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Soldiers, SWAT teams to compete in military operation competition at Fort Bliss
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Gabrielle Lopez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the competition can be found through KVIA ABC-7, including comments from Command Sergeant Majors Deondre Long and Christopher Abrahamson.
A military competition is scheduled to take place at Fort Bliss from August 22-24. The event, known as the Pershing Best Observer Controller/Trainer Competition, will feature soldiers and local law enforcement competing in various military operations. The competition will test participants' physical and mental skills in areas such as drone tasks and navigation.
It is the first time this event will be held at Fort Bliss. Further details about the competition can be found through KVIA ABC-7, including comments from Command Sergeant Majors Deondre Long and Christopher Abrahamson.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A military competition is scheduled to take place at Fort Bliss from August 22-24. The event, known as the Pershing Best Observer Controller/Trainer Competition, will feature soldiers and local law…
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