U.S. Army Sgt. Dylan Ray (right), a combat medic, assigned to 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, representing Southern European Task Force, Africa, hands in half-mile proof to cadre during the 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)