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    2026 US Army Best Squad Competition: XM8 Shoot [Image 18 of 18]

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    Two military personnel are on an outdoor shooting range during what appears to be early morning or late afternoon based on the low-angle sunlight. One soldier stands observing while a second soldier crouches in a firing position behind a wooden barricade structure, aiming a rifle downrange. The setting appears to be a military training facility with an open field and tree line in the background.

    FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Kiana Tyson 

    Army Communications and Outreach Office

    A U.S. Soldier engages a target with an XM8 during the 2026 U.S. Army Best Squad Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia, Sept. 14, 2026. The annual competition tests the squads’ proficiency in their warrior tasks and battle drills to identify the most cohesive, highly trained, disciplined and fit team that is ready to fight and win, while demonstrating commitment to the Army Values and Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kiana Tyson)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.15.2026 08:56
    Photo ID: 9936994
    VIRIN: 260914-A-IP047-1362
    Resolution: 4593x3062
    Size: 1.3 MB
    Location: FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, US
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    A young soldier in camouflage uniform is resting against a tree in a wooded area, appearing fatigued with sweat visible on his face. He wears a number '10' patch on his shoulder and a name tape reading 'LEONARD' on his chest. The setting suggests a military training exercise or field operation.
    Four soldiers in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are walking along a gravel path during what appears to be a training exercise. All personnel are wearing tactical gear, helmets, and carrying M4-style rifles, with black armbands marked with the number '3' visible on each soldier. Military vehicles, consistent with LMTV or FMTV trucks, are visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers are gathered at an outdoor firing range, appearing to conduct marksmanship training or qualification. A soldier identified by name tape as 'COOK' is centrally positioned and appears to be instructing or debriefing other soldiers near a shooting target. Additional soldiers are visible in the background along the range lane pathway.
    A soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and plate carrier is handling what appears to be a stripper clip with ammunition. The name tape on the plate carrier reads 'FOUTS' and a rank patch (Sergeant chevrons) is visible along with a state flag patch. The soldier is wearing a black analog watch and a ring on their right hand.
    A group of five military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms and tactical helmets are gathered around a table, appearing to review documents or conduct a briefing. The soldiers are equipped with tactical gear, body armor, and communications equipment. The setting appears to be an outdoor covered area near a building, likely during a training exercise or operational planning session.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and tactical gloves is examining two paper shooting targets mounted on a dark silhouette target stand at an outdoor firing range. The person appears to be pointing at bullet holes on the right target to assess shot placement and accuracy. The setting is a dry, sandy outdoor range environment.
    Military personnel are conducting a rifle qualification or marksmanship training exercise at an outdoor shooting range. Multiple soldiers are in the prone position on numbered firing platforms (lanes 1-6) aiming downrange at target silhouettes. A standing individual, likely a range safety officer or instructor, observes from the right side of the range.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking along a gravel road through a forested training area. All individuals are wearing full combat gear including helmets, body armor, rucksacks, and carrying rifles. Each soldier displays a yellow number '12' patch, suggesting a unit identifier or training exercise designation.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and helmets are conducting a live-fire shooting exercise at what appears to be a military training range. The foreground soldier is in a kneeling position, aiming a rifle around a steel post barrier, with visible smoke/gas near the muzzle indicating recent discharge. The setting is an outdoor range with a grassy field downrange and pine trees in the background.
    The image shows military personnel conducting firearms training at an outdoor shooting range with numbered firing positions. Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are positioned under covered firing bays, appearing to engage targets downrange. The range is set in a wooded area with pine trees and features numbered lane markers visible in the foreground.
    A soldier in full combat gear is conducting a shooting exercise at what appears to be a military training range. The individual is using a wooden barricade structure as cover while aiming a rifle equipped with an optic and suppressor. The setting is an outdoor range with open grassy terrain and tree line in the background.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers are at a firing range, with one soldier in the prone position aiming a rifle downrange while a second soldier stands behind observing and supervising. The standing soldier wears hearing protection and sunglasses, and displays a 10th Mountain Division patch on his left shoulder. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training range with sandbags, a wooden barricade structure, and an open grassy field in the background.
    A silhouetted figure in full tactical gear is aiming a rifle equipped with a suppressor and optic sight at an outdoor shooting range. The backlit composition renders the subject entirely in shadow against a bright sky and open grassy field. The setting appears to be a military or law enforcement training range based on the infrastructure and equipment visible.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is positioned in a prone firing position behind a wooden barrier at what appears to be a military rifle range. The soldier is aiming a rifle with optical sights, using a sandbag for weapon support. Additional soldiers and range infrastructure are visible in the background.
    A scoped rifle with a suppressor attached is resting on green sandbags behind a wooden barrier, consistent with a shooting range firing position. The weapon appears to be a modern semi-automatic rifle with a bipod deployed and an optical scope mounted. The setting suggests a military or civilian long-range shooting range with an open field downrange.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear is taking an aiming position behind a wooden barricade structure on a training range. The soldier is equipped with a suppressed rifle, tactical vest, helmet, and multicam camouflage uniform. The setting appears to be an outdoor military training facility with open fields and trees in the background.
    Four soldiers in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered around a red-framed outdoor table at what appears to be a military training range or station, building number 8528. They appear to be handling ammunition or small equipment items, likely during a pre-range briefing or ammunition draw. The setting suggests a training exercise at a military installation, possibly Fort Bragg or a similar US Army post.
    Two military personnel are on an outdoor shooting range during what appears to be early morning or late afternoon based on the low-angle sunlight. One soldier stands observing while a second soldier crouches in a firing position behind a wooden barricade structure, aiming a rifle downrange. The setting appears to be a military training facility with an open field and tree line in the background.

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