Assembling an M17 pistol during day two
U.S. Army Spc. Roger Delpapa, with 16th Sustainment Brigade, the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, assembles an M17 pistol during day two of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) Best Squad Competition at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 21, 2025. Day two included Expert Infantry Badge/Expert Soldier Badge (E2B) training. E2B consists of various physical and mental tasks such as expert physical fitness assessment, day and night land navigation, day and night land navigation, weapons, medical and patrol procedures, and a 12-mile ruck march. Teams representing units from across USAREUR-AF will test their tactical proficiency, communication, and overall cohesion as they compete for the title of Best Squad. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Josefina Garcia)