Sgt. 1st Class Gage Redman carries his teammate, Capt. Rylan Spangler, both assigned to the National Training Center, over the finish line for the Best Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/Ts) competition's opening day physical training event at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 22, 2026. The Gen. John J. Pershing Cup is the Army’s annual premier Best OC/T competition, a rigorous four‑day event held at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 22–24, 2026. The competition showcases the Army’s commitment to outpacing adversaries, validating readiness through demanding training crucibles, and reinforcing the timeless truth captured in the Azimuth: “The battlefield does not forgive weakness.” (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kimberley Kirnan)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.22.2026 21:11 |
| Photo ID: | 9883562 |
| VIRIN: | 260822-A-EE299-2472 |
| Resolution: | 3764x2509 |
| Size: | 3.19 MB |
| Location: | US |
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