An Iowa Army National Guard Soldier carries a full water jug down a hill during a Spur Ride event at Camp Nothing Hill, Kosovo, on May 29, 2021. A Spur Ride is the only means of joining the Order of the Spur, a cavalry tradition in the Army during which troops must pass a series of physical, mental and tactical tests relevant to the Cavalry. This event tested the Soldiers’ ability to use teamwork to accomplish a physically demanding task.

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