U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Kira Linder, Command Sgt. Maj., U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, hand the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge to U.S. Navy Petty officer First Class Keith Olson, a religious program specialist, Headquarters company, Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment during the GAFPB award ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, May 3, 2024. During the ceremony service members were awarded a bronze, silver, or gold badge based off their final scores. The GAFPB was created by the German Armed Forces in 1971 to tested their physical fitness and marksman abilities and this year marks the first time U.S. Marines participated in the GAFPB test. The GAFPB test consisted of a basic fitness test, 100m swim, ruck march, and shooting qualification with the Beretta M9. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Servante R. Coba)
Date Taken: | 05.03.2024 |
Date Posted: | 05.07.2024 08:38 |
Photo ID: | 8385325 |
VIRIN: | 240503-M-EI266-1987 |
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Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, US |
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