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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

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Teams from across U.S. Army Europe and Africa will meet at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, to compete for the title of Best Squad, July 31 - August 9, 2024.

The event tests the squad’s effectiveness, communication, and overall cohesion, as well as the individual Soldiers’ technical and tactical proficiency, endurance, and fortitude.

This competitive training event exercises a full range of Squad-Level Skills; highlighting professional excellence and knowledge to determine the command’s top teams.

Winners of this competition will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Squad Competition.

One noncommissioned officer and one junior Soldier will be selected out of the final winning squad to be named the Army’s Best NCO and Best Soldier of the Year, respectively.

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Video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri

KFT 23 Continues: U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

1st Marine Aircraft Wing

April 29, 2023 | 2:03

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft with 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, conduct flight operations to support Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flying Training at Gwangju AB, ROK, April 24, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)

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35 FS F-16s arrive at KFT 23

35 FS F-16s arrive at KFT 23

25 FS A-10s arrive at KFT 23

25 FS A-10s arrive at KFT 23

U.S. Air Force, Marines conduct operations during KFT 23

U.S. Air Force, Marines conduct operations during KFT 23

U.S. A-10, F-16 support to KFT 23

U.S. A-10, F-16 support to KFT 23

U.S. F-16, F/A-18 and F-35B fighters support KFT 23

U.S. F-16, F/A-18 and F-35B fighters support KFT 23

8FW F-16 support to KFT 23

8FW F-16 support to KFT 23

8FW F-16 operations in support of KFT 23

8FW F-16 operations in support of KFT 23

Korea Flying Training 2023

Korea Flying Training 2023

KFT Begins: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

KFT Begins: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

KFT Continues: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

KFT Continues: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

KFT23: 4th and 5th Gen aircraft arrive to South Korea

KFT23: 4th and 5th Gen aircraft arrive to South Korea

KFT 23 Continues: U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

KFT 23 Continues: U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 arrive at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 arrive at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)

8th Fighter Wing Arrives at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 2023 (B-Roll)

8th Fighter Wing Arrives at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 2023 (B-Roll)

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The Competitors 2024

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

These are the winners of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition 24.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition team graphics for nine total teams representing 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, V Corps, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, and 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The teams will compete in the year's Best Squad Competition in Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, July 31 - Aug. 9, 2024. Winners of this competition will advance to compete at the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition.

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

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U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition Winners 2024

2d CR Team

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