Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Cain, assigned to the 196th Infantry Brigade, completes final sandbag thrusts during the Best Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) 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. Through this competition, OC/Ts demonstrate the excellence, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of mastery that underpin the Army’s ability to fight, win, and project power on and from the land. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kimberley Kirnan)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.22.2026 21:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9883579 |
| VIRIN: | 260822-A-EE299-1204 |
| Resolution: | 4717x3145 |
| Size: | 3.78 MB |
| Location: | US |
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