GOOD CITIZENSHIP Soldiers Bring Home Olympic Gold

(NAPSI)-America's military serves the country in more ways than many people realize. For example, two U.S. Army athletes who honed their sights on a target fulfilling both a mission and a dream--Army marksmen, Spc. Glenn Eller from Katy, Texas and Pfc. Vincent Hancock from Eatonton, Ga.--now wear gold medals from the Beijing Olympics around their necks. Olympic Dreams "I've dreamt of going to the Olympics ever since I was 12, but I never really thought I would do it. The Army has given me the confidence I needed to make it go from a dream to reality," Hancock said. He and Eller are part of an elite team made up of some of the best shooters in the world. As members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), their mission was to bring home gold medals. Hancock, who is 19 years old, won his first gold medal while competing in skeet shooting. Eller, who is 26 years old, set an Olympic record en route to winning his first gold medal in double trap. "To win an Olympic gold medal for the United States and see the flag raised for your country as an Army soldier is the ultimate honor," Eller said. Medals For Marksmen Six USAMU soldiers won seven slots on the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. Since the unit was formed, Army marksmen have brought home 22 Olympic medals. "Since I joined, I've had nothing but the best training facilities and the absolute best teammates to push and support me. It makes such a huge difference. I don't think this would have ever happened without them," Eller said. Army Proud "I'm very proud to be able to represent the Army and my country, which is why I'm dedicating my gold medal to my fellow soldiers. This is my mission and I've succeeded," said Hancock. Learn More You can learn more about how the U.S. Army can help you achieve your goals online at www.goarmy.com. Proud U.S. Army soldiers Glenn Eller (left) and Vincent Hancock are also pleased to be Olympic gold medal winners.

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