A Connecticut Army National Guard soldier aims his M4A1 carbine at a zeroing target during the 2025 Connecticut Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at the Connecticut Army National Guard Training Center East Haven Rifle Range, East Haven, Connecticut, March 20, 2025. Zeroing is an essential step prior to any qualification as this ensures the soldiers’ weapon sights or optics are adjusted and inline with their barrel, ensuring where they aim is where their rounds will impact. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Lucibello)