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    Soldiers from 1-44 ADA Compete in Best Soldier and NCO of the Quarter. [Image 7 of 28]

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    A male individual in what appears to be military or tactical clothing is swimming in an indoor pool while holding a firearm (appears to be a rifle or carbine) raised above the water. The setting is a standard lap pool with red and white lane dividers visible in the background. This appears to be a military or law enforcement water survival or combat swimming training exercise.

    UNITED STATES

    06.02.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Hayden Epperley 

    69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

    U.S. Army Sgt. Austin LeBlanc, assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, conducts a swim event during Combat Water Survival Training as part of the Best Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Competition at Fort Hood, Texas, June 2, 2026. The four-day competition tested Soldiers and noncommissioned officers through the Army Fitness Test, Combat Water Survival Training, land navigation, weapons familiarization, a 12-mile ruck march, a formal board and an obstacle course. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Hayden Epperley)

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    Date Taken: 06.02.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 12:58
    Photo ID: 9750669
    VIRIN: 260602-A-UN317-1011
    Resolution: 5168x3448
    Size: 5.9 MB
    Location: US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A young man wearing U.S. Army physical training (PT) gear — a black t-shirt with gold 'ARMY' lettering and black shorts — is running on a paved road. The setting appears to be an early morning or late afternoon based on the warm, low-angle lighting. The background features trees, a yellow curve warning road sign, and utility poles along the roadside.
    Military personnel are engaged in what appears to be a physical fitness test or exercise evaluation at dawn or dusk on a paved outdoor area near a building. One soldier is performing sit-ups or a similar ground exercise while another seated soldier appears to be counting or recording, and a standing soldier holds a clipboard or document. Additional personnel are visible in the background near a structure.
    A young man wearing U.S. Army physical training (PT) uniform is running at speed on a paved road or track. The image captures him mid-stride with motion blur on his limbs, suggesting significant running speed. The setting appears to be an outdoor military or public road environment during early morning or late afternoon based on the warm, low-angle lighting.
    An individual wearing military camouflage uniform stands at the edge of an indoor swimming pool, holding a yellow rescue tube or flotation device. In the background, at least one swimmer is visible in the water between lane dividers. The setting appears to be a military or institutional aquatic training facility.
    A man wearing what appears to be military camouflage uniform or tactical gear is submerged in an indoor swimming pool up to his shoulders. He appears to be participating in a military water survival or combat swimmer training exercise. Red lane dividers are visible in the background of the pool facility.
    A young male swimmer is in an indoor lap pool, holding what appears to be a black and yellow training tool or piece of equipment above the water. He appears to be in the middle of a training exercise, with his head above water and eyes partially closed. The pool features standard red and white lane dividers visible in the background.
    A male individual in what appears to be military or tactical clothing is swimming in an indoor pool while holding a firearm (appears to be a rifle or carbine) raised above the water. The setting is a standard lap pool with red and white lane dividers visible in the background. This appears to be a military or law enforcement water survival or combat swimming training exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is seated on sandy ground studying a topographic map. The soldier is holding a pen or pencil and appears to be plotting coordinates or marking positions on the map. The setting appears to be an outdoor field training environment with sparse vegetation.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is photographed in a field or training area with sparse vegetation and trees in the background. The soldier is carrying a military rucksack and appears to be holding a small object, possibly a compass or map card, while looking to the side. The setting and equipment suggest a land navigation or field training exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) uniform is performing a timed assembly or disassembly of an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) at an outdoor training station. A whiteboard or sign in the foreground references 'C91-91F-1025 M249 Timed Assemble / Timed Disassemble,' indicating a weapons qualification or skills testing event. The setting appears to be a field training area with vehicles and trees visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army Sergeant named Banks, wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform and combat helmet with sunglasses, is leaning over a surface and working with equipment or documents. The soldier's rank insignia (Sergeant chevrons) and name tape 'BANKS' are clearly visible on the uniform. The setting appears to be an outdoor field environment with trees and vehicles visible in the background.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform with body armor and helmet is handling a rifle, appearing to conduct a weapons inspection or clearing procedure near a camouflage-netted station. A whiteboard with handwritten text is visible nearby, suggesting a training or administrative checkpoint. The setting appears to be a military installation with brick buildings visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are posed in front of a painted backdrop, suggesting a promotional or display setting. The soldier on the left is identified by a name tape reading 'HOLMES' and wears a patrol cap with sunglasses, while the soldier on the right wears a combat helmet with ballistic goggles and full body armor. Both are equipped with weapons and tactical gear.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full multicam combat gear is operating or setting up a crew-served machine gun (M240 or similar) on a bipod mount near a camouflage netting structure. The scene takes place on a military installation identified by a sign in the background as the 69th Air Defense Brigade. The image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the soldier and weapon in the foreground.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is kneeling on grass while handling what appears to be a mortar or crew-served weapon system. The soldier is wearing full combat gear including a helmet, body armor, and tactical gloves. The setting appears to be a military installation, with a building labeled 'Defense Artillery' visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is crouched in a grassy field, appearing to handle or inspect a weapon system. The soldier wears a plate carrier vest, tactical gloves, sunglasses, and an OCP patrol cap. Visible patches include a U.S. flag patch (worn reversed, indicating forward movement) and what appears to be a unit patch on the left shoulder.
    A young male U.S. Army soldier in Army Service Uniform (ASU) is seated or standing in what appears to be a military facility or museum setting. He wears multiple service ribbons, medals, and unit insignia, with military flags and a 'Do Not Touch' sign visible in the background. His name tape reads 'BANKS' and he holds the rank of Staff Sergeant based on visible chevrons.
    A U.S. Army soldier in dress green uniform (Class A) sits in what appears to be a military office or museum setting. The soldier displays rank insignia of a Sergeant (E-5) on the sleeve and wears multiple service ribbons and a badge on the chest. Behind him are military flags with gold fringe, a 'Do Not Touch' sign, and historical photographs mounted on a dark wall.
    A male soldier in U.S. Army Class A green dress uniform is rendering a salute indoors. His name tape reads 'LEBLANC' and he wears the rank of Sergeant (E-5) with multiple service ribbons and a medal visible on his chest. Military guidon flags are visible in the background.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is running or marching at a fast pace while carrying a large military rucksack. The rucksack is secured with red and white reflective straps, suggesting a ruck march or physical fitness event. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training area with trees and overcast skies in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in the foreground is conducting a ruck march along a gravel road, wearing full combat gear including a rucksack and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform. Multiple additional soldiers are visible in the background, similarly equipped and marching in the same direction. The setting appears to be a military training installation with open terrain and a fence line visible in the distance.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking away from the camera along a dirt/gravel road. Both are carrying large tactical rucksacks with high-visibility neon yellow/green reflective strips attached. The setting appears to be a rural training area with scrub vegetation, a paved road visible in the background, and overcast skies.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers are posed together during what appears to be a formal recognition ceremony. The center soldier, identified by name tape as GONZALEZ, is holding a certificate/award document while shaking hands with the officer on the right, identified as SNYDER, who wears a Lieutenant Colonel oak leaf cluster rank insignia. The soldier on the left, identified as CASANOVA, appears to be a senior NCO based on rank insignia visible on his cap.
    Three U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms pose together during what appears to be a military award ceremony. The center soldier, identified by nametape as 'HARRIS,' is holding a Department of the Army certificate and wearing a medal, flanked by soldiers identified as 'CASANOVA' (left) and 'SNYDER' (right). The ceremony appears to be taking place on a military installation flight line or motor pool area.
    A soldier in full military camouflage uniform and helmet is climbing a rope net obstacle, likely part of a military training course or obstacle course. The soldier appears focused and determined, gripping the ropes with gloved hands while looking upward. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training facility.
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    A soldier in U.S. Army camouflage (OCP pattern) is navigating a rope net obstacle on a wooden structure, viewed from a low angle. The individual is wearing a combat helmet, tactical uniform, and tan combat boots, with a U.S. flag patch visible on the left shoulder. This appears to be a military obstacle course or physical training exercise.
    A soldier in full camouflage uniform and helmet is climbing a rope net obstacle, viewed from behind. The net is attached to a red wooden frame structure, consistent with a military obstacle course or training facility. The overcast sky provides a neutral background, emphasizing the physical training activity.

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