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Signal units combine efforts during weapons qualification
By Maj. Jane Zak, 198th Signal Battalion

The 261st Signal Brigade, 198th Signal Battalion, and 259th Signal Company completed weapons qualification at Ft. Dix, NJ during the first weekend of October. Soldiers of the units qualified on the M16 rifle, 9-MM pistol, and completed familiarization with the M203 grenade launcher. Those assigned to run the ranges were applauded for their outstanding teamwork in the planning and execution of this training event.

Photos from the field:

Spc. Phillip Guest, HHD, 198th Signal Battalion, qualified using his rife, mounted with the M203 grenade launcher. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Sgt. 1st Class Stanley Johnson, 259th Signal Company, rods the weapon of Spc. Ernest Washington, HHD, 198th Signal Battalion, on the zero fire range. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Sgt. 1st Class Bob Miller, HHD, 198th Signal Battalion works with Capt. Samantha Kabi, HHD, 198th Signal Battalion on her shot group at the zero fire range. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

CW2 Nick Kollot shows his excitement while indulging in an MRE lunch at the record fire range. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Staff Sgt. Harry Legates, 259th Signal Company, fires at the zero range. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Spc. Wanda Medley adjusts her sights at the zero range. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Staff Sgt. Douglas Moses, 259th Signal Battalion, returns magazines after successfully zeroing his rifle. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Maj. Tony Wade and Pfc. Orlando Nieves, 261st Signal Brigade load magazines at the pistol range. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Spc. Cleveland Wilson, 259th Signal Company, distributes magazines to soldiers as they proceed to their positions on the zero fire range. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

Sgt. Carmel Ziemski, HHD, 198th Signal Battalion, zeros her M16 Rifle. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.


Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Lindgren HHD, 198th Signal Battalion, completes Preventative Maintenance Checks prior to departure to Ft. Dix. Photo by Maj. Jane Zak.

October 2002
 
 
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