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. Army Col. Belew, left, is instructed on the operation of the M17 pistol by U.S. Army 1st Lt. Winward, Right, during the 519th Hospital Center M17 pistol qualifications at the Conquerors Park (CP) range on Baumholder, Germany, Aug. 27, 2025. The 519th Hospital Center deploys tailored forces to provide U.S. Role 3 / NATO R2E Health Service Support (HSS) for Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) within the U.S. Army Europe and Africa areas of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Daryl Averill Jr.)
