U.S. Army Sgt. Kyaw Eh, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, push through the Iron Traverse Rugged Terrain Trail during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2026. Steep inclines, uneven ground and thick vegetation force squads to communicate, adapt and maintain momentum. The Stress Shoot adds pressure as Soldiers engage targets immediately after high output exertion, demanding controlled breathing, disciplined weapon handling and precision under elevated heart rates. These lanes test grit, cohesion and combat readiness as teams fight for the chance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition.
Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa will compete at Grafenwoehr through Aug. 6, 2026, for the title of Best Squad. The competition measures squad effectiveness, communication and cohesion, along with each Soldier’s technical and tactical proficiency, endurance and fortitude. Winners will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition, where one noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier from the top squad will earn the titles of the Army’s Best NCO and Best Soldier of the Year. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.31.2026 13:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9842852 |
| VIRIN: | 260731-A-MQ729-1026 |
| Resolution: | 2560x3840 |
| Size: | 2.96 MB |
| Location: | GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE |
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