U.S. Army Soldiers from across the nation receive their blue Infantry Shoulder Cords July 26, 2023, in recognition of their successful completion of the 11B Infantry Transition Course, taught by cadre assigned to the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. Over three weeks, 22 Soldiers at the 10, 20 and 30 skill levels learned basic infantry tactics, testing themselves mentally and physically along the way. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)