Spc. Stefan Schmuckli, left, a native of Charlotte,

Spc. Stefan Schmuckli, left, a native of Charlotte, N.C., and Spc. Tyler Soyke, a native of Bradford, Pa., both assigned to the 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne), bury a simulated improvised explosive device while soldiers, not in frame, competing in the unit's Best Soldier Competition radio a report on their activities, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. Competition events include a written test, a non-standard PT test, land navigation, weapons proficiency, a road march, drill and ceremony, common tasks testing, urban orienteering, rappelling, an obstacle course and appearing before a board of senior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)