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Army Rangers Triumph Again at 2025 Best Sapper Competition

5/2/2025

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In a thrilling showdown at the 2025 Best Sapper Competition in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Army Rangers Capt. James Mitchiner and 1st Lt. George Madden clinched first place among 70 competing teams. This remarkable victory not only highlights their exceptional skills but also marks the Rangers' fourth triumph in major Army competitions this spring, solidifying their elite status.

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In a thrilling showdown at the 2025 Best Sapper Competition in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Army Rangers Capt. James Mitchiner and 1st Lt. George Madden clinched first place among 70 competing teams. This remarkable victory not only highlights their exceptional skills but also marks the Rangers' fourth triumph in major Army competitions this spring, solidifying their elite status.