New York Army National Guard Infantryman Compete in Rifle Match today at Camp Smith

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Spec. Alex Rodrigues, a 1-69th Infantry Soldier fires an M4 during the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle Match in 2010.

CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. (10/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Members of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry compete today against fellow infantrymen of the Massachusetts National Guard's 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry in the annual Logan-Duffy Shooting Match.

The National Guard battalions, which both trace their roots back to Irish-American Civil War regiments, first began competing against each other in 1936.

The 69th Infantry has companies in New York City, Long Island, and Camp Smith. The 182nd Infantry, is headquarters in Melrose, Massachusetts.

The Logan-Duffy rifle match gets its name from the commanding officers of the two regiments during the Spanish American War, Brig. Gen Lawrence Logan of Massachusetts and Brig Gen. Edward Duffy of New York.

The winner of the match takes the Logan-Duffy trophy back to their home armory for display until the regiments compete again.

WHAT: Opening shots and marksmanship competition for the 2015 Logan Duffy Rifle Match.

WHO: Commanders and Soldiers from the 69th and 182nd Infantry. Each team will have four Soldiers competing.

WHEN: 12:30 pm, Saturday, October 3. Opening volleys and initial competition begins at 1 pm.

WHERE: Camp Smith Training Site, in the Town of Cortlandt Manor located near the intersection of routes 202 and 9.

Media Opportunity:

Interviews with Soldiers competing in the Rifle Match. Imagery of the competition firing line as Soldiers compete for best marksmanship.

For access to this secure military facility, news media must contact Ma. Al Phillips at 315-882-5496.