USASOC Best Squad Competition Ruck March

Soldiers from units across United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), participate in a 12-mile ruck as part of the USASOC Best Squad Competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina Aug. 7, 2025. The USASOC Best Squad Competition showcases the excellence of the Army’s Special Operations Forces as they demonstrate grit, determination, and mastery of warfighting fundamentals—including marksmanship and physical fitness—over a week of competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from August 4–8. The winning squad will advance to compete against the Army’s best during the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition, scheduled for October 2–12, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. James Alegria)

Taken: 08.07.2025 | Video by Sgt. James Alegria

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USASOC Best Squad Competition Ruck March

U.S. Army Ranger from 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment runs during a 12-mile ruck as part of the United States Army Special Operations Command's (USASOC) Best Squad Competition on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2025. The USASOC Best Squad Competition highlights the excellence of the Army’s Special Operations Forces as they demonstrate grit, determination and their mastery of warfighting fundamentals, including marksmanship, physical fitness across a week of competition at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Aug. 4 – 8. The winning squad will move along to compete against the Army’s best, during the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition, Oct. 2 – 12, 2025.

Taken: 08.07.2025 | Photo by Spc. Marc Ramirez

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