Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, right, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brooke Moeder, left, 31st FW public affairs specialist, attend a familiarization briefing during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Combat arms instructors briefed participants on gun safety fundamentals and how to handle an M18 Modular Handgun System for the competition held in honor of Police Week. Police Week has been held annually since 1962, after President Kennedy designated the week of May 15 in remembrance of officers who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Calopedis)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Fighter Wing loads bullets during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match hosted by Combat Arms at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Airmen were allotted a total of 30 rounds to fire during three timed scenarios modeled after Security Forces training in honor of Police Week. Police Week has been held annually since 1962, after President Kennedy designated the week of May 15 in remembrance of officers who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, fires an M18 Modular Handgun System during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Held in honor of Police Week, competition participants were issued 30 rounds and evaluated on accuracy during three different timed scenarios. Police Week has been held annually since 1962, after President Kennedy designated the week of May 15 in remembrance of officers who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Calopedis)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, right, watches Combat Arms instructors score targets during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. During this event Wyverns competed in marksmanship challenges against their fellow wingmen. Police Week has been held annually since 1962, after President Kennedy designated the week of May 15 in remembrance of officers who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Calopedis)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Megan Cann, 31st Fighter Wing Commander’s Action Group director, fires an M18 Modular Handgun System during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. In commemoration of Police Week, more than 150 Wyverns participated in the competition to test their firing skills in three different timed scenarios. Police Week pays tribute to the local, state, and federal police officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Meyenberg, 31st Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, tallies points on a target during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Participants were graded on accuracy during the competition held in honor of Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy declared Peace Officers Memorial Day to be observed on May 15 and recognized May 15 as National Police Week. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Participants fired 30 rounds using an M18 Modular Handgun System within different timed scenarios that were modeled after Security Forces training during the competition held in honor of Police Week.. Annually during the week of May 15, National Police Week recognizes law enforcement officers’ contributions throughout the nation. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan West, 31st Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, supervises individuals participating in the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Participants were graded on accuracy during the competition held in honor of Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy declared Peace Officers Memorial Day to be observed on May 15 and recognized May 15 as National Police Week. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan West, 31st Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, supervises individuals participating in the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Participants were graded on accuracy during the competition held in honor of Police Week. In 1962, President Kennedy declared Peace Officers Memorial Day to be observed on May 15 and recognized May 15 as National Police Week. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participate in the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Participants fired 30 rounds using an M18 Modular Handgun System within different timed scenarios that were modeled after Security Forces training during the competition held in honor of Police Week.. Annually during the week of May 15, National Police Week recognizes law enforcement officers’ contributions throughout the nation. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jalen Snyder, 31st Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, right, supervises individuals loading bullets into a magazine during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Each participant fired 30 rounds at a target while being timed. Police Week pays tribute to the local, state, and federal police officers who have died or who been disabled in the line of duty. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing fire M18 Modular Handgun Systems during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Each participant fired an M18 Modular Handgun System with different techniques including one-handed grip, two-handed grip, and rapid fire shots that were modeled Security Forces training during the competition held in honor of Police Week. Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Moeder)

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Police Week: 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol Match

Published May 19, 2022
By Senior Airman Brooke Moeder, Airman 1st Class Thomas Calopedis
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, right, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brooke Moeder, left, 31st FW public affairs specialist, attend a familiarization briefing during the 2022 Excellence in Competition Pistol match at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 17, 2022. Combat arms instructors briefed participants on gun safety fundamentals and how to handle an M18 Modular Handgun System for the competition held in honor of Police Week. Police Week has been held annually since 1962, after President Kennedy designated the week of May 15 in remembrance of officers who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Calopedis)