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U.S. Army Spc. Patricio Alduvin performs a communications check utilizing the AN/PRC-117F Falcon II MBMMR Harris radio during a communications lane as part of the Gainey Cup, Fort Benning, Georgia, May 3, 2023. The Gainey Cup Competition showcased the competence, physical and mental stamina, and competitive spirit of Cavalry Scout Troopers serving in formations that perform Reconnaissance and Security. [Photo has been digitally altered to enhance exposure and contrast] (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Levi Cowart performs a functions check on a M240B machine gun during a weapons testing lane as part of the Gainey Cup, Fort Benning, Georgia, May 3, 2023. The Gainey Cup Competition showcased the competence, physical and mental stamina, and competitive spirit of Cavalry Scout Troopers serving in formations that perform Reconnaissance and Security. [Photo has been digitally altered to enhance exposure and contrast] (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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U.S. Army Pfc. Aidan Harris performs a weapons function check during the Gainey Cup, Fort Benning, Georgia, May 3, 2023. The Gainey Cup Competition showcased the competence, physical and mental stamina, and competitive spirit of Cavalry Scout Troopers serving in formations that perform Reconnaissance and Security. [Photo has been digitally altered to enhance exposure and contrast] (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division Soldiers perform a communications check while being graded on accuracy and proficiency by graders from the Maneuver Center of Excellence during the Gainey Cup, Fort Benning, Georgia, May 3, 2023. The Gainey Cup Competition showcased the competence, physical and mental stamina, and competitive spirit of Cavalry Scout Troopers serving in formations that perform Reconnaissance and Security. [Photo has been digitally altered to enhance exposure and contrast] (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division Soldiers secure an antenna to a AN/PRC-117F Falcon II MBMMR Harris radio during a communications testing lane as part of the Gainey Cup, Fort Benning, Georgia, May 3, 2023. The Gainey Cup Competition showcased the competence, physical and mental stamina, and competitive spirit of Cavalry Scout Troopers serving in formations that perform Reconnaissance and Security. [Photo has been digitally altered to enhance exposure and contrast] (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division Soldiers secure an antenna to a AN/PRC-117F Falcon II MBMMR Harris radio during a communications testing lane as part of the Gainey Cup, Fort Benning, Georgia, May 3, 2023. The Gainey Cup Competition showcased the competence, physical and mental stamina, and competitive spirit of Cavalry Scout Troopers serving in formations that perform Reconnaissance and Security. [Photo has been digitally altered to enhance exposure and contrast] (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tanner Dibble)
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FORT RILEY, Kan.— A six-man cavalry scout team assigned to the 1st Squadron, 4th Calvary Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division represented the Big Red One at The Gainey Cup, hosted by The Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence.
The Gainey Cup competition recognizes the “Best Scout Squad” by running teams through a gauntlet of rigorous reconnaissance and security events. These events challenge the scouts’ physical and mental ability to conduct reconnaissance and security operations in a multitude of scenarios.
The team placed 9th out of more than 20 teams in the competition, including international teams and the Soldiers felt a sense of pride in representing the division.
“The competition is important to me because it proves that heavy scouts can compete with the light scouts,” said Spc. Patricio Alduvin, a cavalry scout serving with 1st Sqdn., 4th Cav. Reg., 1ABCT, 1st Inf. Div.
The 1st Inf. Div. team spent six months training for this competition, mastering call for fire procedures, physical training, tactical combat casualty care, weapons proficiency and communications systems.
“The reason this competition is so important, is that it teaches us to work with our doctrine,” said former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff William J. Gainey.
This strong showing from 1ABCT reflects 1ID’s focus on readiness and modernization in developing the Army’s premiere fighting force.
“No matter where the team placed, [Soldiers] were eager and ready to compete every day, it didn’t matter the standing or placement,” said 1st Sgt. Michael Dennis, a team coach and first sergeant of 1st Sqdn., 4th Cav. Reg., 1ABCT, 1st Inf. Div.
Big Red One’s participation in competitions like this further supports the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley as a top-choice for motivated Soldiers and leaders who want to lead from the front and advance their careers in a challenging and rewarding environment.
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