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2014 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition - 8-mile ruck march [Image 4 of 13]

A young soldier in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is drinking from a plastic water bottle, tilting his head back. At least one other soldier in identical uniform is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor wooded training area.

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES

06.25.2014

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Matson

U.S. Army Reserve Command

Spc. Keegan Carlson, a civil affairs specialist from Colorado Springs, with the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion, drinks water after the 8-mile ruck march during the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 25. Carlson finished first in the event. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Ryan C. Matson)

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Date Taken:	06.25.2014
Date Posted:	06.25.2014 23:37
Photo ID:	1420392
VIRIN:	140625-A-LD390-277
Resolution:	3072x2048
Size:	4.39 MB
Location:	JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US
Hometown:	COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US

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A U.S. Army soldier in full camouflage uniform and combat gear is conducting a ruck march along a paved road, carrying a heavily loaded rucksack and what appears to be a rifle. The soldier displays visible physical exertion on their face. The setting appears to be a military installation or base area, with parked civilian vehicles and a building visible in the background.

Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage are in the foreground of what appears to be a military training or inspection area on a sandy surface. One soldier holds a clipboard/tablet and observes while another handles military rucksacks and gear. A formation of additional soldiers is visible in the background near a tree line.

A heavily worn and dirty military-style combat boot sits upright on sandy ground. The boot shows significant signs of use, with mud, dirt, and grime covering most of its surface. The laces are loosened and the collar is folded open, suggesting it has recently been removed from a foot.

A young soldier in US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is drinking from a plastic water bottle, tilting his head back. At least one other soldier in identical uniform is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor wooded training area.

A group of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage pattern are gathered in a sandy outdoor area, likely during a training exercise or field operation. The central soldier appears to be stretching or self-assessing his neck, while others around him are resting, reviewing documents, or observing. The scene suggests a break or briefing period during a military training event.

The image shows multiple U.S. Army soldiers in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage pattern during what appears to be a field training exercise or break period. Two soldiers are seated or resting on the ground in the foreground, with additional soldiers standing in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area with a gravel path and vegetation.

A soldier wearing US Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage pattern is standing at what appears to be a military firing range. The soldier is equipped with a combat helmet, body armor/plate carrier, and glasses, and appears to be checking or adjusting something on their sleeve or wrist. Sandy berms and paper targets on wooden frames are visible in the background.

A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage is examining zeroing target sheets mounted on a wooden board at what appears to be a firing range. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet, glasses, and hearing protection. The target sheets appear to be standard military 25-meter zeroing targets used for rifle calibration.

A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) is crouching on a wooden platform at what appears to be a military firing range, handling an M16-style rifle. The soldier, identified by the name tape 'KHOKHAR' and wearing the 4th Infantry Division patch, is equipped with full combat gear including helmet, body armor, and rucksack. Two additional soldiers are visible in the background near a building.

A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is aiming an M16A2 rifle in a shooting stance. The soldier is wearing standard-issue protective gear including an ACH helmet and appears to be on a firing range. The fire selector on the weapon is visibly set to 'SEMI' mode.

Several U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are seated on the ground at what appears to be a training range or field exercise. The soldiers are equipped with helmets, body armor, and rifles, and appear to be engaged in equipment maintenance or inspection. One soldier's name tape reads 'HEWSON' and rank insignia is visible on uniforms.

A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage is navigating a military shooting range, appearing to transition between firing positions. The soldier is wearing a helmet, eye protection, and tactical vest while moving near sandbags and a grounded M16/M4-style rifle. Multiple silhouette targets are visible downrange against a sand berm backdrop.

A soldier in U.S. Army ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is in a prone firing position at what appears to be a military rifle range. The soldier is aiming an M16A2 or M4-style rifle over a stack of olive drab sandbags. The setting appears to be an outdoor training range with sandy terrain and trees visible in the background.

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