Cleasy Kelly (left to right), 1st Sgt. Anton Brown, Spec. Shemoi Foster, Staff Sgt. Zackary Ayala, Staff Sgt. Taariq Edge, and Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Burns defeat 30th Medical Brigade in the first round of the tug-of-war event during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO ended up in third place during the tug-of-war. 30th Medical Brigade ended up in first place during the tug-of-war, and both teams tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Spec. Shemoi Foster helps set up the U.S. Army NATO booth during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO sold cheeseburgers during the event to raise money for the Soldier and Family Readiness Group. The purpose of the eight-event competition held June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely have the opportunity to directly interact because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Staff Sgt. Zackary Ayala helps set up the U.S. Army NATO booth during the Sembach Kaserne Commanders Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO sold cheeseburgers during the event to raise money for the Soldier and Family Readiness Group. The purpose of the eight-event competition held June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely have the opportunity to directly interact because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Sgt. Johnny Reyes volleys a hard drive while Sgt. 1st Class Japhet Melendez prepares to poach the ball in the pickleball event during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO placed second in pickleball and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Burns warms up for the cornhole event during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO placed third in cornhole and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely have the opportunity to directly interact because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Dan Frost pitches a bag during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 cornhole event. U.S. Army NATO placed third in cornhole and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely have the opportunity to directly interact because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Burns pitches a bag during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 cornhole event. U.S. Army NATO placed third in cornhole and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely have the opportunity to directly interact because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Staff Sgt. Reina Diaz attacks a set by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Thomlinson during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 volleyball event. U.S. Army NATO placed third in volleyball and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

1st Sgt. Anton Brown scores a point during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 volleyball event. U.S. Army NATO placed third in volleyball and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle See hops forward in the potato sack race leg of the relay race during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 volleyball event. U.S. Army NATO placed third in the relay race and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Staff Sgt. Dezmond Simmons and Sgt. Anthony Beckford race as farmer and wheelbarrow respectively in the relay race during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO placed third in the relay race and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Staff Sgt. Dezmond Simmons starts his first push up as Sgt. Anthony Beckford finishes his last push up in the final leg of the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 relay race. U.S. Army NATO placed third in the relay race and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle See races for the handoff in the relay race during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO placed third in the relay race and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Staff Sgt. Zackary Ayala kicks a foul ball during a pickup game after official play ended in the kickball event during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. Kickball was the only event U.S. Army NATO did not place either second or third in commander’s cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Staff Sgt. Taariq Edge makes the play during a during a pickup game after official play ended in the kickball event during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. Kickball was the only event U.S. Army NATO did not place either second or third in commander’s cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

1st Sgt. Anton Brown serves up Asian ribs and rice with pigeon peas during the judging of the BBQ Cook-off during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO placed third in the BBQ Cook-off and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

Staff Sgt. Clamese Shelton takes a better look at the winning submission from the Navy Warrior Transition Program during judging of the BBQ Cook-off during the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025. U.S. Army NATO placed third in the BBQ Cook-off and tied for third overall in the cup. The purpose of the eight-event competition held on June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely interact with each other because of their disparate missions. (Photo by Troy Darr)

The 68th Theater Medical Command took the Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup trophy from last year’s winner, the 30th Medical Brigade. Second place this year went to the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command while U.S. Army NATO tied for third. The purpose of the eight-event competition held June 26 was to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely have the opportunity to directly interact because of their disparate missions. The other two teams competing in the cup were the Medical Readiness Command-Europe and the Navy Warrior Transition Program. (Photo by Troy Darr)

SEMBACH, Germany -- The 68th Theater Medical Command emerged victorious with a commanding 16-9 lead over 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command during the June 26 Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 here.

The 10th AAMDC barely edged out both U.S. Army NATO and 30th Medical Brigade who tied for third place with eight points.

The Navy Warrior Transition Program eked out fifth place with four points by tying for third with U.S. Army NATO in cornhole and taking home a surprise first place victory in the BBQ cook-off. Medical Readiness Command-Europe signed up for the cup but failed to field a team in any of the eight events.

“The purpose of our annual Commander’s Cup is to promote esprit-de-corps and give units on the base a chance to socialize since the units rarely have the opportunity to directly interact because of their disparate missions,” said George Brown, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz site manager for Sembach Kaserne and organizer of the event.

The Commander’s Cup concluded with a Summer Fest where various units sold food and drinks, community groups provided information booths and the U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus provided a performance for the entertainment of assembled Soldiers, Sailors, civilian employees and their families.

After the winner was announced and the trophy changed hands, Staff Sgt. Reina Diaz said the U.S. Army NATO teams did well in this year’s competition.

“We are going to start preparing now for next year’s Commander’s Cup, and we’ll find a new home for that trophy back in our headquarters,” said Diaz.

U.S. Army NATO ties for third in annual commander’s cup

The 68th Theater Medical Command emerged victorious with a commanding 16-9 lead over 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command during the June 26 Sembach Kaserne Commander’s Cup 2025 in Germany. The 10th AAMDC barely edged out both U.S. Army NATO and 30th Medical Brigade who tied for third place with eight points. Music courtesy of Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin, USMC. https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/79331/unleashed-fury-epic-trailer-music