U.S. Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Europe and Africa units air assault on a CH-47 Chinook to compete in situational training exercise lanes during day five of the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 3, 2026. This competitive training event exercises a full range of squad-level skills, highlighting professional excellence and knowledge to determine the command’s top teams. Winners of this competition will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Addison Shinn) About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L Connect with the U.S. Army online: Web: army.mil Facebook: facebook.com/USarmy...