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    ARSOF Soldiers Push Limits at 2026 USASOC Best Squad Competition [Image 13 of 13]

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    A person's hands are pressing ice cubes against what appears to be a dark-furred animal's head or body. The scene is wet, with melting ice and water visible throughout. The image is dramatically lit with a dark background, giving it an intense, clinical or emergency-care atmosphere.

    UNITED STATES

    08.06.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Aleczander Gessner 

    United States Army Special Operations Command

    A U.S. Army Soldier dunks his head in an ice tank during a 12-mile ruck at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Aug. 6, 2026. The USASOC Best Squad Competition highlights the excellence of the Army’s Special Operations Forces as they demonstrate grit, determination, and physical and mental resilience, as well as a mastery of warfighting fundamentals across a week of competition, Aug. 3–7. The winning squad will move on to compete against the Army’s best during the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition, Sept. 11–19, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Aleczander Gessner

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.06.2026 10:42
    Photo ID: 9853692
    VIRIN: 260806-A-AB214-9554
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    A person wearing an olive/dark green athletic shirt is submerging their head into a large black tub or barrel filled with water and ice. The individual appears to be participating in a cold water immersion exercise, likely a military or endurance training activity. Dog tags are visible around their neck, and another person in military-style clothing is partially visible in the background.
    A physically fit male in military-style attire is wearing a tactical/camouflage backpack and olive drab t-shirt, appearing to be at an outdoor event or competition. He has short hair, is visibly sweating, and wears a dog tag necklace along with a tattoo on his right arm. A blue canopy tent with the word 'Academy' is visible in the background.
    A young male with wet dark hair and tattoo-covered arms sits on the ground, appearing fatigued or resting after physical exertion. He is wearing a brown military-style t-shirt, camouflage pants, a black digital watch, and has a headlamp hanging around his neck. The background suggests an outdoor military training or field environment.
    A nighttime scene illuminated by red lighting showing a person being immersed or dunked in a container of water. Water is visibly splashing and cascading from the person's wet hair. A second person wearing a smartwatch appears to be assisting or overseeing the immersion.
    Two individuals wearing tactical/military gear are photographed in near-total darkness, illuminated by a red light source. The foreground figure is more clearly visible, showing tactical vest straps and equipment on their back. The scene suggests a nighttime military or tactical training operation.
    A person is submerging or lifting their head from a large container filled with water, illuminated by intense red lighting in an otherwise dark environment. Water is visibly dripping from their face and hair. A green glow stick and an orange traffic cone are visible in the lower left, suggesting a nighttime event or competition.
    A young man wearing an olive/dark green t-shirt and a tactical backpack is smiling broadly, appearing to be in good spirits after a physical activity. His hair is wet and he is sweating, suggesting recent exertion. Several other individuals in similar attire are visible in the blurred background.
    A nighttime scene showing multiple individuals in military or tactical attire gathered closely together. One person in the center is wearing a headlamp that illuminates the group, while another person appears to be checking a small illuminated device, possibly a smartwatch or handheld device. The dark environment and tactical gear suggest a nighttime field operation or training exercise.
    A person in military or tactical clothing is pouring or splashing water over their head, with water droplets visibly cascading downward. The subject is bending forward with one hand pressed against their wet hair. Several other individuals in similar dark/olive-colored clothing are visible in the blurred background.
    A person wearing an olive/military-colored shirt has their head submerged or lowered into a large black tub filled with ice water. Another individual, wearing a bracelet and camouflage clothing, is applying ice cubes directly to the back of the person's neck and head. This appears to be a heat casualty treatment or cold water immersion procedure, consistent with military medical protocols for heat stroke management.
    A dark, low-light photograph showing a hand reaching over what appears to be a brightly illuminated surface, possibly a cooking vessel or pan with bubbling liquid. The scene is dramatically backlit with a single intense light source creating strong contrast against the near-total darkness. A small green light is visible on the left side of the frame.
    A person in military/tactical attire (camouflage pants and olive t-shirt) is submerging their face into a large black tub filled with ice water and ice chunks. This appears to be a military training exercise, likely a cold-water stress or endurance test. The individual's neck and upper back show visible redness, suggesting physical exertion or cold exposure.
    A person's hands are pressing ice cubes against what appears to be a dark-furred animal's head or body. The scene is wet, with melting ice and water visible throughout. The image is dramatically lit with a dark background, giving it an intense, clinical or emergency-care atmosphere.

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