{"id":24056,"date":"2023-08-22T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T17:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=24056"},"modified":"2023-08-23T06:41:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T06:41:01","slug":"swat-gets-into-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=24056","title":{"rendered":"SWAT Gets Into Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<p><!--popup--><\/p>\n<section class=\"gen-brandedhr\">\n<\/section>\n<p>Connecticut National Guardsmen along with fellow service members and police teams from around the country recently tested their tactical skills and physical strength while competing in the Connecticut SWAT Challenge in\u00a0East Granby, Conn.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>During the competition, teams challenged their physical limits,\u00a0simulated hostage rescue scenarios and sharpened\u00a0rifle and pistol marksmanship skills. 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