U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jorge Montoya, Sgt. Joshua Laporte, Spc. Emanuel Gagante, Pfc. Avery Lemaster and Pfc. Tyler Grieco, infantrymen (11B) assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct a defenders crossing while representing V Corps during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 1, 2026. The defenders crossing tests squads’ ability to safely negotiate a water obstacle while maintaining accountability, security and combat effectiveness under simulated operational conditions.
Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa compete at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 30 through Aug. 6, 2026, for the title of Best Squad. The competition evaluates squad effectiveness, communication and cohesion, as well as each Soldier’s technical and tactical proficiency, endurance and resilience. The winning squad advances to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition, where one noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier will be named the Army’s Best NCO and Best Soldier of the Year, respectively. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jamie Robinson)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2026 05:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9844228 |
| VIRIN: | 260801-A-FL725-2643 |
| Resolution: | 7413x4942 |
| Size: | 6.14 MB |
| Location: | GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE |
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