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    A military obstacle course rope climb exercise is underway, with one soldier actively climbing a rope near the top of a tall metal frame structure while a second soldier stands below on a platform observing or spotting. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training facility surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky. Multiple ropes with weighted ends hang from the overhead crossbar, indicating this is a dedicated rope climb training station.

    SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Joshua Garcia 

    502d Air Base Wing

    Army Staff Sgt. Sarah Fortenberry, 188th Medical Battalion operating room tech, slides down the rope climb during the obstacle course event for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2026 Best of the Best competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 2, 2026. Fortenberry and fellow competitors had two attempts to overcome eight obstacles to score points towards their competition score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Garcia)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.04.2026 12:40
    Photo ID: 9913105
    VIRIN: 260902-F-QF982-1027
    Resolution: 3731x5607
    Size: 5.13 MB
    Location: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US
    Web Views: 9
    Downloads: 1

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    A military obstacle course rope climb exercise is underway, with one soldier actively climbing a rope near the top of a tall metal frame structure while a second soldier stands below on a platform observing or spotting. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training facility surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky. Multiple ropes with weighted ends hang from the overhead crossbar, indicating this is a dedicated rope climb training station.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is navigating a military obstacle course, performing an inverted crawl or monkey-bar-style traverse underneath a horizontal wooden ladder structure. The individual is lying on their back and pulling themselves along the wooden rails using their hands and legs. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training facility with gravel ground cover and wooded surroundings.
    A low-angle upward shot captures a person in military camouflage uniform climbing vertical wooden poles or beams, photographed from directly below. The perspective looks straight up through the structure toward a canopy of large deciduous trees and a blue sky. The image appears to document a military or obstacle course training exercise.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is navigating a wooden obstacle course structure, appearing to climb over or mount a vertical post with an angled ramp. A second uniformed service member stands in the background holding a clipboard, likely serving as an evaluator or grader. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training area with large oak trees and rubber mulch ground cover.
    A female soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is climbing over a wooden log obstacle, likely part of a military obstacle course or physical training exercise. She is captured mid-climb, with her arms hooked over the top log rail and her legs navigating between the lower rails. The low-angle shot looking upward emphasizes the height and physical effort of the task.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform and combat boots is navigating a wooden obstacle course, appearing to crawl or pull themselves over horizontal wooden beams. The setting is an outdoor military training area surrounded by trees. The low-angle perspective emphasizes the layered wooden beam structure of the obstacle.
    A military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is climbing a thick rope against a clear blue sky. The individual is wearing tactical gloves and using both hands and legs to grip the rope in a classic rope-climb technique. The low-angle shot emphasizes the height and physical effort of the exercise.
    A soldier in military camouflage uniform and tan combat boots is climbing a thick rope on an outdoor obstacle course. The photo is taken from a low angle looking upward, with a clear blue sky as the background. The individual has reached near the top of the rope, close to a wooden overhead structure.
    A soldier in camouflage uniform is navigating a military obstacle course, specifically traversing horizontal monkey bars or overhead ladder rungs. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training facility with trees providing shade. Other personnel in military attire are visible in the background observing or waiting.
    A person wearing military camouflage uniform and tan combat boots is navigating a balance beam obstacle, consisting of a horizontal log supported by vertical wooden posts. The image is captured from a low angle focusing on the lower legs and feet. This appears to be a military or fitness obstacle course set in an outdoor wooded environment.
    A soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is climbing a thick rope against a clear blue sky background. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, capturing the soldier mid-climb with both hands gripping the rope and feet wrapped around it. The photograph appears to document a military physical training or obstacle course exercise.
    A soldier in military camouflage uniform is scaling or climbing over a tall wooden wall obstacle, likely part of a military training course or obstacle course. The person is positioned at the top of the wall with their body draped over it, wearing combat boots and full military attire. The foreground features blurred green grass, suggesting the photo was taken from a low angle through vegetation.
    A U.S. Army soldier is photographed in close-up wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform and helmet with tactical eyewear. The soldier's name tape reads 'GAN' (partially visible) and rank insignia indicates Staff Sergeant (SSG). The helmet bears the identifier 'DAM7396' and has a night-vision mount bracket attached to the front.
    A group of military personnel in uniform are conducting a casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) training exercise in an outdoor wooded area. Several soldiers are carrying a simulated casualty on a litter/stretcher along a dirt path, while a soldier in full combat gear leads the group and another appears to be evaluating or documenting the exercise on a clipboard. The setting appears to be a training environment based on the organized, supervised nature of the activity.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms are maneuvering a litter (military stretcher) with a simulated casualty through a confined wooden structure, likely during a combat casualty care training exercise. The photo is taken from an elevated overhead angle, showing the soldiers navigating the stretcher through a narrow opening between wooden planks. This appears to be a tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) or field medical training scenario.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is working with a litter/stretcher, appearing to secure or adjust straps on what may be a casualty or training mannequin. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet, tactical sunglasses, and black gloves, with a name tape partially visible reading 'MOR' and a competition number patch '20' on the sleeve. The setting appears to be an outdoor training exercise under clear blue skies.
    A U.S. Army soldier in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform and combat helmet is performing a casualty evacuation drill, loading or securing a simulated casualty onto a litter/stretcher. The soldier appears to be conducting tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) training, as evidenced by the training mannequin or simulated casualty with visible simulated wounds. The setting appears to be an outdoor training environment.
    A soldier in full combat gear and camouflage uniform crosses a narrow wooden footbridge with rusted metal railings in a wooded outdoor environment. The soldier is carrying a heavy tactical load including a rucksack and equipment pouches, wearing a helmet and sunglasses. At least one additional soldier is visible in the background following the same path.
    A soldier in full MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is dragging an improvised litter or casualty evacuation sled across a sandy, arid training area. The scene appears to be a military field training exercise focused on combat casualty care or MEDEVAC procedures. The environment suggests a southwestern U.S. military installation with scrub trees and rocky terrain.
    A soldier in full Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform is low-crawling under an obstacle course wire barrier on a sandy, arid training ground. The soldier is wearing a combat helmet, tactical gloves, eye protection, and a watch, and appears to be actively pushing through the dirt with both hands. This appears to be a military training exercise, likely a confidence or obstacle course event.

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