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    USARPAC BSC 2026 Zodiac Paddle [Image 1 of 5]

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    Five military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are standing on a large black inflatable pontoon or raft structure on a body of water. One individual at the front appears to be giving hand signals or directing the group. The background shows a rocky shoreline and a dense coniferous forest, suggesting a Pacific Northwest or similar temperate coastal environment.

    WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    07.23.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Elizabeth DeGroot 

    5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to units across the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) ready their boat for the Zodiac paddle event at Solo Point during USARPAC’s Best Squad Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 23, 2026. Teams received the signal to begin once all members reached the shoreline after exiting a Black Hawk and swimming ashore. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elizabeth DeGroot)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 09:35
    Photo ID: 9829145
    VIRIN: 260723-A-AM449-4253
    Resolution: 1693x1129
    Size: 483.04 KB
    Location: WASHINGTON, US
    Web Views: 14
    Downloads: 2

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    Five military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are standing on a large black inflatable pontoon or raft structure on a body of water. One individual at the front appears to be giving hand signals or directing the group. The background shows a rocky shoreline and a dense coniferous forest, suggesting a Pacific Northwest or similar temperate coastal environment.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and wetsuits are paddling a black inflatable rubber raiding craft (IBS/Zodiac-type boat) on open water. The scene appears to be a military training exercise, with a forested shoreline and what appears to be a military installation visible in the background. The overcast conditions and tactical gear suggest a realistic operational training scenario.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is hovering at low altitude near a rocky cliff face over a body of water. The rotor wash is visibly disturbing the water surface and kicking up mist or dust near the shoreline. The setting appears to be a forested coastal or inland waterway environment under overcast skies.
    A person is swimming through open water, appearing to be in full or partial clothing, suggesting a military or training exercise. In the background, a small inflatable boat with at least one occupant is visible on the water. The setting appears to be a large lake or bay surrounded by dense coniferous forest.
    A military helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, hovers low over a body of water while two personnel rappel or fast-rope down toward the water's surface. The rotor wash is creating a significant mist and spray effect around the aircraft, partially obscuring the scene. A dense treeline is visible in the background, suggesting a forested, possibly mountainous environment.

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