Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition

Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition

As a result of the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Army canceled an annual, service-wide competition that rewards military teamwork.The service said its 2025 “Best Squad” competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations.”The competition, which assesses squads based on their technical and tactical proficiency and ability to work together as a unit, was slated to begin Oct. 3 and last until Oct. 12.Squads comprise five sold…