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Directors from every department aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., had a bonding session blasting away at targets in the first ever Commander’s Executive Pistol Challenge, June 20.
“The purpose of this event is to foster executive camaraderie among all of the department heads,” Col. Craig C. Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, said.
Nine department directors and deputy directors joined Col. Clemans at the range armed with the standard issue 9 millimeter semi-automatic handgun issued by the range master.
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Hensley, the Range Officer in Charge, said the event was a basic fire-for-time course involving shooting various distances from the target.
By the end of the two-hour challenge, 500 rounds of ammunition had been fired down range, camaraderie had been fostered, and marksmanship improved.
“I think this was a good idea,” Erin Foster with the Comptroller’s Office said. “I had a lot of fun.”
It also emerged that Lt. Col. Silkowski, the base executive officer, was one of the better shots.
“I’m a pretty good shot with a revolver, but the automatic and semiautomatic takes a little more practice,” he said. “My first double-action shot is usually right on target because that’s the way I was trained. I think this is a good camaraderie builder and it’s a pretty good skill-set to develop.”
The CO also gave a shout out to Staff Sgt. Hensley and Range Safety Officer Sgt. Kenneth Mullins.
“The help and expertise of the range personnel was awesome. The way they set us up was truly appreciated,” Clemans said.
| Date Taken: | 06.27.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 07.11.2019 11:45 |
| Story ID: | 330895 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, US |
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