U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, conduct Physical Training exercises during a Physical Training Challenge to honor the first responders and the fallen on 9/11 at Cowan Stadium, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 11, 2026. The bear crawls honor first responders by representing their perseverance and ability to move through challenging and dangerous environments to reach and assist others. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kyle Kimble)
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Washingtonā€” Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) concluded the 2026 USARPAC Best Squad Competition during an award ceremony July 24, 2026, after several days of physically and mentally demanding events designed to test tactical proficiency, leadership, teamwork and endurance.
