http://armystrongstories.com Army Strong Stories is an official U.S. Army blog portal created to share personal Soldier stories. Its purpose is to promote discussion surrounding life in the military, communicate the impact of day-to-day military life and follow the paths of Soldiers enlisted in different areas of the U.S. Army as they experience new opportunities. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:05:58 GMT Fri, 25 May 2012 04:05:58 GMT http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/us-army-small-arms-championship/ By: <a href='http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/'>Matthew Sweeney</a><br /> My name is PVT Matthew Sweeney. I have just completed my first US Army Small Arms Championship as a Range Officer (RO). This was my first Army Small Arms Championship I have completed as a RO. It was a great experience for the competitors, as well as a training experience. I enjoyed watching the Soldiers apply the training they have received and put into use during a competition. I believe the soldiers shot very well and had a great time. My experience in the match as an RO has given me a new...<a href="http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/us-army-small-arms-championship/">read more</a> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:07:00 GMT Matthew Sweeney http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/us-army-small-arms-championship/ http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/florida-open-2011/ By: <a href='http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/'>Matthew Sweeney</a><br /> My name is PV2 Matthew Sweeney and I am the newest member of the US Marksmanship Unit, Action Shotting Team. We just returned from the Florida Open pistol match. It was challenging and a great learning experience. Shooting with the team exposed some flaws in my shooting capabilities that I need to correct, and I showed room for needed improvement. I was able to meet, and get to know new people. In ending, the match was a great competition, and a good learning...<a href="http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/florida-open-2011/">read more</a> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:36:00 GMT Matthew Sweeney http://armystrongstories.com/blogger/matthew-sweeney/florida-open-2011/