Pershing Cup Best OC/T competitor Capt. Anthony Washko, representing 189th Infantry Brigade, First Army, low‑crawls while maneuvering a SKED rescue system loaded with 180 pounds during the medical lanes portion of the Gen. John J. Pershing Cup at McGregor Range, N.M., Aug. 22, 2026. The physical and tactical demands of moving a weighted SKED under fire require exceptional strength, endurance and coordination, pushing Soldiers to maintain control, speed and survivability while executing lifesaving tasks in high‑risk environments.
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, showcasing the mastery, professionalism and warfighting readiness of First Army’s top trainers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Phyleicia‑Nicole Dais)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.23.2026 10:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9883717 |
| VIRIN: | 260822-A-MT342-1344 |
| Resolution: | 7355x5254 |
| Size: | 3.6 MB |
| Location: | MCGREGOR RANGE, US |
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