UITC

USAREUR-AF International Tank Challenge

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, along with our NATO and Partner Allies, annually host a Tank Challenge. This training event is designed to give participating nations a dynamic and productive environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures.

The European International Tank Challenge was formerly known as the Strong Europe Tank Challenge. Images, video and stories that are older will appear under that name further down the timeline.

For more imagery, videos and news visit our DVIDS feature page at: USARUER International Tank Challenge

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Video by Staff Sgt. Richard Colletta

U.S. Cavalry Spur Ride: The Journey

20th Public Affairs Detachment

May 16, 2018 | 4:36

The 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, “Six Shooters,” 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, a rotational unit serving in Korea under the 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade, held a Spur Ride May 9-10. The Spur Ride is a rite of passage, designed to challenge Soldiers mentally and physically, validating unit leadership, reinforcing the cavalry tradition and certifying spur candidates as official spur holders.

The 36-hour long event featured numerous events including water survival training, physical fitness challenges, close combat scenarios, pugil stick combat
and concluded with a 12-mile ruck march. Many events are made to mirror great moments in the history of the U.S. Cavalry such as the charge of
Private George Platt, awarded the Medal of Honor for recovering the regimental flag of the 6th U.S. Cavalry.

The Spur Ride is one of the unit’s last major training events, culminating their 9-month deployment working side-by-side with their Republic of Korea
Army counterparts. 191 Republic of Korea and U.S. Soldiers completed the Spur Ride earned their spurs.

(Produced by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Richard Colletta; Music by Bensound.com, license: CC BY-ND 3.0)