RLSO SE JAG Receives Top Award at Marksmanship Competition

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Lt. Phil Jones, staff judge advocate for Naval Air Station Jacksonville hit the mark at the 2023 Atlantic Fleet All Navy Rifle and Pistol Championships where he earned a bronze Fleet Rifleman badge and SECNAV Trophy Rifle award by finishing in the top 10% at the Atlantic Fleet rifle match. Additionally, he won the title of “Top New Shooter” for both rifle and pistol.

Although his primary weapon is the UCMJ, Jones demonstrated his proficiency in firearms after showcasing his shooting skills with both service weapons from various distances and positions. Jones traveled from his duty station on board Naval Air Station Jacksonville to Quantico, Va., for this nine-day tournament hosted by the U.S. Navy Marksmanship Team. Competitors from diverse Navy communities arrived at the competition armed with the desire to prove themselves as top Navy shooters.