U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade Special Troops Battalion conduct a 100 meter sprint during the Vanguard Crucible, Baumholder, Germany, May 21, 2026. The Vanguard Crucible is a gruelling 24 hour event consisting of a 27 mile tactical circuit focusing on tactical marching, CBRN operations, the expert physical fitness assessment, and night land navigation operations. (U.S. Army Photo by Daryl Averill Jr.)
