U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Coy Thomas (left), and Spc. David Mendoza (right), infantrymen assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, representing 7th Army Training Command, participate in a 12-mile ruck march on day four of the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 23, 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)