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    USARPAC Best Squad Competition: Air Assault soldiers endure the heat while rucking to the loading zone [Image 1 of 6]

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    A group of soldiers in full combat gear and large rucksacks are conducting a road march along a paved path in what appears to be a military training area. The soldiers are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and carrying rifles, with visible numbered identification tags on their chest. The setting appears to be a sunny day in a Pacific Northwest-style environment with dry grass fields and coniferous trees.

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    07.21.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Xavier Vinson 

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    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 311th Signal Command (Theater) conduct a tactical foot march to a helicopter loading zone during the U.S. Army Pacific Best Squad Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 21, 2026. The annual five-day event, held July 20-24, features 16 squads from multiple USARPAC units across the free and open Indo-Pacific, testing individual Soldier strength and squad-level cohesion to select the region's top five Soldiers and NCOs to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Xavier Vinson)

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    Date Taken: 07.21.2026
    Date Posted: 07.23.2026 17:49
    Photo ID: 9824078
    VIRIN: 260721-A-NB668-8289
    Resolution: 2000x1334
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    Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US
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    A group of soldiers in full combat gear and large rucksacks are conducting a road march along a paved path in what appears to be a military training area. The soldiers are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and carrying rifles, with visible numbered identification tags on their chest. The setting appears to be a sunny day in a Pacific Northwest-style environment with dry grass fields and coniferous trees.
    U.S. Army soldiers are conducting what appears to be a pre-jump or equipment check inside a military helicopter, likely during airborne or air assault training. A soldier marked 'T06' is seated on the helicopter floor while another soldier assists with gear/harness adjustments. The setting appears to be a training exercise at a military installation surrounded by forested terrain.
    Several U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear are seated inside what appears to be a military helicopter or transport vehicle. The soldier in the foreground, identified by name tape as 'CARR,' wears OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, a tactical helmet with camouflage netting, and ballistic eyewear. The soldiers appear to be in transit, likely during a training exercise or operational deployment.
    A group of military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in a wooded area, appearing to be on a rest break or conducting a field training exercise. At least four soldiers are visible among large conifer trees, with tactical gear and rucksacks scattered around them. One soldier on the left displays a 'T13' identifier patch, suggesting a training or competition event.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a UH-60 Black Hawk, hovers over an open grassy field while personnel conduct fast-rope or rappelling operations. One soldier is visible descending a rope from the aircraft while several others stand on the ground below. The setting appears to be a training exercise in a rural area bordered by dense coniferous forest.
    A military briefing or formation is taking place outdoors in a wooded area. Two soldiers in the foreground, one holding a clipboard or tablet, appear to be addressing a large group of uniformed personnel standing and sitting in the background. The setting appears to be a training area or field exercise location.

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