MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. -- Three National Guard Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard were top shots this month, earning the German Army’s Schutzenschnur marksmanship badge during a shooting competition held March 1-2 at the McCrady Training Site.
During the event each of the Swamp Fox Airmen fired the German G36 Rifle, P8 Pistol and MG3 Machinegun and earned the German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency; officially called the Schutzenschnur. Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Morehouse earned Gold while Master Sgt. Leeann Melton earned Silver and Master Sgt. Wendy Broman walked away with Bronze.
Melton said she was called by Tech. Sgt. Kenvyn Lewis with the 169th Security Forces Squadron about participating.
“I was called roughly 24 hours before the event and asked if I wanted to go shoot some German weapons systems,” Melton said. “Without even knowing what it was I replied immediately with ‘yes’. I am so thankful for my leadership being supportive of the event.”
Melton said she would recommend other Swamp Fox Airmen to participate if given the opportunity.
“It was an amazing experience, which let you feel like you've accomplished something,” said Melton. “I was honored being able to participate in an event that helped to elucidate