Michigan Army National Guard Hosts 2026 E3B Assessment at Fort Custer Training Center
LANSING, Mich. – Approximately 200 Soldiers from more than nine states converged at Fort Custer Training Center (FCTC) Oct. 4-9 for the 2026 Expert Infantryman Badge, Expert Soldier Badge and Expert Field Medical Badge (E3B) assessment, bringing together Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and active-duty Soldiers to demonstrate their proficiency in critical individual warfighting skills.
Collectively known as E3B, the assessment challenges Soldiers to demonstrate the tactical and technical skills required to perform their duties to expert standards. Soldiers competed for the badge aligned with their military occupational specialty: the Expert Infantryman Badge, Expert Soldier Badge or Expert Field Medical Badge.
Hosting E3B at FCTC highlights the Michigan National Guard’s role in providing high-quality training opportunities for Soldiers from across the country. The training center’s diverse facilities and terrain provide an environment where candidates can demonstrate the skills required to operate effectively under challenging conditions.
“Events like E3B provide an opportunity for Soldiers from across the nation to come together, challenge themselves and demonstrate the skills they will need to fight and win in combat,” said Brig. Gen. Ravindra Wagh, assistant adjutant general and commander of the MIARNG. “The Michigan National Guard is proud to host this assessment at Fort Custer and provide the facilities, training environment and support necessary to help these Soldiers meet the expert standards required to earn these badges.”
Media Note: B-roll footage and event photos are available at DVIDS - E3B: The Expert Challenge and Michigan National Guard Hosts E3B.
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