Aviation support battalion runs first US Army Reserve Expert Soldier Badge ‘pure’ test
U.S. Army Sgt. Javier Rodriguez with 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Florida Army National Guard, applies a bandage to a simulated head injury at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 11, 2022. Rodriguez and other U.S. Soldiers deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve participated in an Expert Soldier Badge test hosted by 90th Aviation Support Battalion, 11th Combat Aviation Brigade, mobilized as Task Force Rattlers and Task Force Eagle, respectively, to assess their mastery of physical fitness, marksmanship and other critical skills necessary for combat readiness. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zachary Danaher)