U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Medical Readiness Command, West, (MRCW), navigate an obstacle course and conduct weapons training as a part of the MRCW, Best Medic Competition, Nov. 20, 2024, on Fort Cavazos, TX. The Best Medic Competition challenges MRCW's best medical personnel in a simulated operational environment. During the competition, two-soldier teams from each of MRC West’s subordinate commands navigate a challenging series of events that push the competitors’ physical and emergency medical skills to the limits. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nathan Morse)