U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio participate with equipment checks in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 8, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georg More
U.S. Army Rangers zero out their weapons in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 9, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, along with other competitors, observe obstacle demonstrations in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 10 More
U.S. Army Rangers tour a firing range in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 10, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, More
U.S. Army Rangers observe a demonstration of the 60MM mortar system in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 10, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary More
U.S. Army Rangers prepare for the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, st More
U.S. Army Rangers care for their feet and rest after arriving to the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is th More
U.S. Army Rangers Staff Sgt. Ryan Hughes and Spc. Alexandre Addision, 82nd Airborne Division, ruck to the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. Th More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, wait to begin the eight-mile run portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, stand ready at the Urban Tactics portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both More
U.S. Army Rangers get to shore after swimming across Victory Pond during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueli More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, compete in the eight-mile run portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Ai More
U.S. Army Rangers 1st Lt. Paul Langer, and Sgt. Levi Aslani, 82nd Airborne Division, compete in the Malvesti Field obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Bes More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, complete the first section of the Victory Pond swim portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Ben More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, compete in the Malvesti portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Airmen a More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio competes in the litter carry portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Air More
U.S. Army Rangers Capt. Kyle Woodward, and Capt. Cary Kenerley, prepare to enter the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competi More
Sergeant Jessica Paz inspects the uniformity of the poolee platoon prior to drill practice aboard the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Aug. 1. Recruiting Station Portsmouth held a female pool function where female ap More
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 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 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 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. 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
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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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. 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
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. 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, 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 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
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 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, 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. 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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 gather their gear for an inspection prior to the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 8, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competit More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, practices on an obstacle in preparation for the Best Rang More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, zero their weapons in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 9, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Airmen More
U.S. Army Ranger Capt. Reuben Morris and Capt. Kyle Humble ruck to their next obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniv More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, compete in the M240 Mounted Engagement portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgi More
U.S. Army Rangers compete in the eight-mile run during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, st More
U.S. Army Rangers are transported to their next location after completing the Urban Tactics obstacle course during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga The Best Ranger Competition 201 More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, compete in the Urban Tactics portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Both Air More
U.S. Army Ranger prepare for the opening ceremony of the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competition, sta More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, competes the M4 Stress Shoot portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, Tactical Air Control Party Airman, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kansas, rucks to the M4 Stress Shoot portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio and Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, compete in the Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) portion of the Best Ranger Competition, April 12, 2019, at Fort Benn More
A U.S. Army Ranger competes in the Victory Pond swim during the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 12, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th anniversary of this grueling competitio More
U.S. Army Rangers secure a rope on a helicopter during a fast rope certification in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, Apr. 10, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. The Best Ranger Competition 2019, is the 36th More