U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) participate in the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) assessment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 23-26, 2026. The ESB assessment validated Soldiers' proficiency in individual warrior tasks and battle drills through physically and mentally demanding evaluations designed to enhance lethality, readiness, and mastery of fundamental Soldier skills.
1st SFG(A) maintains highly lethal, rapidly deployable forces to execute the full spectrum of special operations alongside allies, partners, and the joint force as the preferred partner and premier special operations entity in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Jose Camacho)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Special Warfare Center and School conduct jock-up procedures during the Maritime Assessment Course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 26, 2026. The course prepares candidates for the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course by building water confidence, endurance and proficiency under sustained physical and psychological stress. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Landon Carter)
