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    South Dakota Army National Guard's State Best Warrior Competition: Ruck March [Image 4 of 6]

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    A young soldier in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is conducting a ruck march or land navigation exercise through a pine forest terrain. He is carrying a large rucksack on his back and holding what appears to be a compass or map case along with a water bottle. Yellow numbered patches on his shoulders suggest this is a training or competition event.

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    09.13.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Isabelle Dickey 

    129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    South Dakota Army National Guard Spc. Nolan Carda, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 147th Field Artillery Brigade, conducts a 10-kilometer ruck march during the Best Warrior Competition near Schroeder Trailhead in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 13, 2026. The ruck march evaluates competitors’ strength, agility, endurance and ability to negotiate physical challenges under demanding conditions.

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 10:01
    Photo ID: 9932705
    VIRIN: 260913-Z-CK132-1011
    Resolution: 2994x4191
    Size: 3.96 MB
    Location: US
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    A male soldier in full camouflage uniform and tactical gear is rucking (marching with a loaded backpack) along a dirt trail through a pine forest. He carries a large military rucksack and appears to be mid-stride, looking directly at the camera. The setting suggests a training exercise or field operation in a mountainous or high-elevation forested environment.
    A soldier in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is conducting a ruck march through a pine forest terrain. The individual, wearing competitor number 23, is carrying a military rucksack and appears to be participating in a timed competition or training event. The setting appears to be a wooded hillside during early morning or late afternoon light.
    Two soldiers in military camouflage uniforms are conducting a ruck march through a pine forest, carrying large military rucksacks. Both wear numbered bibs (visible numbers 12 and 8), indicating this is a competitive military event or assessment. The setting appears to be a training area with sparse undergrowth, pine cones on the ground, and tall pine trees.
    A young soldier in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is conducting a ruck march or land navigation exercise through a pine forest terrain. He is carrying a large rucksack on his back and holding what appears to be a compass or map case along with a water bottle. Yellow numbered patches on his shoulders suggest this is a training or competition event.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is conducting a ruck march through a pine forest trail. The soldier wears competitor number '20' on both shoulders and carries a large military rucksack, suggesting participation in a timed military fitness competition or evaluation. The soldier appears physically exerted, with visible sweat and a forward-leaning posture.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is conducting a ruck march or physical training exercise through a rocky, forested terrain. The soldier is carrying a military rucksack and appears to be moving at a fast pace along a narrow trail. The image is taken during golden hour, with sunlight filtering through pine trees in the background.

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