JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — Soldiers from across Joint Base Lewis-McChord showcased their strength, skill and teamwork during the America’s First Corps Best Squad Competition, held on June 9–13, 2025.
Throughout the five-day event, the participants tested their limits through a series of physically and mentally challenging tasks. The competition was designed to identify the most cohesive and capable squad, emphasizing both individual proficiency and collective performance.
“Lethality starts where you know where you’re standing and strive to where you are headed,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Cotman, the commander of the 593rd Corps Sustainment Command. “This competition was not a test of ability but of mental...
06.13.2025 | WASHINGTON, US |
Story by Spc. Elsi Delgado
