U.S. and Italian Soldiers Earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge in Italy

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U.S. and Italian soldiers participated in a military qualification assessment at Caserma Del Din, Italy.
Participants earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge after completing the assessment.
The event took place at various locations throughout Caserma Del Din.
The report was published Feb. 9, 2026 and includes an associated image hosted by Defense Media.

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What is the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge and what does it signify?Expand

The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB; German: Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst) is an official Bundeswehr decoration awarded to soldiers who demonstrate comprehensive military skills and physical fitness. It recognizes proficiency in areas such as physical fitness, marksmanship, swimming/underwater undress, NBC/CBRN protective-equipment tasks and first aid; it is issued in three grades (bronze, silver, gold) reflecting performance.

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