15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Staff Sgt. Quian Han, gets marksmanship advice from a South African Army Senior warrant officer the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The competition took place from September 9th through the 16th and involved rifle and pistol marksmanship, 5-mile run, grenade throwing, and a land/water obstacle course. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)



By Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni New York National Guard Potchefstroom, South Africa Oct 06, 2023
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