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Army ROTC cadets cheer on another cadet performing a dead lift with a weight set on grass during daytime, with another group of cadets and trees in the background.

You Can Do It

Cadets from Army ROTC programs compete in the annual Ranger Challenge at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 15, 2025. The three-day challenge included a fitness team event that began with a sprint-drag-carry relay using kettle bells, weighted duffle bags and tires. Upon completing the relay, each team member executed deadlifts for two minutes.

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