U.S. Army Spc. Michael Maynard, a cannon crewmember assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, uses a compass to acquire an azimuth for his next grid point during the land navigation assessment portion of the 1st Armored Division Artillery Best Redleg Competition, April 3, 2024, at Fort Bliss, Texas. The Division Artillery Best Redleg Competition supports the Field Artillery Branch’s pursuit of excellence and their continuous efforts to enhance the overall combat effectiveness of artillery soldiers. The six-day competition consists of each team going head-to-head in a series of physically demanding and mentally challenging events testing Field Artillery fundamentals, and the exchange of best practices through healthy competition and rivalry.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Maximilian Weaver)
