The European Paratroopers 8th Small Arms Marksmanship Challenge was an huge success! Thank to everyone who attended this event and of course to our staff members Maj Andries Terblanche, Cpt Alessio Fasano, Sgt George Kasagiannis and Sgt Marta Bollazzi for their efforts and hard work! A special thanks goes to GMC Richard Ashworth and to all instructors and combat cameraman from US Navy, to MSgt Richard​​ Tucker from US Air Force, to SSG Thomas Sawyer from US Army, to Cpt Andreas Gunnergren from Swedish Army, to Cdr SG Ronny Olsen from Royal Norwegian Navy, to Mr Stefano Carpinella from Navy League of the United States, to Mr Luigi Guarino from Dynamic Shooting Club Naples and to Mr Lucio Romano from Hotel Mediterraneo, who supported us with enthusiasm and hard work, and for making this event an absolute success! Job well done! AIRBORNE!!!
On April 16-17, 2025, US and NATO countries active duty, reserve and retired military personnel across Europe participate in the 8th edition of European Paratroopers Small Arms Marksmanship Challenge at Military Training Center in Giugliano in Campania, NA, Italy. Participants had the chance to compete with the best combat arms instructors coming from all branches of US forces, as well from Norway and Sweden military, demonstrate their combat effectiveness and marksmanship skills. As an extra bonus they had the amazing opportunity to earn different official foreign military marksmanship badges.