U.S. Soldiers assigned to multiple units under U.S. Army Europe and Africa zero and qualify with the M4 rifle and M17 pistol during the United States Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 20, 2025. Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to represent USAREUR-AF at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Randis Monroe)
U.S Soldiers, assigned to U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland-Pfalz, perform sprint drag carry during the Army Fitness Test while participation in a Soldier of the year competition at Camp Aachen, Germany, Sept. 16, 2025. The competition features a multitude of events that test the Soldier’s mental, physical, and tactical proficiency, while developing their resiliency and exemplifying the warrior ethos. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Francisco Torres)
