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Ohio National Guard members tackle
'The Wall' in Utah during 2018 CNGB Biathlon

By Utah National Guard Public Affairs

Photos by Sgt. Tim Beery, 128th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Capt. Stephanie Lafratta (left) of the Ohio National Guard and Staff Sgt. Ashley Anderson (right) of the Missouri National Guard approach the steepest point in the Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships course Feb. 25, 2018, at Soldier Hollow, Utah. Aptly named “The Wall,” the high elevation and rugged conditions are challenging the biathletes throughout this year’s competition.

Ohio National Guard Capt.  Stephanie Lafratta.

Ohio National Guard Capt. Lauren Meyer competes in one of the individual sprint race events.

Ohio National Guard Capt. Lauren Meyer begins one of the individual sprint race events during the Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships Feb. 25, 2018.

Ohio National Guard Capt. Stephanie Lafratta begins one of the individual sprint race events during the Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships Feb. 25, 2018.

The Utah National Guard hosted the 2018 Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships Feb. 24-March 1 at Utah’s own Soldier Hollow. The high elevation and rugged conditions at Solider Hollow — including the steepest point in the course, aptly named “The Wall” — were challenging the biathletes throughout this year’s competition, which was the first time the event was held in the Beehive State. See more photos of ONG biathletes in the competition on the Defense Video Imagery Distribution System website and the Utah National Guard Facebook page.  VIEW COVERAGE / UTNG FACEBOOK PAGE