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After a long day of rain, rucking and climbing, Soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade and German army return to their home base during exercise Alpendistel 2016. The two-day German mountain warfare training exercise took place July 20 to 21 and July 27 to 28 in Bad Reichenhall, Germany. The exercise is designed to challenge the physical and mental toughness of the participants as well as prove their proficiency in mountain operations. The teams were led by specially trained instructors from the German army’s 23rd Mountain Brigade.

Earning Edelweiss at exercise Alpendistel 2016

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Frank Brown Jr. 18th Military Police Brigade

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Many Americans serving in Germany know Edelweiss as a lodge and resort nestled between majestic mountains, bright, blue skies, vibrantly green trees and fluffy white clouds in Southern Bavaria. But for some brave challengers, Edelweiss can be a lot less comfortable, even a bit of a cliffhanger.

August 11, 2016 ×