1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment Soldier wears Expert Infantry Badge after completing all EIB Assessment Requirements

A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, wears the Expert Infantry Badge after completing all the EIB assessment requirements at Arta, Djibouti, April 24, 2015. Earning the EIB proves the U.S. Army infantryman is an expert in his field capable of handling a variety of weapons and quickly responding to combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)



By Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet Apr 27, 2015
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