Panther Paratroopers Earn Expert Infantryman, Expert Soldier Badges

By Thomas CieslakJune 13, 2020

A paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division wears his newly-earned Expert Soldier Badge after completing the grueling multi-day training and testing periods on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
1 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division wears his newly-earned Expert Soldier Badge after completing the grueling multi-day training and testing periods on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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A paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completes the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
2 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completes the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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A paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division wears his newly-earned Expert Infantryman Badge after completing the grueling multi-day training and testing periods.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
3 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division wears his newly-earned Expert Infantryman Badge after completing the grueling multi-day training and testing periods.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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A paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completes the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
4 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completes the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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A paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completes the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
5 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completes the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pin their Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badges during a ceremony Saturday, June 13, 2020 on Fort Bragg.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
6 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pin their Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badges during a ceremony Saturday, June 13, 2020 on Fort Bragg.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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A paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pins his Expert Infantryman Badge upon himself during a COVID-19 modified ceremony held Saturday, June 13, 2020 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
7 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pins his Expert Infantryman Badge upon himself during a COVID-19 modified ceremony held Saturday, June 13, 2020 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division complete the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
8 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division complete the 12-mile ruckmarch event of the brigade's Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badge Testing.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division stand in formation after pinning their Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony held Saturday, June 13, 2020 on Fort Bragg.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge.
9 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division stand in formation after pinning their Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony held Saturday, June 13, 2020 on Fort Bragg.

After the train up and testing phases, 109 paratroopers pinned their Expert Infantryman Badges and 22 pinned their Expert Soldier Badges during a COVID-19-modified ceremony on Fort Bragg, marking the first time soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command earned the badge. (Photo Credit: Maj. Thomas Cieslak)
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Fort Bragg Paratroopers demonstrated mastery of their Profession of Arms on Saturday, June 13, 2020 after a grueling multi-day training and testing period.

Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division completed the grueling multi-day testing to earn their Expert Infantry and Expert Soldier Badges.