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    2021 U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition [Image 35 of 42]

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    A soldier in camouflage uniform and combat helmet is positioned in a vehicle turret, manning a mounted machine gun. The soldier is wearing communications headgear and protective eyewear, appearing to be in an alert or operational stance. The setting appears to be a training or operational environment with a wooded background.

    FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    10.05.2021

    Photo by Spc. Riley Gummersall 

    55th Public Affairs Company (Combat Camera)   

    Spc. Nicholas Kyne, assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve, encounters hostile enemies with the M240 light machine gun during the Army's Best Warrior Competition on Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 5, 2021. The best from the U.S. Army compete annually for the title of Best Warrior. Representing seven geographic commands and 22 functional commands, Soldiers spend a week competing in a variety of challenges including firing weapons, land navigation, the Army Combat Fitness Test, and various mystery events. These challenges will ultimately test their capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Army Photo By SPC Riley Gummersall)

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    Date Taken: 10.05.2021
    Date Posted: 10.11.2021 14:21
    Photo ID: 6881638
    VIRIN: 211005-A-RP273-2003
    Resolution: 2048x1365
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    Location: FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, US
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