U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, participate in building the triple standard concertina wire at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 24, 2026. The training reinforces obstacle emplacement fundamentals while strengthening small-unit coordination and communication. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt Robert Palmer)
U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Thilber, a horizontal engineer, assists Staff Sgt. Dean Brad, a combat engineer, both assigned to the 370th Combat Engineer Company (Armor), 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, during a patrol lane at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 24, 2026. The lane tested the Soldiers’ ability to provide lifesaving care and communicate as a team while under stress. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
U.S. Army Sgt. Josue Lagos, a bridge crewmember assigned to the 809th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, engages targets with an M17 pistol during the 7th Engineer Brigade Best Squad M17 stress shoot at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 24, 2026. The lane reinforced marksmanship fundamentals and rapid decision-making while fatigued. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Griffin Payne)
U.S. Army 1Lt. Mason Hutchins, a logistics officer, assigned to 500th Engineer Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, participates in the M17 Stress shoot at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 24, 2026. Soldiers are evaluated on their ability to perform critical engineer tasks while operating in austere and time-constrained conditions. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Robert Palmer)