In this image released by Joint Task Force 71, Texas soldiers complete for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas. The event, which features pistol marksmanship, track and field, swimming and a ruck march, offers soldiers the opportunity to earn a foreign military badge, wearable on their dress uniform. The badge is open to all allied forces on behalf of the German army and features three levels of achievement: gold, silver and bronze, based on the individual's performance. Texas soldiers earn German proficiency badge 120525-A-OH613-011

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