U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ralph Ruiz, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron airfield manager, backstrokes during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 27, 2026. The swim test evaluated participants’ endurance and water confidence as part of the qualification requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Bertsch, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron assistant chief tower controller, conducts a lap swim during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 27, 2026. The swim test evaluated participants’ endurance and water confidence as part of the qualification requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron participate in a swim test during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 27, 2026. The test evaluated participants’ endurance and water confidence as part of the qualification requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron oversees a swim test as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 27, 2026. The test evaluated participants’ endurance and water confidence as part of the qualification requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera)
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