This report provides illustration photos of European military troops and equipment participating in NATO exercises and training missions.

Every year, the US Army’s 7th Army Training Command hosts the European Best Sniper Team Competition in Bavaria, Germany. The competition tests participants’ physical endurance, marksmanship and mental toughness over a series of events based on real-life scenarios. Teams from 14 NATO Allies and partners participated in the 2021 competition.

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