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 Soldiers conduct combatives training during
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct combatives training during the Ranger Course on Ft. Benning, GA., April 20, 2015. Soldiers attend the Ranger Course to learn additional leadership and small unit technical and tactic... More
U.S. Army Soldiers are tested physically during the
U.S. Army Soldiers are tested physically during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., April 21, 2015. Soldiers attend the Ranger Course to learn additional leadership and small unit technical and tactical ski... More
US Army Ranger Course assessment
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct the Darby Queen obstacle course during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., April 26, 2015. Soldiers attend the Ranger Course to learn additional leadership and small unit technica... More
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct patrols during the Ranger
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct patrols during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., May 4, 2015. Soldiers attend Ranger school to learn additional leadership and small unit technical and tactical skills in a phys... More
A U.S. Army Soldier conducts a patrol during the Ranger
A U.S. Army Soldier conducts a patrol during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., May 21, 2015. Soldiers attend the Ranger Course to learn additional leadership and small unit technical and tactical skills i... 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
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 Sgt. 1st Class Eugene Mirador moves to the
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eugene Mirador moves to the next phase of the stress shoot event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2016) at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016.... 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 Rangers move to the next portion of the stress
U.S. Army Rangers move to the next portion of the stress shoot event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2016) at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. BRC 2016 is a three-... 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 Capt. Robert Killian (left) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Killian (left) and Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein (right) represent the National Guard during a stress shoot event on Malone range during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Compe... More
A U.S. Army Ranger from the 25th Infantry Division,
A U.S. Army Ranger from the 25th Infantry Division, participates in the three towers event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2016) at Fort Benning, Ga., on April 16, 2... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachery Adkins (left) and Staff
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachery Adkins (left) and Staff Sgt. Anthony Hernandez (right) with the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, participate in a downed pilot recovery event during the 33rd annual David E. Gr... More
33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition
U.S. Army Ranger with the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade participates in a downed pilot recovery event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2016) at Fort Benning, G... 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 traverses the monkey bars at the Spartan
U.S. Army Ranger traverses the monkey bars at the Spartan Race during the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event consis... 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
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 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
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 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 Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein (left) and Capt.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein (left) and Capt. Robert Killian (right), with the U.S. Army National Guard, cross the finish line of the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 20... 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 Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein (left) and Master
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein (left) and Master Sgt. Jason Broyles (right), assigned to the Texas and Pennsylvania National Guard, talk to each other as they wait to be rigged for an Airborne jump at Cam... More
A U.S. Army Ranger School instructor calls out commands
A U.S. Army Ranger School instructor calls out commands to Soldiers during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., April 21, 2015. Soldiers attend Ranger school to learn additional leadership and small unit tec... More
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct the Darby Queen obstacle
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct the Darby Queen obstacle course during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., April 26, 2015. Soldiers attend the Ranger Course to learn additional leadership and small unit technica... More
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct patrols during the Ranger
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct patrols during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., May 4, 2015. Soldiers attend Ranger school to learn additional leadership and small unit technical and tactical skills in a phys... More
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct patrols during the Ranger
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct patrols during the Ranger Course on Fort Benning, Ga., May 21, 2015. Soldiers attend the Ranger Course to learn additional leadership and small unit technical and tactical skills in a... More
A U.S. Army Ranger, representing the 75th Ranger Regiment,
A U.S. Army Ranger, representing the 75th Ranger Regiment, participates in the stress shoot event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2016) at Fort Benning, Ga., April 1... 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
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. 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
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
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
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Killian waits for his teamate
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Killian waits for his teamate to finish shooting the stress shoot event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2016) at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, ... More
U.S. Army Rangers move to an ammo shed prior to
U.S. Army Rangers move to an ammo shed prior to participating in a portion of the stress shoot event during the David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2016) at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. ... 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
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey and Lt. Nicholas Kiser
U.S. Army Capt. James Teskey and Lt. Nicholas Kiser prepare for the next obstacle during the 2016 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Co... 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 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
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy Conrad (left) and Capt.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy Conrad (left) and Capt. Jose Moreno (right), National Guard Rangers, rest after completing events at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016... More
A U.S. Army Ranger traverses the monkey bars at the
A U.S. Army Ranger traverses the monkey bars at the Spartan Race during the Best Ranger Competition on Fort Mitchell, Ala., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event con... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Hernandez with the Airborne
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Hernandez with the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, participates in a downed pilot recovery event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition 2016 (BRC 2... 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 Staff Sgt. Carlos Mercado (left) and 1st
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Carlos Mercado (left) and 1st Lt. Eric Seidel (right) with the 82nd Airborne Division, participate in a downed pilot recovery event during the 33rd annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Co... 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 Sgt. 1st Class Corey Johnston, 7th Special
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Corey Johnston, 7th Special Forces Group, climbs out of Victory Pond after completing an obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd ... 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