NCO Maintains Focus Amidst Nearby Artillery Fire at 2024 FCoE Best Squad Competition

Photo By Bryan Araujo | U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Southern from the 30th Air Defense Artillery meticulously sets pop-up targets at the M4 carbine qualification range by shooting them with a pistol while artillery rounds are impacting in the background, during the Fires Center of Excellence Best Squad Competition on June 5, 2024. His focus and dedication are evident as he performs his duties. When asked about his role at the range, he stated with conviction, "I'm the OIC," meaning he is the officer in charge.  

FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES

06.05.2024

Story by Bryan Araujo 

Fort Sill Public Affairs

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Southern from the 30th Air Defense Artillery meticulously sets pop-up targets at the M4 carbine qualification range by shooting them with a pistol while artillery rounds are impacting in the background during the Fires Center of Excellence Best Squad Competition on June 5, 2024.

His focus and dedication are evident as he performs his duties. When asked about his role at the range, he stated with conviction, "I'm the OIC," meaning he is the officer in charge.

• Date Taken: 06.05.2024
• Date Posted: 06.11.2024 09:35
• Story ID: 473193
• Location: FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA, US