EABestSquad

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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Noel

Buoy Tender Round-up 2023 B-Roll

U.S. Coast Guard District 5

Nov. 13, 2023 | 5:18

The crews from Coast Guard cutters Frank Drew, Sledge, William Tate, James Rankin, Kennebec, and Maple competed in various events for the 2023 Buoy Tender Round-up in Portsmouth, Virginia, on Oct. 26, 2023. Events included the Survival Swim, Chain Pull, Spin & Hook, Tug-O-War, and the Heat and Beat. All events relate to the Aids to Navigation (ATON) mission and underway operations. The Round-up gives crews an opportunity to compete, build camaraderie, and socialize with others that share their missions. (U.S. Coast Guard Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)

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