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Squad Goals

Aug. 5, 2021 |DOD News
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Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery Brigade ran, swam, climbed, crawled, jumped and paddled through a 36-hour "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, recently.

This Is My Squad is an Army initiative to build stronger unit cohesion. Plenty of that was on display during the competition:

One soldier stands on another to get over a brick wall.
One soldier stands on another to get over a brick wall.
Giving a Lift
Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participate in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 29, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
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Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210729-A-PO701-669
A soldier smiles while sitting on a raised wood plank as others stand behind her.
A soldier smiles while sitting on a raised wood plank as others stand behind her.
Enjoying the Effort
Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participate in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 28, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
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Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210728-A-PO701-729
A soldier emerges feet first from a raised tube as a fellow soldier helps the first one out.
A soldier emerges feet first from a raised tube as a fellow soldier helps the first one out.
With a Little Help
Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participate in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 28, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
Download: Full Size (1.93 MB)
Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210728-A-PO701-624
Sailors paddle in a rubber raft.
Sailors paddle in a rubber raft.
Paddling Together
A soldier assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participates in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 29, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
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Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210729-A-PO701-073

One squad represented each subordinate unit of the brigade, completing physically, mentally and tactically demanding challenges to build trust, physical fitness, discipline and individual and collective readiness.

A soldier reaches both arms up toward a rubber ball.
A soldier reaches both arms up toward a rubber ball.
Having a Ball
A soldier assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participates in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 28, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
Download: Full Size (1.04 MB)
Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210728-A-PO701-952
A soldier swims freestyle in a pool.
A soldier swims freestyle in a pool.
Going Swimmingly
A soldier assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participates in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 28, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
Download: Full Size (1.46 MB)
Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210728-A-PO701-617
A soldier makes adjustments to a weapon.
A soldier makes adjustments to a weapon.
Weapon Work
A soldier assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participates in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 28, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
Download: Full Size (1.61 MB)
Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210728-A-PO701-537
A soldier holds arms up as water drips from her saturated uniform.
A soldier holds arms up as water drips from her saturated uniform.
Water Warrior
A soldier assigned to the 25th Infantry Division Artillery participates in a "This Is My Squad" competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 29, 2021. The 36-hour event aimed to build strong, cohesive teams through tough, realistic training.
Download: Full Size (1.13 MB)
Photo By: Army Spc. Jessica Scott
VIRIN: 210729-A-PO701-566W

The competition will be conducted on a quarterly basis, and the winning squads will compete in the Best Squad Competition at the end of the year.

Check out some more photos from the event:

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A soldier emerges head first from a raised tube and holds a wooden plank.
A soldier crawls in mud under wires.
A soldier stands on an orange metal drum as fellow soldiers help him lift another drum.
A soldier flips over a raised wooden plank in a wooded area.
A soldier wearing gloves jumps over a red wooden bar.
Six sailors paddle in an inflatable raft in water off a muddy shoreline.
A soldier hangs onto a wire in an area of dense foliage.
Two soldiers pull a third one through a tunnel on the the ground.
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