U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shane Hope, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader assigned to the 702nd Ordnance Company, 18th Military Police Brigade, leads his team 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.