U.S. Army Spc. Emanuel Gagante, assigned to 2d Cavalry Regiment (2CR), watches as his teammate prepares the rope at the leader’s reaction course during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 1, 2026. Teams across USAREUR-AF 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 Staff Sgt. Vontrae Hampton)
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.02.2026 14:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9844710 |
| VIRIN: | 260731-A-GS449-4594 |
| Resolution: | 5020x4373 |
| Size: | 1.58 MB |
| Location: | DE |
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