Staff Sgt. V, assigned to 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division Artillery, radios higher to report the team’s current location as Pfc. Prentice spots targets and 1st Lt. Matthew Freel prepares to call in close air support 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: | 05.19.2026 12:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9694692 |
| VIRIN: | 260506-A-LW038-8604 |
| Resolution: | 2400x1600 |
| Size: | 1.06 MB |
| Location: | FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA, US |
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