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  • Soldier becomes second woman to set national high-powered rifle record [guess who was first?]

    09/18/2010 2:33:15 PM PDT · by smokingfrog · 33 replies · 1+ views
    wtvm.com ^ | 17 Sept 2010 | unattributed
    FORT BENNING, Ga. (WTVM) – A U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit soldier becomes the first service member since 1987 to win the National High Power Rifle Championship. Sgt. Sherri Jo Gallagher set a new national record in the match with a 2396-161x, dropping only four shots during the entire competition. She shot 21 more bulls eyes than anyone else. Competitors included legends of the sport and past champions. "I wanted to be in the military since I was very young-I was drawn to the challenge and excitement of it," said Gallagher. "I wanted to learn how to be a leader and...