Competitors pose for a photo with Training and Doctrine Command Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel T. Hendrex after receiving the Distinguished Rifle Shot badge during an awards ceremony at Fort Benning’s Marshall Hall on March 19, 2022. The only way to earn the distinguished marksmanship badge is through exceptional performance in numerous Excellence in Competition events. The Excellence in Competition program was created in 1894 for service rifle and in 1901 for service pistol. Since its inception, 3,455 Soldiers have received the distinguished rifleman badge and 1,935 Soldiers have earned the distin


Competitors pose for a photo with Training and Doctrine Command Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel T. Hendrex after receiving the Distinguished Rifle Shot badge during an awards ceremony at Fort Benning’s Marshall Hall on March 19, 2022. The only way to earn the distinguished marksmanship badge is through exceptional performance in numerous Excellence in Competition events. The Excellence in Competition program was created in 1894 for service rifle and in 1901 for service pistol. Since its inception, 3,455 Soldiers have received the distinguished rifleman badge and 1,935 Soldiers have earned the distinguished pistol shot badge.


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