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    Soldiers conduct weapons and land navigation training in preparation for E2B

    GRAFENWöHR, GERMANY

    09.15.2025

    Photo by Pfc. Destiny Baker 

    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

    A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade grabs ammunition for the M2 .50 caliber machine gun while participating in a weapons training lane as part of the initial education and training phase of the upcoming Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) and Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) test at Grafenwöhr Training Area, Grafenwöhr, Germany, Sept. 14, 2025. This lane is part of the EIB and ESB testing, collectively known as E2B, which tests candidates’ physical and mental abilities while executing critical tasks. The week-long testing event, from Sept. 18-23, includes a fitness assessment, land navigation, Soldier tasks and a 12-mile ruck march that participants must pass to earn their badge. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Destiny Baker)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2025
    Date Posted: 09.17.2025 07:58
    Photo ID: 9314662
    VIRIN: 250914-A-SK812-1001
    Resolution: 5462x6827
    Size: 3.93 MB
    Location: GRAFENWöHR, DE

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