Illinois National Guard shooting competition set for Sunday at Marseilles

Gov. Bruce Rauner will recognize top 20 shooters

SPRINGFIELD, IL (08/16/2016)(readMedia)-- Illinois National Guard shooting competition set for Sunday at Marseilles
WHO: Illinois National Guard
WHAT: Soldiers from throughout Illinois will compete in the Adjutant General’s Rifle and Pistol match. The top 20 shooters will be presented with “Governor’s 20” badges by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.
WHEN: Sunday August 21, 2016 at 09:15AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Illinois National Guard's Marseilles Training Center
1700 Army Rd.
Marseilles, Illinois 61341
NOTES: The best shooters will be selected to the Illinois National Guard’s Small Arms Readiness and Training (SARTS) team.At the United States Army Small Arms Championship in March 2016, the Illinois SARTS team was named the U.S Army Overall Team Champions, the U.S. Army Rifle Team Champions, and earned 2nd place in the Multi-gun Championship. INSTRUCTIONS:Marseilles Training Area is a controlled access area.News media attending the event must contact the Public Affairs office by 5p.m. Thursday, Aug 18 at 217-761-3569 or ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil.