U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gavin Ferrazzono, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist assigned to 52d Strategic Signal Battalion, 2nd Theater Signal Brigade, executes the patrol lane with his squad during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 4, 2026. During the Patrol Lane event, squads were required to identify threats, react to contact, and maneuver under fire while maintaining communication and cohesion, testing their ability to operate as a disciplined, synchronized team in a dynamic field environment.
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 measures squad effectiveness, communication and cohesion, along with each Soldier’s technical and tactical proficiency, endurance and fortitude. Winners will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition, where one noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier from the top squad will earn the titles of the Army’s Best NCO and Best Soldier of the Year. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)
| Date Taken: | 08.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2026 02:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9849213 |
| VIRIN: | 260804-A-MQ729-1011 |
| Resolution: | 3840x2560 |
| Size: | 4.03 MB |
| Location: | GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE |
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