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    Fort Hood Soldier Clinches Title as U.S. Army's Best Drone Operator [Image 5 of 8]

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    Fort Hood Soldier Clinches Title as U.S. Army's Best Drone Operator

    HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

    02.19.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Aaron Troutman 

    U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command

    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.

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    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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