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U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Luis Rodriguez-Veras, winner of the inaugural Connecticut Officer of the Year competition, completes the chin-up test during the physical events portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, or GAFPB, at the Naval Submarine Base New London, March 28, 2026.
260328-Z-CT123-1011.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Kaitlyn Quinn

NEW LONDON, Conn. - U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Luis Rodriguez-Veras, winner of the inaugural Connecticut Officer of the Year competition, completes the chin-up test during the physical events portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, or GAFPB, at the Naval Submarine Base New London, March 28, 2026. Rodriguez-Veras earned gold, the highest rating of the GAFPB, during the 2026 Connecticut Best Warrior Competition. Photo by Sgt. Kaitlyn Quinn.


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