A firefighter hitting the target with a hammer during the fourth annual Firefighter Combat Challenge on Aug. 15, 2026, on Panzer Kaserne in Boeblingen, Germany.
The event brought together more than 80 firefighters from local German fire departments and U.S. Army garrisons across Europe to build partnerships and test core skills needed on a real emergency scene. Participants have two minutes to complete a five-part physical test that includes a five-story tower climb, hoisting a hose, an obstacle smash, hitting a target, and a 200-pound dummy drag.
USAG Stuttgart serves as the Department of War’s premier overseas command and control platform, hosting two Unified Combatant Commands and three Service Component Commands across five installations.
U.S. Army photo by Balmina Sehra
| Date Taken: | 08.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.18.2026 10:21 |
| Photo ID: | 9875056 |
| VIRIN: | 200721-O-DV808-1465 |
| Resolution: | 6045x4030 |
| Size: | 4.59 MB |
| Location: | BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, DE |
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USAG Stuttgart hosts fourth annual Firefighter Combat Challenge
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