U.S. Army Spc. Syrus Butts, a cannon crewmember with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery, participates in the 12-mile ruck march of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC), Region III phase, ending at the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, April 23, 2025. During the regional phase [or series], competitors must negotiate various military challenges to test individual combat skills and doctrinal knowledge. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SSG Jesse Elbouab)