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    2019 U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition [Image 27 of 59]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in the foreground wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with face camouflage paint and tactical sunglasses stands at what appears to be a firing range or training area. Additional soldiers are visible in the background, and military weapons are laid out on the ground. The setting appears to be an open field at a military installation, likely during a training exercise.

    FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2019

    Photo by Jose Rodriguez 

    U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence

    SSG Earnest J. Knight II, Drill Sergeant Academy, winner of the 2019 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition, at a Camp Bullis weapons range.

    Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected to represent their training centers, must perform and master all associated Warrior tasks and drills from Basic Combat Training. To win, and be named the Drill Sergeant of the Year, they must not only be experts in training Soldiers, but also demonstrate that they are the best of the best and rise above the fierce competition.

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2019
    Date Posted: 08.22.2019 23:12
    Photo ID: 5692548
    VIRIN: 190820-A-WK488-004
    Resolution: 6000x4000
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    Location: FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, US
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    A group of United States Army Drill Sergeants pose in formal dress uniforms in front of a banner for the 'United States Army Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition - Til the End.' Approximately 13 soldiers are standing in a single row, all wearing the distinctive Drill Sergeant campaign hats (Smokey Bear hats) and Army Service Uniforms. The event appears to be held at a military installation, likely Fort Jackson based on the 'This We'll Defend' insignia visible on the banner.
    A formal group photograph of approximately 13 United States Army Drill Sergeants posing in front of a banner reading 'The United States Army Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition.' All personnel are wearing Army Service Uniforms (ASUs) in black jackets with blue trousers and the distinctive Drill Sergeant campaign hats (smokey bear hats). The image appears to be an official military event photograph.
    A person wearing desert camouflage military uniform and a black gas mask is standing outdoors in a dry, brushy field. The individual appears to be adjusting or securing the gas mask straps behind their head. The setting includes dry grass, shrubs, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
    Four military personnel in US Army MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in a wooded outdoor training area. One soldier wearing a yellow safety vest is saluting while holding a document, facing another soldier with a '4' patch on their arm. Two additional soldiers are seated in folding chairs in the background, appearing to serve as evaluators or observers.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing competitor number 10 is performing a weapons disassembly/reassembly task at a white-covered table during what appears to be a military skills competition. The soldier is in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a unit patch visible on the left sleeve. A second soldier stands in the background observing the activity.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are standing facing each other in an open field with dry grass and cedar/juniper trees in the background. The soldier on the right is wearing a numbered bib (11) and a unit patch, suggesting a competition or evaluation event. The interaction appears to be an assessment or instruction scenario in an outdoor training environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Russell is performing a casualty drag exercise, pulling a simulated wounded soldier on a litter across rocky terrain. The soldier is in full multicam uniform and is leaning forward with significant physical effort while dragging the litter with a strap. A second soldier observes from an elevated concrete structure in the background.
    A female soldier in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is leaning over an outdoor table, marking or annotating a map with a green marker. She is wearing a patrol cap with a visible name tape reading 'RUS' (partially obscured). The setting appears to be an outdoor field training or exercise environment.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a weapons handling or inspection exercise in an outdoor wooded area. Three soldiers are actively handling rifles while a fourth stands observing, possibly in an evaluator or supervisor role. The setting and numbered placard suggest this may be a training evaluation or competition event.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Begaye is climbing over a wooden wall obstacle during what appears to be a military fitness or competition event. The soldier wears OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a competitor number '1' badge and multiple unit patches. The image captures the physical exertion and determination on the soldier's face as they crest the top of the wooden barrier.
    A soldier in military camouflage uniform is navigating a wooden obstacle course structure, appearing to climb or traverse diagonal log beams. The individual is wearing a numbered bib (number 2), suggesting a competitive or evaluated training exercise. The image is taken at close range with a blurred natural background, emphasizing the subject's physical effort and focused expression.
    A soldier in military camouflage uniform is low-crawling under barbed wire on a military obstacle course. The individual is navigating through sandy terrain with grass patches while staying flat to the ground beneath the wire barrier. This appears to be a standard military training exercise involving a low-crawl obstacle.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is low-crawling under barbed wire through sandy terrain during a military obstacle course or training exercise. The soldier, wearing competitor number '4', is visibly exerting effort as they navigate beneath the wire obstacle. The uniform displays a U.S. flag patch and a unit shoulder sleeve insignia on the left arm.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is crawling under barbed wire during what appears to be a military obstacle course or combat training exercise. The soldier's face and head are covered in sand and dirt, indicating intense physical exertion. A number '5' tag is visible on the uniform, suggesting this is a timed or competitive training event.
    A U.S. Army soldier is crawling under barbed wire during a military obstacle course or competition. The soldier wears a multicam uniform with a 101st Airborne Division patch and an American flag patch, and is assigned competitor number 8. The exercise takes place on sandy terrain, consistent with a low-crawl obstacle challenge.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is crawling under barbed wire during what appears to be a military obstacle course or competition. The individual is wearing a competitor number '9' bib on their chest and shows visible signs of exertion, with dirt and sweat on their face. The low-crawl technique under barbed wire is a standard military training exercise.
    A soldier in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is low-crawling under barbed wire obstacles on a sandy training course. The individual wears a competition number '11' on their shoulder and displays a U.S. flag patch on their left sleeve. This appears to be a military fitness or skills competition event.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is carrying a large military rucksack, appearing to be engaged in a ruck march or physical fitness event. The soldier wears a name tape partially reading 'WIGHT' and a 'U.S. AR[MY]' tape, along with a Staff Sergeant rank insignia. A competition number '3' is visible on the left shoulder area, suggesting this is a military competition or evaluation event.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is running on a paved road while carrying a rifle and wearing a full rucksack. The soldier appears to be participating in a ruck march or physical fitness event, likely a military competition or training exercise. The background shows a tree line and open terrain consistent with a military installation.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniforms are conducting a ruck march along a paved road in a wooded or semi-arid outdoor environment. Both soldiers are carrying large rucksacks on their backs and holding rifles at their sides. The soldier on the right displays an 82nd Airborne Division patch and a U.S. flag patch on his left sleeve.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is running along a paved road, carrying a rifle and wearing a rucksack. The soldier displays a U.S. flag patch on the right shoulder and a unit patch on the left, along with a competition number '6' bib. This appears to be a military fitness competition or ruck march event.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is conducting a ruck march along a road while carrying a heavy military rucksack. The soldier is bald, appears physically fit, and is looking directly at the camera with a determined expression. Vehicles and trees are visible in the blurred background.
    A soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a competition number '5' bib is performing a tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) procedure on a training mannequin lying on the ground. The soldier appears to be applying or tightening a tourniquet on the mannequin's limb during what appears to be a military skills competition or training exercise. The setting is an outdoor sandy/arid environment.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in full camouflage uniforms and combat face paint are seated on metal bleachers under a covered shelter. Several soldiers display the 101st Airborne Division patch on their left shoulders, and a U.S. Army banner is visible in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training or competition event.
    Military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are scoring paper targets at an outdoor shooting range. Multiple soldiers are marking bullet holes on large white target boards, while one soldier in the foreground observes with their back to the camera. The targets show visible bullet hole patterns consistent with a marksmanship qualification exercise.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are examining shooting targets at an outdoor firing range. One soldier is marking or scoring a zeroing target while the other observes. Additional soldiers are visible in the background, suggesting a unit-level weapons qualification or zeroing exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in the foreground wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with face camouflage paint and tactical sunglasses stands at what appears to be a firing range or training area. Additional soldiers are visible in the background, and military weapons are laid out on the ground. The setting appears to be an open field at a military installation, likely during a training exercise.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are marching across a gravel training area. Several soldiers are wearing high-visibility yellow/green reflective sashes, suggesting a training or safety exercise. The scene appears to be at a military installation or training base, likely Fort Sam Houston or a similar facility based on the terrain.
    A U.S. Army NCO in combat uniform (OCP/multicam) is conducting a uniform inspection, pointing at the chest area of a soldier in dress blues. Several other soldiers in Army Service Uniforms (dress blues) stand at attention in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor military facility, likely a classroom or assembly room.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is in a throwing stance, appearing to simulate or execute a grenade throw during a training exercise. The soldier is positioned behind large limestone rocks that serve as cover, with a rifle slung at their side. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training range in a semi-arid environment with scrub trees in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is throwing what appears to be a practice grenade during a training exercise. The soldier is kneeling behind a large plastic barrier/bunker structure on a dirt range with trees in the background. Additional personnel and range structures are visible in the far background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is kneeling on dry grass in an outdoor field environment, handling what appears to be an M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) or similar light machine gun. The soldier wears a 101st Airborne Division patch with Airborne tab on the left shoulder, along with a U.S. flag patch. The setting appears to be a training range or field exercise area.
    A U.S. Army soldier is photographed in profile view wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform and patrol cap. The soldier has tactical face paint applied in a camouflage pattern and wears a U.S. flag patch on the left shoulder. The background suggests an outdoor training or field environment with blurred vegetation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is performing what appears to be a grenade throwing exercise at a training range. The soldier is in a throwing stance behind a wooden barrier, with one arm raised in a follow-through position while the other hand holds what appears to be a training device or pull cord. The setting is an outdoor military training area with dry, arid terrain and sparse vegetation.
    A line of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are in the prone position on a grass firing range, aiming rifles downrange. The soldiers are using portable shooting rests/barricades to support their weapons during what appears to be a qualification or training exercise. An American flag patch is visible on the nearest soldier's left shoulder, confirming U.S. Army affiliation.
    A line of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are conducting a rifle qualification or marksmanship training exercise on an outdoor range. The soldiers are in the prone position, aiming M4/M16-style carbines downrange at targets. A standing instructor or range safety officer is visible in the background overseeing the exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is in a prone firing position on a shooting range, aiming an M4 carbine with a quad-rail handguard over a concrete shooting block. A second soldier is visible in the background in a similar position. The setting appears to be an outdoor military qualification or training range.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is in a prone firing position on a shooting range, aiming an M16/M4-style rifle over a black foam or rubber barricade. The soldier is wearing hearing protection, eye protection, and a patrol cap, with a U.S. flag patch visible on the left shoulder. This appears to be a standard military marksmanship qualification or training exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Hughes is in a prone firing position on a shooting range, aiming an M4 carbine rifle downrange. The soldier is wearing full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with hearing protection and safety glasses. This appears to be a qualification or training exercise at a military firing range.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is in a prone firing position on a shooting range. The soldier is aiming an M4 carbine rifle supported by a black shooting rest/sandbag stand. This appears to be a marksmanship qualification or training exercise.
    Several soldiers in US Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are seated together, appearing to be resting during a training exercise or competition. At least two soldiers are prominently visible wearing numbered competitor bibs (numbers 12 and 10 visible), tactical gear, and carrying rifles. The soldiers appear relaxed, with one smiling broadly.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is firing an M16/M4-style rifle at a shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, indicating active fire. The soldier is positioned at a wooden firing support structure in an open field range environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and tactical vest is carrying two kettlebells while walking across an open grassy field. The soldier appears to be participating in a physical fitness or combat readiness assessment, wearing rank insignia consistent with a Staff Sergeant. The image captures a demanding physical training exercise conducted in an outdoor military training environment.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is firing an M4/M16-style rifle at a shooting range. The soldier is positioned in a kneeling or crouching stance behind a wooden barricade structure. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, indicating the weapon has just been fired.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is firing an M4 carbine rifle at an outdoor shooting range. A spent brass cartridge casing is visibly ejected mid-air to the right of the weapon. The setting appears to be a military training range with open grassland terrain.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with an 82nd Airborne Division patch is conducting a weapons training exercise on a firing range. The soldier is using a wooden barricade structure as cover while aiming an M4 carbine rifle through an aperture. This appears to be a tactical marksmanship or qualification course.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is actively firing an M4 carbine rifle at what appears to be a military training range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, captured mid-air to the right of the firearm. The soldier wears Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with identifiable unit patches and a tactical vest.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is firing an M16/M4-style rifle at a shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, captured mid-air to the right of the firearm. The soldier wears unit patches including a U.S. flag and what appears to be an 82nd Airborne Division patch.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and full tactical gear carries two kettlebells across a grassy field, appearing to perform a farmer's carry exercise. The soldier wears an 82nd Airborne Division patch on the left shoulder and a competitor number '9' on the right arm, suggesting this is a military fitness competition or Best Warrior-type event. A second soldier is visible in the background performing a similar activity.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is firing an M4 carbine rifle around a wooden barricade during what appears to be a marksmanship training exercise or competition. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon mid-fire. The setting is an outdoor range with open grassy terrain and trees in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is actively firing an M4 carbine rifle at a shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, captured mid-air to the right of the firearm. The background shows an open range environment with hills and vegetation in soft focus.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified as 'Martinez' is in a prone firing position on a grassy field, actively discharging a rifle. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, indicating live fire. The setting appears to be a military training range based on the open terrain and the soldier's full combat kit.
    A soldier in military camouflage (OCP/MultiCam) uniform is performing a tire flip exercise on a grass field. The activity appears to be part of a physical fitness training course or military obstacle course. A wooden elevated structure is visible in the background, consistent with a military training facility.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is firing an M4 carbine rifle at an outdoor shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon's ejection port. The setting appears to be a military training range with open fields and hills in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is firing an M4 carbine rifle at a shooting range. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, indicating the moment of discharge. The setting appears to be an open-field military qualification or training range.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by the name tape 'MARTINEZ' is in a prone firing position on a grass range, aiming an M4 carbine rifle downrange. The soldier is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform, a patrol cap, body armor/plate carrier, and a wristwatch. This appears to be a standard military marksmanship qualification or training exercise at an outdoor firing range.
    A soldier in full camouflage uniform and tactical gear is in a prone firing position on a grassy berm, actively firing a rifle. A spent brass casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon, indicating live fire. The soldier appears to be on a military training range, using a foam-padded barrier as a shooting rest.
    A female soldier in full camouflage uniform and combat gear is in a prone firing position at what appears to be a military rifle range. She is actively firing a rifle, as evidenced by a brass cartridge casing visibly ejecting from the weapon. The setting is an open outdoor range with dry grassland and trees in the background.
    A female soldier in U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform stands in an open field holding an M4/M16-style rifle. She is wearing face camouflage paint, sunglasses, a tactical vest, and a patrol cap. A competition number '8' is visible on her sleeve, suggesting participation in a military skills competition or exercise.

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