Phoenix Airmen and Cadets take on German physical proficiency assessment

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mark Barnabas, Commander's Support Staff superintendent assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing, jogs during the ruck march portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge assessment at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Phoenix, April 3, 2026. The GAFPB is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, and is one of few foreign military badges authorized to be worn by U.S. Air Force, Army, and Space Force members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Hreshchyshyn)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Jacob Hreshchyshyn

VIRIN: 260403-Z-QF099-1008.JPG

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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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1/8000

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800

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