A U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant throws sandbags during the Combat Field Test (CFT) at the Kentucky National Guard’s pre-command course, held at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Kentucky, Aug. 15, 2026. The CFT was part of a four-day course that prepared new and incoming command teams to take on senior leadership roles in their units. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)