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A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) pulls the charging handle while performing a functions check on an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during the weapons lane of the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) assessment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 24, 2026. The ESB assessment validates Soldiers' proficiency in individual warrior tasks and battle drills through physically and mentally demanding evaluations designed to enhance lethality, readiness and mastery of fundamental Soldier skills.
1st SFG(A) maintains highly lethal, rapidly deployable forces to execute the full spectrum of special operations alongside allies, partners, and the joint force as the preferred partner and premier special operations entity in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jose Camacho)
| Date Taken: | 06.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2026 16:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9784982 |
| VIRIN: | 260624-A-CE605-1215 |
| Resolution: | 7008x4672 |
| Size: | 2.94 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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