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Airman 1st Class Damion Davis, a ground transportation apprentice assigned to the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron, fires a pistol during the marksmanship component of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2025. The event reinforces warrior ethos by challenging Airmen in fitness, marksmanship and combat readiness tasks.
U.S. Airmen begin the 1,000-meter run component of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2025. The run measures aerobic capacity and overall physical readiness and is one of the components scored to be awarded the GAFPB.
Air Force photographS by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt
Master Sgt. Edward Andres, a tactics and adversary studies element chief assigned to the 547th Intelligence Squadron, waits to participate in the marksmanship component of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2025. The event strengthens interoperability by giving participants firsthand experience with Allied fitness and readiness standards, fostering trust and cooperation across partner forces.
First Lt. James Hurst, Capt. Rolando Rodriguez Aybar and 1st Lt. Zachary Kirschner, all assigned to the 99th Inpatient Squadron, participate in the 12-kilometer ruck march component of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 13, 2025. The event challenges participants with physical and military skills assessments set by the German military and recognized across Allied forces.
U.S. Airmen have their rucksacks weighed prior to the 12-kilometer ruck march during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 13, 2025. The event strengthens interoperability by giving participants firsthand experience with Allied fitness and readiness standards, fostering trust and cooperation across partner forces.
U.S. Airmen hang from pull-up bars in the flexed-arm hang during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2025. Earning the badge signifies that participants have met standards set by the German military in physical fitness, marksmanship and first aid, with qualification levels awarded in bronze, silver or gold.