Pershing Cup: The Army’s Best OC/T Competition [Ruck - Finish] [Image 8 of 8]

UNITED STATES

08.24.2026

Photo by Capt. Kimberley Kirnan 

First Army

Staff Sgt. Brandon High with the 120th Infantry Brigade, First Army, receives medical treatment post ruck march for the Best Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) competition at McGregor Range Complex, Aug. 24, 2026. By designing realistic combat crucibles, Observer Coach/Trainers build the foundation of the Joint Force, ensuring Army formations can rapidly adapt, outpace the adversary, and win in the complex global security environment. 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. 21–24, 2026, showcasing the mastery, discipline, and warfighting excellence of the Nation’s edge. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kimberley Kirnan)

• Date Taken: 08.24.2026
• Date Posted: 08.24.2026 14:20
• Photo ID: 9885315
• VIRIN: 260824-A-EE299-9956
• Resolution: 5251x3501
• Size: 4.77 MB
• Location: US