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Spc. Dylan Fahey and Spc. Matthew Williams, Combat Medic Specialist, 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, prepare a casualty for extraction during the Army's Best Medic Competition.Twenty-two two-Soldier teams from all around the world traveled to Fort Hood, Texas to compete in the finals to be named the Army’s Best Medic. The competition is a 72-hour arduous test of the teams’ physical and mental skills. Competitors must be agile, adaptive leaders who demonstrate mature judgment while testing collective team skills in areas of physical fitness, tactical marksmanship, leadership, warrior skills, land navigation and overall knowledge of medical, technical and tactical proficiencies through a series of hands-on tasks in a simulated operational environment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Herman)
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2022 Army Best Medic Competition

January 30, 2022 VA Worker 0

Spc. Dylan Fahey and Spc. Matthew Williams, Combat Medic Specialist, 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, prepare a casualty for extraction during the Army’s Best Medic Competition.Twenty-two two-Soldier teams from all around the world traveled to Fort Hood, Texas to compete in the finals to be named the Army’s Best Medic. The competition is a 72-hour arduous test of the teams’ [Read More …]

Sgt. Jessie Coleman, a member of the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team, performs a handstand push-up during the Gauntlet event at the Wodapalooza CrossFit Festival in Miami, Florida Jan. 15, 2022. The Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade's Warrior Fitness Team fielded athletes across multiple divisions during Wodapalooza in support of Army Recruiting and Outreach efforts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Corey T. VanDiver)
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U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team Competes in Wodapalooza 2022

January 17, 2022 VA Worker 0

Sgt. Jessie Coleman, a member of the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team, performs a handstand push-up during the Gauntlet event at the Wodapalooza CrossFit Festival in Miami, Florida Jan. 15, 2022. The Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade’s Warrior Fitness Team fielded athletes across multiple divisions during Wodapalooza in support of Army Recruiting and Outreach efforts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. [Read More …]

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare to conduct a hasty attack during a situational training exercise at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 12, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
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B Trp, 1/2 CR STX Lanes

January 13, 2022 VA Worker 0

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Bull Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, prepare to conduct a hasty attack during a situational training exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 12, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, from the U.S. Army’s 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion (1-214 GSAB) participates in a Battalion Air Assault exercise on Nov. 18, 2021 at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany. During the training, the helicopters conducted tactical terrain flight and time-on-target training under Night Vision System conditions. (U.S. Army photo by Michele Wiencek.)
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Air Assault Exercise

January 13, 2022 VA Worker 0

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, from the U.S. Army’s 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion (1-214 GSAB) participates in a Battalion Air Assault exercise on Nov. 18, 2021 at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany. During the training, the helicopters conducted tactical terrain flight and time-on-target training under Night Vision System conditions. (U.S. Army photo by Michele Wiencek.)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jameson Ringey, handles communication systems during training conducted in the mountainous terrain of Kosovo, Dec 21, 2021. Maneuver Battalion leaders emplace the command post on terrain which supports the observation, communication, and security requirements of the command element. Maintaining reliable, secure communication systems is critical to the success of the mission. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Barbara Pendl)
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KFOR Conducts Alpine Swarm Training Exercise

January 6, 2022 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jameson Ringey, handles communication systems during training conducted in the mountainous terrain of Kosovo, Dec 21, 2021. Maneuver Battalion leaders emplace the command post on terrain which supports the observation, communication, and security requirements of the command element. Maintaining reliable, secure communication systems is critical to the success of the mission. (U.S. Army photo by Staff [Read More …]

U.S. Army and Armed Forces of Latvia, Maneuver Battalion, Kosovo Force Regional Command East, conduct training exercises in the mountainous terrain of Kosovo, Dec 21, 2021. The training features troop insertion by UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, scout maneuver, observation, and command and control battle drills. Battalion leaders organize training to pressure and test the unit's ability to operate during winter. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Barbara Pendl)
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U.S., Japanese Share Medical Capabilities

January 6, 2022 VA Worker 0

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-102nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), Task Force Iron Gray, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and service members with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces participate in an exchange and demonstration of tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) procedures at the Japan Self-Defense Forces base in Djibouti, Dec. 6, 2021. Both U.S. [Read More …]

Crossfitter Jacob Hepner runs toward a firing position before engaging targets with a rifle during the 2021 Celebrity Tactical Challenge at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School's Miller Training Complex December 16, 2021. Twelve celebrities teamed up with Green Berets to take part in the annual event. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)
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2021 Celebrity Tactical Challenge

January 4, 2022 VA Worker 0

Crossfitter Jacob Hepner runs toward a firing position before engaging targets with a rifle during the 2021 Celebrity Tactical Challenge at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School’s Miller Training Complex December 16, 2021. Twelve celebrities teamed up with Green Berets to take part in the annual event. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)

Capt. Sylvia Scott, deputy inspector general for the 1st Theater Sustainment Command operational command post participates in the Camp Arifjan Cross-fit competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Dec. 18, 2021. The competition was held to build morale and recognize Soldiers for their dedication to their physical fitness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Owen Thez)
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Camp Arifjan Cross-fit Competition

January 3, 2022 VA Worker 0

Capt. Sylvia Scott, deputy inspector general for the 1st Theater Sustainment Command operational command post participates in the Camp Arifjan Cross-fit competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Dec. 18, 2021. The competition was held to build morale and recognize Soldiers for their dedication to their physical fitness. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Owen Thez)