U.S. Army Spc. Ian Zinsmeister, an infantryman assigned to 1st Cavalry Division, low crawls through the Obstacle Course during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31, 2026. The course drives Soldiers through rope ascents, wall climbs, wire crawls, balance obstacles and tight passageways that demand strength, coordination and constant communication. Each barrier reinforces the squad’s ability to stay cohesive, deliberate and lethal under sustained physical stress.
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 evaluates squad effectiveness, communication and cohesion, along with each Soldier’s technical and tactical proficiency, endurance and fortitude. Winners will advance to the Army Best Squad Competition, where one noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier from the top squad will earn the titles of 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: | 9842861 |
| VIRIN: | 260731-A-MQ729-1033 |
| Resolution: | 3840x3072 |
| Size: | 3.88 MB |
| Location: | GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE |
| Web Views: | 10 |
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