U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland-Pfalz, Public Health Command Europe, run a Tactical Combat Casualty Care lane during the North Knight of the Year competition, at the Medical Simulation Training Center, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Sept. 18, 2025. The competition features a multitude of events that test the Soldiers mental, physical, and tactical proficiency, while developing their resiliency and exemplifying the warrior ethos. (U.S. Army photo by Kevin Sterling Payne)
A U.S. Army paratrooper, assigned to 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, walks to the parachute turn-in location after an airborne operation into Bunker Drop Zone at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Dec. 8, 2025. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, capable of projecting ready forces anywhere in the U.S. European, Africa or Central Commands' areas of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Randis Monroe)