FORT MOORE, Ga. ( WRBL ) — For the morning, there wasn’t any pressure but that wouldn’t be for long. On Feb.7, Fort Moore soldiers who will take part in the Manuever Center of Excellence (MCoE) Infantry Week at Fort Moore showcased some of the skills that will come into play during competition.
Infantry Week includes the Best Mortar Competition (April 5-11), International Sniper Competition (April 5-11), 2024 Lacerda Cup All-Army Combatives Championship (April 8-14) and the Best Ranger Competition (April 12-15). This year marks the landmark 40th Best Ranger Competition and the weight is not lost on competitors.
“My Ranger buddies [are] the reason why I push deep and continue to push my limits because I know somebody’s relying on me,” Sgt. 1st Class Jeffry Sailes said.
Sailes will be competing in the Best Ranger Competition for the second time this year. One of his current training partners is Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Whitney, although the two will compete against each other in April. It will be Whitney’s third time taking on the Best Ranger Competition.