Sgt. 1st Class Cody Randall, an Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) assigned to 196th Infantry Brigade, performs kettlebell swings under the evaluation of a cadre member during the Gen. John J. Pershing Cup at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 22, 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 Staff Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
| Date Taken: | 08.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.31.2026 15:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9886154 |
| VIRIN: | 260822-A-BW296-1267 |
| Resolution: | 6959x4642 |
| Size: | 2.86 MB |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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