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Challenge accepted: U.S. service members compete for German badge
A U.S. Soldier runs carrying 33-pounds for the road march during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 20, 2017. To earn gold in this event, the member must complete 12 kilometers within 120 minutes; silver, nine kilometers within 90 minutes; and bronze, six kilometers within 60 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)