Photo Gallery Merkel Visits Troops
Chancellor Angela Merkel closely inspected the soldiers boots during her visit to the training ground at Letzlingen in eastern Germany.
During her visit Merkel seemed to be interested in finding out exactly how modern infantry military equipment works.
Germany's most powerful woman shows who's boss -- the well wrapped soldier just looks bemused.
Merkel seemed to cower before the army dogs -- or is this another playful gesture?
What does camouflage really feel like?
Merkel inspects her troops as they stand to attention.
The Chancellor doesn't seem to like the look of these combat troops' gear.
Accompanied by Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung, Merkel shares her military knowledge with a young soldier.
The Chancellor takes the role of the Bundeswehr very seriously. She has German troops deployed across the globe, many in dangerous hotspots.
