A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) secures his chin strap while preparing for inspection during 'Camouflage and Visual Signaling Techniques' patrol lane conducted as part of the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) assessment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 26, 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: | 06.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2026 17:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9785022 |
| VIRIN: | 260626-A-CE605-1074 |
| Resolution: | 4608x3072 |
| Size: | 1.21 MB |
| Location: | US |
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