Physical Training and Team Events

Photos of military personnel participating in various physical activities, including tug-of-war and running, emphasizing teamwork and fitness.

Two Soldiers participate in the push-up event as a grader takes down their scores. Candidates of the Advanced Leader Course were evaluated on their physical fitness by taking the ACFT July 23, 2022 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in tug of war for a sports day during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 at an athletic center, Brunei, Oct. 26, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality.

The 502nd SFG consists of three squadrons and 950 members that includes security forces, logistics readiness and trainer development. The unit supports more than 145,000 personnel at 11 JBSA locations, the largest joint base in the Department of Defense, and provides full-size mock-up trainers for organizations across the Department of Defense and worldwide, for enhanced combat readiness., May 18, 2022, at JBSA-FSH, Texas.

U.S. Army Soldiers compete for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, July 30, 2022.

U.S Marines conduct physical training during the 26th MEUs unit physical training event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a unit physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors.

Riley Green joined Soldiers at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Fort Rucker in conducting the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Aug. 30, 2022.

Two Soldiers participate in the push-up event as a grader takes down their scores. Candidates of the Advanced Leader Course were evaluated on their physical fitness by taking the ACFT July 23, 2022 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Horr, sergeant major of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines after completing the 26th MEUs unit physical training event with all the new Marines and sailors, on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Decker, ground sensor platoon chief, intelligence section, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (right) receives a challenge coin from, Sgt. Maj. James Horr, the 26th MEU sergeant major, after a unit physical training event for his outstanding performance on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stephan Bristow, a Colorado Springs, Colorado, native and an infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, conducts a run with ammo cans during the Division Leader Assessment Program 4-22 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 7, 2022. The assessment program provides Marines with learning and mentorship opportunities, which helps train and develop Marines that demonstrate an apex level of lethality, endurance and comprehensive warfighting ability.

U.S. Marines with 7th Communication Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and U.S. Army Soldiers with 10th Support Group conduct a standing power throw during an Army Combat Fitness Test on Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 17, 2024. The Marines and Soldiers conducted the joint ACFT in an effort to foster relationships between the two units. The ACFT is composed of six events, including a three repetition maximum deadlift, a standing power throw, timed hand release push-ups, a sprint-drag-carry, a plank and a two-mile run.

Spc. Ryan Broich, 111th Military Intelligence team member, participates in the Army Combat Fitness Test during the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca Best Squad Competition, July 26.

New U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, March 31, 2022. The motivational run was the last physical fitness event conducted in recruit training.

Virginia National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers participate in an Army Combat Fitness Test grader certification course Jan. 11, 2020, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Soldiers assigned to Fort Pickett-based 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute; Norfolk-based 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team; Virginia Beach-based 329th Regional Support Group and the U.S. Army Reserve's 380th Army Band attended the course, which focused on all six ACFT events and included training on the setup of testing lanes, grading standards and learning proper form.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffery Baldwin, a member of the 82nd Airborne Divisions Best Squad, deadlifts during the Army Combat Fitness Test portion of the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition at Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 26, 2022. The Army Combat Fitness Test was one of several events during the competition that tested each competitor's physical fitness and endurance.

Generations of LRD teammates compete in Best Sapper Competition

New U.S. Marines with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, run in formation during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 18, 2022. The motivational run was the last physical fitness event conducted in recruit training.

A volunteer talks to U.S. Marines about services provided by the Community Counseling Center, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune before the 2022 Suicide and Awareness 5k run on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 23, 2022. MCB Camp Lejeune hosted the event to raise awareness about suicide and show support for those affected. The Marine Corps Community Services Behavioral Health Branch Community Counseling Center hosted a variety of events throughout September to show support for Suicide Prevention and Awareness month.

A Cadet from Virginia Military Institute competes in the Commanders Challenge - the final event of 1st Brigades Army ROTC Ranger Challenge - on October 29 at Fort Knox, Ky. The Ranger Challenge runs October 26-29, and the top two teams go on to compete in the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at West Point Military Academy in April 2023. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Lance Cpl. Nick Erickson, a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes baton strikes while pepper sprayed as Lance Cpl. Kevin Charley, a field artillery cannoneer with BLT 3/1, holds a striking pad and Lance Cpl. Giant C. Loque, a rifleman with BLT 3/1, prepares to guide him to the next station. Erickson, 21, is from Cook, Minn. Charley, 20, is from Nazlini, Ariz. Loque, 21, is from Houston, Texas.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Reynaga, administrative specialist, Combat Logistics Company 23, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, maxes out kettlebell swing repetitions for Throwdown at Fightertown at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, Oct. 5, 2022. The event consisted of three phases: the power phase, strength phase, and endurance phase.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Thomas, a tactical signals intelligence operator with 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, squats 315 pounds for the body bearer initial strength test at Paige Field House on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 23, 2022. The body bearers are an elite group of Marines whose primary mission is to carry the caskets of Marines, Marine veterans and family members at Arlington National Cemetery. In order to become a body bearer, Marines must pass a specialized initial strength test. The test consists of 10 repetitions of 225-pound bench press, 135-pound behind the neck press, 115-pound straight barbell curl and 315-pound barbell squat. Thomas is a native of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - Members of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Chiefs Group run for National POW/MIA Recognition Day at JBLE, Virginia, Sept. 15, 2022. Various service members honor the sacrifice of the missing men by keeping the POW/MIA flag in motion for 24-hours, which emphasizes JBLEs priority to support warfighters and ensures they are never forgotten.

FORT HOOD, Texas - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nathan Villareal, the Squad Leader of 2nd Squad, Red Platoon, based out of Fort Hood, Texas, does a deadlift during the Army Combat Fitness Test for the U.S. Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition at Fort Hood, Texas, August 15, 2022. These Soldiers represent the best in U.S. Army Forces Command.

U.S Marine Corps recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, stretch before the balance, agility, speed, explosive strength (B.A.S.E.S.) physical event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, April 26, 2022. BASES is intended to introduce recruits to motor skills necessary to accelerate, decelerate, change direction, and re accelerate the body.

U.S. Army squads from across III Armored Corps compete for the title of the corps Best Squad during head-to-head competition at the III Armored Corps Best Squad Competition at Fort Hood, Texas, Jun. 22, 2022. The Soldiers kicked off the week-long events with the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT, a test that challenges Soldiers both physically and mentally through various events. The III Armored Corps pulled only the best from across its divisions and separate brigades to compete in this years inaugural competition. The best squad goes on to compete in the U.S. Army Forces Command competition at Fort Hood in August.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, run during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 26, 2022. Recruits conducted physical training to ensure readiness in individuals.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Stapleton, a SERE specialist with the 452nd Operations Support Squadron, 452nd Operations Support Group, demonstrates a choke hold during a SERE refresher training course at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., on June 9, 2022. Airmen with the 514th AMW took advantage of a training block organized in Key West to complete various training requirements in a condensed timeframe. Training opportunities included M9 Barreta qualifications, water survival qualification, a SERE refresher course, tactical combat casualty care, and other required training.

Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathan DeHart of the 311th Signal Command (Theater) talking with soldier from 304th Signal Battalion.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Joseph VeVeille, a visual information specialist assigned to 4th Combat Camera Squadron, competes in "The Hildy" fitness challenge on Day 1 of the 2022 Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, May 19, 2022. The annual multi-day competition tests the tactical and technical proficiency of visual information and public affairs specialists across the DOD and participating international competitors.

220726-N-PW480-0124 220726-N-PW480-0155 GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 26, 2022) Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) New Student Indoctrination (NSI) 2022 Cycle 3 midshipman candidates perform the plank during an inventory physical readiness test at Recruit Training Command (RTC), July 26. Upon completion of NSI, the candidates will start their freshman year of the NROTC program at colleges and universities nationwide this fall. NSI is an indoctrination program hosted at RTC, and provides midshipmen with a common military training orientation. NSI provides basic training in five warfighting fundamentals - firefighting, damage control, seamanship, watchstanding and small arms handling and marksmanship - to begin creating basically trained and smartly disciplined future Navy and Marine Corps officers. NROTC is overseen by Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Rear Adm. Jennifer S. Couture, which supports naval accessions training for 98 percent of the Navys new officers an

Drill Instructors encourage boot camp challenge participants in a race at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22, 2022. For the past 20 years the Boot Camp Challenge has allowed the public to experience the professionalism and excellence of Marine Corps Drill Instructors while competing in a three-mile obstacle race.

New U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, execute pushups during a motivational run at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Sept. 29, 2022. The motivational run was the last physical training Marines conducted while at MCRD.

Drill Sergeant Lance Richardson and Drill Sergeant Cesar Atalig teach U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 222d Aviation Regiment, the proper techniques during Combatives Physical Readiness Training June 8, 2022, at Fort Eustis, Virginia.

Soldiers from the 394th Field Hospital complete the sled drag portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test in Seagoville, Texas on April 1, 2022.

Riverside Military Academy celebrates their first-place win in the male division of the 2022 Army JROTC National Raider Championships in Molena, Ga. on November 6 by performing a haka, a ceremonial performance art in Maori culture. Trophies were also awarded to the top performing schools that placed first and second in the male, female, and mixed divisions of the national championships. (Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs)

Competitors participate in the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) during the 2022 National Guard Bureau Region 2 Best Warrior Competition, held May 17-20, 2022, at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia. The Best Warrior Competition is a physically and mentally challenging three-day competition that tests competitors on a wide range of technical and tactical skills relevant to todays combat operating environment. Region 2 consists of competitors from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Regional winners from across the nation will advance to compete at the national-level competition this summer.

U.S. Marines from across 2d Marine Division participate in a work out with Maj. Gen. Frank Donovan on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 16, 2022. This event brought together lieutenants from the subordinate commands of the division.

Spc. Jarrett Defields, a Soldier with the 34th Army Band, Iowa Army National Guard, conducts the sprint-drag-carry while competing in the Army Combat Fitness Test during the Iowa Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa, on April 1, 2022. Soldiers from across Iowa gather every year to participate in BWC. This competition is designed to push Soldiers to their mental and physical limits.

U.S. Marines with 1st ANGLICO, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, participate in a Murph challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 26, 2022. The Murph challenge was conducted to remember fallen service members and their sacrifices for the United States.

Sgt. Donair Mason from Bassett Army Medical Center, Fort Wainwright, excutes the Sprint-Drag-Carry during the Army Combat Fitness Test in the 2022 Medical Readiness Command, Pacific Best Medic Competition Wednesday, October 26th 2022 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michele Clarke, a combat videographer, Communication Strategy and Operations section, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (right) receives a challenge coin from, Sgt. Maj. James Horr, the 26th MEU sergeant major (left), after a unit physical training event for her outstanding performance on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 7, 2022. The 26th MEU conducted a physical training event to build camaraderie and encourage esprit de corps amongst the Marines and sailors.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain (June 01, 2022) - Marines assigned to Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5) completed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) black belt culminating event aboard Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, June 01. The culminating event included various exercise stations and sparring matches where Marines used techniques learned throughout their MCMAP training. TF 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support U.S. Central Command, 5th Fleet, and Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives.

Paratroopers assigned to Charlie Troop, 1-73 Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) for the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition on Fort Stewart, GA, July 26, 2022. The ACFT was one of several events during the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition that tested each competitors physical fitness and endurance.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Miles, an electrician, left, and Sgt. Joshua Wervey, a water support technician, right, both with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, teach Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques to Chelsea Orona, a military spouse, during a Spouse Warrior Day at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 16, 2022. The purpose of the event was to allow military families to form relationships with one another as well as give back to those who support the unit. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III Marine Expeditionary Forces comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Chris Schack, 19th Airlift Wing chief of protocol, carries a POW/MIA flag during a 24-hour POW/MIA remembrance run at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 16, 2022. The flag was carried continuously by volunteers across the base to pay tribute to the nations former prisoners of war and those service members who are still missing in action.

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Aug. 26, 2022) A Sailor attached to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, fights off a role playing attacker as he participates in an oleoresin capsicum (OC) course as part of training for the Auxiliary Security Force onboard the installation. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lcpl. Christopher Zidor, a postal clerk withHeadquarters and Headquarters Squadron conducts OleoresinCapsicum spray drills at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni,Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Security Augmentation Force is calledupon to reinforce base law enforcement by augmenting gatesentries, performing random vehicle inspections and bothroving and foot patrols.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Burress, command sergeant major of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, drags a weighted sled during the Sprint-Drag-Carry event of the Army Combat Fitness Test at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, Sep. 23, 2022. The ACFT is designed to test Soldiers physical capabilities, providing various events that simulate the physical necessities of the battlefield.

U.S. Marines Cpl. Jesse Smith, an intelligence surveillance reconnaissance systems engineer, and Cpl. Brandon Boyer, a cryptologic language analyst, both with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, carry kettlebells during a corporal's course director's physical training event aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the South China Sea, Sept. 20, 2022. The Corporals Course Directors PT was a squad competition designed to create a sense of competitiveness amongst students. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party specialists from the 18th Air Support Operations Group compete in Dragon Challenge 2022 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. The annual competition is designed to identify the best Joint Terminal Attack Controller teams within the group by testing the competitors steadfast physical, technical, tactical, and field-knowledge skills under mocked combat conditions.

221112-N-WF272-1085 BALTIMORE (Nov. 12, 2022) A Navy-Notre Dame game spectator participates in the Navys pull-ups challenge prior to the game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Nov. 12, 2022. The game marked the 23rd time the city of Baltimore has hosted a Navy-Notre Dame game and the first since 2008.

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Educators with Recruiting Station Riverside and Recruiting Station San Diego, participate in a Combat Fitness Test during Educators' Workshop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 12, 2022. The Educators' Workshop is a five-day program designed to better inform high school and college teachers, coaches, counselors, and influencers about the benefits and opportunities available during service in the Marine Corps. This allows attendees to return home and provide firsthand experience and knowledge to individuals interested in military service.

U.S. Soldiers competing in the Army Best Squad Competition take a physical fitness assessment on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. The Army Best Squad Competition tests Soldiers on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-readiness events that test their physical and mental endurance, technical and tactical abilities, and basic warrior skills under stress and extreme fatigue.

U.S. Army Soldiers compete in the Best Medic Competition for Medical Command, East on Fort Campbell, Oct. 6, 2022. The competition included the obstacle course and stress range.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert Reinoehl, commanding officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, performs an exercise during a squadron physical training event at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, June 29, 2022. The event was Reinoehls final physical fitness event with the unit prior to his change of command ceremony, June 30, 2022.

Paratroopers participate in a physical fitness test on the second day of the Small Unit Range Tactics (SURT) course on Fort Bragg, NC, Aug. 16, 2022. The physical fitness test consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and a five-mile run to test the ability of soldiers before continuing on to Ranger School.

Soldiers assigned to the 229th Military Intelligence Battalion compete in the battalion's second annual Griffin Games at the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., April 22.

U.S. Marines attending Headquarters and Support Battalion's Corporals Course 4-22 perform buddy rush drills during a physical training exercise at Del Mar Beach on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 16, 2022. Corporals Course provides Marines with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful small-unit leaders.

Airmen in the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Apprentice Course assist thirteen Boy Scouts from Wichita, Kansas, in exercises that demonstrate teamwork, communication and physical fitness , during an early-morning workout March 15, 2023 on Chapman Training Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.Special Warfare Training Wing cadre provided a full-day of demonstrations covering physical training, radio and close air support tactics, combative techniques, search and rescue field equipment and rappelling , to the 7th-12th grade boys and their troop leaders.

A Soldier exerts his last burst of energy while performing the push-up event. Candidates for the Advanced Leader Course were evaluated on their physical fitness by taking the ACFT July 23, 2022 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

Army Reserve Sgt. Preston Hough, assigned to the 316th Sustainment Command, exits the pool during the Army Reserve Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on May 15, 2022. Approximately 40 soldiers from across the nation traveled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022 BWBSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of Best Warrior and Best Squad among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focus events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue.

A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, assists a NASCAR fan on a pull-up bar during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, May 28, 2022. The Marines participation at the Coca-Cola 600 provided an opportunity to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the Marines Corps to the public amid joint service support to the event.

Sgt. Micah K. Miller, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician assigned to the 722nd Ordnance Company (EOD), performs a dead-lift squat during the Army Combat Fitness Test portion of the 2022 All-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year Competition, May 14, at Fort Carson, Colorado. Miller and his teammate, Staff Sgt. Billy McCoy, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician also assigned to the 722nd Ordnance Company (EOD), represented the 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD) and placed third overall in the competition.

Twelve National Guard Soldiers are competing in the Region IV Best Warrior Competition May 11-15, 2022, at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The annual competition tests the military skills, physical strength and endurance of the top Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio National Guards. The winners will move on to compete in the National Guards competition on July 20-30, 2022, at Camp Smyrna, Tennessee. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Sgt. Bob Brown)

Dominican Republic team members run as part of the first event for Fuerzas Comando 2022, the Physical Training Test, on June 13, 2022, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Fuerzas Comando is a Special Operation skills competition and a senior leader seminar supported by SOCSOUTH. The competition enhances SOF regional cooperation and exchanges best practices to combat transnational crime and counter illicit activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors assisting 12th Marine Corps District encourage air show attendees to the pull-up challenge during a Battle Position set-up for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 23, 2022. Battle Position is the Corps' latest recruiting tool that incorporates virtual reality and challenges participants to earn the highest aggregate score of three events: pull-ups, ammo can lifts, and the pugil stick battle.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Stephen Sommers, a Motor Transportation Mechanic, assigned to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Task Force Los Angeles, prepares to compete during a dodgeball tournament against other service members and staff as part of LA Fleet Week, May 28, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public.

Members of Team Moody take part in a six-mile ruck march during National Police Week at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, May 18, 2022. National Police Week honors law enforcement members who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Col. Kent G. Solheim, 165th Infantry Brigade commander, left, embraces Collin McColskey, a Gold Star Family Member, right, after completing a victory lap at Fort Jacksons Patton Stadium May 26, 2022. Solheim and McColskey completed the lap before starting the Murph Challenge to honor service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation. Collin is the son of Sgt. 1st Class Shawn P. McCloskey, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), who was killed in action Sept. 16, 2009. The senior McColskey and Solheim were close friends and Solheim remains a presence in the Family. “He told me good job and how proud my dad would be of me,” said Collin McColskey.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Darian Chan, with the special reactionteam (right) coaches Pfc. Tyler S. Robertson, an Air TrafficController, through an Oleoresin Capsicum spray drill atMarine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022.Security Augmentation Force is called upon to reinforce baselaw enforcement by augmenting gate sentries, performingrandom vehicle inspections and both roving and foot patrols.

Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kepner, the sergeant major of the Army National Guard, speaks with competitors in the 2016 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition during the first day of the competition at Joint Base Cape Cod, Mass., Tuesday, June 21, 2016. The competition is a mentally and physically challenging three-day event that tests Soldiers on a variety of tactical and technical skills to determine the Army Guards Soldier and noncommissioned of the year. The winners move on to compete in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition, battling it out with Soldiers from throughout the Army to be named the Armys Soldier and NCO of the year.

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, cheer during in a sumo competition at Fort Carson, Colo., Sept. 1. The brigade held the competition to build morale and team spirit before the long Labor Day weekend. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Elmore.

Spc. Aaron Fiscelli, a Health Care Specialist with the Michigan National Guards 1171st Medical Company Area Support Company competes in the standing power throw event during the physical fitness portion of the Region IV Best Warrior Competition on May 12, 2022. He is one of twelve National Guard Soldiers who are competing in the Region IV Best Warrior Competition May 11-15, 2022, at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The annual competition tests the military skills, physical strength and endurance of the top Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio National Guards. The winners will move on to compete in the National Guards competition on July 20-30, 2022, at Camp Smyrna, Tennessee. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sydney Mariette.)

A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, rides a tricycle through an obstacle course while wearing Fatal Vision Alcohol Impairment Goggles during the squadrons 101 Days of Summer safety training event on MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, June 30, 2022. The Marines reviewed safe conduct of summertime activities due to increased safety incidents during this season.

U.S. Air Force Airmen hand out medals to Air Force Marathon race finishers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

308th Rescue Squadron Airmen participate in a tribute workout and teambuilding event at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2022. Embracing the Multi-Capable Airmen concept, support Airmen worked in teams alongside pararescuemen to perform operations and physical fitness together to learn tasks outside of their primary specialty in order to reduce the overall personnel footprint in a deployed environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. William Kelley, an operations chief with 1st ANGLICO, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, runs a mile during a Murph challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 26, 2022. The Murph challenge was conducted to remember fallen service members and their sacrifices for the United States.

Sgt. Kaleb Michels, a soldier with the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Iowa Army National Guard , conducts the sprint-drag-carry while competing in the Army Combat Fitness Test during the Iowa Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa, on April 1, 2022. Soldiers from across Iowa gather every year to participate in BWC. This competition is designed to push Soldiers to their mental and physical limits.

U.S. Marines with Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFOR NORTHCOM), and their respective Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), compete in musical chairs during a field meet at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sept. 22, 2022. Marines with FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and their respective HQSVCBN, competed in a dessert bake off, polyvinyl chloride pipe construction contest, musical chairs, football throwing competition and tug-of-war in order to win the unit trophy. FMFLANT, MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM, and their respective HQSVCBN, hold quarterly field meets to sustain camaraderie and boost morale within the unit through friendly competitions.

U.S. Army Maj. Brandon E. Sallee, operations staff officer, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conducts the 2-Mile Run event of the Army Combat Fitness Test at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, Sep. 23, 2022. The ACFT is designed to test Soldiers physical capabilities, providing various events that simulate the physical necessities of the battlefield.

U.S. Army Spc. Dillon Edwards, Fort Carson Soldier Recovery Unit makes adjustments during the seated discus, one of the field events during the U.S. Army Trials at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 5. Nearly 40 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers are at Fort Bragg May 4 - 9 to compete in a series of athletic events including archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, powerlifting, track, field, rowing, and wheelchair basketball. The Army holds qualifying trials for active duty Soldiers and veterans to assess and select athletes for competition in the DoD Warrior Games. Active duty athletes compete in person at the Army Trials to be assessed for selection, while veterans compete virtually and submit their results to the Army Recovery Care Program for assessment and Team Army selection. This year, the DoD Warrior Games takes place in Orlando, Florida, August 16 - 29, 2022.

A Soldier powers through the flexed-arm-hang portion of the German Army Fitness Proficiency Badge event yesterday at Ft. Lee, Va. Soldiers from multiple divisions have gathered here to complete the 2023 Best Warrior Competition hosted by the 80th Training Command.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Benny Roybal, a motor transport chief with 3rd Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, pitches a ball during a field meet at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 5, 2022. 3rd TB conducted a competitive field meet in order to boost morale amongst their Marines. 3rd MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward-deployed combat unit that serves as III MEFs comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, look through all the clues given in the puzzle during a team bonding event on Sept. 16, 2022, Fort Carson, Colorado. These Soldiers were participating in a Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers event, and are all representatives of the program.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael E. McWilliams, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (MLG), gives a speech during a field meet at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sep. 1, 2022. 2nd MLG Marines and Sailors participated in the field meet with various athletic events, promoting cohesion, camaraderie, and physical fitness within the unit before the Labor Day holiday weekend.

U.S. Army Soldier from the 25th Infantry Division conduct the annual Tropic Lightning Week 10K run competition on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2022. TLW 2022 is a week-long occurrence comprising 15 competitive events designed to build cohesion, increase morale, and celebrate the Divisions history.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Justin Adler, a native of Cincinnati, and a ropes and recovery instructor assigned to II Marine Expeditionary Force, Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG), returns a knot after examining it for a blindfolded knot tying evaluation during the Assault Climber Course aboard Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19, 2023. Assault Climber Course is an opportunity for the EOTG to train and evaluate the 26th Marine Expeditionary Units ability to complete special individual and collective tasks, and evaluates their ability to conduct assigned mission essential tasks in order to prepare those forces to support the geographic combatant commanders.

230331-N-OG286-1260 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Mar. 31, 2023) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Maycile Saugterwhite, performs a mock takedown in an Auxiliary Security Force Academy Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray training course provided by the Security Department onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

Paratroopers assigned to Charlie Troop, 1-73 Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) for the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition on Fort Stewart, GA, July 26, 2022. The ACFT was one of several events during the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition that tested each competitors physical fitness and endurance.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jashwa Rivera, a Chief Drill Instructor with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, leads warm up exercises during a physical training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 26, 2022. Recruits conducted physical training to ensure readiness in individuals.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jamal Stancil, a drill instructor for Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, supervises recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, July 7, 2022. Recruits participated in a circuit course designed to build their endurance.

Army Reserve Cpl. Thomas Doles, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, joins a team from the Netherlands to cheer on competitors on the obstacle course during CIOR 2022 in Athens, Greece on August 2, 2022. The Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition is an annual reserve military competition with NATO member states and other participating nations with 34 countries in total, representing 1.3 million reservists. The MILCOMP, which has been held since 1957, is a military pentathlon testing service members in pistol and rifle marksmanship, land and water obstacles and orienteering. (U.S. Army Reserve phot by Staff Sgt. David Graves)

German Bundeswehr Lt. Philipp Wabnig, left, assigned to Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear Defense Battalion 750 from Bruchsal, Germany and German Bundeswehr Lt. Korbinian Metz, right, assigned to Panzer Grenadier Battalion 908, Viereck, Germany, demonstrate the shot-put event which is part of the German Sport Badge qualification on Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, October 15, 2022. The German Sports Badge event consists of five sporting events and is held to enhance esprit-de-corps and international relations with the German military.

Spc. Nathaniel Miska, a carpentry and masonry specialist with 850th Engineer Company, competes in a fitness assessment at Middle Tennessee University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, July 25, 2022 as part of the National Best Warrior Competition. Miska and Sgt. Richard Carlson placed first in both the Minnesota and Region IV Best Warrior Competition, securing their spot in this National Competition. Fourteen National Guard Soldiers are competing in the All-Guard National Best Warrior Competition July 24-29, 2022, primarily at Camp Smyrna, Tennessee.(Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)

U.S. Army Sgt. Ashlind House deadlifts during the Army Combat Fitness Test, given as part of the Army Futures Command Best Squad Competition held at Camp Bullis, Texas, June 6, 2022. The Best Squad Competition and Best Warrior Competition is a single event used to select the U.S. Army Best Squad of the Year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Soldier of the Year. The Armys Best Squad is a loyal group of professionals who treat each other with dignity and respect, have the highest esprit de corps and are trained and proficient in their warrior tasks and battle drills.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Luis Perez, the Station Commander of Recruiting Sub Station Myrtle Beach, Recruiting Station Columbia, conducts ammunition can runs during the Myrtle Beach Beast Terrain Race in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, May 21, 2022. Recruiters and poolees were invited to run the Myrtle Beach Beast Terrain Race for their monthly pool function. This event consisted of over 20 different obstacles, similar to those in Marine Corps boot camp, which served to challenge them both physically and mentally.

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