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

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    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.

    UNITED STATES

    06.05.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Hayden Epperley 

    69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

    U.S. Army Cpl. Ismae Gonzalez, assigned to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, climbs an obstacle during an obstacle course event as part of a Best Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Competition at Fort Hood, Texas, June 5, 2026. The four-day competition tested Soldiers and noncommissioned officers in a series of events, including 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: 06.05.2026
    Date Posted: 06.16.2026 12:41
    Photo ID: 9750697
    VIRIN: 260605-A-UN317-1020
    Resolution: 4838x3225
    Size: 3.89 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 18
    Downloads: 1

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