U.S. Army Soldiers board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade before a situational training exercise during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 3, 2026. The air movement tests squads’ ability to rapidly deploy, establish security and transition into tactical operations under simulated combat 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 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. One noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier from the winning squad 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: | 08.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.03.2026 08:25 |
| Photo ID: | 9845863 |
| VIRIN: | 260802-A-FL725-5214 |
| Resolution: | 6381x4254 |
| Size: | 8.58 MB |
| Location: | GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE |
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