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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition 2025

Inspections for the Best Squad Competition 2025

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Rudy Miranda, a motor transport operator assigned to the 16th Sustainment Brigade and representing the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, lays out his gear for inspection at the beginning of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025. Laying out equipment for inspection emphasizes the importance of organization, accountability, and readiness before moving into physically and mentally challenging events. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kadence Connors)

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Tags: StrongerTogether, EABestSquad

Photo by: Spc. Elijah Campbell / Pvt. Kadence Connors | VIRIN: 250819-A-IR446-1006.JPG

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