U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shane Hope and Staff Sgt. Elijah Nash, both assigned to the 18th Military Police Brigade, ruck to their first lane during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 24, 2025. Teams from across the command are competing in events that test tactical proficiency, communication, and cohesion.