U.S., German Soldiers Enhance Readiness and Partnership During Schützenschnur Qualification at Beneswala Range
German Soldiers conduct a live-fire rifle iteration to demonstrate the proper procedures for earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during the Schützenschnur qualification at Beneswala Range on Oct. 31, 2025. The event allowed U.S. and German Soldiers to share tactics, ensure safe weapons handling, and build partnership through hands-on marksmanship training. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Doniel Kennedy.)