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

Read the Press Release here.

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Video by Staff Sgt. Raquel Birk

Meet 5th Armored Brigade Best OC/T Competition Team 2

5th Armored Brigade

Feb. 10, 2025 | 0:12

Meet Dagger Brigade Best Observer, Conroller/Trainer Competition Team 2 comprised of 1st Lt. Faith A. Llewellyn, Headquarters & Headquarters Company executive officer, and Staff Sgt. Rene A. Arana, communications OC/T with Task Force Hammer, HHC, 5th Armored Brigade.

Llewellyn, a Champaign, Illinois native, enjoys running, hiking, camping, climbing, fancy coffee, and the El Paso food scene. Her most recent accomplishment is placing top three in the U.S. Army 10-miler with the U.S. Army Fort Bliss Team.

Arana, a Nogales, Arizona native, enjoys the diverse conglomerate of activities, food, and culture being stationed at Fort Bliss has to offer while learning new signal skills and progressing his career with this broadening assignment. His hobbies include weightlifting, sports, hiking, billiards, going to the movies, and helping others.