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U.S. service members fire at targets during the pistol shooting assessment for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements) Stock Photo

RM2JH3HKT–U.S. service members fire at targets during the pistol shooting assessment for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Clements)

Fort Campbell Soldiers cross the finish line of the 12-kilometer (7.46 mile) during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), Fort Campbell, Ky, August 25, 2022. The GAFPB is one of the few approved foreign awards in the United States military. Stock Photo

RM2MJ9HE4–Fort Campbell Soldiers cross the finish line of the 12-kilometer (7.46 mile) during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), Fort Campbell, Ky, August 25, 2022. The GAFPB is one of the few approved foreign awards in the United States military.

Capt. Stephen Strack, a Kentucky Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 149th Military Engagement Team, fires an M9 pistol during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification May 28, 2017, near Amman, Jordan. At the conclusion of the three-day event, more than 50 U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Air Force Airmen and Canadian Armed Forces soldiers earned the GAFPB, a decoration of the German Armed Forces which is authorized for wear by the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Upsall) Stock Photo

RMKYK2G2–Capt. Stephen Strack, a Kentucky Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 149th Military Engagement Team, fires an M9 pistol during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification May 28, 2017, near Amman, Jordan. At the conclusion of the three-day event, more than 50 U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Air Force Airmen and Canadian Armed Forces soldiers earned the GAFPB, a decoration of the German Armed Forces which is authorized for wear by the U.S. military. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Upsall)

Fort Campbell Soldiers perform the flexed arm hang event during the Basic Fitness Test portion of German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), Fort Campbell, Ky, August 25, 2022. The Basic Fitness Test consists of 11x10 meter sprints, the flexed arm hang and 1000-meter run. Stock Photo

RM2MJ4C04–Fort Campbell Soldiers perform the flexed arm hang event during the Basic Fitness Test portion of German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), Fort Campbell, Ky, August 25, 2022. The Basic Fitness Test consists of 11x10 meter sprints, the flexed arm hang and 1000-meter run.

Col. Joseph Gardner, commander of the 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky Army National Guard, attempts to swim 100 meters in full uniform in under four minutes as part of the qualification for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 27, 2017, near Amman, Jordan. Gardner completed the swim and, at the end of the three-day event, was one of more than 50 U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Air Force Airmen and Canadian Armed Forces soldiers who earned the GAFPB, a decoration of the German Armed Forces which is authorized for wear by the U.S. military. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sg Stock Photo

RMKYK2G0–Col. Joseph Gardner, commander of the 149th Military Engagement Team, Kentucky Army National Guard, attempts to swim 100 meters in full uniform in under four minutes as part of the qualification for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 27, 2017, near Amman, Jordan. Gardner completed the swim and, at the end of the three-day event, was one of more than 50 U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Air Force Airmen and Canadian Armed Forces soldiers who earned the GAFPB, a decoration of the German Armed Forces which is authorized for wear by the U.S. military. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sg

Members participating in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition participate in the 20m pistol shooting event June 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Participants had five shots, and had to hit at least one shot in each of three targets to get the minimum qualification of bronze on the GAFPB. Stock Photo

RM2GKN9MC–Members participating in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition participate in the 20m pistol shooting event June 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Participants had five shots, and had to hit at least one shot in each of three targets to get the minimum qualification of bronze on the GAFPB.

A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 29, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid Stock Photo

RMKYK2GH–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 29, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

Over these past few days fifty Soldiers from the Knight's Brigade, and from sister Brigades, traveled to Garlstedt, Germany to compete to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge and the German Schutzenschnur Qualification Badge. These tests include swimming, shooting, rucking, and various physical activities - and by no means are these easy tasks! Every single Soldier that attempted to earn these revered badges preformed admirably whilst giving 110% - as is the Knight's way! Stock Photo

RM2M5FDD8–Over these past few days fifty Soldiers from the Knight's Brigade, and from sister Brigades, traveled to Garlstedt, Germany to compete to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge and the German Schutzenschnur Qualification Badge. These tests include swimming, shooting, rucking, and various physical activities - and by no means are these easy tasks! Every single Soldier that attempted to earn these revered badges preformed admirably whilst giving 110% - as is the Knight's way!

September 3, 2024 - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, USA - A Soldier assigned to the 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 593d Expeditionary Sustainment Command, completes the 100m swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge swim event, Septemberember 4, 2024, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. (Credit Image: © P. Behringer/U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE! Stock Photo

RM2Y2J667–September 3, 2024 - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, USA - A Soldier assigned to the 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 593d Expeditionary Sustainment Command, completes the 100m swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge swim event, Septemberember 4, 2024, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. (Credit Image: © P. Behringer/U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!

RM2GKN9K7–Members participating in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition participate in the 20m pistol shooting event June 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Participants had five shots, and had to hit at least one shot in each of three targets to get the minimum qualification of bronze on the GAFPB.

RMKYK2GK–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 29, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

RM2M5FDDR–Over these past few days fifty Soldiers from the Knight's Brigade, and from sister Brigades, traveled to Garlstedt, Germany to compete to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge and the German Schutzenschnur Qualification Badge. These tests include swimming, shooting, rucking, and various physical activities - and by no means are these easy tasks! Every single Soldier that attempted to earn these revered badges preformed admirably whilst giving 110% - as is the Knight's way!

RM2GKN9N9–Members participating in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition participate in the 20m pistol shooting event June 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Participants had five shots, and had to hit at least one shot in each of three targets to get the minimum qualification of bronze on the GAFPB.

RMKYK2GJ–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 29, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

An Airman assigned to Al Udeid Air Base competes in the 100m swim event as a part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition May 26, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The competition, held semi-annually, included events over the course of four days to earn the right to wear the GAFPB. Stock Photo

RM2GKMGFY–An Airman assigned to Al Udeid Air Base competes in the 100m swim event as a part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition May 26, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The competition, held semi-annually, included events over the course of four days to earn the right to wear the GAFPB.

RMKYK2G8–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

Staff Sgt. Madyson-Grace Lavender, AFCENT Force Protection noncommissioned officer in charge of resources and technology, on the 20m pistol competition June 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The pistol competition was the final event to complete the GAFPB – in which approximately 50 individuals from the eight participating nations earned the badge. Stock Photo

RM2GKN9MY–Staff Sgt. Madyson-Grace Lavender, AFCENT Force Protection noncommissioned officer in charge of resources and technology, on the 20m pistol competition June 3, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The pistol competition was the final event to complete the GAFPB – in which approximately 50 individuals from the eight participating nations earned the badge.

Soldiers cross the finish line of Soldiers the 12-kilometer (7.46 mile) during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), Fort Campbell, Ky, August 25, 2022. Soldiers must complete a 12-kilometer (7.46 mile) in under two hours. The GAFPB is one of the few approved foreign awards in the United States military. Stock Photo

RM2MJ9EK0–Soldiers cross the finish line of Soldiers the 12-kilometer (7.46 mile) during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), Fort Campbell, Ky, August 25, 2022. Soldiers must complete a 12-kilometer (7.46 mile) in under two hours. The GAFPB is one of the few approved foreign awards in the United States military.

A member of the U.S. Air Forces Central German detachment weighs a ruck pack before the ruck march event as a part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition June 1, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The ruck packs had to weigh a certain amount to qualify by the standards set forth for award of the GAFPB. Stock Photo

RM2GKN0EG–A member of the U.S. Air Forces Central German detachment weighs a ruck pack before the ruck march event as a part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition June 1, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The ruck packs had to weigh a certain amount to qualify by the standards set forth for award of the GAFPB.

RMKYK2GD–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

RM2GKN0FC–A member of the U.S. Air Forces Central German detachment weighs a ruck pack before the ruck march event as a part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition June 1, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The ruck packs had to weigh a certain amount to qualify by the standards set forth for award of the GAFPB.

RMKYK2G7–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

Participants in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition start a ruck march on June 1, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The ruck march had three various distances – 6 km, 9 km and 12 km – that had to be completed within a time limit to earn one of the three levels of the GAFPB – bronze, silver, or gold. Stock Photo

RM2GKN0DY–Participants in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition start a ruck march on June 1, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The ruck march had three various distances – 6 km, 9 km and 12 km – that had to be completed within a time limit to earn one of the three levels of the GAFPB – bronze, silver, or gold.

RMKYK2GB–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

RM2GKN0F7–Participants in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition start a ruck march on June 1, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The ruck march had three various distances – 6 km, 9 km and 12 km – that had to be completed within a time limit to earn one of the three levels of the GAFPB – bronze, silver, or gold.

RM2MCK1N1–U.S. service members fire at targets during the pistol shooting assessment for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

RMKYK2G9–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers finish a timed ruck march during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stock Photo

RM2MCK1NG–Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers finish a timed ruck march during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

RMKYK2GF–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

U.S. Air Force Cpt. Elizabeth Fantini examines her target during the pistol shooting assessment for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stock Photo

RM2MCK1NH–U.S. Air Force Cpt. Elizabeth Fantini examines her target during the pistol shooting assessment for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

U.S. service members begin a 1,000-meter run during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stock Photo

RM2MCJDN5–U.S. service members begin a 1,000-meter run during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

RMKYK2G5–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

A Virginia Army National Guard Soldier does the flex-arm hang event during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stock Photo

RM2MCJDMG–A Virginia Army National Guard Soldier does the flex-arm hang event during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

RMKYK2GC–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

A Virginia Army National Guard Soldier participates in the 100-meter swim assessment during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stock Photo

RM2MCJDMX–A Virginia Army National Guard Soldier participates in the 100-meter swim assessment during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

RMKYK2GA–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Peter Brookes runs shuttle sprints during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stock Photo

RM2MCJDN1–U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Peter Brookes runs shuttle sprints during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

RMKYK2GE–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

RMKYK2G1–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team participates in the German Armed Forces Proficiency test in an attempt to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 27, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB May 30, 2017, following the grueling, three-day event. The events included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid

A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team earns their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 30, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB following the grueling, three-day event which included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid and nuclear, biological and chemical response. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. A.J Stock Photo

RMKYK2HB–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team earns their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 30, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB following the grueling, three-day event which included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid and nuclear, biological and chemical response. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. A.J

Virginia Army National Guard Sgt. Anna Carter completes the 100-meter swim assessment during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. Stock Photo

RM2MCJDN6–Virginia Army National Guard Sgt. Anna Carter completes the 100-meter swim assessment during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the GAFPB July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.

A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes. Stock Photo

RM2R49XJ1–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

RMKYK2HC–A Soldier assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 149th Military Engagement Team earns their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 30, 2017, in Jordan. Soldiers of the 149th MET were among the more than 50 U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Canadian troops who earned the GAFPB following the grueling, three-day event which included a 100-meter swim event, a sprint test, a flexed arm hang, a 1000-meter run, a marksmanship test and a ruck march, as well as mandatory certifications in first aid and nuclear, biological and chemical response. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. A.J

Five Soldiers from the 149th Military Engagement Team participate in the ruck march during the German Armed Forces Proficiency event May 28, 2017, in Jordan. Stock Photo

RMKYK2GG–Five Soldiers from the 149th Military Engagement Team participate in the ruck march during the German Armed Forces Proficiency event May 28, 2017, in Jordan.

After three strenuous days of physical activity, Staff Sgt. Daniel Dornbusch, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Atanovich earned the gold German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 1, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Stock Photo

RMKYK2D9–After three strenuous days of physical activity, Staff Sgt. Daniel Dornbusch, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Atanovich earned the gold German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge May 1, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

RM2P40FRM–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

Two Soldiers from the 149th Military Engagement Team and six Soldiers from the 207th Engineer Company earned gold and silver German Armed Forces Proficiency badges May 1, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The badge is one of the few approved foreign awards that can be worn on U.S. military uniforms. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Desiree Dillehay/Released) Stock Photo

RMKYK2DA–Two Soldiers from the 149th Military Engagement Team and six Soldiers from the 207th Engineer Company earned gold and silver German Armed Forces Proficiency badges May 1, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The badge is one of the few approved foreign awards that can be worn on U.S. military uniforms. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Desiree Dillehay/Released)

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Grader Sgt. Nicole Wanamaker, administers range safety and counts the number of targets hit by soldiers participating in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) on July11. Wanamaker earned her GAFPB in April. Stock Photo

RMPJCGPM–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Grader Sgt. Nicole Wanamaker, administers range safety and counts the number of targets hit by soldiers participating in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) on July11. Wanamaker earned her GAFPB in April.

RM2P0D2EM–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – The noncommissioned officer in charge of facilitating the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) shows ARCENT soldiers the basic fitness test locations and explains the task, conditions and standards to qualify at each event on July 10, 2018. Stock Photo

RMPJCGRE–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – The noncommissioned officer in charge of facilitating the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) shows ARCENT soldiers the basic fitness test locations and explains the task, conditions and standards to qualify at each event on July 10, 2018.

RM2P0R3G7–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Task Force Spartan soldier, Sgt. Jacob Camacho, with the 35TH Engineer Brigade, waits his turn at the 20 meter range to test his marksmanship accuracy with the M9 pistol on July 11, 2018 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event. Stock Photo

RMPJCGPJ–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Task Force Spartan soldier, Sgt. Jacob Camacho, with the 35TH Engineer Brigade, waits his turn at the 20 meter range to test his marksmanship accuracy with the M9 pistol on July 11, 2018 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event.

RM2P0EBP9–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Sgt. Matthew Shutt, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division waits his turn to shoot the M9 pistol at the 20-meter range to test his marksmanship accuracy on July 11, 2018 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event. Stock Photo

RMPJCGPN–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Sgt. Matthew Shutt, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division waits his turn to shoot the M9 pistol at the 20-meter range to test his marksmanship accuracy on July 11, 2018 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event.

RM2NY6M0E–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Cpt. Corey Clark (right), with Headquarters and Headquarter Battalion and other ARCENT soldiers race during the 1,000-meter run event of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification July 10, 2018. There were 265 ARCENT soldiers who accepted the challenge. Stock Photo

RMPJCGRD–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Cpt. Corey Clark (right), with Headquarters and Headquarter Battalion and other ARCENT soldiers race during the 1,000-meter run event of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification July 10, 2018. There were 265 ARCENT soldiers who accepted the challenge.

RM2P0R48N–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Cpt. Rhyan Kleiner, Headquarter and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, preforms the flexed arm hang July 10 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification. To qualify for a GAFPB gold badge, men must hang with their chin above the bar for 65 seconds. Stock Photo

RMPJCGRA–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Cpt. Rhyan Kleiner, Headquarter and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, preforms the flexed arm hang July 10 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification. To qualify for a GAFPB gold badge, men must hang with their chin above the bar for 65 seconds.

RM2P0DBJW–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, competes in the flexed arm hang as one of the events of the German Armed Proficiency Badge competition held July 9-12, here. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB with silver this July. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMPJC6FX–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, competes in the flexed arm hang as one of the events of the German Armed Proficiency Badge competition held July 9-12, here. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB with silver this July. (U. S. Army

RM2P0MAFB–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, jumps into the deep end of the pool as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition, here, July 9-12. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB this July receiving the silver badge. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMPJC6FY–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, jumps into the deep end of the pool as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition, here, July 9-12. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB this July receiving the silver badge. (U. S. Army

RM2P0B7K7–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Maj. Trevor Hopper, Headquarter and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, preforms the flexed arm hang July 10, during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification. Timekeeper Sgt. Elaina Wanamaker, who earned her GAFPB in April, assisted with administering the GAFPB fitness test. Stock Photo

RMPJCGRB–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Maj. Trevor Hopper, Headquarter and Headquarters Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, preforms the flexed arm hang July 10, during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification. Timekeeper Sgt. Elaina Wanamaker, who earned her GAFPB in April, assisted with administering the GAFPB fitness test.

RM2P1CDH3–A Soldier conducts an Army Water Survival Assessment at the Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal Training Complex on Camp Humphreys, South Korea Jan. 27 as part of the 2023 German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. To qualify for the GAFPB, participants must complete a variety of challenges including a flexed-arm hang for time, a 12-kilometer ruck march with a minimum of a 35-pound ruck, 1,000-meter sprint, an 11 x 10-meter sprint, a pistol marksmanship test, and a 100-meter swim in uniform to be performed under four minutes.

Federal Republic of Germany defense attaché Sgt. Maj. Christian Nitschke, U.S. Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Donald Spring and 1st Lt. Lucas Hidalgo, discuss scoring during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) testing July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundesw Stock Photo

RM2MCK1N2–Federal Republic of Germany defense attaché Sgt. Maj. Christian Nitschke, U.S. Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Donald Spring and 1st Lt. Lucas Hidalgo, discuss scoring during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) testing July 5, 2022. Fifty-seven Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 4-5, 2022, at Camp Simba, Kenya. The badge is a test of physical fitness and shooting proficiency with three levels of the award that can be earned: gold, silver, and bronze. It is a decoration of the Bundesw

An U.S. Army Soldier dives into a pool for the 100-meter swim during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 2, 2016. The 100-meter swim in uniform is one of six GAFPB events and must be completed within four minutes. Tech Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks) Stock Photo

RMHE9NM6–An U.S. Army Soldier dives into a pool for the 100-meter swim during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 2, 2016. The 100-meter swim in uniform is one of six GAFPB events and must be completed within four minutes. Tech Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks)

A U.S. Soldier collapses after the 1000-meter run for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event Aug. 2, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The 1000-meter run was part of a three-part basic fitness test, a requirement to earn the GAFPB. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden) Troops prove German military proficiency in Kuwait 160902-A-GP059-003 Stock Photo

RMHEPYP6–A U.S. Soldier collapses after the 1000-meter run for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event Aug. 2, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The 1000-meter run was part of a three-part basic fitness test, a requirement to earn the GAFPB. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden) Troops prove German military proficiency in Kuwait 160902-A-GP059-003

U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones) Stock Photo

RMJ2RBNR–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, competes in the ruck march on the last day of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition, July 12. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB this July, receiving a silver badge. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMPJC6G0–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, competes in the ruck march on the last day of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition, July 12. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB this July, receiving a silver badge. (U. S. Army

RMJ2RBPN–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, stands with Brig. Gen. Deborah Kotulich, the deputy commanding general of the 1st TSC-OCP, after receiving the silver German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, July 14. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB this July. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMPJC6FW–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Rodriguez-Presley, of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command- Operational Command Post, stands with Brig. Gen. Deborah Kotulich, the deputy commanding general of the 1st TSC-OCP, after receiving the silver German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, July 14. Rodriguez-Presley was the oldest female competitor to complete the GAFPB this July. (U. S. Army

RMJ2RBNY–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Qualified German physical training instructor Capt. oversees the flexed arm hang portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification on July 10, 2018. The testing for the GAFPB must be administered by a qualified German physical training instructor. If earned, U.S. soldiers may wear the badge on their dress uniform. Stock Photo

RMPJCGR9–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Qualified German physical training instructor Capt. oversees the flexed arm hang portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification on July 10, 2018. The testing for the GAFPB must be administered by a qualified German physical training instructor. If earned, U.S. soldiers may wear the badge on their dress uniform.

RMJ2RBNX–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Grader 2nd Lt. Patrick Fallon oversees a Task Force Spartan soldier firing an M9 pistol at the 20-meter range on July 11, 2018 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event. Fallon earned his GAFPB in April. Competitors previously completed the 100-meter swim and the basic fitness test and will end the competition with a ruck march. Stock Photo

RMPJCGP2–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Grader 2nd Lt. Patrick Fallon oversees a Task Force Spartan soldier firing an M9 pistol at the 20-meter range on July 11, 2018 during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event. Fallon earned his GAFPB in April. Competitors previously completed the 100-meter swim and the basic fitness test and will end the competition with a ruck march.

RMJ2RBP5–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35-pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Capt. Daniel Gruendfelder, a German administrator of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event, observes Spc. William Stermel fire the M9 at the 20-meter range on July 11. Range control GAFPB facilitator Spc. Marie Clever enforces range safety and counts the number of targets hit. If earned, U.S. soldiers may wear the badge on their dress uniform. Stock Photo

RMPJCGP3–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Capt. Daniel Gruendfelder, a German administrator of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event, observes Spc. William Stermel fire the M9 at the 20-meter range on July 11. Range control GAFPB facilitator Spc. Marie Clever enforces range safety and counts the number of targets hit. If earned, U.S. soldiers may wear the badge on their dress uniform.

RMJ2RBP3–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Nov. 26, 2017) - Coalition forces stationed at Camp Arifjan participated in the final event for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The pistol range tested participant’s marksmanship abilities. The GAFPB was hosted by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command – OCP. This was the final event to determine whether participants would receive bronze, silver, or gold medals to be worn on their dress uniforms. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jaccob Hearn) Stock Photo

RMKK8CRY–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Nov. 26, 2017) - Coalition forces stationed at Camp Arifjan participated in the final event for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The pistol range tested participant’s marksmanship abilities. The GAFPB was hosted by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command – OCP. This was the final event to determine whether participants would receive bronze, silver, or gold medals to be worn on their dress uniforms. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jaccob Hearn)

RMJ2RBNK–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

RMKK8CRN–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Nov. 26, 2017) - Coalition forces stationed at Camp Arifjan participated in the final event for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The pistol range tested participant’s marksmanship abilities. The GAFPB was hosted by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command – OCP. This was the final event to determine whether participants would receive bronze, silver, or gold medals to be worn on their dress uniforms. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jaccob Hearn)

RMJ2RBP6–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Spc. Carrie Martin, a 28ID “Iron Division” soldier, was required to jump in deep water to demonstrate her ability to remove her duty uniform, which was worn over her physical training t-shirt and shorts, without utilizing any type of support. Martin is among 265 ARCENT soldiers who accepted the challenge to compete in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 9 at Camp Arifjan Kuwait. Stock Photo

RMPJCGR0–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Spc. Carrie Martin, a 28ID “Iron Division” soldier, was required to jump in deep water to demonstrate her ability to remove her duty uniform, which was worn over her physical training t-shirt and shorts, without utilizing any type of support. Martin is among 265 ARCENT soldiers who accepted the challenge to compete in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) July 9 at Camp Arifjan Kuwait.

RMJ2RBNT–U.S. Soldiers with the 20th CBRNE Command, conduct a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Nov. 26, 2017) – Staff Sgt. Monta Whitfield, supply sergeant for the 135th ESC, prepares magazines to be used during the final event for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The pistol range tested participant’s marksmanship abilities. The GAFPB was hosted by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command – OCP. This was the final event to determine whether participants would receive bronze, silver, or gold medals to be worn on their dress uniforms. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jaccob Hearn) Stock Photo

RMKK8CTE–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Nov. 26, 2017) – Staff Sgt. Monta Whitfield, supply sergeant for the 135th ESC, prepares magazines to be used during the final event for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The pistol range tested participant’s marksmanship abilities. The GAFPB was hosted by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command – OCP. This was the final event to determine whether participants would receive bronze, silver, or gold medals to be worn on their dress uniforms. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jaccob Hearn)

U.S. Army Sgt. Felipe Valdezdonato, 797th Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 79th Ordnance Group (EOD), conducts a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones) Stock Photo

RMJ2RBPB–U.S. Army Sgt. Felipe Valdezdonato, 797th Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 79th Ordnance Group (EOD), conducts a 7.5 mile ruck march for their German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 22, 2017. The ruck march is one of five events in the Military training portion of the GAFPB that requires participants to wear a 35 pound ruck and complete it in one to two hours or less depending on the distance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

A U.S. Soldier from the 10th Combat Support Hospital times competitors during the basic fitness test of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event Aug. 2, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Sixty-five service members from U.S. Army Central’s area of operations earned their GAFPB by participating in a four-day competition that tested soldier speed, agility, strength and endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden) Troops prove German military proficiency in Kuwait 160902-A-GP059-001 Stock Photo

RMHEPYP4–A U.S. Soldier from the 10th Combat Support Hospital times competitors during the basic fitness test of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event Aug. 2, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Sixty-five service members from U.S. Army Central’s area of operations earned their GAFPB by participating in a four-day competition that tested soldier speed, agility, strength and endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden) Troops prove German military proficiency in Kuwait 160902-A-GP059-001

(Right) U.S. Army Capt. Michelle Maust, a psychiatrist for the 10th Combat Support Hospital, is congratulated by (Left) German army Lt. Col. Frank Gillissen for earning a gold German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge on Aug. 5, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The GAFPB competition, hosted by 10th Combat Support Hospital with the support of German soldiers, consisted of four events that tested soldier speed, agility, strength and endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden) Troops prove German military proficiency in Kuwait 160905-A-GP059-001 Stock Photo

RMHEPYWE–(Right) U.S. Army Capt. Michelle Maust, a psychiatrist for the 10th Combat Support Hospital, is congratulated by (Left) German army Lt. Col. Frank Gillissen for earning a gold German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge on Aug. 5, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The GAFPB competition, hosted by 10th Combat Support Hospital with the support of German soldiers, consisted of four events that tested soldier speed, agility, strength and endurance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angela Lorden) Troops prove German military proficiency in Kuwait 160905-A-GP059-001

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Thomas Foster, a West Virginia National Guard Soldier deployed to Kosovo with 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment, fires Germany’s standard-issue Heckler and Koch P8 as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification on Nov. 24, 2015, in Prizren, Kosovo. The pistol marksmanship test is the first part the GAFPB, which is one of the few foreign awards authorized to be worn on the U.S. Army Service Uniform. To earn the badge, the Soldiers went on to compete in a 100-meter swim while wearing their full duty uniform in under four minutes, and also perform events t Stock Photo

RMHEPMCE–U.S. Army 1st Lt. Thomas Foster, a West Virginia National Guard Soldier deployed to Kosovo with 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment, fires Germany’s standard-issue Heckler and Koch P8 as part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification on Nov. 24, 2015, in Prizren, Kosovo. The pistol marksmanship test is the first part the GAFPB, which is one of the few foreign awards authorized to be worn on the U.S. Army Service Uniform. To earn the badge, the Soldiers went on to compete in a 100-meter swim while wearing their full duty uniform in under four minutes, and also perform events t

Soldiers complete the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Badge qualification. The GAFPB is one of the most sought after foreign awards in the United States Army. The 316th ESC and the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) had the privilage of hosting the award qualifications at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait April 27, 2017. Stock Photo

RMJ2RG5T–Soldiers complete the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Badge qualification. The GAFPB is one of the most sought after foreign awards in the United States Army. The 316th ESC and the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) had the privilage of hosting the award qualifications at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait April 27, 2017.

Seven active duty Soldiers received the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge award during a ceremony at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Oct. 27. The GAFPB is earned for high marks in strength, endurance, cardio fitness and marksmanship. (Arizona National Guard Public Affiars photo by Staff Sgt. David Urbina) Arizona Guardsman goes for gold in German competition 337695 Stock Photo

RMHEK71H–Seven active duty Soldiers received the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge award during a ceremony at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Oct. 27. The GAFPB is earned for high marks in strength, endurance, cardio fitness and marksmanship. (Arizona National Guard Public Affiars photo by Staff Sgt. David Urbina) Arizona Guardsman goes for gold in German competition 337695

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Driven ARCENT soldiers hike through their final German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event on July 12 in a ruck march utilizing a minimum 33-pound rucksack for a distance between 3.7 to 7.4 miles, in attempt to qualify for either a bronze, silver or gold GAFPB. Qualified U.S. soldiers will be authorized to wear the GAFPB on their dress uniform. Stock Photo

RMPJCGRY–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Driven ARCENT soldiers hike through their final German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event on July 12 in a ruck march utilizing a minimum 33-pound rucksack for a distance between 3.7 to 7.4 miles, in attempt to qualify for either a bronze, silver or gold GAFPB. Qualified U.S. soldiers will be authorized to wear the GAFPB on their dress uniform.

U.S. Soldiers under the 20th CBRNE Command, fire 9mm pistols during the pistol qualification portion of the German Armed Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event as part of the CBRNE Leaders Course at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 23, 2017. The pistol range required participants to fire five rounds into three targets with at least one round per target to qualify. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones) Stock Photo

RMJ2RBPH–U.S. Soldiers under the 20th CBRNE Command, fire 9mm pistols during the pistol qualification portion of the German Armed Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event as part of the CBRNE Leaders Course at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 23, 2017. The pistol range required participants to fire five rounds into three targets with at least one round per target to qualify. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Fired-up ARCENT soldiers hike through their final German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event on July 12 in a ruck march utilizing a minimum 33-pound rucksack for a distance between 3.7 to 7.4 miles, in attempt to qualify for either a bronze, silver or gold GAFPB. Qualified U.S. soldiers will be authorized to wear the GAFPB on their dress uniform. Stock Photo

RMPJCGRT–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Fired-up ARCENT soldiers hike through their final German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event on July 12 in a ruck march utilizing a minimum 33-pound rucksack for a distance between 3.7 to 7.4 miles, in attempt to qualify for either a bronze, silver or gold GAFPB. Qualified U.S. soldiers will be authorized to wear the GAFPB on their dress uniform.

U.S. Soldiers receive instructions before commencing the 9mm pistol range during the pistol qualification portion of the German Armed Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event as part of the CBRNE Leaders Course at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 23, 2017. The pistol range required participants to fire five rounds into three targets with at least one round per target to qualify. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones) Stock Photo

RMJ2RBP7–U.S. Soldiers receive instructions before commencing the 9mm pistol range during the pistol qualification portion of the German Armed Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event as part of the CBRNE Leaders Course at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 23, 2017. The pistol range required participants to fire five rounds into three targets with at least one round per target to qualify. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Hardcore ARCENT soldiers hike through their final German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event on July 12 in a ruck march utilizing a minimum 33-pound rucksack for a distance between 3.7 to 7.4 miles, in attempt to qualify for either a bronze, silver or gold GAFPB. Qualified U.S. soldiers will be authorized to wear the GAFPB on their dress uniform. Stock Photo

RMPJCGRW–CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Hardcore ARCENT soldiers hike through their final German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event on July 12 in a ruck march utilizing a minimum 33-pound rucksack for a distance between 3.7 to 7.4 miles, in attempt to qualify for either a bronze, silver or gold GAFPB. Qualified U.S. soldiers will be authorized to wear the GAFPB on their dress uniform.

RMJ2RBPG–U.S. Soldiers under the 20th CBRNE Command, fire 9mm pistols during the pistol qualification portion of the German Armed Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event as part of the CBRNE Leaders Course at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 23, 2017. The pistol range required participants to fire five rounds into three targets with at least one round per target to qualify. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

Army National Guard Pfc. Jared Taylor, of the 819th Engineer Company, is awarded the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at a ceremony in Fort Huachuca, Ariz., on Oct. 27. The GAFPB is a decoration earned for high marks in strength, endurance, cardio fitness and marksmanship. (National Guard Public Affiars photo by Staff Sgt. David Urbina) Arizona Guardsman goes for gold in German competition 337693 Stock Photo

RMHEK71F–Army National Guard Pfc. Jared Taylor, of the 819th Engineer Company, is awarded the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at a ceremony in Fort Huachuca, Ariz., on Oct. 27. The GAFPB is a decoration earned for high marks in strength, endurance, cardio fitness and marksmanship. (National Guard Public Affiars photo by Staff Sgt. David Urbina) Arizona Guardsman goes for gold in German competition 337693

German Command Sgt. Maj. Marco Somma, German Liaison Command Sergeant Major, checks targets for confirmed hits during the pistol qualification portion of the German Armed Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 23, 2017. The pistol range required participants to fire five rounds into three targets with at least one round per target to qualify. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones) Stock Photo

RMJ2RBPJ–German Command Sgt. Maj. Marco Somma, German Liaison Command Sergeant Major, checks targets for confirmed hits during the pistol qualification portion of the German Armed Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) event at the Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 23, 2017. The pistol range required participants to fire five rounds into three targets with at least one round per target to qualify. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalie Jones)

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