A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment Command, uses the Training Support Center Indoor Range for M9 Qualifications, April 24, 2019 as part of the German Proficiency Badge at United States Ar... More
Maj. Daniel Tower, First Army Division East plans officer,
Maj. Daniel Tower, First Army Division East plans officer, prepares himself as Staff Sgt. Francisco Medina, First Army Division East, executes the flexed-arm hang event at Mullins Field, Fort Meade, Md. (U S. A... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
The 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard,
The 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, holds an award ceremony for airmen and soldiers who competed in the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency challenge at Rosecrans Air National Gu... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units prepare to participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Pr... More
Soldiers compete April 21, 2018 at the pistol qualification
Soldiers compete April 21, 2018 at the pistol qualification event for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Shooters are given five rounds and are required to place one round in each... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jack O'Neil, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Jack O'Neil, a paratrooper assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, executes a front crawl stroke during the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test at ... More
Members of the 59th Ordnance Brigade stand at attention
Members of the 59th Ordnance Brigade stand at attention after receiving the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency during a ceremony Nov. 5 at Ball Auditorium. Thirty Soldiers competed for the badge... More
After 9 days of demanding events 45 pin German proficiency badge
German proficiency badge awardees pose for pictures following a pinning ceremony Nov. 22 at the Army Logistics University. Lt. Col. Peter Stubakow, chief of the German Liaison Office (standing far left), and Sg... More
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment Command, uses the Training Support Center Indoor Range for M9 Qualifications, April 24, 2019 as part of the German Proficiency Badge at United States Ar... More
Sgt. Maj. Sven Theede, German Armed Forces United States
Sgt. Maj. Sven Theede, German Armed Forces United States and Canada IT-info security NCOIC, proctors First Army Division East soldiers being tested on the shuttle-run event at Mullins Field, Fort George G. Mead... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
The 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard,
The 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, holds an award ceremony for airmen and soldiers who competed in the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency challenge at Rosecrans Air National Gu... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units prepare to participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Pr... More
Lt. Col. Daniel Krebs, a German Army officer and professor
Lt. Col. Daniel Krebs, a German Army officer and professor at the University of Louisville, encourages some Soldiers during the swim event. German regulations require that a German officer officiate the competi... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jack O'Neil, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Jack O'Neil, a paratrooper assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, gasps for air during the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test at Fort Bragg, Nort... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Legere, an Ordnance School instructor,
Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Legere, an Ordnance School instructor, performs the flexed arm hang during testing for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency Oct. 29 at the Strength Performance Center. (Co... More
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment Command, uses the Training Support Center Indoor Range for M9 Qualifications, April 24, 2019 as part of the German Proficiency Badge at United States Ar... More
Sgt. Maj. Sven Theede, IT-info security NCOIC, German
Sgt. Maj. Sven Theede, IT-info security NCOIC, German Armed Forces Command United States and Canada, Bundeswehr, leads the foot march, the final event required to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., congratulates airmen and soldiers for completing the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at Rosecra... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Airmen take a group photo prior to a ruck march
U.S. Airmen take a group photo prior to a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge, hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri A... More
Anthony Coppola, an Air Force Airman from Scott Air
Anthony Coppola, an Air Force Airman from Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, sprints around cones during one of the more unusual track and field events of the German Proficiency Badge at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Apr... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Reichwein, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Reichwein, a paratrooper assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, executes a front crawl stroke during the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge tes... More
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment Command, uses the Training Support Center Indoor Range for M9 Qualifications, April 24, 2019 as part of the German Proficiency Badge at United States Ar... More
Capt. Steven Lim, First Army Division East intelligence
Capt. Steven Lim, First Army Division East intelligence office, and Maj. Daniel Tower, First Army Division East operations office, push through one of the few flat stretches of the course during the final foot ... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., congratulates airmen and soldiers for completing the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at Rosecra... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More
German Proficiency Badge competitors don their
German Proficiency Badge competitors don their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture suits at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 21, 2018, within the allotted time to advance in the contest.
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Reichwein, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Reichwein, a paratrooper assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, backstrokes during the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test at Fort Bragg, N... More
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment Command, uses the Training Support Center Indoor Range for M9 Qualifications, April 24, 2019 as part of the German Proficiency Badge at United States Ar... More
Capt. Steven Lim, First Army Division East intelligence
Capt. Steven Lim, First Army Division East intelligence officer, renders a salute and a smile to Navy Capt. Guenther Fritz, chief of staff and deputy commander of the German Armed Forces Command United States a... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., congratulates airmen and soldiers for completing the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at Rosecra... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge, hosted by ... More
Capt. Christopher Foster gives a thumbs up to a Soldier
Capt. Christopher Foster gives a thumbs up to a Soldier April 20, 2018, during the swim event of the German Proficiency Badge who successfully swims the required distance in time at the Gammon Physical Fitness ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Austin Mccollum, a paratrooper assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Austin Mccollum, a paratrooper assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, breaststrokes during the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test at Fort Bragg, ... More
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment Command, uses the Training Support Center Indoor Range for M9 Qualifications, April 24, 2019 as part of the German Proficiency Badge at United States Ar... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., congratulates airmen and soldiers for completing the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at Rosecra... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge, hosted by ... More
Spc. Ashton Aubuchon (left), a Fort Knox military police
Spc. Ashton Aubuchon (left), a Fort Knox military police officer, tosses her uniform top to the side of the pool April 20, 2018, as part of the final portion of the swim event in the German Proficiency Badge at... More
U.S. Army Soldiers dives into a pool during the swim
U.S. Army Soldiers dives into a pool during the swim portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge test at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 1, 2019. The test consists of a 100-meter swim, pistol qualifi... More
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment
A Soldier with 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Sustainment Command, uses the Training Support Center Indoor Range for M9 Qualifications, April 24, 2019 as part of the German Proficiency Badge at United States Ar... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
The 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard,
The 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, holds an award ceremony for airmen and soldiers who competed in the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency challenge at Rosecrans Air National Gu... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Security Forces Squadron participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge, hosted by ... More
Capt. James Thompson, officer in charge of the pistol
Capt. James Thompson, officer in charge of the pistol event at the Fort Knox German Proficiency Badge competition April 21, 2018, congratulates Sgt. 1st Class Clawson for a perfect score.
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., congratulates airmen and soldiers for completing the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at Rosecra... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Security Forces Squadron,
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Security Forces Squadron, out of Offutt Air Force Base, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces... More
Competitors in one of the track and field events for
Competitors in one of the track and field events for the German Proficiency Badge at Fort Knox, Kentucky, April 21, 2018, start from the prone position as a grader yells, "Begin!"
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ayrese Jennings, a intelligence
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ayrese Jennings, a intelligence analyst assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, competes in a 100 meter swim in St. Joseph, Mo., on April 21, 2016. The challenge is part of various eve... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., congratulates airmen and soldiers for completing the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at Rosecra... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, compete in a 100 meter swim for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency test at a local YMCA in St. Joseph, Mo., on Ap... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer
German Sgt. Maj. Mike Kitzler, German liaison officer stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., receives a gift from Capt. Jeremy Funk at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., on April 22, 2016. The gi... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More
U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Joseph Mumma (left) And
U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Joseph Mumma (left) And Master Sgt. Matthew Martindell, both assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, sprint toward the finish line of a 7.5 mile ruck march in... More
U.S. Master Sgt. Brian Grim, first sergeant of the
U.S. Master Sgt. Brian Grim, first sergeant of the 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard participates in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. Service members from various units w... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri
U.S. airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., April 22, 2016. The airmen were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Badge for Militar... More
U.S. Staff Gregory Haynes, with the 139th Security
U.S. Staff Gregory Haynes, with the 139th Security Forces Squadron participates in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. Service members from various units were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Profi... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and
U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from various active duty and national guard units participate in a ruck march in Elwood, Kan., May 5, 2017. The service members were qualifying for the German Armed Forces Proficiency b... More