75th Ranger Regiment Wins Best Squad at 2026 Competition

The 75th Ranger Regiment, representing the US Army Special Operations Command, won the Best Squad title at the 2026 Army Best Squad Competition, with the announcement made by Sergeant Major of the Army Michael R. Weimer on 12 October at the Association of the US Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington. The competition took place at Fort Benning, Georgia, from 11 to 19 September, featuring 11 squads from major Army commands.

Events included fitness assessments, weapons qualification, obstacle courses, and an 18.6-mile night foot march. The squad members also excelled in individual honors, with Corporal being named the 2026 Soldier of the Year and Staff Sergeant Colin Doyle receiving the NCO of the Year title.

Doyle credited the team's everyday habits for their success, emphasizing that competitions enhance individual and team readiness. The tactical phase concluded with a fitness challenge at Fort Benning Community Day, hosted by the National Infantry Museum.