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    Best Soldier Competition AT 2026 [Image 15 of 17]

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers are conducting a physical training exercise, likely a ruck march or similar endurance event, in rainy wet conditions. The foreground soldier is identified by a name tape reading 'MANZANO' and wears U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with an American flag patch. Several soldiers in the background are running or marching while carrying rucksacks and equipment.

    CAMP SANTIAGO, PUERTO RICO

    07.08.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jean Martinez Ruiz 

    113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army Pfc. Xavier Tossas, and his sponsor, Sgt. Joel Manzano, both assigned to the 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 101st Troop Command, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, hikes during a 12-mile ruck march during the Best Soldier Competition, during annual training at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Salinas, Puerto Rico, July 8, 2026. The Best Soldier Competition showcases the highest standards of excellence, where resilience, discipline, and physical fitness come together to identify the most outstanding Soldier at the command level. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Jean Martínez)

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 20:18
    Photo ID: 9800219
    VIRIN: 260708-Z-US113-1766
    Resolution: 3287x2510
    Size: 972.42 KB
    Location: CAMP SANTIAGO, PR
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    Downloads: 2

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    A young male soldier in military camouflage uniform and olive drab t-shirt is performing push-ups on dry grass covered with fallen leaves. He has visible tattoos on his left arm and is wearing a watch and dog tags. Additional soldiers in camouflage uniforms are visible in the blurred background near what appears to be military equipment.
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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers are conducting a physical training exercise, likely a ruck march or similar endurance event, in rainy wet conditions. The foreground soldier is identified by a name tape reading 'MANZANO' and wears U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with an American flag patch. Several soldiers in the background are running or marching while carrying rucksacks and equipment.
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