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    U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Award Ceremony [Image 8 of 10]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are participating in a military awards ceremony. An older, senior soldier is pinning a medal onto the chest of a younger soldier, who is holding an official Department of the Army certificate. The ceremony appears to be a formal recognition event, likely awarding an Army Commendation Medal based on the visible certificate.

    GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, GERMANY

    08.06.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne 

    21st Theater Sustainment Command

    U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nathan Thompson, an infantryman, assigned to the 7th Army Training Command’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center, receives the Army Commendation Medal after earning the Top Shot Award during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition awards ceremony at Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 6, 2026. The award recognized Thompson as the competition’s top marksman based on his performance during the evaluated weapons events.

    Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa will meet at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, to compete for the title of Best Squad, July 30-Aug. 6, 2026. The event tests the squad’s effectiveness, communication, and overall cohesion, as well as the individual Soldiers’ 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. One noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier will be selected out of the final winning squad to be named the Army’s Best NCO and Best Soldier of the Year, respectively. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)

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    Date Taken: 08.06.2026
    Date Posted: 08.11.2026 04:33
    Photo ID: 9854212
    VIRIN: 260806-A-WQ640-1008
    Resolution: 3096x3863
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    Location: GRAFENWOEHR, BAYERN, DE
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    A U.S. Army Sergeant in Army Combat Uniform (ACU/OCP camouflage) poses proudly holding a large gold trophy. The trophy's base plate reads 'USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition FY26'. The soldier is wearing a medal on their chest and smiling broadly against a light-colored wall background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP uniform is posing with a large gold trophy against a white wall. The soldier, identified by nametape as 'MANG,' holds the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition FY26 trophy. The soldier is smiling and appears to be celebrating a competitive achievement.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'MANG' poses proudly holding a large gold trophy and a certificate. He is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a meritorious service medal ribbon and U.S. Army tape visible. The trophy inscription indicates he won the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition FY26.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform poses against a white stucco wall holding a gold trophy and a green certificate folder. The trophy's base is inscribed with 'USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition FY2X', indicating the soldier won a military competition. The soldier is wearing a medal on their chest and displays rank insignia and unit patches.
    A U.S. Army soldier in multicam/OCP camouflage uniform stands holding two large gold trophies, one in each hand. He is wearing medals and ribbons on his chest, and his uniform displays 'ARMY' tape and a name tape. The soldier appears to be posing for an official or commemorative photograph in front of a building.
    Seven military personnel in camouflage uniforms are standing in a line on a stage during what appears to be an awards or recognition ceremony. Five of the individuals are holding blue-bordered certificates or commendation documents. Two individuals on the far left and far right appear to be senior personnel presiding over the ceremony.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms are engaged in what appears to be a military awards or pinning ceremony. An older soldier is pinning something onto the chest of a younger soldier, who is holding an official document or certificate in a blue folder. The younger soldier displays a 1st Cavalry Division patch and an 'L3' unit identifier on his left shoulder.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are participating in a military awards ceremony. An older, senior soldier is pinning a medal onto the chest of a younger soldier, who is holding an official Department of the Army certificate. The ceremony appears to be a formal recognition event, likely awarding an Army Commendation Medal based on the visible certificate.
    A military officer in camouflage uniform speaks at a podium during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa 'Best Squad Competition' ceremony. Multiple gold trophies are displayed on a draped table to the right of the podium, alongside a branded banner for the competition. The event appears to be an awards ceremony held on a stage with military flags and decorative backdrops.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms pose together holding gold trophy cups. The trophies appear to be from a USAREUR-AF competition, with visible text referencing 'Best Squad Competition FY26'. The soldiers are standing in front of a light-colored building exterior.

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