U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), 12th Combat Aviation Brigade operate a CH-47F Chinook during bambi and SEMAT bucket training at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 24, 2026. The training certifies flight crews to employ bambi and SEMAT buckets and enhances the unit's readiness to support host nation firefighting authorities during wildfire season and strengthens NATO interoperability in emergency response operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Francisco Torres)
Spc. Valeria Martinez, representing United States Army Garrison (USAG) Italy, poses for a portrait after completing the land navigation portion during the Installation Management Command-Europe Best Warrior Competition at Smith Barracks, Baumholder, Germany, March 25, 2026. The IMCOM-Europe Best Warrior Competition tests Soldiers’ technical and tactical proficiency, physical fitness and resilience through a series of events designed to enhance expertise, training, professionalism and esprit de corps. The top Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer will advance to represent Installation Management Command at the Army Materiel Command Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army photo by Daryl Averill Jr.)
