Left to right, 1st Lt. Hayden Hutchison, Spc. Jose Teodoro, and Staff Sgt. Ricardo Lara, assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division Artillery, conduct a pre‑event inspection of their OE‑254 antenna system before the timed antenna‑erection event during the 2026 Best Redleg Competition at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, May 6, 2026.
The Best Redleg Competition is an annual event that tests the technical skill, physical endurance, and tactical proficiency of Field Artillery Soldiers—known as Redlegs since the Civil War, when artillerymen wore red‑striped trousers. The competition honors the heritage of the Field Artillery branch by reinforcing mastery of gunnery tasks, building esprit de corps, and recognizing the Soldiers who best uphold the standards of the ‘King of Battle. (U.S. Army photos by 1st Lt. Victoria Spangler)
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 19:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9682533 |
| VIRIN: | 260506-A-LW038-9160 |
| Resolution: | 2400x1600 |
| Size: | 1.39 MB |
| Location: | FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA, US |
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