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    Two individuals are engaged in a ground grappling/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session on a black martial arts mat. One person wearing a US Army camouflage uniform is being controlled by another wearing a navy blue American flag-themed rash guard. The setting appears to be a military combatives training facility, evidenced by the US Army logo visible on the mat.

    FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

    08.28.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Pennsylvania National Guard

    U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a Basic Combatives Course conducted by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Aug. 23-28, 2026. The course developed Soldiers’ close-combat skills through hands-on instruction, drilling and realistic training designed to build confidence, resilience and the ability to apply combatives techniques under pressure. (Courtesy photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.28.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 13:21
    Photo ID: 9903997
    VIRIN: 260829-Z-AM608-1002
    Resolution: 1320x943
    Size: 371.42 KB
    Location: FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, US
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    A group of approximately 20 individuals pose for a group photo in front of a banner reading 'MARP' (Modern Army Combatives Program) on a martial arts training mat. The group consists of military personnel in camouflage uniforms mixed with civilians wearing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gis in blue, white, and black. The setting appears to be an indoor martial arts training facility.
    A large group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are performing floor exercises on padded mats inside an indoor training facility. An instructor wearing a black t-shirt and shorts is walking among the trainees, overseeing the session. The setting appears to be a dedicated combatives or physical training gym with wall padding and exercise equipment visible.
    Two soldiers in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are engaged in a combatives training drill on a marked mat. One individual wearing mixed athletic/uniform attire is demonstrating a striking or clinch technique on a uniformed soldier. The setting is an official Army National Guard Combatives Program training facility.
    A martial arts or combatives instructor wearing a black 'NATION' branded rash guard is demonstrating a ground fighting technique to a group of military personnel in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms. The instructor is on his back on a black mat, appearing to explain a guard or leg entanglement position to a soldier kneeling over him. Multiple soldiers are seated around the perimeter of the mat observing the demonstration.
    A group of approximately 15 individuals pose for a group photo in front of a banner reading 'MAC - Modern Army Combatives' with a Pennsylvania National Guard reference. The group includes military personnel in Army-branded athletic wear and civilian participants in grappling/MMA attire. The setting appears to be an indoor martial arts training facility with padded flooring.
    Two individuals wearing military camouflage uniforms (OCP/MultiCam pattern) are engaged in ground grappling on black martial arts mats. One person is on top in a dominant position while the other is on their back in a defensive posture. This appears to be a combatives training session, likely U.S. Army combatives or similar military hand-to-hand combat training.
    Two individuals are engaged in a ground combatives demonstration on a marked training mat, with one person in military camouflage uniform and the other in a black shirt applying or defending a grappling technique. They are surrounded by multiple soldiers in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms who are seated and observing the demonstration. A banner in the background reads 'Pennsylvania National Guard Combatives Program.'
    A large group of military personnel posed for a formal group photo inside what appears to be a training facility or gymnasium. The majority are wearing Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP pattern), while several individuals on the edges wear black 'MACP' branded athletic shirts. They are gathered around a banner reading 'MACP - Modern Army Combatives - Pennsylvania [unit] Combatives.'
    A large group of military personnel, predominantly in camouflage uniforms, pose for a group photo inside what appears to be a training facility or hangar. They are gathered around a black banner reading 'MACP' (Modern Army Combatives Program). The group includes both uniformed soldiers and a few individuals in civilian/athletic clothing, suggesting a combatives training event or course completion.
    A grappling/jiu-jitsu training session is taking place on a mat bearing 'Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP)' and Army National Guard branding. Two athletes are engaged in ground fighting on the mat while several observers, including soldiers in military uniforms and civilian athletic wear, watch from the perimeter. The setting appears to be a dedicated combatives training facility.
    Two individuals are engaged in a ground grappling/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training session on a black martial arts mat. One person wearing a US Army camouflage uniform is being controlled by another wearing a navy blue American flag-themed rash guard. The setting appears to be a military combatives training facility, evidenced by the US Army logo visible on the mat.
    A military combatives training session is taking place on a padded mat floor. A soldier in full camouflage uniform (OCP pattern) and tan boots is grappling with a training partner wearing a black padded suit and protective helmet. A third individual in civilian athletic wear stands nearby, appearing to observe or instruct.

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