2017 National Trophy Rifle Matches Results Camp Perry, Ohio www.TheCMP.org First Shot Kicks Off National Matches By Patrick Pfanner, Staff Reporter, Sandusky Register PORT CLINTON — A loud bang rang out as a bullet fired out of a rifle and zipped down range at Camp Perry. Major General John C. Harris Jr. fired the ceremonial first shot Monday morning to offi- cially kickoff to this year’s National Matches. The matches, a five-week shooting com- petition, features national and international marksmen. The marksmen use both short- and long-range firearms to shoot targets at varying distances at the gun ranges at Camp Perry. The National Matches are organized by the National Rifle Association and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. “Program records show the number of competitors who normally attend the National Matches averages out to more than 6,500 each year,” said Larry Fletcher, director of Lake MG John C. Harris, Assistant Adjutant General of the Ohio Army National Guard, was the guest Erie Shores and Islands, the region’s tourism of honor and fired the traditional First Shot at the opening 2017 National Matches ceremony. bureau. “Those folks, because of the long stretch of competition, make a significant economic impact.” Fletcher said the National Matches help generate almost $20 million in revenue, from hotels, restaurants and other sources. Harris, along with numerous veterans, government officials and contest participants, attended Monday’s first shot ceremony. During an opening speech, Harris shared inspiring stories about determined veterans and inspiring young competi- tion shooters. “Its those traits that make competition shooters so great,” Harris said. “The system— weapon plus shooter — is at the center of these matches. Technology may have changed, but the shooters are unchanged.” Harris lauded Camp Perry’s historic facility and the thousands of shooters who make the competition possible. (Above) Military members proudly hold colors as a vintage World War II aircraft soars in the background. (Top right) Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio’s 9th congressional district addresses the crowd. (Bottom right) Tim Wren on the left, from the Timeless T’s Model T Club in Sandusky, set up a fantastic display of vehicles dur- ing the ceremony. The CMP was honored to have World War II vets Lloyd Boyer, center, a WWII veteran, serving with General George Patton’s command, and Corporal Kathryn Gray USMC Meteorologist WWII, serving at Parris Island Aug. 1943 – Dec. 1945 in attendance, standing alongside one of the many re-en- actors. National Trophy Rifle Matches A Message from the COO: Table of Contents The CMP is pleased to provide this special printed edition of the Final Results of the 2017 First Shot Kicks Off National Matches ....................................... Inside Cover National Trophy Rifle Matches. We hope this publication, with its featured information and photos, will Message from COO .......................................................................................1 be a memento of your unforgettable National Matches experience. 2017 Rifle Awards Presenters ........................................................................1 The 2017 National Match rifle events commenced this year with an additional line of new select The National Matches & National Match Staff .............................................2 matches, labeled as the CMP Cup Series. The events were fired 26-30 June and included three 800 Acknowledgements & Sponsors ....................................................................3 Aggregate matches, an EIC match and a 4-Man team event. Also added to the National Match schedule SFC Brandon Green Wins Aggregate Title at in 2017 was the Oliver Hazard Perry Match and the Roosevelt Commemorative Match – providing even Inaugural CMP Cup Matches ........................................................................4 more competition opportunities for our many match-goers. CMP Cup 4-Man Team Match .......................................................................6 The traditional rifle events began on Friday, 14 July, with our fun and educational rifle clinics. CMP Cup 800 Match - June 28th ...................................................................7 Both adults and juniors increased their knowledge in maintenance and marksmanship techniques during CMP Cup 800 Match - June 29th ...................................................................8 the Marine Corps Junior Clinic, Rifle Small Arms Firing School and Advanced Clinic (led this year for CMP Cup 800 Match - June 30th ...................................................................9 the first time by members of CMP’s highpower team). Competitions kicked off on Sunday, 16 July, with CMP Cup EIC Match ...................................................................................10 the SAFS M16 EIC Match. The first day of competition also welcomed the inaugural Oliver Hazard Perry event to the National Match lineup. The National Trophy and CMP Games Matches concluded on SFC Brandon Green Smashes Record Board at 29 July, with over 9,800 entries for events and clinics recorded. 2017 Camp Perry National Rifle Matches ...................................................11 Oliver Hazard Perry Match ..........................................................................13 As always, the matches featured many incredible shooting performances by noteworthy marksmen and women that included: President’s Rifle Match ................................................................................16 National Trophy Individual Rifle Match ......................................................22 • SFC Brandon Green, 32, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU), who was the first overall winner of the 2400 Aggregate title during the inaugural CMP Cup Matches. SFC Green went on to National Trophy Rifle Matches Awards .......................................................27 break the Mountain Man Trophy National Record with outstanding aggregate scores in the Presi- U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Comes Out On Top dent’s 100, National Trophy Individual (NTI) and National Trophy Team (NTT) events – setting the During National Match Team Events ...........................................................29 new standard at 1293-69x. Hearst Doubles Match ..................................................................................30 • SFC Green also fired an unbelievable NTI score of 499-30x during his memorable National Match National Trophy Junior Team Match ..........................................................35 performance, earning a new National Record as the high-scoring Army competitor. National Trophy Rifle Matches Awards .......................................................37 • SFC Green fired a perfect 300 score as an individual in the Hearst Doubles team match, with 18 National Trophy Rifle Team Match ............................................................38 x-ring hits. National Trophy Rifle Matches Awards .......................................................43 • SFC Green dropped only 7 points through the duration of the Matches. National Trophy Infantry Team Match ........................................................44 National Trophy Rifle Matches Awards .......................................................48 • SSG David Bahten, 28, also of the AMU, who joined Green at the top of the pack of the NTI Team CMP Advanced Highpower Clinic Debuts event – breaking the previous National Record and falling just short of the win by x-count with an outstanding score of 499-21x. Though outshot by Green in the end, SSG Bahten still etched his name at 2017 National Matches ............................................................................49 in the record books for the 25th Infantry Division Trophy as the highest scoring Infantryman, Active, William Keil Winner of CMP/Springfield M1A Match at Camp Perry .......51 Reserve or National Guard competitor. Springfield M1A Match ...............................................................................53 • SSG Amanda Elsenboss, 28, of the AMU, who earned the Women’s Rifle Trophy as High Woman of Springfield M1A Match Awards ..................................................................55 the NTI event. She also set a new National Record, with a score of 496-19x. National Air Rifle Champ Gains Unanticipated Highpower Experience at 2017 National Matches ................................................................................57 • Liam McKenna, 20, of Warrenville, IL, who set a new National Record in the NTI match as the High Junior with a score of 494-21x, only one point off of High Civilian, James Vaughn, 46, of Blooming- M16 EIC Match ...........................................................................................59 ton, IL. Liam also set a new National Record for the Col. Bill Deneke Trophy with an aggregate score Williams Breaks Lasting Vintage Military Record During of 1279-49x. 2017 National Match Games Events ............................................................62 • Justin Utley, 32, of Mineola, TX, who was the winner of the President’s 100 Rifle Match with a score M1 Carbine Match .......................................................................................64 of 396-17x. Utley was also the winner of the Pietroforte Trophy, reserved for the high-scoring civilian Modern Military Match ................................................................................66 with the combined scores of the NTI and NTT