German-American Friendship Days

A 2026 German American Friendship Days participant pushes to finish the last 25 meters of a 100-meter swim assessment at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 23. Participants competed in a weeklong challenge to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. During the challenge, members are graded on marksmanship, swimming, endurance and other physical fitness events conducted in accordance with German military standards. Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert