Soldiers from 356th Quartermaster Company work diligently in the Brigade Support Area (BSA) at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, July 26, 2024, supplying food, water and ice to soldiers in the field during Exportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) exercise. This effort ensured that soldiers in the field had the necessary provisions to sustain their operations and maintain readiness. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jalen Thomas)
With the eXportable Combat Training Capability exercise (xCTC) underway in Camp Shelby, Mississippi, safety stands as a major priority for the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG).
SOCOM Athlete, run by Jason Sweets, a former Air Force special operations Paratrooper, puts on Hell-Day events across the country that are intended to emulate and prepare those who wish to seek a career in special forces. Veterans Day 2023 saw the event hosted at Dania Beach in Ft. Lauderdale FL, where over 40 participants showed up, alongside active Green Berets who would serve as instructors supporting the event.