U.S. Army Pfc. Mason Cheek, left, assigned to the 603rd Military Police Company, and U.S. Army Sgt. Katherine Zimpfer, right, assigned to the 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, carry jerry cans during the 2026 Dragon Warrior Military Fitness Competition at Tapa Army Base, Estonia, July 8, 2026. Throughout the competition, teams completed a series of 1-kilometer loaded marches and functional military tasks, challenging their strength, coordination and ability to perform under physical stress. V Corps is the U.S. Army's only forward-deployed corps, serving as the senior tactical headquarters for Army forces in Eastern Europe to deter conflict and provide combat-ready forces alongside our NATO Allies. V Corps is operationalizing and expanding the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative with Allies, rapidly integrating emerging technologies into training and tactical plans. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Lauer, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
| Date Taken: | 07.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.09.2026 04:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9800560 |
| VIRIN: | 260708-A-AZ941-1135 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 3.46 MB |
| Location: | EE |
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