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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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This b-roll package highlights recreational opportunities and natural features at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed Black Butte Lake. Footage includes scenic views of the lake, Black Butte Dam, and surrounding trails. Park Ranger Ethan Renaud is featured discussing the area's most popular trail, engaging with visitors, and observing local wildlife. Additional scenes showcase a cyclist riding a trail, a boater at the dock and on the lake, and a scenic overlook at Black Butte Lake, California, July 18, 2024. 00:00 Park Ranger Ethan Renaud driving to the observation point and viewing the lake 00:48 Black Butte Dam 01:07 Park Ranger Ethan Renaud talking about the most popular trail 01:37 Park Ranger Ethan Renaud holding and talking about a praying mantis 02:13 Cyclist unloading bike and riding on the trail 02:29 Park Ranger Ethan Renaud speaking with a boater on the dock, boater on the lake 03:06 Scenic view of the lake and dock 03:59 Park Ranger Ethan Renaud walking a trail and viewing the lake from a scenic overlook

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