Aviation support battalion runs first US Army Reserve Expert Soldier Badge ‘pure’ test
U.S. Army Spc. Jake Gardiner with 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Idaho Army National Guard, applies a bandage to a simulated leg injury at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 11, 2022. Gardiner 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)