italy</guid><description><![CDATA[Three-time Olympian Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, used some of that knowledge and claimed a gold medal at the Italy Rifle and Pistol World Cup May 17, 2012, in Milan.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:38:54 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit rifle shooter to join fellow Soldiers at Olympics]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/81137/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_rifle_shooter_to_join_fellow_soldiers_at_olympics</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/81137/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_rifle_shooter_to_join_fellow_soldiers_at_olympics</guid><description><![CDATA[Staff Sgt. Michael McPhail is joining some of his battle buddies in London this summer after winning the U.S. Olympic Team Trial match for Men's Rifle Prone, June 5, 2012, at Pool Range Complex at Fort Benning, Ga.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:37:16 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of first-time Olympians ready for the spotlight]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/82605/pair_of_first_time_olympians_ready_for_the_spotlight</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/82605/pair_of_first_time_olympians_ready_for_the_spotlight</guid><description><![CDATA[They've pictured themselves there, in Olympic Stadium, walking through the tunnel out into the open air in front of thousands in the stands and millions watching on television.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:34:59 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker looks to make fourth time a charm in London]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/83012/parker_looks_to_make_fourth_time_a_charm_in_london</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/83012/parker_looks_to_make_fourth_time_a_charm_in_london</guid><description><![CDATA[It happens to the best of them. Ask John Elway. Or Lebron James. Being at the top of their profession doesn't mean a championship comes right away. It takes perseverance and hard work.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:33:40 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[After roller coaster ride, Soldiers excited to defend Olympic gold medals]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/83585/after_roller_coaster_ride_soldiers_excited_to_defend_olympic_gold_medals</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/83585/after_roller_coaster_ride_soldiers_excited_to_defend_olympic_gold_medals</guid><description><![CDATA[One was labeled a prodigy after winning the world championship at the age of 16. The other was already a two-time Olympian and had won every match except for the big one.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:31:03 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympics a family affair for two service members]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/84155/olympics_a_family_affair_for_two_service_members</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/84155/olympics_a_family_affair_for_two_service_members</guid><description><![CDATA[Sgt. 1st Class Eric Uptagrafft, with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, was an Olympian at the 1996 Atlanta games. Navy Reserve Petty Officer 1st Class Sandra Uptagrafft competed in four Olympic trials in Women's air and sport pistol, and left each one...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:30:23 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit welcomes new commander]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/82169/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_welcomes_new_commander</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/82169/u_s_army_marksmanship_unit_welcomes_new_commander</guid><description><![CDATA[Soldiers, civilians, friends and family members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit welcomed a new commander on Wednesday to the 'Home of Champions.' 
 Lt. Col. Don King, Jr. assumed command from Lt. Col. Daniel Hodne at the unit's Ceremony Hill locat...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:01:28 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army champion shooter embraces view from the top]]></title><link>https://www.army.mil/article/79732/army_champion_shooter_embraces_view_from_the_top</link><guid>https://www.army.mil/article/79732/army_champion_shooter_embraces_view_from_the_top</guid><description><![CDATA[U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shooter Staff Sgt. Daniel Horner recently won his fourth consecutive United States Practical Shooting Association Multi-gun National Championship in Las Vegas and his fifth overall.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:59:12 EDT</pubDate><source url="https://www.army.mil/rss/static/313.xml"><![CDATA[Org 313]]></source></item></channel></rss>