U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sebastian Ernst, 86th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, comes up for air during a 100-meter swim event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, April 22. As part of the qualifications for the GAFPB, the swim was one of seven rigorous events designed to evaluate participants’ endurance, strength, accuracy and adaptability, highlighting the shared commitment to excellence within the U.S.-German alliance. Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo, 86th Airlift Wing public affairs journeyman, receives a brief on shooting techniques before participating in a 9mm pistol qualification event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at the Breitenwald Shooting Range in Landstuhl, Germany, April 23, 2024. As part of the qualifications for the GAFPB, the marksmanship course was one of seven rigorous events designed to evaluate participants’ endurance, strength, accuracy and adaptability, highlighting the shared commitment to excellence within the US-German alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Livolsi, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical technician, hangs from a pull-up bar during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2024. The process of earning the GAFPB includes completing a basic fitness evaluation; engaging in marksmanship with a pistol; a 100-meter swim in military uniform; and various other challenges over the course of multiple days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
A U.S. service member looks at targets prior to taking part in a 9mm pistol qualification event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at the Breitenwald Shooting Range in Landstuhl, Germany, April 23, 2024. The GAFPB is an award given by the German Armed Forces to foreign military personnel who show exceptional physical prowess, combat skills and proficiency across various disciplines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sebastian Ernst, 86th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, left, and German Armed Forces Senior Airman Ruby Vasquez, German Support Unit Allied Air Command first sergeant assistant, cheer on U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Abdul Gumbs, 86th SFS patrolman, during a 100-meter swim as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2024. The swim was one of several exercises U.S. military personnel had to undergo to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The GAFPB is an award given by the German Armed Forces to foreign military personnel who complete a series of rigorous testing, showing exceptional physical prowess, combat skills and proficiency across various disciplines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. Army Capt. Jeriann Sandrick, Baumholder Army Health Clinic, Germany, chief of optometry, participates in a 11×10 meter sprint during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2024. The process of earning the GAFPB includes completing a basic fitness evaluation; engaging in marksmanship with a pistol; a 100-meter swim in military uniform; and various other challenges over the course of multiple days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. military personnel participate in a 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) ruck march near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2024. The process of earning the GAFPB includes completing a basic fitness evaluation; engaging in marksmanship with a pistol; a 100-meter swim in military uniform; and various other challenges over the course of multiple days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Neurohr, 1st Combat Communication Squadron Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning supervisor, participates in a 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) ruck march near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2024. The process of earning the GAFPB includes completing a basic fitness evaluation; engaging in marksmanship with a pistol; a 100-meter swim in military uniform; and various other challenges over the course of multiple days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
A U.S. Air Force Airman aims an M9 pistol at a target during a 9mm pistol qualification event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at the Breitenwald Shooting Range in Landstuhl, Germany, April 23, 2024. The process of earning the GAFPB includes completing a basic fitness evaluation; engaging in marksmanship with a pistol; a 100-meter swim in military uniform; and various other challenges over the course of multiple days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. military personnel swim to the edge of a pool during a 100-meter swim event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2024. The swim was one of several exercises U.S. military personnel had to undergo to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The GAFPB is an award given by the German Armed Forces to foreign military personnel who complete a series of rigorous testing, showing exceptional physical prowess, combat skills and proficiency across various disciplines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. military personnel receive a brief on shooting and aiming techniques before participating in a 9mm pistol qualification event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at the Breitenwald Shooting Range in Landstuhl, Germany, April 23, 2024. Participating in the GAFPB event facilitates cultural exchange between U.S. and German military personnel, providing service members the unique opportunity to engage in foreign military traditions, customs and values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. Army Maj. Megan Freeman, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, pediatrician, participates in a 100-meter swim during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2024. The GAFPB is an award given by the German Armed Forces to foreign military personnel who show exceptional physical prowess, combat skills and proficiency across various disciplines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
An 86th Security Forces Squadron Airman aims a M9 pistol at a target during a 9mm pistol qualification event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at the Breitenwald Shooting Range in Landstuhl, Germany, April 23, 2024. The process of earning the GAFPB includes completing a basic fitness evaluation; engaging in marksmanship with a pistol; a 100-meter swim in military uniform; and various other challenges over the course of multiple days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Wayne Sethman, 693rd Intelligence Support Squadron data center technician, throws his operational camouflage pattern blouse out of a pool after swimming 100 meters as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 22, 2024. Participating in the GAFPB event facilitates cultural exchange between U.S. and German military personnel, providing service members the unique opportunity to engage in foreign military traditions, customs and values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
An M9 pistol and three 9mm magazines are placed in a designated location while not in use during a 9mm pistol qualification event as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at the Breitenwald Shooting Range in Landstuhl, Germany, April 23, 2024. As part of the qualifications for the GAFPB, the marksmanship course was one of seven rigorous events designed to evaluate participants’ endurance, strength, accuracy and adaptability, highlighting the shared commitment to excellence within the US-German alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. military members cheer on U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Weiner, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing command chief, as he participates in a 11×10 meter sprint during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2024. Participating in the GAFPB event facilitates cultural exchange between U.S. and German military personnel, providing service members the unique opportunity to engage in foreign military traditions, customs and values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
A U.S. Air Force Airman participates in a 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) ruck march near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2024. As part of the qualifications for the GAFPB, the ruck march was one of seven rigorous events designed to evaluate participants’ endurance, strength, accuracy and adaptability, highlighting the shared commitment to excellence within the US-German alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. military personnel receive a safety brief prior to participating in a 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) ruck march near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 25, 2024. As part of the qualifications for the GAFPB, the ruck march was one of seven rigorous events designed to evaluate participants’ endurance, strength, accuracy and adaptability, highlighting the shared commitment to excellence within the US-German alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. military members participate in a 11×10 meter sprint during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2024.Participating in the GAFPB event facilitates cultural exchange between U.S. and German military personnel, providing service members the unique opportunity to engage in foreign military traditions, customs and values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. Air Force Airman hangs from a pull-up bar during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2024. The GAFPB is an award given by the German Armed Forces to foreign military personnel who show exceptional physical prowess, combat skills and proficiency across various disciplines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
U.S. military members participate in a 11×10 meter sprint during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2024. The GAFPB is an award given by the German Armed Forces to foreign military personnel who show exceptional physical prowess, combat skills and proficiency across various disciplines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
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