U.S. service members from across Germany compete for the German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship, or "Schutzenschnur," with the German G36 Rife and P8 pistol in the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany May 20, 2026. U.S. Soldiers who successfully complete the competition are awarded the Schutzenschnur at bronze, silver or gold level, based on a Soldier’s accuracy. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Collin Mackall)
The Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine held a transfer of authority ceremony at the 7th Army Training Command headquarters on Feb. 19, 2026. During the ceremony, Task Force Saber, composed of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from the Tennessee National Guard, transferred mission responsibility to
Task Force Alpine, the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) from the Vermont National Guard.
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