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    South Dakota Army National Guard's State Best Warrior Competition: Weapons Qualification [Image 5 of 8]

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    Military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor field area, likely during a training exercise. The foreground soldier, numbered '11', is inspecting or demonstrating a rifle equipped with accessories, while other soldiers including one numbered '15' stand nearby. The setting appears to be a military training range or field exercise area.

    RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    09.12.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Kinsey Schuchhardt 

    129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    South Dakota Army National Guard Sgt. Andrew Ideker, 211th Engineer Company, left, and South Dakota Army National Guard Spc. Shaelynn, Puckett, 1742nd Transportation Company, prepare their weapons during the weapons qualification portion of the South Dakota Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition, Sept. 12, 2026. The Best Warrior Competition tests Soldiers’ physical fitness, technical and tactical proficiency, and ability to perform under challenging conditions.

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 09:59
    Photo ID: 9932910
    VIRIN: 260912-Z-HR682-2025
    Resolution: 3716x5203
    Size: 9.62 MB
    Location: RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, US
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    A soldier in full OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and combat helmet is firing a pistol at a military shooting range. The shooter is using a one-handed extended arm stance aimed at silhouette paper targets mounted on a wooden frame. The setting is an outdoor range with a natural earthen berm backstop and pine trees in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier, identified by name tape as 'BULLIS,' appears to be instructing or briefing other soldiers at an outdoor firing range. He is holding what appears to be a small booklet or card in one hand and a target in the other, gesturing while speaking. Silhouette targets are visible on a berm in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear (OCP/Multicam uniform) holds up a paper shooting target at what appears to be an outdoor firing range. The target is a standard '25 Meter E Silhouette M9' pistol qualification target showing a tight grouping of bullet holes in the center scoring zone. The soldier is wearing the number '22' bib, suggesting this is a competition or qualification event.
    A soldier in full combat gear is in the prone firing position on a military shooting range, aiming a rifle downrange. The setting appears to be an outdoor range with a covered firing line, green grass, and forested hills in the background. The soldier is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a helmet and tactical vest.
    Military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are gathered in an outdoor field area, likely during a training exercise. The foreground soldier, numbered '11', is inspecting or demonstrating a rifle equipped with accessories, while other soldiers including one numbered '15' stand nearby. The setting appears to be a military training range or field exercise area.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are scoring paper shooting targets at an outdoor firing range. At least three individuals wearing numbered yellow identification patches (15, 11, and 14) are kneeling at separate target stands, marking bullet holes on humanoid silhouette targets. The setting appears to be a competitive marksmanship event or qualification exercise in a wooded, hilly environment.
    A soldier in full MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is in a shooting stance at what appears to be a military firing range. The individual is aiming an M4/M16-style rifle equipped with an optic sight, wearing a combat helmet, protective eyewear, and a thigh holster. A yellow armband with the number '10' is visible on the left arm, suggesting a training exercise or competition.
    Two military personnel in US Army MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are running along a gravel path in a wooded training area. The lead soldier is carrying what appears to be an M4/M16-style rifle and wearing a helmet with sunglasses, while the second soldier wears a patrol cap with hearing protection. The setting appears to be a military training range based on the terrain, gravel surface, and visible range infrastructure.

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