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    USAREUR-AF Best Squad boat crossing [Image 5 of 5]

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    Several individuals wearing camouflage and dark tactical clothing are paddling two dark inflatable rubber boats across a calm lake or river. The scene is framed by reeds and tree branches in the foreground, with a dense treeline visible in the background under an overcast sky. The composition suggests a military training exercise or tactical water crossing operation.

    GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY

    08.01.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Addison Shinn 

    U.S. Army V Corps

    U.S. Soldiers, with the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, maneuver across a lake on a combat rubber raiding craft during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 1, 2026. Teams across U.S. Army Europe and Africa meet at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, to compete for the title of Best Squad, July 30-August 6, 2026. The event tests the squad’s effectiveness, communication, and overall cohesion, as well as the individual Soldier’s technical and tactical proficiency, endurance, and fortitude. This competitive training event exercises a full range of squad-level skills, highlighting professional excellence and knowledge to determine the command’s top teams. Winners of this competition will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Addison Shinn)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2026
    Date Posted: 08.02.2026 09:25
    Photo ID: 9844585
    VIRIN: 260801-A-AE781-1591
    Resolution: 3854x2569
    Size: 1.14 MB
    Location: GRAFENWOEHR, DE
    Web Views: 32
    Downloads: 5

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    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is performing a push-up or low crawl exercise on a gravel surface beneath a large black inflatable rubber boat (IRB/Zodiac). The soldier wears a black plate carrier/vest and displays a yellow identification tag marked 'A5' on the left sleeve, along with a US flag patch, indicating a military training or selection event. Water droplets are visible in the air, suggesting wet/rainy conditions or recent water immersion.
    Five individuals in military camouflage uniforms and black life vests are paddling a black inflatable rubber assault boat (zodiac-style) across a calm lake or river. The personnel appear to be engaged in a military training exercise, sitting along the sides of the craft and using paddles. The background features dense green treeline and overcast lighting conditions.
    Three individuals in military camouflage uniforms and black tactical vests are paddling a black inflatable rubber boat across a calm, reflective body of water. The scene is framed by out-of-focus green foliage in the foreground, suggesting the photo was taken from a concealed or distant vantage point. The lush green tree line in the background indicates a temperate, forested environment.
    A group of approximately five individuals in military camouflage uniforms and tactical vests are navigating a black inflatable rubber boat across a calm river. The image is captured through partially obscuring foreground foliage, giving a surveillance-like perspective. The background features dense green tree cover along the riverbank.
    Several individuals wearing camouflage and dark tactical clothing are paddling two dark inflatable rubber boats across a calm lake or river. The scene is framed by reeds and tree branches in the foreground, with a dense treeline visible in the background under an overcast sky. The composition suggests a military training exercise or tactical water crossing operation.

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