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. Air Force Master Sgt. Arlene Carballido, right, assigned to Air Traffic Control, Airfield Operations Flight, 424th Air Base Squadron, explains the project of a virtual control tower to senior members of the 86th Airlift Wing and subordinate Squadrons during an immersion visit, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Aug. 28, 2025. An immersion visit allows senior leaders to understand the specificities, strengths and challenges of a given unit. (U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)
