U.S. Soldiers with the 109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, carry out a 6-mile ruck march at their mobilization station at Fort Hood, Texas, Dec. 20, 2025. The Soldiers performed this exercise to enhance their endurance, strength and mental toughness in preparation for their deployment to Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Skylin Simpson)