Challenge accepted: U.S. service members compete for German badge
A U.S. Army Soldier performs a flexed-arm hang during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 20, 2017. With a minimum five-second hold requirement to pass, the GAFPB flexed-arm hang is just one of the three basic fitness test events. The other two are an 11x10-meter sprint within 60 seconds, and a 1,000 meter run within six minutes and 30 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)