Sgt. Alec Rantanen, an operations non-commissioned

Sgt. Alec Rantanen, an operations non-commissioned officer with the 95th Civil Support Team (left), and Spc. Jesus Cruz, an infantry-soldier from Charlie Troop 1-18th Cavalry 79th BCT (right), both from the California National Guard, crossed the finish line together, completing a 11-mile ruck march for the Region VII Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Williams, Utah, July 29, 2020. Guardsmen from Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Hawaii participate in the competition for the chance to move on to the Army National Guard BWC later this year. Best Warrior Competitions are designed to test Soldiers’ mental and physical endurance with a variety of challenges to help the Army build strong and knowledgeable leaders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elizabeth Johnson)