Fort McCoy hosts 2026 E3B event, testing Soldiers for Army’s prestigious expert skill badges
Soldiers from across the Army’s Total Force participate in the U.S. Army Reserve 2026 Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge (ESB), and Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) assessment — collectively known as E3B — on April 28, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. According to the U.S. Army Reserve Competitive Programs Office, the event was held from April 27 through May 8 and brought together Soldiers from the active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard to train and test for expert qualification in their respective military specialties. (U.S. Army Photo by Amanda Clark, Fort McCoy Multimedia-Visual Information Office)