ALT BEST SQUAD COMPETITION logo with soldier silhouettes. Text: '2026 SQUAD OF THE YEAR USASOC' and an emblem. Five young men in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms stand side-by-side, looking forward. Names like SCHAEFFER, DOYLE are visible. Bottom features the U.S. ARMY logo.
ALT Staff Sergeant Colin Doyle, a male soldier in U.S. Army camouflage, stands formally with hands clasped. Text reads: \"2026 NCO OF THE YEAR\" and \"STAFF SERGEANT COLIN DOYLE\". U.S. Army, Best Squad Competition, and USASOC logos are visible.
ALT Corporal Michael Shield, identified as the 2026 Soldier of the Year, stands in his U.S. Army uniform with hands clasped. Text banners display his title, rank, and name. U.S. Army, Best Squad Competition, and USASOC logos are also present.
ALT Graphic with a child helping change her parent's rank and the words \"Top Warfighters Recognized Through Merit-Based Promotions
ALT A U.S. Army Drill Sergeant in dress uniform, including the iconic campaign hat, looks directly at the camera. Text overlay on the image reads: \"ARMY EXPANDS PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY FOR DRILL SERGEANTS. U.S. ARMY.\"
