Master Sgt. Walter Zajkowski and Maj. Liam Collins
Master Sgt. Walter Zajkowski and Maj. Liam Collins both from the United States Special Operations Command, carry their rucks after being dropped from an UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter into and swimming across Victo... More
Sgt. 1st Class Cedric King and Brett Graves, representing
Sgt. 1st Class Cedric King and Brett Graves, representing the 82nd Airborne Division, participate in the canoe race portion of the 2011 David E. Grange, Jr. Best Ranger Competition. The competition is a three d... More
Capt. Erik Edstrom, executive officer, Honor Guard
Capt. Erik Edstrom, executive officer, Honor Guard Company, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), inserts an intravenous catheter into the arm of Staff Sgt. Sean McAlpine, infantryman, Delta Company, duri... More
Two soldiers in 10th Mountain Division train for upcoming
Two soldiers in 10th Mountain Division train for upcoming Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga. The soldiers train for over two months in areas such as land navigation, foot march, and weapons to name a few.
Capt. Grant Flynn, left, and Capt. Andrew Sidwell,
Capt. Grant Flynn, left, and Capt. Andrew Sidwell, with the 1-393rd Infantry Battalion, 479th Field Artillery Brigade, Division West, navigate an obstacle course at Fort Hood, Texas, Dec. 4 during validation tr... More
Best Ranger Competition
First Lt. Nicholas Plocar of the Wisconsin Army National Guard navigates a balance beam obstacle over Victory Pond, Fort Benning, Ga., April 11, 2014. These Army Ranger competitors are competing to be the Best ... More
Heating Up the Competition
A few Soldiers warm themselves by a fire after wading through chilly waters during Day One of the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., April 11.
Focused, US Army Photo - A group of soldiers kneeling down next to eac...
First Lt. Jason Laackmann, a Scout platoon leader from Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, prepares to hydrate after a key event durin... More
Making a Big Splash, US Army Photo
First Lt. Jason Laackmann, Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, bolts through chilly waters to the next obstacle during the Best Ranger... More
A U.S. Army Ranger tab hangs above the training area
A U.S. Army Ranger tab hangs above the training area where the competitors for the Best Ranger Competition wait to begin at Camp Rogers, Fort Benning, Ga., April 11, 2014. This is the 31st annually Best Ranger ... More
Climbing to Victory, US Army Photo
First Lt. Nicholas Broussard, Attack Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, locks in a firm grip as he slides down a rope during the Best Ranger... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory McGaum (right) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory McGaum (right) and Staff Sgt. Neal Ramirez (left), assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, fill out a casualty collection card during day stakes at Todd Field, Fort Benning, Ga., April 12, ... More
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Michael Rose (left) and 2nd Lt. John
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Michael Rose (left) and 2nd Lt. John Bergman (tight), assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, talk to each other as they wait to be rigged for an Airborne jump at Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga.... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dana Cooper (far left),
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dana Cooper (far left), U.S. Navy Adm. William McRaven (left center), 2nd Lt. Michael Rose (left), 2nd Lt. John Bergman (center) Maj. Gen. (retired) David Grange (right center), and ... More
Officers from A and B Company, 1-175th Infantry Regiment,
Officers from A and B Company, 1-175th Infantry Regiment, Maryland Army National Guard, competed in the annual Army National Guard Best Ranger tryouts between Nov. 18-21, 2014, at Fort Benning, Ga. First Lt. Jo... More
Staff Sgt. Philip Jewah, Regimental Operations Cell
Staff Sgt. Philip Jewah, Regimental Operations Cell 75th Ranger Regiment, and Sgt. Thomas Malphrus, 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, stand as team 27 of the Best Ranger Competition at the Ranger Memorial on ... More
Team 29 consisting of Sgt. Brian Hayman, a native of
Team 29 consisting of Sgt. Brian Hayman, a native of Degraff, Ohio, and Sgt. Isaiah Thompson, a native of Omaha, Neb., from the 75th Ranger Regiment, conduct a two-mile buddy run with body armor during the 2015... More
Team 31 consisting of Master Sgt. Alexander King, a
Team 31 consisting of Master Sgt. Alexander King, a native of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Sgt. Jason Snow, a native of Brookings, Ore., from the 75th Ranger Regiment, conduct the Malvesti Obstacle Course during ... More
A UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief gives the okay for U.S.
A UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief gives the okay for U.S. Army Rangers to board an aircraft at the Urban Assault Course, Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-da... More
U.S. Army Soldiers salute during the opening ceremony
U.S. Army Soldiers salute during the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition on Ft. Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event c... More
Competitors of the 2016 Best Ranger Competition receive
Competitors of the 2016 Best Ranger Competition receive orders for the next obstacle at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event c... More
Members of the United States Armed Forces conduct opening
Members of the United States Armed Forces conduct opening ceremonies for the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Rangers Competition (BRC) 2016 in Fort Benning, Georgia (USA), on April 15, 2016. Photo: Cpl Ala... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, prepares for the litter carrying portion of the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 swim
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 swim in Victory Pond toward the next event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test c... More
U.S. Army Capt. Michael Blanchard (left) and Capt.
U.S. Army Capt. Michael Blanchard (left) and Capt. Brian Slamkowski (right), assigned to the Maneuver Center of Excellence, compete in the pond swim event during the Best Ranger Competition on Ft. Benning, Ga.... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre and Spc. Victor
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre and Spc. Victor Black, assigned to 75th Ranger Regiment, walk onto the range to begin the stress shoot competition with their M4 assault rifle on Malone Range 11, Fort Benni... More
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. William McDowell, from
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. William McDowell, from U.S. Army Alaska, picks up an M4 rifle prior to the stress shooting event at the Best Ranger Competition 2016, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd a... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Berda (left) and Sgt. Sheldon
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Berda (left) and Sgt. Sheldon Evans (right), 75th Ranger Regiment, exit Victory Pond after swimming toward the next event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ra... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Strickland, assigned to 75th
U.S. Army Sgt. Steven Strickland, assigned to 75th Ranger Regiment, climbs the final wall after a three-mile run before moving to the next event during the Best Ranger Competition at Camp Rogers, Fort Benning, ... More
Weighted Litter Carry - A group of soldiers walking down a road
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. David Floutier and Staff Sgt. Joshua Rolfes, assigned to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, participate in the weighted litter carry during the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning,... More
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Black, left, and Staff Sgt. Nicholas
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Black, left, and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, both assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, compete in the tire flip during the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. Th... More
U.S. Army Capt. Alex Graves, assigned to the Airborne
U.S. Army Capt. Alex Graves, assigned to the Airborne Ranger Training Brigade, conducts an interview at the Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best ... More
U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. Sheldon Evens, 75th Ranger Regiment,
U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. Sheldon Evens, 75th Ranger Regiment, runs toward the next event after completing the pond swim during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Sheldon Evans, assigned to the 75th
U.S. Army Sgt. Sheldon Evans, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, rests to prepare for the next event of the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competiti... More
U.S. Army Rangers, rest for a moment in between events
U.S. Army Rangers, rest for a moment in between events during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-... More
U.S. Army Capt. Riley Morris, assigned to the Airborne
U.S. Army Capt. Riley Morris, assigned to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, repels down from a tower at the Tri Tower Challenge on Todd Field, Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ran... More
U.S. Army Rangers begin the Spartan Race event during
U.S. Army Rangers begin the Spartan Race event during the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event co... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Breda, assigned to the 75th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Breda, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, walks to the next event during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. B... More
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, from the
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, from the Army National Guard, throws a training hand grenade during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. ... More
A U.S. Army Ranger competes in a Spartan Race in support
A U.S. Army Ranger competes in a Spartan Race in support of Best Ranger Competition 2016, Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day eve... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Roggero, assigned to the
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Roggero, assigned to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, rappels down a tower during the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
U.S. Army competitors rest under shade during the Best
U.S. Army competitors rest under shade during the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test... More
A U.S. Army Ranger crawls under barbed wire during
A U.S. Army Ranger crawls under barbed wire during a Spartan Race as part of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 on Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Mercado, assigned to 82nd
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Mercado, assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, climbs out of the dunk pit during the Spartan Race at Fort Mitchell, Ala., during the Best Ranger Competition at Camp Rogers, Fort Benni... More
A U.S. Army Ranger talks to other competitors before
A U.S. Army Ranger talks to other competitors before a Spartan Race begins in support of Best Ranger Competition 2016, Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Compet... More
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 rest
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 rest after completing events at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test competitor's ph... More
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Coray Johnston, both assigned to the ARTB, 7th Special Forces Group, cross the finish line after completing the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Camp Rogers... More
U.S. Army Rangers prepare to start the Darby Queen
U.S. Army Rangers prepare to start the Darby Queen obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David E. Grange, the Best
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. (Ret.) David E. Grange, the Best Ranger Competition 2016 namesake, arrives at the finish line with his family at Camp Rogers, Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Co... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Anthony Day, 10th Mountain Division,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Anthony Day, 10th Mountain Division, navigates through an obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grang... More
U.S. Army Capt. James McClare, 10th Mountain Division,
U.S. Army Capt. James McClare, 10th Mountain Division, navigates through the reverse climb obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual David ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Anthony Day, 10th Mountain Division,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Anthony Day, 10th Mountain Division, navigates through an obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grang... More
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long, ARTB, 7th Special Forces
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long, ARTB, 7th Special Forces Group, walks across the Ranger beam during the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is... More
U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Corey Johnston, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Corey Johnston, assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group, completes the Tough Nut obstacle at DARBY QUEEN obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Benning, Ga., April... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Corey Johnston, 7th Special
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Corey Johnston, 7th Special Forces Group, falls into Victory Pond after completing an obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd ann... More
Canadian Armed Forces Cpl. Alana Morin, an imagery
Canadian Armed Forces Cpl. Alana Morin, an imagery technician assigned to Combat Camera, walks through the Darby Queen obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 201... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Gunther Wong, assigned to the 25th
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Gunther Wong, assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, navigates through an obstacle on the Darby Queen obstacle course as a part of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 held on Fort Benning, Ga., ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long, assigned to the 7th Special
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long, assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group, jumps over the Belly Buster obstacle, on Darby Queen obstacle course, during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Ft. Benning, Ga., April 17, ... More
1st Lt. Francis Beaudette, platoon leader with Alpha
1st Lt. Francis Beaudette, platoon leader with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, runs to the finish line of a 12 mile foot march Febru... More
Captain Earl Wilson, assigned to Headquarters and
Captain Earl Wilson, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 82d Airborne Division displays proper techniques while thoroughly inspecting soldiers before an Airborne Operation on Holland Drop Zone ... More
A U.S. Army Ranger performs a rope climb during the
A U.S. Army Ranger performs a rope climb during the Best Ranger Competition 2017, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day event consi... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Volk, of the Texas Army National
Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Volk, of the Texas Army National Guard, makes his way to dry land after successfully during the Lt. Gen. David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition April 7 at Fort Benning, Georgia. The co... More
Army Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, right, with the
Army Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, right, with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and Army Capt. Robert Killian, with the Colorado Army National Guard, teammates during the Lt. Gen. David E. Grange Best Ranger... More
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Mark Miller, from the 82nd
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Mark Miller, from the 82nd Airborne Division, climbs a rope obstacle at the Malvesti Obstacle Course during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Bennin... More
U.S. Army Rangers rappel out of a U.S. Army UH-60 Black
U.S. Army Rangers rappel out of a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a th... More
U.S. Army Spc. Bert Collier and Cpl. Jacob Croxdale,
U.S. Army Spc. Bert Collier and Cpl. Jacob Croxdale, 75th Ranger Regiment Rangers, carry a weighted litter during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. G... More
A spectator bows her head during the invocation at
A spectator bows her head during the invocation at the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Camp Rogers, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 i... More
Sgt. 1st Class Sean Smith, a member of the 2nd Battalion,
Sgt. 1st Class Sean Smith, a member of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry of the New York Army National Guard negotiates a water obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia on April 6, ... More
U.S. Army Rangers begin the 34th annual David E. Grange
U.S. Army Rangers begin the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Benning, Ga., Apr. 7, 2017. The Best Ranger competition is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test competito... More
A U.S. Army parachutist from the Fort Benning Silver
A U.S. Army parachutist from the Fort Benning Silver Wings Parachute demonstration team descends towards the designated landing zone during the best Ranger Competition 2017, at Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 8, 201... More
U.S. Army rangers wait for the participants of the
U.S. Army rangers wait for the participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 to be introduced at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-... More
U.S. Army Rangers climb a rope obstacle during the
U.S. Army Rangers climb a rope obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day event consist... More
U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Walter Snook and Sgt. Kevin
U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Walter Snook and Sgt. Kevin Lyons, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, maneuver over an obstacle during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at F... More
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Alexander Cathcart, assigned
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Alexander Cathcart, assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, speaks to his girlfriend Kamisha and her daughter before his weapons proficiency test for the Best Ranger Co... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Oliveira, a 7th Infantry
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Oliveira, a 7th Infantry Division Ranger, rappels down a tower during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Benning, Ga., April 8, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Be... More
U.S. Army Ranger Capt. Michael Rose, assigned to the
U.S. Army Ranger Capt. Michael Rose, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, waits for the next event during the Best Ranger Competition 2017, on Fort Benning, Ga., April 8, 2017. The Best Ranger competition is a... More
(FORT BENNING, GA) – The remaining competitors on day
(FORT BENNING, GA) – The remaining competitors on day two of the Best Ranger Competition begin their day at the 2017 Spartan Ranger Challenge, April 08, 2017. The Spartan Ranger Challenge is a series of obstac... More
U.S. Army Rangers climb an obstacle during a Spartan
U.S. Army Rangers climb an obstacle during a Spartan Race at the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 8, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-d... More
U.S. Army Ranger Capt. Travis Griffin, assigned to
U.S. Army Ranger Capt. Travis Griffin, assigned to the 199th Maneuver Center of Excellence, maneuvers up a rock climbing wall during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Benning, G... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Socum, 10th Mountain Division,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Socum, 10th Mountain Division, climbs a rope for an obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Ft. Benning, Ga., April 8, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best... More
A U.S Army Ranger takes a break before competing in
A U.S Army Ranger takes a break before competing in a Spartan Race during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 8, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017... More
U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Vork , assigned
U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Vork , assigned to the National Guard, climbs up an obstacle during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Benning, Ga., April 9, 2017. The Best... More
(FORT BENNING, GA)- The remaining teams compete on
(FORT BENNING, GA)- The remaining teams compete on day three of the 34th Annual David E. Grange Jr., Best Ranger Competition, April, 09 2017. The competition is designed to determine the best two-soldier Rang... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Reimer, 1st Armored Division,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Reimer, 1st Armored Division, climbs a rope net during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Camp Darby, Ga., April 9, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competitio... More
A child's thank you, US Army Photo
A young spectator salutes a U.S. Army Soldier during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Benning, Ga., April 9, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day event c... More
A U.S. Army Ranger, assigned to National Guard, zip-lines
A U.S. Army Ranger, assigned to National Guard, zip-lines into Victory Pond during the combat water survival portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 on Fort Benning, Ga., April 9, 2017. The 34th annual Davi... More
U.S. Army Rangers prepare to perform a helocast water
U.S. Army Rangers prepare to perform a helocast water insertion technique from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during the Combat Water Survival Assessment portion of the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Range... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb, a 7th Infantry Division
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb, a 7th Infantry Division Ranger, reaches for the ranger tab to complete an obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Benning, Ga., April 9, 2017. The 34th annual D... More
U.S. Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, 35th Vice Chief of
U.S. Army Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, gives his opening remarks during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 Award Ceremony at Marshall Auditorium on Fort Benning, Ga., April 10, 201... More
U.S. Army Rangers wait to receive awards for completing
U.S. Army Rangers wait to receive awards for completing the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 10, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day eve... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Neuvirth rope climbs at the Malvesti
Staff Sgt. Nathan Neuvirth rope climbs at the Malvesti obstacle course in Fort Benning, Ga. Neuvirth participated in the Best Ranger Competition, which was held April 7-9. The Malvesti obstacle course was one o... More
The Penn State baseball challenge coin was presented
The Penn State baseball challenge coin was presented to Brig. Gen. James Bonner, commander of the 20th Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, Explosives (CBRNE) Command. The coaching staff of the Penn Sta... More
1st Lt. Colton Giordano, a platoon leader with 3rd
1st Lt. Colton Giordano, a platoon leader with 3rd Combined Arms Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, gains his balance on an obstacle during a practice run... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Travis Smith assigned to HHBN, 25th
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Travis Smith assigned to HHBN, 25th Infantry Division navigates the weaver obstacle at the air assault obstacle course on Schofield Barracks, Hi., Mar. 8, 2018. The competitors went through an... More
U.S. Army Rangers present the colors during the opening
U.S. Army Rangers present the colors during the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga, April 12, 2018. The 35th Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2018 is a three-... More
FORT BENNING, Ga. (April 13, 2018) – Fifty two-person
FORT BENNING, Ga. (April 13, 2018) – Fifty two-person teams of Ranger-qualified Soldiers and one team of Ranger-qualified Coast Guardsmen take part in several events to test physical endurance, mental agility, ... More
FORT BENNING, Ga. (April 13, 2018) – Fifty two-person
FORT BENNING, Ga. (April 13, 2018) – Fifty two-person teams of Ranger-qualified Soldiers and one team of Ranger-qualified Coast Guardsmen take part in several events to test physical endurance, mental agility, ... More
A U.S. Army Ranger throws a simulated grenade through
A U.S. Army Ranger throws a simulated grenade through a window druing the Best Ranger Competition 2018, on Fort Benning Ga., April 14, 2018. The 35th Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2018 is a... More
(FORT BENNING, GA) – The remaining teams of the 2018
(FORT BENNING, GA) – The remaining teams of the 2018 Best Ranger Competition begin their day two events at Todd Field, April 14, 2018. Best Ranger competitors are completing various round-robin events on Todd F... More
1st Lt. Nick Rodriguez, with 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry
1st Lt. Nick Rodriguez, with 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducts a pull-up Jan. 10, 2019, during a Ranger Physical Fitness Test (RPFT) at Iro... More