U.S. Soldiers pushed through an intense 24-hours filled with modified fitness test, combat water survival relay race, Warrior Training Center obstacle course, Malvesti obstacle course, bayonet assault course and wrapped up the night with the 18.6-mile Norwegian Foot march during the 2026 U.S. Army Best Squad Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia, Sept.16, 2026. The competition assesses squads representing their major commands on their technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their grit and ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team . (U.S. Army video by Spc. Kavon Utterback)