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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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Train departs Fort Cavazos with military vehicles bound for Washington, D.C., to support the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration and parade.

III Armored Corps

June 5, 2025 | 1:21

Abrams main battle tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Stryker infantry carriers, and Paladin howitzers depart Fort Cavazos, Texas, June 2, 2025, for Washington, D.C. The vehicles, joined by 1,800 Soldiers from III Armored Corps, will support the national parade celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday on June 14, which will highlight the service’s legacy, modern capabilities, and Soldiers’ commitment to the nation. (U.S. Army Video by Eric Franklin, )

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