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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.

For more imagery, videos and news visit our DVIDS feature page at: U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Squad Competition

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Oregon Infantry at Yakima Training Center

Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office

April 1, 2025 | 1:42

Oregon National Guard soldiers conduct weapons qualifications and demolitions training at Yakima Training Center in preparation for Horn of Africa deployment. The footage shows members of 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment Rear Detachment, 741st Brigade Engineer Battalion, and H Company, 141st Forward Support Company demonstrating proficiency with M4 rifles, M17 pistols, M500 shotguns, M320 grenade launchers, claymore mines, and C4 explosives. Annual Training 2025 focuses on mission-essential tasks and combat readiness as 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team elements prepare for their overseas assignment.

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