Great focus & DOF! I really like the wide crop too, although I agree somewhat with one of the other commenters about a little more room at the top and less at the bottom (but that's a personal preference). It's a great shot and very well executed. Nice job.
7 - Good. Criticism; your call obviously, but in my opinion, a tighter crop at the bottom, perhaps with even more space at the top, would have made this even better. Like the depth of field and background, although do wonder whether a different color choice of background would have enhanced the soldiers. Not sure on the thick frame. Also seems a 'flaw' on the right near the bottom in the foreground. Up to 7 from 6. edit:6 to 7 at beginning of comment
nece execution and lens choice. I think a darker or more textrued surface would have made this look more dramatic and not pulled your eyes down so much
Nice setup and lighting on this photo. While I really like your composition, it does leave me wondering how a slightly higher POV might look. Keep up the good work!