U.S. Army Spc. Richard Asarekonadu, 3-112th Field Artillery,

U.S. Army Spc. Richard Asarekonadu, 3-112th Field Artillery, fires his M9 pistol during the New Jersey Army National Guard’s (NJARNG) Best Warrior Competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 24, 2018. Seven Soldiers, one Airman, and five NCOs competed in the Competition, April 24-26, 2018. The top Soldier and NCO will go on to compete in the Region 1 Competition against National Guard Troops from the six New England states and New York. The Best Warrior Competition is an annual event, which tests their military skills and knowledge, as well as their physical fitness and endurance. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)