Soldiers complete the final ruck march during the Army Best Warrior Competition on Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 6, 2021. Twenty-four of the Army’s best Soldiers and noncommissioned officers test their physical, mental, and combat readiness through a series of trials including the Army Combat Fitness Test, weapons marksmanship, land navigation and a mystery event. This year the competition focuses on the total immersion of its competitors in tactical scenarios designed to test their physical and mental toughness. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Rachel Thicklin)
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathon Koziol instructs participants in manning drones during the Joint Training Exercise Eager Lion '19 at the King Abdullah ll Special Operations Center, Jordan, August 21, 2019. Soldiers were taught to recognize drone maneuvers using the Phantom 4 Pro in response to increased use by adversaries. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Andrew Garcia)
For one U.S. Navy lieutenant, Southern Partnership Station 17 (SPS 17) is more than just a chance to exchange information. It is a way of connecting with her heritage, and a way to change the lives of people like her.
Lt. Juliana Gutierrez, a woman’s health nurse assigned to Naval Hospital Pensacola in Florida, is one of three translators, out of 85 total service members deployed to Central America, as part of SPS 17.
