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16-232 Garand Picture of the Day
Lance Corporal Cecilia M. Giaise, woman marine reservist from the 5th Communications Bn. of Long Beach, CA, the first woman qualified as a rifle marksman (with a score of 206x250) and authorized to operate the M-1 rifle. Also pictured, Sargent E. F. Burlem, rifle coach from the WTBn. Photograph taken at Landing Force Training Unit, NAB, Coronado, CA, July, 1961.
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Originally Posted by
Mark in Rochester
Coronado, CA
I've been there, didn't see anyone shooting in stocking feet though. By the looks of her cheekweld, he did some more coaching before she shot a target for score.
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I believe she is wearing white canvas 'sneekers', plimsoles or tennis shoes.
The Australian
Army issued us a pair of very similar Dunlop made sports shoes back in the day.
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Originally Posted by
Paul S.
white canvas 'sneekers',
I wondered if she had a runner of some sort on but really couldn't make it out. It sure would make more sense. Ours were white for years too, but hi-top... I also see the op handle is to the rear now...
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