U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Richard Tangen, a bridge crewmember with the 957th Engineer Company, North Dakota Army National Guard, receives the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) and the Schützenschnur from German military officials during the closing ceremony of the 2026 National Best Warrior Competition at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort in St. Augustine, Florida, July 15, 2026.The presentation came as a surprise to the competitors, who discovered during the ceremony that their performances throughout the competition had also been evaluated for the two German military proficiency awards. Every competitor met the requirements to earn both badges.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Anna Welchel)
| Date Taken: | 07.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.17.2026 13:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9816849 |
| VIRIN: | 260715-Z-XK248-1016 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 6.85 MB |
| Location: | US |
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North Dakota Soldier Represents State at National Best Warrior Competition
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