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    Fort Bragg GAFPB [Image 8 of 9]

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    Three individuals are in a competitive swimming pool with red and blue lane dividers. The central figure is wearing camouflage military uniform while swimming, suggesting military water survival or combat swimmer training. A second person on the right uses a blue kickboard, while a third person is partially visible on the left.

    FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Pfc. Jack Mellander 

    3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    A U.S. Soldier finishes the 100 meter swim test during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) on Fort Bragg, Sept. 01, 2026. The GAFPB, led by the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, assesses Soldiers’ endurance and performance through rigorous physical fitness and marksmanship events while building trust and confidence between U.S. and German forces. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jack Mellander).

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 11:34
    Photo ID: 9910230
    VIRIN: 260901-A-OS915-9813
    Resolution: 5394x3596
    Size: 6.88 MB
    Location: FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 3
    Downloads: 0

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    A male individual wearing a black U.S. Army physical training t-shirt is performing pull-ups on an outdoor bar structure. The photo is taken from a low angle looking upward, with a clear blue sky in the background. The subject appears to be mid-exercise, with visible perspiration and muscular exertion.
    A muscular man in black military-style PT (physical training) gear is captured mid-sprint on a paved surface in front of an industrial building with a large roll-up door. A second person in identical black and yellow PT uniform is visible in the background also running. The clothing bears yellow text consistent with U.S. Army physical training uniforms.
    A U.S. Army soldier, identified by name tape as 'RIOS,' is conducting a briefing or instruction session for a group of fellow soldiers in front of military vehicles. The soldier is gesturing with his right arm, appearing to point toward or reference the vehicle behind him. The setting appears to be an outdoor motor pool or staging area with multiple tan/desert-colored military tactical vehicles.
    A soldier wearing U.S. Army physical training (PT) uniform is captured mid-leap on a paved road alongside military barracks-style buildings. Additional soldiers in matching black Army PT uniforms are running in the background, suggesting a group physical fitness event or run. The image is taken at a military installation during daytime under clear blue skies.
    Two military personnel are at an outdoor shooting range, with one soldier aiming a pistol downrange at paper targets while another observes closely from behind. The soldier in the foreground wears a German flag patch on their uniform, while the shooter displays an 82nd Airborne Division patch. Both are wearing hearing protection and are in full military camouflage uniforms.
    Two military personnel are at an outdoor shooting range. A soldier identified by name tape as 'SUAZO' is firing a pistol at humanoid silhouette targets downrange, while a German military observer wearing a German flag patch and tactical hearing protection stands nearby. The setting appears to be a formal military training range with a berm backstop and wooden barrier wall.
    A military physical fitness test is being conducted in an outdoor area of what appears to be a U.S. Army installation. A soldier in PT (physical training) attire is sprinting past a female soldier in Army Combat Uniform (ACU/OCP) who is observing and recording results on a clipboard. Multiple military vehicles including HMMWVs (Humvees) and larger tactical trucks are parked in the background.
    Three individuals are in a competitive swimming pool with red and blue lane dividers. The central figure is wearing camouflage military uniform while swimming, suggesting military water survival or combat swimmer training. A second person on the right uses a blue kickboard, while a third person is partially visible on the left.
    Two military personnel in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear are running along a paved road at dusk or dawn. The low-light conditions create a deep blue cast across the scene, with tree lines visible on both sides of the road. The image appears to capture a training run or tactical movement exercise.

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