99th Readiness Division U.S. Army Reserve Combatives Program Competition
Sgt. 1st Class John Bless, a Retention Non-Commissioned Officer of 1st Battalion Army Reserve Careers Group, attempts an armbar during the first U.S. Army Reserve Modern Army Combatives Program Competition at Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Massachusetts January 23, 2026. The tournament was hosted by the 99th Readiness Division to demonstrate USAR’s commitment to maintaining Combat Readiness and physically, mentally and emotionally fit Soldiers. After competing in the tournament, participants will be eligible to move on to compete in the U.S. Army 2026 Lacerda Cup Combatives Tournament at Fort Benning, Georgia from April 7-11, 2026. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by 1st Lt. Sophie Jonak)