U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers helocast from a UH-60 Black Hawk, board Zodiac boats, and paddle to shore during the USARPAC Best Squad Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 23, 2026. The five-day competition, running from July 20-24, features 16 squads from across USARPAC and serves as a rigorous test of individual Soldier strength and squad-level cohesion required to complete demanding tasks. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Taylor Zacherl)
