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    NJNG Best Warrior Challenge 2026 - Stress Shoot [Image 2 of 5]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is firing a standalone grenade launcher, likely an M320 or similar weapon system, during a training exercise. Smoke and a projectile are visibly captured mid-flight exiting the muzzle. The setting appears to be a military training range marked with an orange safety cone and wooden barrier.

    LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES

    05.07.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Francis De Leon 

    444th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army Spc. Rey Velez of the Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment, returns fire while under simulated indirect fire during the stress shoot/warrior tasks portion of the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, May 7, 2026. During the competition, the Soldiers demonstrate their adaptiveness, resilience, lethality, and the readiness to respond to future threats. Ten Soldiers and
    10 noncommissioned officers, along with seven soldiers from the Republic of Albania and the Republic of Cyprus – New Jersey’s State Partnership Program partners, will compete May 5-8, 2026, with the top Soldier and NCO going on to challenge seven other states’ winners at the Region I Best Warrior Competition in Rhode Island June 8-12, 2026.(US Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Francis De Leon)

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    Date Taken: 05.07.2026
    Date Posted: 07.22.2026 11:26
    Photo ID: 9798628
    VIRIN: 260507-A-FD123-6565
    Resolution: 5193x3466
    Size: 1.66 MB
    Location: LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY, US
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    A U.S. Army soldier identified by the name tape 'SAGER' is handling what appears to be an XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement (CDTE) system or similar grenade launcher with an advanced optic/targeting system mounted on top. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, tactical gloves, ballistic eyewear, and an ACH helmet with a device mounted on it. The image appears to be taken during a training or demonstration event in an outdoor setting.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is firing a standalone grenade launcher, likely an M320 or similar weapon system, during a training exercise. Smoke and a projectile are visibly captured mid-flight exiting the muzzle. The setting appears to be a military training range marked with an orange safety cone and wooden barrier.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) uniform and ACH helmet is aiming a pistol in a two-handed grip at a firing range. The soldier is wearing tactical gloves, ballistic eyewear, and has a name tape reading 'SAGER' visible on the helmet. The firearm appears to be a SIG Sauer M17/M18 pistol, the U.S. Army's current standard-issue sidearm, identifiable by its coyote tan finish.
    A soldier in full military combat gear is firing a pistol at a shooting range. The individual is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform, a tactical helmet, and body armor with MOLLE webbing. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training range with overcast skies and treeline in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform is in a prone firing position operating what appears to be an M240 machine gun mounted on a bipod. The soldier is positioned in a grassy field with a tree line visible in the background. A yellow muzzle cap/blank firing adapter is visible on the weapon, suggesting this is a training exercise.

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