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    Best of the Best stress shoot competition [Image 7 of 12]

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    Two soldiers in U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are resting in a relaxed posture, leaning back with their hands behind or near their heads. Both appear to be taking a break, possibly during a field exercise or deployment. A rifle is visible in the foreground between them.

    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Joshua Garcia 

    502d Air Base Wing

    Army Spc. Joshua Castillo and Spc. Justin Delucca, both combat medics with the 32nd Medical Brigade, take a break during training lanes for the “Stress Shoot” portion of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2026 Best of the Best competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 1, 2026. Soldiers participating in the competition compete for a place on the MEDCoE Best Squad team, the Best Medic team, and to earn the titles of NCO and Soldier of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Garcia)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 13:52
    Photo ID: 9909005
    VIRIN: 260901-F-QF982-1711
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 4.7 MB
    Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US
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    A soldier in full camouflage uniform and tactical helmet is examining or marking a military zeroing target sheet mounted on a white surface. The target appears to be a standard 25-meter zeroing target used for rifle sight alignment. The soldier is holding a pen or marker and appears to be recording shot group data on the target.
    A person is handling what appears to be a rifle, specifically working near the bolt carrier or upper receiver area while holding a small pin or tool. The firearm has a visible flash hider/muzzle device on the barrel end and a handguard with rail sections. The activity appears to be field maintenance or assembly/disassembly of the weapon.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified as 'ASHER' by name tape, holding the rank of Staff Sergeant, is photographed in a tactical outdoor setting. He is wearing full combat gear including a multicam uniform, tactical helmet, and protective eyewear. A patch on his right sleeve reads 'COMPETITOR 1', suggesting participation in a military competition or evaluation event.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear, including an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and helmet with night vision mount, holds up a white and red clay pigeon target disk overhead. The soldier is wearing tactical eye protection, hearing protection, and a smartwatch, suggesting participation in a marksmanship or shooting range activity. The American flag patch is visible on the left sleeve, identifying this as a U.S. military personnel.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is firing an M4/M16-style rifle from a prone position on a concrete surface at what appears to be a military firing range. A spent brass cartridge casing is visibly ejecting from the weapon's ejection port, captured mid-flight. The soldier's name tape reads 'PENA' and the rifle is rested on a concrete shooting block.
    A person wearing military OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is firing a semi-automatic pistol, captured from a low angle against a clear blue sky. The pistol appears to be a SIG Sauer M17/M18 or similar model with a flat dark earth (FDE) finish, consistent with U.S. military issue. Visible propellant gas discharge from the muzzle indicates the weapon has just been fired.
    Two soldiers in U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are resting in a relaxed posture, leaning back with their hands behind or near their heads. Both appear to be taking a break, possibly during a field exercise or deployment. A rifle is visible in the foreground between them.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are moving through an open grassy field toward a tree line. One individual appears to be holding a tablet or device, while another carries a rifle. The setting suggests a field training exercise in a dry, open terrain environment.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are gathered near shooting range targets in an open field. The targets are numbered 12 and 13, with circular black-and-white scoring targets visible on stands. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training range with dry grassland and oak trees in the background.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered near a large tree in an open field, examining shooting targets on a range. The targets consist of standard black circular bullseye patterns mounted on a wooden stand. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training range with dry grassland and wooded hills in the background.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are on an outdoor shooting range with dry grassland terrain. One soldier kneels on a dirt mound in a firing position, one stands nearby observing, and a third holds a clipboard likely scoring or evaluating performance. Two silhouette targets are visible downrange in the background.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing on a shooting range facing multiple paper silhouette targets mounted on wooden frames. One individual appears to be in a kneeling or crouching position while the other stands, suggesting an active training exercise. The setting is an outdoor field range with dry grass and sparse trees in the background.

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