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    2026 Region VI Best Warrior Competition [Image 7 of 15]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are crouched in a grassy field, examining something on the ground. Both wear tactical gear including plate carriers, helmets, and unit patches including American flag patches. They appear to be conducting a field training exercise or reconnaissance activity.

    DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    06.02.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Raul Boamah 

    116th Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Snyder, the range security officer, North Dakota Army National Guard, monitors Staff Sgt. Eric Stanfill, weapons squad leader with the Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, as he unspools detonation cord during the claymore familiarization event during the Region VI Best Warrior Competition at Camp Grafton Training Center, near Devils Lake, North Dakota, June 2, 2026. The training reinforced proper procedures and safety considerations for employment of demolitions in a controlled environment. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Raul Boamah)

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    Date Taken: 06.02.2026
    Date Posted: 08.30.2026 15:23
    Photo ID: 9898423
    VIRIN: 260602-Z-EQ822-2497
    Resolution: 5504x3662
    Size: 8.56 MB
    Location: DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA, US
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    A soldier in full combat gear and MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is in the prone firing position on a military rifle range. The soldier is aiming a rifle, likely an M4 carbine, downrange toward multiple silhouette targets visible in the background. Orange safety cones and a numbered wooden post marked '23' indicate a designated firing lane.
    A soldier in full combat gear is firing a semi-automatic pistol at an outdoor shooting range. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, helmet, body armor, and a backpack. At least one additional person in an orange safety vest is visible in the background, suggesting a supervised range exercise.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear and OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is crouching in a grassy field while reviewing a map or document. The soldier is wearing a tactical backpack and appears to be conducting land navigation training. The setting appears to be an open training area with rolling terrain in the background.
    A soldier in full camouflage uniform is moving through an open grassy field, carrying a rifle on their back and holding what appears to be a map or document. The individual wears a numbered bib or identifier marked '3', suggesting participation in a military competition, exercise, or land navigation event. The setting appears to be a training area during early morning or evening light.
    A young male soldier in camouflage uniform stands in an open grassy field with a hillside covered in shrubs and vegetation behind him. He is carrying a tactical backpack and holding what appears to be a map or document, suggesting he is engaged in a land navigation exercise. The image was taken from a distance with a telephoto lens.
    The image shows two simultaneous explosions occurring on an open grassy field or training range. The left explosion displays visible orange flames with dark black smoke, while the right explosion produces a larger gray-white dust and smoke cloud. The setting appears to be a military training exercise or controlled demolition on a rural landscape.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are crouched in a grassy field, examining something on the ground. Both wear tactical gear including plate carriers, helmets, and unit patches including American flag patches. They appear to be conducting a field training exercise or reconnaissance activity.
    A single individual wearing camouflage clothing stands atop a grassy hill in a rolling landscape, appearing to handle or adjust equipment. The scene is set in an open, hilly terrain with mixed green and golden-brown grasses under an overcast sky. The figure is small relative to the landscape, suggesting the photo was taken from a significant distance.
    A young male soldier in US Army MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform is photographed in profile against a soft, blurred outdoor background featuring a body of water and green fields. He is wearing a tactical backpack and holding what appears to be a map or document, suggesting he is engaged in a land navigation or field exercise. A patch on his left sleeve reads 'Region VI Best Warrior Competition' with the number 8.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam (OCP) uniform is applying camouflage face paint while looking into a small compact mirror. He is wearing tactical gear and a patch identifying him as a participant in the Region VI Best Warrior Competition. The setting appears to be an outdoor training or competition area with hilly terrain in the background.
    Two military soldiers in camouflage uniforms and face paint are looking at handheld devices, likely smartphones or GPS units, in an outdoor field setting. Both wear OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and have tactical gear. A patch on the foreground soldier's sleeve reads 'Region VI Best Warrior Competition 4', indicating participation in a military skills competition.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear, including OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms, tactical vests, and helmets, are gathered in an open field. Their faces are painted with green camouflage face paint, suggesting a field training exercise. Civilian vehicles are parked in the background, and military duffel bags are on the ground nearby.
    Three soldiers in U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a field training exercise on a gravel road surrounded by open grassland. The foreground soldier is dragging or manipulating a heavy green duffel/kit bag on the ground, while two other soldiers stand in the background near a white pickup truck. All personnel are wearing full combat gear including helmets, body armor, and tactical vests.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and body armor is dragging a litter or equipment bag along a gravel road. The soldier appears to be participating in a physical fitness or combat skills competition, wearing tactical gear including a helmet, plate carrier, and protective eyewear. Patches on both shoulders indicate unit affiliation, including a U.S. flag and what appears to be a '5th' unit insignia.
    A group of military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered in an outdoor field setting, appearing to receive a briefing or debriefing. A red range flag is visible flying on a pole in the background, indicating an active or recently active firing range. One civilian in a black 'Roughrider Region VI BWC' t-shirt is also present among the group.

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