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    2026 Region VI Best Warrior Competition [Image 7 of 8]

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    A U.S. military soldier in full camouflage gear, including green face paint and grass/vegetation attached to their helmet, is handling a weapon inside what appears to be an indoor facility. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) pattern uniform with a U.S. flag patch and additional unit patches visible on the left sleeve. The setting appears to be a training or demonstration environment.

    NORTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    06.03.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Anna Welchel 

    116th Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army Sgt. Braxton Mason, a combat engineer assigned to the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Idaho Army National Guard, assembles an M249 squad automatic weapon during the Pandora's Box event at the Region VI Best Warrior Competition at Camp Grafton Training Center, North Dakota, June 3, 2026. Pandora's Box challenged competitors to identify, assemble, and function-check weapon systems in a darkened room with strobing lights and loud music designed to simulate stressful and distracting conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Anna Welchel)

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2026
    Date Posted: 08.30.2026 15:23
    Photo ID: 9899081
    VIRIN: 260603-Z-XK248-1168
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 4.93 MB
    Location: NORTH DAKOTA, US
    Web Views: 7
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    A soldier in full combat gear and camouflage uniform is moving through a dense cloud of white smoke, viewed from behind. The individual is carrying a large rucksack and what appears to be an ammunition can in one hand. The scene appears to be a military training exercise conducted near a waterway or port area.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full camouflage gear, including face paint and vegetation attached to their helmet and uniform, is engaged in a concealment or stalking exercise. The soldier wears a patch identifying them as a participant in the 'Region VI Best Warrior' competition. They are holding foliage and appear to be in the process of applying or arranging natural camouflage material.
    Two military personnel in MultiCam/OCP uniforms are applying camouflage face paint using small compact mirrors. The foreground soldier is carefully applying green and dark camouflage paint to his face, while a second soldier does the same in the background. This appears to be a pre-mission or training preparation activity.
    A soldier in full camouflage, including natural vegetation (ghillie-style foliage) attached to their uniform and helmet, kneels in a grassy field while attaching or adjusting foliage to their rifle. The soldier's face is painted dark for concealment, and they wear a 'Region 4 Best Warrior' patch on their left shoulder. This appears to be a military camouflage or stalking competition/training exercise.
    A soldier in full camouflage gear stands inside an unfinished building with exposed wooden rafters. The soldier, identified by a name tape reading 'BLUE,' is wearing MultiCam/OCP pattern uniform with tactical vest, helmet adorned with fresh green foliage, and face paint in green and gray tones. The soldier is holding a black rifle and has additional vegetation attached to their weapon and body for concealment purposes.
    Four military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered inside a structure with exposed wooden rafters and a cinder block wall. Three of the soldiers have applied face paint and adorned their helmets and weapons with natural vegetation as camouflage. The group appears to be in a training environment, with at least one soldier smiling, suggesting a relaxed or instructional moment.
    A U.S. military soldier in full camouflage gear, including green face paint and grass/vegetation attached to their helmet, is handling a weapon inside what appears to be an indoor facility. The soldier is wearing MultiCam (OCP) pattern uniform with a U.S. flag patch and additional unit patches visible on the left sleeve. The setting appears to be a training or demonstration environment.
    Two military personnel in full combat gear, including gas masks and camouflage uniforms, are positioned in an open grassy field. Both soldiers are equipped with tactical vests, weapons, and ammunition cans, and have vegetation attached to their helmets for camouflage. The scene appears to depict a military training exercise conducted under overcast skies.

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