Col(s) Hugh M. Ragland III
Deputy Commander
659th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group
Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency
Fort George G. Meade, MD
Hometown: Gilmer, TX
Developmental team member
Team member since 2011
Classification: Expert
Elementary Air Force Excellence In Competition Rifle Badge
Personal best scores:
- .22 (900) - 855-19x, 12th Precinct Pistol Club, Harwood, MD, 31 May 2014
- .45 (900) - 825-24x, 12th Precinct Pistol Club, Harwood, MD, 7 June 2014
- AGG (2700) - 2472-53x, 12th Precinct Pistol Club, Harwood, MD, 7 June 2014
Other accomplishments
- President's 100, Camp Perry, 2014
- High Sharpshooter, 2014 Maryland State Championship
- High Sharpshooter, 2014 Virginia State Championship
How I got started shooting
I've enjoyed shooting since childhood but always for recreation rather than competition. I never tried competitive shooting until 2011 when I learned that Lackland has Elementary Excellence in Competition matches every year. My interest in the upcoming EIC match led me to TSgt Brendan McGloin at the USAF Gunsmith Shop and he offered to teach a marksmanship clinic for several members of my squadron. TSgt McGloin briefed us on the Air Force National Pistol Team and explained the bullseye pistol format. Since then we've trained with TSgt McGloin and Mr Don Rupp regularly.
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