Maj. James Mehr, an Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) assigned to 181st Infantry Brigade, First Army, recovers on the ground after completing a high-intensity physical fitness event during the Gen. John J. Pershing Cup at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 22, 2026. Observer Coach/Trainers (OC/Ts) are the Army’s premier master trainers, professionals who sharpen the Nation’s warfighting advantage to a razor’s edge. Their work ensures Soldiers embody the precision, lethality, discipline, and warrior mindset. 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. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.31.2026 15:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9886152 |
| VIRIN: | 260822-A-BW296-1232 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 4.72 MB |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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