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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
U.S. Army Rangers board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
U.S. Army Rangers board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to move to the next challenge at the Best Ranger Competition, Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day... More
U.S. Army Capt. Riley Morris, assigned to Airborne
U.S. Army Capt. Riley Morris, assigned to Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, completes an obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grang... More
U.S. Army Capt. James Lucus and Capt. Colin Reutinger,
U.S. Army Capt. James Lucus and Capt. Colin Reutinger, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Ft. Benning, Ga., traverse through an obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition on Ft. Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Colton Barber (left) and Capt. Dave
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Colton Barber (left) and Capt. Dave Mathews (right), assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, run through the water in the pond swim event during the Best Ranger Competition on Ft. Benning, Ga.... More
Members of the United States Armed Forces compete in
Members of the United States Armed Forces compete in the Mass Run during 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 1st Lt. Zachary Hayes, assigned to 82nd Airborne
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Zachary Hayes, assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, climbs the final wall after a three-mile run and assisting his teamate up the wall before moving to the next event during the Best Ranger Com... More
A U.S. Army Ranger competes in the stress shooting
A U.S. Army Ranger competes in the stress shooting event during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a thre... 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 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett (left) and 1st
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Jarrett (left) and 1st Lt. Charles McCawley (right), assigned to the 7th Infantry Division, rest under shade during the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016... 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
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
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
A U.S. Army Ranger climbs a wall as part of the Best
A U.S. Army Ranger climbs a wall as part of 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-day event consistin... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Eric Seidel, assigned to 82nd Airborne
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Eric Seidel, assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, climbs out of the dunk pit with the rope during the Spartan Race at Fort Mitchell, Ala., during the Best Ranger Competition at Camp Rogers, For... More
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long, ARTB, 7th Special Forces
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long, ARTB, 7th Special Forces Group, crawls across the rope to reach the hanging Ranger plaque during the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual Be... More
A U.S. Army Ranger navigates through an obstacle course
A U.S. Army Ranger navigates through an obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Camp Darby, Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 i... 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 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 Capt. Zakary Long, assigned to the 7th Special
U.S. Army Capt. Zakary Long, assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group, walks over to his next obstacle, on Darby Queen obstacle course, during the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Ft. Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016... More
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Luke Katz, assigned to
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sgt. Luke Katz, assigned to the U.S. Army National Guard, crosses the monkey bars as part of the Darby Queen obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Micha Polanski and 1st Lt. Gunther
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Micha Polanski and 1st Lt. Gunther Wong, both assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, cross the finish line after completing the Best Ranger Competition 2016, Camp Rogers, Ga., April 17, 2016.... 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 rangers wait for their team to be called
U.S. Army rangers wait for their team to be called in the opening ceremony during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competitio... More
A U.S. Army Ranger shoots at targets for the weapons
A U.S. Army Ranger shoots at targets for the weapons proficiency portion of the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning Ga., April 7, 2017. The Best Ranger competition is a three-day event consisting of challen... 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 ranger runs to the starting point of the
A U.S. Army ranger runs to the starting point of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Camp Rogers, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2017 is a three-day event consis... More
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Andrew Fletcher, assigned
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Andrew Fletcher, assigned to the 1st Armored Division, maneuvers over an obstacle during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Benning, Ga., Apr. 7, 2017. ... More
A U.S. Army Ranger greets his son prior to competing
A U.S. Army Ranger greets his son prior to competing in the Spartan Race during the Best Ranger Competition 2017, at Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 8, 2017. The Best Ranger competition is a three-day event consisti... More
U.S. Army Rangers walk toward the next event during
U.S. Army Rangers walk toward the next event 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 co... More
U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Tello, from
U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Tello, from the 101st Airborne Division, attempts to complete an obstacle at the Malvesti Obstacle Course during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competitio... More
U.S. Army Rangers move to the next event during the
U.S. Army Rangers move to the next event 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 consis... More
U.S. Army Rangers Staff Sgt. John Buckles and Staff
U.S. Army Rangers Staff Sgt. John Buckles and Staff Sgt. Mark Miller, assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, drag a SKEDCO during the Best Ranger Competition 2017, on Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th ann... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Daniel Strickland, 25th Infantry
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Daniel Strickland, 25th Infantry Divison, moves weighted boxes during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 7, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Comp... 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 Master Sgt. Josh Horsager and Capt. Michael
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Josh Horsager and Capt. Michael Rose, 75th Ranger Regiment Rangers, check the map during an event during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Benning, Ga., April 8, 2017. The 34th annu... More
U.S. Army Rangers climb off an obstacle during a Spartan
U.S. Army Rangers climb off 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 thr... 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, rappels from a training tower during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Ft. Benning, Ga., ... 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, Fort Benning, Ga., April 8, 2017. The Best Ranger competition is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test competitor's... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Gaziano, 10th Mountain
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christopher Gaziano, 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... 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 Rangers wait to jump off a UH-60 Black Hawk
U.S. Army Rangers wait to jump off a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over Victory Pond during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 in Fort Benning, Ga., April 9, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Co... More
U.S. Army Rangers Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Vork and Sgt.
U.S. Army Rangers Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Vork and Sgt. 1st Class Sean Smith, assigned to the National Guard, participate in the Darby Queen obstacle course during the 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger C... 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 Competition... More
A U.S. Army Ranger crosses a balance beam over Victory
A U.S. Army Ranger crosses a balance beam over Victory Pond during the combat water survival portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2017 on Fort Benning, Ga., April 9, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. ... More
Awards and trophies are displayed during the Best Ranger
Awards and trophies are displayed during the Best Ranger Competition 2017 Award Ceremony at Marshall Auditorium on Fort Benning, Ga., April 10, 2017. The 34th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition ... 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
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Jeremy Dettmer, assigned to
U.S. Army Ranger 1st Lt. Jeremy Dettmer, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment low crawls during the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga, April 12, 2018. The 35th Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger C... More
U.S. Army Ranger negotiates a water obstacle at the
U.S. Army Ranger negotiates a water obstacle at the Spartan Race during the 2018 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Mitchell, Al. on April 14, 2018. The 35th Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2018... More
U.S. Army Capt. Jason Parson (left) and 1st. Sgt. Ricardo
U.S. Army Capt. Jason Parson (left) and 1st. Sgt. Ricardo Gutierrez (right), assigned to Fort Jackson, S.C., give a high five after finishing the pond swim event during the Best Ranger Competition on Ft. Bennin... More
Sergeant (USA) Matthew Hiebner and Staff Sergeant (USA)
Sergeant (USA) Matthew Hiebner and Staff Sergeant (USA) Phillip Ehorn, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, compete in the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Rangers Competition (BRC) 2016 in Fort Benning, Geo... More
A U.S. Army Soldier maneuvers over an obstacle course
A U.S. Army Soldier maneuvers over an obstacle course during 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 even... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Polanski, assigned to 10th
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Polanski, assigned to 10th Mountain Division, climbs the final wall after a three-mile run before moving to the next event during the Best Ranger Competition at Camp Rogers, Fort Benni... More