CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Before the rise of Camp Arifjan’s morning sun on July 12, more than 130 ARCENT soldiers begin their final event in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) qualification. Soldiers participated in a ruck march carrying a 33-pound rucksack for a distance to miles in attempt to obtain a bronze, silver or gold GAFPB. Qualified soldiers may wear the GAFPB badge on their dress uniform.

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