354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing prepare to fire at targets in the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. During the event, Airmen were challenged to shoot in different positions to test their accuracy with those who were amongst the top earning an EIC pistol badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Jack Flynn, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron requirements and optimization officer in charge, prepares to shoot an M18 pistol during the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. Events such as the EIC bolster comradery and sharpen the skills of Airmen, allowing for a more unified and lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing are scored during the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. During the event, Airmen were challenged to shoot in different positions to test their accuracy with those who were amongst the top earning an EIC pistol badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Austin, 354th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, prepares to shoot an M18 pistol during the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. Events such as the EIC bolster comradery and sharpen the skills of Airmen, allowing for a more unified and lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jaylen Lee, 354th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, writes down his scores during the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. This event was one of many hosted by the 354th SFS throughout National Police Week to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Defenders, both past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Franklin, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron facilities superintendent, loads a magazine with bullets during the Excellence in Competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. During the event, participants fired 30 rounds at a target with scoring rings ranging from seven to ten for a maximum possible score of 300. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing get ready to participate in the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. During the event, participants fired 30 rounds at a target with scoring rings ranging from seven to ten for a maximum possible score of 300. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Efrain Burgos, 354th Security Forces combat arms training and management instructor, briefs about the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. This event was one of many hosted by the 354th SFS throughout National Police Week to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Defenders, both past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

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354th SFS hosts Excellence in Competition event

Published May 15, 2026
By Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Airmen assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing prepare to fire at targets in the Excellence in Competition event at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 13, 2026. During the event, Airmen were challenged to shoot in different positions to test their accuracy with those who were amongst the top earning an EIC pistol badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)