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    Best Soldier Competition [Image 4 of 8]

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    Two hands are working with a topographic military-style map, using a clear protractor/plotting tool and a pencil to analyze or plan routes. The map is labeled 'Camp Santiago' with a scale of 1:25000, and features contour lines, green road markings, and grid overlays. A yellow notepad is visible alongside the map, suggesting active note-taking or mission planning.

    CAMP SANTIAGO, PUERTO RICO

    07.07.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jean Martinez Ruiz 

    113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Soldiers competing in the Best Soldier Competition with the 101st Troop Command, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, plot grid coordinates on a map during the Best Soldier Competition at annual training at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Salinas, Puerto Rico, July 7, 2026. The competition highlighted the command’s commitment to readiness, discipline and development by providing Soldiers the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, strengthen their readiness, during annual training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jean C. Martínez)

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    Date Taken: 07.07.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 20:19
    Photo ID: 9800228
    VIRIN: 260707-A-US113-6148
    Resolution: 4464x2976
    Size: 1.16 MB
    Location: CAMP SANTIAGO, PR
    Web Views: 17
    Downloads: 3

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    A U.S. Army soldier named Rodriguez, identifiable by the name tape on his uniform, appears to be addressing a group of personnel under a white tent or canopy in an outdoor field environment. He is wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform with sergeant first class rank insignia and sunglasses. A second soldier in a boonie hat is visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in a dry, sparse woodland area during what appears to be a field training exercise. The lead soldier, identified by a name tape reading 'MATOS,' is walking toward the camera while others consult devices and maps in the background. An orange traffic cone is visible, likely marking a waypoint or boundary for the exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) uniform and boonie hat is distributing orange high-visibility safety vests to fellow soldiers during what appears to be an outdoor training or operational activity. The setting appears to be an arid or semi-arid environment with hills visible in the background. A unit patch featuring a red cross on white background is visible on a soldier to the left, suggesting a medical or engineer unit.
    Two hands are working with a topographic military-style map, using a clear protractor/plotting tool and a pencil to analyze or plan routes. The map is labeled 'Camp Santiago' with a scale of 1:25000, and features contour lines, green road markings, and grid overlays. A yellow notepad is visible alongside the map, suggesting active note-taking or mission planning.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and a high-visibility orange safety vest is examining a topographic map while holding a pencil. At least one other soldier in similar attire is visible in the foreground. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or operational environment.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are walking across a dry, arid terrain that appears to be a training range or forward operating area. Several soldiers in the foreground are moving purposefully while additional personnel are visible in the background near a covered structure. The environment suggests a hot, semi-arid location consistent with an overseas deployment or training exercise.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and bright orange/red safety vests are writing or recording information on paper in an outdoor field environment. They appear to be engaged in a training exercise or evaluation activity, using pencils to document observations or complete tasks. The image is captured through foreground elements creating a framed perspective.
    A U.S. Army soldier, identified by the name tape 'Rodriguez' on their uniform, is conducting a briefing or instruction session for a group of fellow soldiers seated on bleachers or a platform in an outdoor field environment. The seated soldiers are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms with American flag patches and tactical vests, with at least one soldier bearing an 'EOD' (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) patch. The instructor is gesturing with raised hands, suggesting an active demonstration or explanation.

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