Team 11, Maj. Jason Landis and Sgt. 1st Class John Metcalf, assigned to the Mission Command Training Program, earned first place in the Annual Best Observer Coach/Trainer Competition. 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. The competition showcases the Army’s commitment to outpacing adversaries, validating readiness through demanding training crucibles, and reinforcing the timeless truth captured in the Azimuth: “The battlefield does not forgive weakness.” (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ebony Washington)
| Date Taken: | 08.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.28.2026 14:22 |
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| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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MCTP Soldiers claim top honors at Army’s premier Best OC/T competition
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