Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

U.S. Army Capt. Tiffani Marzette, Medical Department Activity occupational therapy and chiropractic chief, attempts the 100-meter swim while in uniform to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. The GAFBMP is earned by showing proficiency in military skills, first aid, marksmanship and other areas. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derrick Medina, 50th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, fires his M9 Baretta at a target downrange to earn his German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, April 14, 2024. To earn the GAFBMP members had to demonstrate marksmanship proficiency and hit multiple targets within a few seconds to qualify. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daronn Smith, 53rd Network Operations Squadron member, engages with enemy players during a team vs. team simulated firefight to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. Members had the opportunity to work with their team to score as many hits as possible against the opposing players before the time limit was reached. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

U.S. Army Sgt. Jayden Walker, left, 10th Special Forces Group maintenance noncommissioned officer, and 1st Lt. Michelle Banzon, 10th Special Forces Group executive officer, clear a hallway as they attempt the medical scenario to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. Members competing in the test must neutralize enemy players they encounter in the event before safely treating a simulated injured victim. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Phoenix Black, left, 138th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron instructor and tactician, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Williams, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management noncommissioned officer in charge, apply first aid to a simulated injured victim during the medical treatment scenario to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. Members had to clear multiple rooms to ensure they are safe and apply correct first-aid treatments to pass the event.

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Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Williams, Joint Functional Component Command for Missile Defense J2 deputy director, undertakes the 100-meter swim while in uniform in an effort to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. The swimming event culminated with participants being tasked to remove their uniform in the pool without assistance or contact with the walls, while wearing a swimsuit underneath. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

Two Airmen dive to begin their 100-meter swim while in uniform to attempt to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. As of September 2023, over 900 service members have earned the highly coveted GAFBMP. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

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Service members aim for German Armed Forces Badge

Published May 3, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez

Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. -- U.S. Army Capt. Tiffani Marzette, Medical Department Activity occupational therapy and chiropractic chief, attempts the 100-meter swim while in uniform to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 12, 2024. The GAFBMP is earned by showing proficiency in military skills, first aid, marksmanship and other areas. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)