A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 jumps
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 jumps out of a UH-60 Black Hawk into Victory Pond at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges t... 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
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
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 ride
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 ride aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk to their next event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges ... 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. Ryan Gerber (right) swims toward
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Gerber (right) swims toward Staff Sgt. Stewart Fletcher, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, during the Victory Pond portion of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga.,... 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
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 jump
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 jump out of a UH-60 Black Hawk into Victory Pond at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges to ... 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 Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges to... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christian Groom, 1st Armored Division,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Christian Groom, 1st Armored Division, exits Victory Pond after swimming toward the next event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016 is a three-day... More
U.S. Army Capt. Colin Reutinger (right) and Capt. James
U.S. Army Capt. Colin Reutinger (right) and Capt. James Lucas, Maneuver Center of Excellence, make their way toward the next event after completing the Victory Pond swim at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. Th... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy Conrad, National Guard
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy Conrad, National Guard Ranger, low crawls to a barricade during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy Conrad, National Guard
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Troy Conrad, National Guard Ranger, tosses a training grenade into a simulated enemy bunker during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb (left) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb (left) and Staff Sgt. Andrew Balha (right), 7th Infantry Division, provide aid to a simulated injured soldier during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April ... 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
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 jumps
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 jumps out of a UH-60 Black Hawk into Victory Pond at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges t... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Polanski, 25th Infantry Division,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Michael Polanski, 25th Infantry Division, climbs across a rope during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 water confidence course at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is... More
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Killian helps Staff Sgt. Erich
U.S. Army Capt. Robert Killian helps Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, National Guard Rangers, exit Victory Pond after swimming toward the next event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual Best Ranger... More
U.S. Army Capt. James McClare (right), and 1st Lt.
U.S. Army Capt. James McClare (right), and 1st Lt. Anthony Day (left), 10th Mountain Division, swim toward the next event after jumping from a UH-60 Black Hawk during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Be... 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
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 Cpl. Scott Slater, 75th Ranger Regiment,
U.S. Army Cpl. Scott Slater, 75th Ranger Regiment, prepares to throw a training grenade at simulated enemy targets during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual B... More
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 make
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 make their way toward the next event after completing the Victory Pond swim at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event c... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb (left) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb (left) and Staff Sgt. Andrew Balha (right), 7th Infantry Division, provide aid to a simulated injured soldier during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April ... More
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 fires
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 fires an M-9 Beretta at targets during the BRC 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual is a three-day event consisting of challenges to test ... More
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 make
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 make their way toward the next event after completing the Victory Pond swim at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event c... More
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 makes
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 makes their way toward the next event after completing the Victory Pond swim at Fort Benning, Ga., April 15, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event... More
A crowd claps for participants of the Best Ranger
A crowd claps for participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 as they enter the stress shooting event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of chall... 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
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 1st Lt. Matthew Linarelli, 101st Airborne
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Matthew Linarelli, 101st Airborne Division, climbs a rock wall during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consi... More
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition packs
A participant of the Best Ranger Competition packs his ruck sack before heading to the next obstacle at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges ... More
U.S. Army Capt. Bert Ferguson (left) and Sgt 1st Class
U.S. Army Capt. Bert Ferguson (left) and Sgt 1st Class Keith Batchelder (right), 7th Special Forces Group, walk toward their next event after completing an obstacle during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fo... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb (left) and Staff Sgt.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb (left) and Staff Sgt. Andrew Balha (right), 7th Infantry Division, provide aid to a simulated injured soldier during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April ... More
A crowd looks on as participants of the Best Ranger
A crowd looks on as participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 shoot various targets during a stress shooting event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event cons... More
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 ride
Participants of the Best Ranger Competition 2016 ride aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk to their next event at Fort Benning, Ga., April 17, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a three-day event consisting of challenges t... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb, 7th Infantry Division,
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Jebb, 7th Infantry Division, lifts a simulated injured soldier on a litter during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Benning, Ga., April 16, 2016. The 33rd annual BRC 2016 is a ... More
U.S. Army Capt. James McClare (right), and 1st Lt.
U.S. Army Capt. James McClare (right), and 1st Lt. Anthony Day (left), 10th Mountain Division, swim towards the next event after jumping from a HH-60 Pave Hawk during the Best Ranger Competition 2016 at Fort Be... More