U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, run during the Expert Physical Fitness Assessment as part of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 27, 2025. Best Squad Competitions are opportunities for units to showcase their toughest soldiers in competition utilizing events based on physical, technical, and tactical abilities under stress and fatigue. Winners of this competition will advance to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kadence Connors)
Formal Board
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 18th Military Police Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, sit on a board as part of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 27, 2025. Best Squad Competitions are opportunities for units to showcase their toughest soldiers in competition utilizing events based on physical, technical, and tactical abilities under stress and fatigue. Winners of this competition will advance to compete in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kadence Connors)
USAREUR-AF CBRN Lane
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shane Hope, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader assigned to 702nd Ordnance Company, 18th Military Police Brigade, pulls security for his team during the CBRN lane of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 26, 2025. The competition brings together squads from across the command to test their tactical proficiency, communication and cohesion.