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    Defense Language Institute's 'Drill Sergeant of the Year' competition [Image 13 of 18]

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    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are rucking (marching with loaded backpacks) along a paved path through sandy dunes at dusk or dawn. Both soldiers are wearing large tactical backpacks equipped with high-visibility neon yellow/green reflective strips, likely for safety during low-light conditions. The scene appears to be a training exercise conducted in a coastal or desert dune environment.

    MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    07.11.2019

    Photo by Marcus Fichtl  

    U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey

    Staff Sgt. Matthew Mubarak and Staff Sgt. Patrick Burns, drill sergeants at the 229th Military Intelligence Battalion, begin a 12-mile ruck during the Defense Language Institute's Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition at Monterey, Calif., July 11, 2019. Mubarak won DLI's Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition and will travel to San Antonio in August for the Army-wide competition.

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2019
    Date Posted: 07.23.2019 12:36
    Photo ID: 5604394
    VIRIN: 190711-A-TW035-003
    Resolution: 6173x4115
    Size: 8.06 MB
    Location: MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: HOUSTON, TEXAS, US
    Hometown: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, US
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    A close-up ground-level photograph taken on an artificial turf athletic field showing a drill sergeant's campaign hat (Smokey Bear hat) with a gold insignia badge in the foreground. In the blurred background, two soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are running or moving across the field. The composition uses shallow depth of field to emphasize the hat while the soldiers remain out of focus.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a combatives or tactical training exercise on a green athletic field. One soldier is kneeling on the ground while the other stands over him in a controlling position. A third soldier observes from the left side of the frame.
    A U.S. Army drill sergeant in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and campaign cover (drill sergeant hat) observes a soldier performing sit-ups or crunches during a physical fitness test or training exercise. The drill sergeant is monitoring the exercise with a focused, stern expression. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area with a chain-link or net fence visible in the background.
    An overhead (top-down) photograph of a person lying on their back on green artificial turf or grass. The individual is wearing a black Army physical training shirt with yellow lettering (appearing mirrored/reversed from this angle) and has their hands clasped behind their head. The person appears relaxed with eyes closed.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are standing on a green athletic field, with one soldier at attention while the other takes notes on a clipboard. Both wear the distinctive Drill Sergeant campaign hats (brown wide-brim hats), suggesting this is a formal evaluation or inspection. A red corner flag on a white pole is visible between them, indicating the field is also used for sports.
    A man dressed in all-black athletic wear is captured mid-sprint on a red running track, photographed using a panning technique that keeps the subject relatively sharp while blurring the background to convey speed and motion. In the background, a group of individuals in camouflage military uniforms can be seen standing near a yellow tape barrier beside a green athletic field. The setting appears to be a military physical fitness test or organized running event.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniforms are conducting weapons training at a shooting range. The soldier in focus on the left is aiming an M4 carbine rifle while positioned behind cover. A second soldier in the foreground is out of focus, also holding a weapon and facing downrange.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is examining a paper shooting target at what appears to be an outdoor firing range. The soldier is wearing MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform with a plate carrier vest, helmet, sunglasses, and tactical gloves. A silhouette target stand is visible in the background.
    Three individuals in military/tactical camouflage uniforms and body armor are walking toward shooting range targets on an outdoor range. The setting appears to be a dry, hilly terrain under a clear, deep blue sky. A standard silhouette target and what appears to be a flag or directional marker are visible downrange.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing 82nd Airborne Division insignia examines a bullet-riddled paper shooting target mounted on a wooden frame at an outdoor firing range. The target shows a dense pattern of bullet holes across its surface, indicating extensive live-fire training activity. The setting appears to be a military training facility under clear blue skies.
    A soldier in modern camouflage uniform stands in a field of wildflowers, reviewing what appears to be a document or map. The individual is equipped with military gear including a patrol cap, sunglasses, body armor or load-bearing equipment, and a backpack. The setting appears to be a dry, semi-wooded outdoor training or operational environment.
    Two individuals are examining and annotating a map or tactical chart using a marker and a ruler. One person holds a black and white marker while the other uses a ruler to measure or draw lines on the document. The clothing visible suggests a possible military or field operations context.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are rucking (marching with loaded backpacks) along a paved path through sandy dunes at dusk or dawn. Both soldiers are wearing large tactical backpacks equipped with high-visibility neon yellow/green reflective strips, likely for safety during low-light conditions. The scene appears to be a training exercise conducted in a coastal or desert dune environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in dress blues uniform is photographed in profile view, facing right. He wears visible rank insignia and service medals on his chest. In the background, a framed military unit guidon or flag in blue and gold is displayed on the wall.
    A formal military board or panel setting where a standing individual in dark civilian attire faces three uniformed military personnel seated at a table. The scene appears to be a review board, promotion board, or formal interview conducted in a military facility. The low-angle perspective and backlighting create a dramatic, silhouetted composition.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Army Service Uniform (ASU) dress blacks are shaking hands in what appears to be an indoor military setting. The soldier on the left has a name tape reading 'MUBARAK' and the soldier on the right has a name tape reading 'BURNS'. Both wear Staff Sergeant rank insignia and multiple service ribbons, suggesting a formal recognition or ceremony.
    A soldier in full camouflage uniform and heavy tactical backpack is running along a narrow paved road. The setting appears to be a semi-rural or coastal area with wooden fencing, dry grass, and residential buildings visible in the background. The image captures what appears to be a military ruck march or physical training exercise.
    A motion-blurred photograph of a person walking briskly across a paved path, captured with a slow shutter speed that creates a ghosting effect. In the background, a lone park bench sits between two wind-shaped conifer trees against a twilight or dawn sky with warm horizon light. The intentional blur conveys movement and transience in an outdoor coastal or park setting.

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