U.S. Army Soldiers practice the training drills at the E3B training event at Camp Grayling, Michigan, June, 03 2026.
The E3B training event consists of 3 separate events testing a Soldiers Expertise in infantry, medical, or Soldier tasks and skills. Upon completion of the course, Soldiers are awarded with either the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), or Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Stewart)
FORT CUSTER, Mich. –Before U.S. Army Soldiers of the 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Michigan National Guard, take part in Immediate Response 25, a multinational training exercise taking place in the Balkans with NATO partners from across Europe, they are first preparing for their mission by receiving training direct from U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF). Immediate Response 25 is part of DEFENDER 25, a larger annual...
