U.S. Army Sgt. Alejandro Barraza, a horizontal construction engineer with the 253rd Engineer Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard, performs a functions check on a M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the weapons lane portion of the Region VII Best Warrior Competition in Santa Fe, New Mexico, April 29, 2026. The competition enhances the lethality and readiness of soldiers through a high-stakes, dynamic environment where soldiers push themselves to their limits, testing physical endurance, mental resilience, and warrior skills. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Hill)
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2026 18:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9657880 |
| VIRIN: | 260429-Z-VM883-1491 |
| Resolution: | 6479x4319 |
| Size: | 6.11 MB |
| Location: | SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO, US |
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