You know that feeling of chills you get when you hear the National Anthem played at a ball game? Seeing your flag raised over two others and hearing the National Anthem played at the most premier sporting event in the world is indescribable.

SPC Glenn Eller was the cause of that today in the Olympic Double Trap event. He set two Olympic records on his way to winning by 3 shots over the silver medalist. This was his third Olympics but first since he joined the Army. His family, friends, coaches and other athletes credit the discipline and support structure of the Army for getting the gold medal to the US.

SPC Jeff Holguin was just out of the medal finish in 4^th which was a remarkable accomplishment for his first time at the Olympics. Neither of the Soldiers were expected to do as well as they did by the sports media “experts” which just goes to prove that you should never underestimate a US Soldier.

After the preliminarily event and before the finals both Eller and Holguin were seen outside of the secluded area were they are expected to stay alone and secluded from any of the spectators and music going on outdoors. Eller’s sister asked what the heck they were doing and they both answered, “Just listening to the music.” These two Soldiers will be a force on the Olympic stage for a long time as long as they can handle pressure that well.

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