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Synchronized Squads

Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Pacific complete the combat water survival training assessment during the Best Squad Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 20, 2026. The five-day competition features 16 squads from across the command and serves as a rigorous test of individual strength and squad-level cohesion.

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