Army marksmen bag medals in Asean rifle meet
10/29/2011
Victory dedicated to fallen comrades in Basilan
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Army marksmen bagged 4 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze medals in the recently concluded 21st ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) held in Indonesia from October 8 to October 27.
Lieutenant Colonel Ricky Bunayog, the Commander of the Army's Marksmanship Unit, said that the 42-man contingent of Army marksmen finished in the Top 3 among the 10 competing countries.
"We fared well in the Pistol, Rifle, Machine Gun, and Carbine Categories. We also won two Perpetual Trophies. Our hard work, especially during trainings, paid off. Once again, we have shown our capabilities to our fellow Armies in the ASEAN region," Bunayog said in a statement.
Corporal Rodney Rizano, a 10-year veteran of the AARM, was declared as the Best Rifle Shooter in the whole of the ASEAN region bringing home two individual Gold medals in the rifle category.
Sergeant Allan Lao, another veteran marksman, was adjudged as the second best among the 100 strong rifle shooters.
Sergeant Williard Carrera, a 6-year veteran in the Pistol matches, captured a silver and bronze medal in the said event.
Private First Class Jumar Cenas likewise added another 2 bronze medals in the Carbine Match.
The Machine Gun Team also placed second in the Machine Gun Falling Plates event bringing home four Silver medals for the Philippine Army contingent.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arturo Ortiz personally commended the Army soldiers for showing their worth in the competition.
"Marksmanship is one of the most important skills of an Army soldier. As champion shooters, you must impart this skill to the other soldiers in the field," said Ortiz.
Ortiz also reminded the soldiers about the bravery of their fallen comrades in the tragic encounters in Basilan Island.
"We will dedicate this achievement in honor to our fallen soldiers who offered the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation," Ortiz said.
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