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Video: Shepard rallies for national-qualifying marksmanship team

USAF JROTC cadets qualify for the first time

Just before the start of school, Shepard High School hosted a rally for students Andrew Alheim, Dominic Estrada, and Trevor Mikos.

Andrew, Trevor, and Dominic -- all of whom participate in the U.S. Air Force JROTC program -- qualified for the Civilian Marksmanship Program JROTC Regional Championship in Port Clinton, Ohio this coming weekend.

They leave for Ohio on Thursday at 5 a.m.

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