Sgt. Javon Purchner, center, assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, holds his award for Best Operator at the conclusion of the inaugural U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition in Huntsville, Alabama, Feb. 19, 2026. Purchner earned the top honors after a three-day event testing technical and tactical skills. Standing with him are, from left, Army Aviation Association of America National President retired Brig. Gen. E.J. Sinclair, Maj. Gen. Clair Gill, and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
| Date Taken: | 02.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.24.2026 15:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9534756 |
| VIRIN: | 260219-A-NR779-2145 |
| Resolution: | 6454x4303 |
| Size: | 6.82 MB |
| Location: | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, US |
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