U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam > U.S. Air Forces Central > Article Display

An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Air Forces Central

U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Menchavez, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of financial services, rucks during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 6, 2025. Service members were assessed in various physical assessments to qualify for a GAFPB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joven Isip, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron viper team operator, swims in OCPs during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 3, 2025. Participants swam 4 laps in OCP tops and bottoms and were tasked with removing their clothes and throwing them out of the pool as part of the swimming portion of the GAFPB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emma Taylor, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron plans and requirements manager, speaks with exam proctor during the swimming portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 3, 2025. Service members were assessed in various physical assessments to qualify for a GAFPB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ifayemi Bonner, 379th Expeditionary Logistic Readiness Squadron fleet manager, swims in OCPs during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 3, 2025. The exam assessed service members' proficiency in swimming, marching, shooting, operating in contaminated environments, and basic first aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Needham, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron commander, rucks during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 6, 2025. The German Armed Forces promoted intercultural exchange and cooperation by opening the GAFPB to other nation military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jonathon McCauley, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal logistics section chief, awaits notification to begin sprinting during the basic fitness test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 4, 2025. The event reinforced bonds between partner nations, strengthening relationships through the shared challenge of collaborative fitness exams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. and Coalition partners participate in the basic fitness test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 4, 2025. During the fitness portion, service members completed a 11x10m shuttle, timed flexed hang and 1000m sprint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Starke, 379th Expeditionary Communication Squadron requirements manager, fires a Glock 19 during the marksmanship test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 5, 2025. The German Armed Forces opened the GAFPB to military personnel from other nations to promote cooperation between Coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Menchavez, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of financial services, fires a Glock 19 during the marksmanship test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 5, 2025. The GAFPB's origins date back to the 19th century when Prussia first introduced military proficiency badges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

Bullets sit during the marksmanship test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 5, 2025. During the event participants had to fire at various distances and engage targets with both accuracy and speed to earn bronze, silver, or gold medals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

A U.S. Airman loads a Glock 19 during the marksmanship test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 5, 2025. The marksmanship event is part of a multi-day test evaluating service members on endurance, strength, accuracy, and ability to adapt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Long, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, fires a Glock 19 during the marksmanship test portion of a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 5, 2025. The marksmanship event is part of a multi-day test evaluating service members on endurance, strength, accuracy, and ability to adapt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

A U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing throws a pair of OCP trousers out of a pool during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 3, 2025. Participants swam 4 laps in OCP tops and bottoms and were tasked with removing their clothes and throwing them out of the pool as part of the swimming portion of the GAFPB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)

Details Download
U.S. and Coalition partners participate in German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Slater Knox, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosives ordnance disposal technician, laughs after swimming in OCPs during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification exam within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 3, 2025. Participants swam 4 laps in OCP tops and bottoms and were tasked with removing their clothes and throwing them out of the pool as part of the swimming portion of the GAFPB assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)

Details Download