U.S. Army Sergeant Sammuel Manning, an infantryman in 30th Brigade 1-120th infantry, shoulder firing a M203 40mm grenade launcher as part of the 2026 state Best Warrior Competition at Camp Butner Training center on January 15, 2026. The Best Warrior Competition is a rigorous evaluation designed to assess Soldiers’ proficiency in core warfighting competencies through a series of physically and mentally demanding events, including land navigation and ruck marches conducted over unknown distances. (U.S. Army photo by North Carolina National Guard Sgt. Wesley Riley)
| Date Taken: | 01.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.27.2026 09:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9507789 |
| VIRIN: | 260115-Z-NC780-1003 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 3.47 MB |
| Location: | BUTNER, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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