A group of 105 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) soldiers and airmen competed with rifles and pistols in multiple courses of fire to determine the best marksmen during the Governor's Twenty match at Fort Indiantown Gap recently. Created in 1968, the Governor's Twenty is a state-level National Guard award presented annually to the top 20 shooters in a state.
The top 20 scorers were awarded the embroidered Governor's Twenty tab and a certificate to identify them as being outstanding marksmen. Staff Sgt. John Rebuck of Elizabethtown earned a spot in the top 10, finishing in eighth place.
During the Governor's Twenty match, participants have the opportunity to test marksmanship skills and weapon systems in a battle-focused environment. The Army and Air Force both recognize the state award and it is reflected on the service members' official personnel record.
Events were varied and included multiple distances and shooting positions. The competition was conducted by the PNG Individual Training Branch, Marksmanship Training Unit.
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