USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
A soldier works on a life-like casualty dummy in the dark during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy Wis., July 17. This was one of several mystery events that took place during t... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
A soldier works on a life-like casualty dummy in the dark during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy Wis., July 17. This was one of several mystery events that took place during t... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer, assigned to the 335th Signal Command, hand cuffs a sergeant pretending to be opposing forces July 17, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at ... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu, a satellite operator and maintenance specialist assigned to the 4th Joint Support Command Element, 335th Signal Command, puts together a M249 light machine gun July 17 during the 2012 U... More
Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, a broadcast journalist assigned
Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, a broadcast journalist assigned to the 3rd Medical Deployment Support Command, puts together the bolt carrier of an M4 rifle July 17, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Compet... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu, a satellite operator and maintenance specialist assigned to the 4th Joint Support Command Element, 335th Signal Command, puts together an M4 carbine bolt carrier July 17, during the 201... More
Spc. Adam Engel, a civil affairs specialist assigned
Spc. Adam Engel, a civil affairs specialist assigned to the 401st Civilian Affairs Battalion, Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, drags a life-sized casualty dummy on a litter, July 17, dur... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer, assigned to the 335th Signal Command, detains a sergeant pretending to be opposing forces July 17, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at For... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Anthony Mitchell, a broadcast journalist assigned to the 3rd Medical Deployment Support Command, puts together a portion of an M9 pistol July 17, during the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fo... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer assigned to the 335th Signal Command, puts together a M249 light machine gun July 17, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. T... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer, assigned to the 335th Signal Command, drags a life-sized casaulty dummy through a collapsed building simulation July 17, during the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Co... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu, a satellite operator and maintenance specialist assigned to the 4th Joint Support Command Element, 335th Signal Command, fires at a target, July 18, during the 2012 Best Warrior Competi... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu, a satellite operator and maintenance specialist assigned to the 4th Joint Support Command Element, 335th Signal Command, fires at a target, July 18, during the 2012 Best Warrior Competi... More
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer, assigned
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer, assigned to the 335th Signal Command, drags a life-sized casualty dummy July 18, during the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy, Wis. A 'buddy ... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu, a satellite operator and maintenance specialist assigned to the 4th Joint Support Command Element, 335th Signal Command, evaluates a casualty July 18, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve ... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer, assigned to the 335th Signal Command, drags a life-sized casualty dummy July 18, during the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy, Wis. A 'buddy ... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Gonzales, 8th Battalion, Army Reserve Career Division, fires rounds at a target July 18, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Gonzales, and ot... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Gonzales, 8th Battalion, Army Reserve Career Division, evaluates a life-sized casualty dummy, July 18, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Ev... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Gonzales, 8th Battalion, Army Reserve Career Division, simulates for breathing while evaluating a life-sized casualty dummy July 18, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Compe... More
USAR 2012 Best Competition. U.S. Army Reserve Command
A soldier packs away excess M9 pistol rounds July 18, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition. Firing an M9 pistol was part of the reflexive fire portion of the competition.
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Austing Okorn, a petroleum supply specialist, assigned to the 842nd Quarter Master Company, 877th Troop Sustainment Command, drags a life-sized dummy, July 18, during the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrio... More
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel C. Alexander, a 94W/Electronic
Sgt. 1st Class Daniel C. Alexander, a 94W/Electronic Maintenance chief with Headquarters, and Headquarters Company, 96th Sustainment Brigade, makes his way up the first of two hills during the 10km ruck march e... More
Sgt. Austin Ratchford, representing the 200th Military
Sgt. Austin Ratchford, representing the 200th Military Police Command, prepares for the first match of the evening during the Modern Army Combatives Tournament at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior competition ... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Spc. Michael Swan, a track vehicle repairer, assigned to the 335th Signal Command, stands with a plaque given to him from a sponsor at the awards banquet for the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Competition, at Fort... More
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
Lt. Gen. Jeffery Talley, chief of the Army Reserve, speaks at an awards banquet for the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 20.
USAR 2012 Best Warrior Competition
This is a center piece that at the awards banquet for the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, at the conclusion of the Best Warrior Competition, at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 20.
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, left, Chief of the Army
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley, left, Chief of the Army Reserve, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Schultz, right, Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve, pose with Spc. Michael Swan, the Army Reserve Soldier of... More
USAR 2012 Best Competition. U.S. Army Reserve Command
A view of a yellow rose, part of the fallen soldiers table, used to symbolize a soldiers' families sacrifice. There was a moment of silence at the awards banquet for the 2012 U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition,... More
(From left to right) Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Burch,
(From left to right) Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Burch, Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army National Guard, Sgt. Mathew Howard, National Guard Non-commissioned Officer of the Year from Arkansas National Guard, Sgt. Mar... More
Sgt. Mark Fuggiti and his wife Ashley enter the 2012
Sgt. Mark Fuggiti and his wife Ashley enter the 2012 Outstanding Airmen and Soldier of the Year Banquet in Arlington, Va., Aug 24, where Fuggiti was recognized as the Army National Guard's Best Soldier of the Year.
Gen. Craig R. McKinley, Chief of the National Guard
Gen. Craig R. McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau addresses the crowd at the 2012 Outstanding Soldier and Airmen of the Year banquet in Arlington, Va.
Sgt. Dariusz Krzywonos, field artillery
Sgt. Dariusz Krzywonos, field artillery surveyor/meteorological crewmember, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Stryker), 2nd Infantry D... More
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Rios (left), assigned to the 78th
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Rios (left), assigned to the 78th Training Division, 84th Training Command, and Spc. Michael Swan, from the 415th Chemical Brigade, 335th Signal Command (Theater), begin the written exam and ... More
With the help of her sponsor, Sgt. 1st Class Ramon
With the help of her sponsor, Sgt. 1st Class Ramon Trujillo, Sgt. 1st Class Alissa Guzman looks over the notes she created for the 2012 Best Warrior Competition NCO Board that's under way here today at the Lee ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Trupiano performs pushups during
U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Trupiano performs pushups during an Army Physical Fitness Test administered as part of the 561st Regional Support Group's Best Warrior Competition at the Greenlief Training Site in Hasting... More
Spc. Kenneth Weigang, a multiple-launch rocket system
Spc. Kenneth Weigang, a multiple-launch rocket system crew member with the Colorado National Guard's Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, competes with eight soldiers in the Colorado Army National G... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ny Sok negotiates an obstacle on the
U.S. Army Spc. Ny Sok negotiates an obstacle on the endurance course during the 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion's Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Feb. 9, 2013. Sok is assigned to the batta... More
(From left to right) Staff Sgt. Jimsey Roberts of the
(From left to right) Staff Sgt. Jimsey Roberts of the 719th Transportation Company (Active Guard and Reserve Noncommissioned Officer of the Year), Sgt. 1st Class David Colliton of Joint Force Headquarters- NY (... More
Competitors and their sponsors pose during the 2013
Competitors and their sponsors pose during the 2013 7th Psyop Group Best Warrior Competition. The top noncommissioned officer and enlisted soldier will compete in the USACAPOC(A) BWC in a few weeks. (U.S. Army ... More
A competitors rucks during the 353rd Civil Affairs
A competitors rucks during the 353rd Civil Affairs Commands' Best Warrior Competition, April 9. Competitors of the Best Warrior Competition participate in the 10k ruck march portion of the competition. Soldiers... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Espinoza, from B. Battalion, 1-204th
U.S. Army Sgt. Cody Espinoza, from B. Battalion, 1-204th Air Defense Artillery, Miss. Army National Guard, demonstrates his rules of engagement skills during the Region 3 Best Warrior Competition at the McCrady... More
U.S. Army Private 1st Class Brandon Freitas, with the
U.S. Army Private 1st Class Brandon Freitas, with the 544th Military Police Company, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, warms up before completing the Fit to Fight obstacle course during the 2013 Region 3 Best Wa... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Lee Bailes, D. Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Pfc. Lee Bailes, D. Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard, demonstrates his strength and endurance while completing Victory Tower and a skills competency course ... More
Sgt. Andrew French, 512th Geospatial Engineering Detachment,
Sgt. Andrew French, 512th Geospatial Engineering Detachment, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, fires his M4 carbine rifle at the Zero Ranger during the 2013 U.S. Army South Best Warrior Competition at Camp Bullis, Texas... More
U.S. Army Spc. Benjamin S. Herrmann, with the Oregon
U.S. Army Spc. Benjamin S. Herrmann, with the Oregon Army National Guard's 3670th Maintenance Company, emerges from the water after high-crawling approximately 20 yards through the surf while competing in the R... More
U.S. Army Spc. Eythan Caputo nears the finish of the
U.S. Army Spc. Eythan Caputo nears the finish of the 10-kilometer road march during the 2013 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith, N.Y., May 16, 2013. Caputo was selected as the National Guard Northeast Regio... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Drew Jeffers, left, of 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Drew Jeffers, left, of 1st Battalion, 330th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, gives instructions to a competitor during the Army Reserve Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Mc... More
Only the top two strongest warriors will advance
U.S. Army Spc. Muhammed Ali, 405th Combat Support Hospital, removes his M40 protective mask after exiting the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fo... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Marshall Gross with the 200th Military
U.S. Army Sgt. Marshall Gross with the 200th Military Police Command, detains a hostage during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competition, held at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by ... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Edward Davila-Walker, 1st Mission Support
U.S. Army Pfc. Edward Davila-Walker, 1st Mission Support Command, sits still before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy... More
Tim Hale, Army Reserve Command senior photojournalist,
Tim Hale, Army Reserve Command senior photojournalist, stands silhouetted at the M4 rifle night fire range during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 26, 2013. (U.S. Army ph... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mathew Hardin, drill sergeant
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mathew Hardin, drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Command, prepares Soldiers for the M4 rifle qualification event during the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort Mc... More
Sgt. 1st Class Karl Shirrmacher, 445th Civil Affairs
Sgt. 1st Class Karl Shirrmacher, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) in Mountain View, Calif., smiles after watching his best warrior competito... More
U.S. Army Europe senior enlisted adviser Command Sgt.
U.S. Army Europe senior enlisted adviser Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr. addresses the competitors in the USAREUR Best Warrior and Best Junior Officer competitions during his opening remarks for the ev... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Lee, assigned to 10th Army
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Lee, assigned to 10th Army and Air Missile Defense Command performs pushups during the United States Army Europe's 2013 Best Warrior Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 19, 2013... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ian Pocklington, of Winthrop Harbor,
U.S. Army Sgt. Ian Pocklington, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., assigned to 21st Theater Sustainment Command, conducts preventive maintenance tasks on a military vehicle during the U.S. Army Europe Best Warrior Co... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Carl Hill from Bristol, Tenn., assigned
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Carl Hill from Bristol, Tenn., assigned to the Joint Multinational Training Command, engages a target with the 9mm pistol during the weapons qualification portion of the U.S. Army Europe Best... More
U.S. Army Spc. Sean Salter, assigned to 10th Army and
U.S. Army Spc. Sean Salter, assigned to 10th Army and Air Missile Defense Command, runs through the obstacle course during U.S. Army Europe's Best Warrior Competition at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ernestine Koroma, assigned to Bravo
U.S. Army Spc. Ernestine Koroma, assigned to Bravo Company, 212th Combat Support Hospital fires her M9 pistol during the qualification lane of the U.S. Army Europe's 2013 Best Warrior Competition at the Grafenw... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr.,
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr., left, the senior enlisted adviser for U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), speaks with Sgt. Erik Mauff, assigned to the U.S. Army NATO Brigade, during the obstacle cou... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Edward Fitzpatrick, assigned to 173rd
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Edward Fitzpatrick, assigned to 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), conducts the Close Combat Attack lane during the U.S. Army Europe's (USAREUR) Best Warrior Competition in Grafenw... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy Smell II from Summit Hill, Pa.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy Smell II from Summit Hill, Pa., assigned to U.S. Army Europe Headquarters Battalion, participates in the six-mile foot march event of the 2013 USAREUR Best Warrior Competition in Grafenw... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory Kershner from Dalton, N.Y.,
U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory Kershner from Dalton, N.Y., assigned to U.S. Army Europe's 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and 1st Lt. Christian Genao from Orlando, Fla., assigned to 5th Signal Command, grapple during... More
South Dakota Army National Guard soldier Spc. Dalton
South Dakota Army National Guard soldier Spc. Dalton DeBoer, of Clear Lake, is Soldier of the Year for 2013.
Competitors take off for a two-mile run during the
Competitors take off for a two-mile run during the first day of the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition outside of Fort Lee, Va., Nov. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret)
Paratrooper competes for 'Best Warrior'
Staff Sgt. Cory Schmidt from 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, puts a jack underneath a HMMVE as part of this year’s Department of the Army Best ... More
A group of soldiers kick off the morning with a pushup
A group of soldiers kick off the morning with a pushup event during the first day of the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition outside of Fort Lee, Va., Nov. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mic... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Ronnie Reynolds, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Ronnie Reynolds, assigned to the Army Medical Department Noncommissioned Officers Academy and is representing U.S. Army Medical Command, participates in the Leadership Reaction Course,... More
Staff. Sgt. Daniel Starr, sponsor, helps competitor
Staff. Sgt. Daniel Starr, sponsor, helps competitor Spc. Mitchell Fromm with a last-minute study and refresher before reporting to the appearance board on the last day of the Army Best Warrior Competition on Fo... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Luther Thomas (right) the U.S. Army
Command Sgt. Maj. Luther Thomas (right) the U.S. Army Reserve Command Sergeant Major reviews the questions during the Oral Board portion of the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition here in Ft. Lee Va... More
Spc. Kenneth Mackey, a truck driver from the 1177th
Spc. Kenneth Mackey, a truck driver from the 1177th Transportation Company located in LaGrange, Ga., disassembles an M249 machine gun during the 201st Homeland Response Force and 78th Troop Command joint Best W... More
Staff Sgt. William C. Blankenship, a motor transport
Staff Sgt. William C. Blankenship, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 812th Transportation Battalion, leaps over a creak during land navigation portion of the 518th Sustai... More
Spc. Phillip B. Hogan, a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned
Spc. Phillip B. Hogan, a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to the 175th Support Maintenance Company, 812th Transportation Battalion, 518th Sustainment Brigade, 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), compete... More
Pfc. Nathan Jackson, a petroleum supply specialist
Pfc. Nathan Jackson, a petroleum supply specialist assigned to the 941st Transportation Company competes in the 10k road march during the 518th Sustainment Brigade, 143 Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), thir... More
Pfc. Lucas Renz, a computer detection and system repairer
Pfc. Lucas Renz, a computer detection and system repairer with the 138th Chemical Company, disassembles an M240B machine gun during the 201st Homeland Response Force and 78th Troop Command joint Best Warrior Co... More
Sgt. William Shafer, an infantryman with Headquarters
Sgt. William Shafer, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, performs pushups during the Army physical fitness test d... More
Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Andre Muckelroy with
Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Andre Muckelroy with 147th Security Forces Squadron, 147th Reconnaissance Wing, speeds up his pace during the six-mile ruck march component of the Texas Military Forces Joint Best ... More
Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape reads a proclamation
Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape reads a proclamation recognizing the soldiers and airmen competing in the Texas National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.
Army Reserve soldiers from the 351st Civil Affairs
Army Reserve soldiers from the 351st Civil Affairs Command participate in the qualification for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency here at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Feb 11, 2014. The 100... More
Guardsmen from the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Guardsmen from the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team complete a 2-mile run during the brigade Best Warrior Competition Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 21, 2014. The winner will represent the brigade at the state compet... More
Pfc. Cheyenne Johnson, an information technology specialist
Pfc. Cheyenne Johnson, an information technology specialist with the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, a U.S. Army Reserve unit in Marysville, Wash., performs sit-ups during the Army Physical Fitness Tes... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Maglott, a combat medic with the
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Maglott, a combat medic with the 7236th Medical Support Unit in Fort Bragg, N.C., runs the two-mile part of the Army Physical Fitness Test during the Best Warrior Competition in Helena, Mont.,... More
Soldiers of the Army Reserve Medical Command participate
Soldiers of the Army Reserve Medical Command participate in warm-up exercises before starting the Army Physical Fitness Test during the Best Warrior Competition in Helena, Mont., Feb 24, 2014. The Best Warrior ... More
Spc. Keith Lewis, a behavior health specialist with
Spc. Keith Lewis, a behavior health specialist with the 6253rd U.S. Army Hospital, Western Medical Area Readiness Support Group, Mesa, Ariz., checks his map as part of the land orienteering event during the Bes... More
At right, U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Douglas of College
At right, U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Douglas of College Park, Ga., a squad leader with the 377th Quartermaster Company, takes a physical fitness test Feb. 27 as part of the 642nd Regional Support Group Best Warrior ... More
Staff Sgt. Michael May, a supply specialist with
Staff Sgt. Michael May, a supply specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), performs situps during the Army Physical Fitness ... More
Sgt. Noel Phelps, left, a parachute rigger with the
Sgt. Noel Phelps, left, a parachute rigger with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 5th Quartermaster Company (Riggers), 21st Special Troops Battalion and a native of Detroit, catches his breath while Sgt. M... More
Oregon Army National Guard Spc. Anthony Olsen, with
Oregon Army National Guard Spc. Anthony Olsen, with the 1249th Engineer Battalion, pulls himself up a rope on the obstacle course while competing in the 2014 Best Warrior Competition, March 15, at Camp Rilea in... More
Spc. Matthew Mangano, of the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion
Spc. Matthew Mangano, of the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion located in Warwick, R.I., dismounts off the Climb and Jump obstacle during the 353rd Civil Affairs Command Best Warrior Competition March 25, 2014, hel... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Lucas R. Fitchett, assigned to Headquarters
U.S. Army Sgt. Lucas R. Fitchett, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg, evaluates a simulated casualty March 26, 2014, at the Oberdachstetten Local Training Area. Fit... More
New York Army National Guard Sgt. Masami Yamakado of
New York Army National Guard Sgt. Masami Yamakado of Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry prepares to qualify with an M16A2 rifle here April 4. The weapons qualification is part of the New York Army Nati... More
Sgt. Christopher Brown, native of Cupertino, Calif.
Sgt. Christopher Brown, native of Cupertino, Calif. and Soldier with the 8th Special Troops Battalion, wears his gas mask, April 9, during the warrior tasks and drills portion of the 2014 8th Theater Sustainmen... More
Local Army Reserve Soldier set to participate in Best Warrior Competit...
Several Army Reserve Soldiers are scheduled to participate in this year’s Best Warrior Competition April 21-25 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Best Warrior Competition will test these citizen-Sold... More
Soldiers and Non Commissioned Officers of the Michigan
Soldiers and Non Commissioned Officers of the Michigan National Guard participate in a Best Warrior competition held at Fort Custer, Mich., April 12, 2014. In a grueling three day event the competition decides... More
Tucker, Ga. native Staff Sgt. Eric N. Hunt, an infantryman
Tucker, Ga. native Staff Sgt. Eric N. Hunt, an infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, prepares to launch a hand grenade during the 2014 Army Na... More
Sgt. Jessica Cattle of Mauston, Wis., 86th Training
Sgt. Jessica Cattle of Mauston, Wis., 86th Training Division, Fort McCoy, Wis., struggles to complete a set up during the 84th Training Command Best Warrior’s Amy Physical Fitness Test Monday, April 15, 2014 at... More
Sgt. William Landrum (left) and Staff Sgt. Cody Espinoza
Sgt. William Landrum (left) and Staff Sgt. Cody Espinoza of the Mississippi Army National Guard push through a six-mile ruck march in a downpour during the Region III Best Warrior Competition at Camp Blanding J... More
Tucker, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric N. Hunt, an infantryman
Tucker, Ga., native Staff Sgt. Eric N. Hunt, an infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, performs high-knee leg raises to clear the obstacle port... More
Tucker, Ga. native, Staff Sgt. Eric N. Hunt, an infantryman
Tucker, Ga. native, Staff Sgt. Eric N. Hunt, an infantryman with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, changes a Humvee tire during the mystery event in the 20... More
Staff Sgt. Eric Hunt and Pfc. Andrew Zipp (center)
Staff Sgt. Eric Hunt and Pfc. Andrew Zipp (center) received support from fellow Georgia Guardsmen (left) Sgt. Constance Rogers, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Logan, Sgt. 1st Class Brian Eck, Command Sgt. Maj. Tracy El... More