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    2026 MCoE Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition [Image 2 of 3]

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    A soldier in full combat gear, including a rucksack and carrying a rifle, is conducting a ruck march along a two-lane road bordered by dense pine forest. A second soldier is visible in the background performing the same activity. The wet road surface and overcast lighting suggest recent rainfall or humid conditions.

    FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    06.03.2026

    Photo by Joey Rhodes II 

    Fort Benning Public Affairs Office

    Soldiers with the Maneuver Center of Excellence’s 194th Armored Brigade, 197th and 198th Infantry Brigades, complete the Tactics Lane during the 2026 MCoE Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition, June 3, 2026, at Fort Benning, Georgia. During the competition, Drill Sergeants face a variety of physical and mental tests to include an AFT, written exams, scenario-based marksmanship, land navigation, knowledge questions posed by a panel, and more. The winning Drill Sergeant will move on to the next phase of the Army-wide competition. (U.S. Army photo by Joey Rhodes II)

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 09:42
    Photo ID: 9796509
    VIRIN: 260603-A-CP714-3319
    Resolution: 3032x2021
    Size: 2.69 MB
    Location: FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, US
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    A U.S. Army soldier in full camouflage uniform and face paint stands in a wooded area during what appears to be a field training exercise. The soldier is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with rank insignia, a U.S. flag patch, and tactical gear including a chest rig. The soldier is holding foliage, likely for additional concealment purposes.
    A soldier in full combat gear, including a rucksack and carrying a rifle, is conducting a ruck march along a two-lane road bordered by dense pine forest. A second soldier is visible in the background performing the same activity. The wet road surface and overcast lighting suggest recent rainfall or humid conditions.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP uniform is handling what appears to be a shoulder-fired weapon system, likely an AT4 or similar recoilless anti-armor weapon, at an outdoor training range. The soldier wears unit patches including what appears to be a 4th Infantry Division patch and a Ranger tab on his left shoulder. A second soldier holding a clipboard is partially visible to the left, suggesting an evaluation or qualification exercise is underway.

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