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 Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., on April 22, 2016. The competition lasted three days and included physical events such as running, swimming, sprints, pull-up hang, pistol marksmanship, and a ruck march. The qualifying participants won medals ranked in bronze, silver, and gold. (U.S. Air National Guard Base photo by Senior Airman Bruce Jenkins)
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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 in St. Joseph, Mo., on April 21, 2016. Airmen and Soldiers qualify in various events including running, swimming, sprints, pull-up hang, pistol marksmanship, and a ruck march. Participates may qualify in bronze, silver, or gold categories. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Bruce Jenkins)
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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 Military Proficiency. The event includes running, swimming, sprints, pull-up hang, pistol marksmanship, and a ruck march. Participates may qualify in bronze, silver, or gold categories. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Crane)
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