U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shane Hope, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist assigned to the 18th Military Police Brigade and representing the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, lays gear out during inspection for the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition on U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 19, 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)