Staff Sgt. Kevin S. Peckenpaugh, 83rd Civil Affairs
Staff Sgt. Kevin S. Peckenpaugh, 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, performs a pushup during the 16th Military Police Brigade Soldier, Noncommissioned Officer and Officer of the Quarter... More
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States held their All States Banquet and Awards program which featured Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army National Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. Ri... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard soldiers compete in the state-level Best Warrior competition Feb. 3-5, 2012, at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. The annual event, now in its ... 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
Spc. Mitchell Fromm, with the 428th Engineer Company,
Spc. Mitchell Fromm, with the 428th Engineer Company, of Stevens Point, Wis., shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler during the awards ceremony for the Army Best Warrior Competition held at... 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.
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
Spc. Elizabeth Caulder, healthcare specialist, 4th
Spc. Elizabeth Caulder, healthcare specialist, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, right, performs pushups during the Top Notch Brigade Soldier of the Year com... More
Staff Sgt. Travis Ugarte perfoms situps during the
Staff Sgt. Travis Ugarte perfoms situps during the APFT event on day 1 of the 2016 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition held at Joint Base Cape Cod, Mass. As a mystery challenge, competitors ran 5 miles... More
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to U.S. Army Reserve Command, participates in the sit-up event as part of the Army Physical Fitness Test at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The APFT was part of the ... More
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Garcia, assigned
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Garcia, assigned to U.S. Army Material Command, verifies the results of his grouping at an M4 carbine range on Day 1 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition, at Fort A.P... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarralepe, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarralepe, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, demonstrates his marksmanship capabilities by zeroing and grouping his M4 carbine during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) a... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Broam, assigned to National Guard
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Broam, assigned to National Guard Bureau, performs sit-ups during the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 20... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army Material Command, performs push-ups during the 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is a week-long event th... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command, finishes his two-mile run during the Army Physical Fitness Test; on Day one of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Trey Castor, assigned to U.S. Army Special
U.S. Army Spc. Trey Castor, assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, demonstrates his tactical capabilities on a land navigation course during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Robert Miller, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Robert Miller, assigned to U.S. Army Pacific, participates in the land navigation portion portion of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. The ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarra-Lepe, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarra-Lepe, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, participates in the obstacle course event on Day 2 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 2... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Bahme, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Bahme, assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, jumps to complete an obstacle during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 201... More
A Soldier is seen competing in the 2016 Best Warrior
A Soldier is seen competing in the 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The 2017 competition, which starts Sept. 30, is a weeklong contest that will test 22 Soldiers from the Ar... More
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to U.S. Army Reserve Command, reloads an M249 squad automatic weapon during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The ... More
U.S. Soldiers, representing the 10 major commands Army-wide,
U.S. Soldiers, representing the 10 major commands Army-wide, participate in a mental challenge on Day Four of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 29, 2016. The compet... More
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Nicholas Minior, a drill sergeant
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Nicholas Minior, a drill sergeant with 3rd Brigade, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), scans his sector during the Warrior Training Task portion of the 108th Training Comma... More
U.S. Army 2017 Best Warrior Competition
U.S. Army Spc. Isaias Santiago, assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command, puts on his gas mask during a scenario-based lane at the Best Warrior Competition (BWC) in Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 3, 2017. The BWC is an... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Taylor, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Taylor, assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command, calls up a Spot Report during a Best Warrior Competition (BWC) scenario-based lane at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 3, 2017. The B... More
U.S. Army Spc. Jacob Henriksen, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Jacob Henriksen, assigned to U.S. Army Europe, calls up a Situation Report during the Best Warrior Competition scenario base lane at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 4, 2017. The BWC is an annual week-l... More
U.S. Army Spc. Johnny Long, right, and Sgt. Kevin Beuse,
U.S. Army Spc. Johnny Long, right, and Sgt. Kevin Beuse, left, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, fires Glock 19s during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 5, 2017. The BWC is an annual... More
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas J. Sobel, 567th Inland Cargo
U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas J. Sobel, 567th Inland Cargo Transportation Company, 53rd Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) cargo specialist, talks over a radio Soldiers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis... More
Eustis awards NCO, Soldier of the Year
U.S. Army Sgt. Tiphine T. Tobo, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 10th Battalion, 7th Transportations Brigade (Expeditionary) battalion school NCO in charge, fires an M-16 rifle at Joint Base Langley-Eus... More
Command Sgt. Maj. John Johnson, the Task Force Marne,
Command Sgt. Maj. John Johnson, the Task Force Marne, 3rd infantry Division command sergeant major, poses for a photo alongside this year’s 3rd ID Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year winners at Fort... More
U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Jackson
U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Jackson Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Riddick inspects the uniform of Staff Sgt. Jorge Albino for the Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition board. The formal board was the f... More
Staff Sgt. William Parker competes in the land navigation
Staff Sgt. William Parker competes in the land navigation portion of the Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition Nov. 3 at Camp Bullis. Eleven BAMC Soldiers compet... More
Staff Sgt. Armani Brown, Fort Jackson's Drill Sergeant
Staff Sgt. Armani Brown, Fort Jackson's Drill Sergeant of the Year, with 1st Battalion 34th Infantry Regiment, participates in the pool event during the Fort Jackson Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 9.
2nd Lt. Dustin L. Gill, 716th Military Police Battalion,
2nd Lt. Dustin L. Gill, 716th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, climbs over an obstacle during the 16th Military Police Brigade Soldier, Noncommissioned Officer and Officer of the Quarter... More
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States held their All States Banquet and Awards program which featured Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army National Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. Ri... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard soldiers compete in the state-level Best Warrior competition Feb. 3-5, 2012, at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. The annual event, now in its ... More
Eight soldiers with the Colorado Army National Guard
Eight soldiers with the Colorado Army National Guard compete in the Best Warrior Competition Feb. 2, 2013, at Fort Carson, Colo. The two-day event included both night and day land navigation as well as oral boa... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella, with the 445th Civil
Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella, with the 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, of Fremont, Calif., shakes hands with the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler during the awards ceremony for the Army Best Warrior Com... More
Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Walter Hudson with 136th
Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Walter Hudson with 136th Airlift Wing and Staff Sgt. Samuel Laureto with 147th Reconnaissance Wing encourage each other during the Texas Military Forces Joint Best Warrior Competit... 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.
The 2014 Best Warrior Competition took place among
The 2014 Best Warrior Competition took place among the mountainous ranges of Helena, Mont., Feb. 24 – 27, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition was developed by retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Jack Tilley in 2002, t... More
The 10 competitors in the Top Notch Brigade’s
The 10 competitors in the Top Notch Brigade’s Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year event range-walk out to the firing line at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 27. The competitors zeroed their weapons and... More
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Ugarte administers first aid
Army Staff Sgt. Travis Ugarte administers first aid to his vehicle driver following an IED attack on their convoy as part of the Warrior Task Training event during the 2016 Army National Guard Best Warrior Comp... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, performs sit-ups during the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sep... More
U.S. Army Soldiers participate in the two mile run
U.S. Army Soldiers participate in the two mile run event as part of the Army Physical Fitness Test at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The APFT was part of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition, a wee... More
A U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) participant
A U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) participant marks his results of zeroing and grouping his M4 carbine at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is an annual week long event that will test 2... More
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participants
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participants zero their issued M4 carbines during the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is a weeklong event that... More
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Galvez, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Galvez, assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command, performs push-ups during the 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is a week-long event that ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarra-Lepe, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarra-Lepe, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, types a 400-word essay on improving Soldier readiness, during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (AWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sep... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army Material Command, maneuvers through the obstacle course event on Day 2 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Bahme, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Bahme, assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, completes an obstacle during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. The B... More
U.S. Army Spc. Trey Castor, assigned to U.S. Army Special
U.S. Army Spc. Trey Castor, assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, demonstrates his tactical capabilities on a land navigation course during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to Army
U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to Army Cyber Command, plots points on a map during the land navigation portion of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27... More
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, who was assigned to
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, who was assigned to the Army Reserve Command, is seen competing in the 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The 2017 competition, which starts Sep... More
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to U.S. Army Reserve Command, fires an M4 carbine during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The BWC is an annual we... More
U.S. Soldiers, representing the 10 major commands Army-wide,
U.S. Soldiers, representing the 10 major commands Army-wide, prepare to step off on a 12-mile ruck march on Day four of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 29, 2016. ... More
Army Reserve Spc. Keith Rhodes, a Greenville, N.Y.
Army Reserve Spc. Keith Rhodes, a Greenville, N.Y. native and Soldier with 3rd Brigade, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), performs tactical first aid during the Warrior Training Tasks portion of ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Grant Reimers, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Sgt. Grant Reimers, assigned to U.S. Army National Guard, puts a radio together during a Best Warrior Competition (BWC) scenario-based lane at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 3, 2017. The BWC is an annual e... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brenden Shannon, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brenden Shannon, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, applies his gas mask during the Best Warrior Competition scenario base lane at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 4, 2017. The BWC is an an... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Beuse, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber
U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Beuse, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, fires a AK-47 during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 5, 2017. The BWC is an annual week-long event that will test 22 So... More
U.S. Army Spc. Natasha Shaw, Medical Department Activity
U.S. Army Spc. Natasha Shaw, Medical Department Activity optical lab specialist, inspects a weapon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., April 10, 2018. Soldiers dismantled and reassembled weapons during a t... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Jacques and Spc. Jamie Martinez-Feliciano,
Staff Sgt. Joshua Jacques and Spc. Jamie Martinez-Feliciano, fire support specialists with 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Artillery pose for a photo after being announced the... More
Staff Sgt. Jorge Albino reports to Post Command Sgt.
Staff Sgt. Jorge Albino reports to Post Command Sgt. Maj. Jerimiah Gan. Gan, president of the formal board during the 2020 competition. Each candidate faced a series of questions from the board. Gan said everyo... More
Spc. Andre Flint provides tactical combat casualty
Spc. Andre Flint provides tactical combat casualty care Nov. 4 at Camp Bullis during the Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition. To be named the Soldier and NCO o... More
Staff Sgt. Josiah Bartz, Fort Jackson's 2021 Noncommissioned
Staff Sgt. Josiah Bartz, Fort Jackson's 2021 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, throws a training grenade as part of the Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 10.
Staff Sgt. Raul Galvin, 519th Military Police Battalion,
Staff Sgt. Raul Galvin, 519th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, maneuvers through an obstacle at during the 16th Military Police Brigade Soldier, Noncommissioned Officer and Officer of th... More
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States held their All States Banquet and Awards program which featured Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army National Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. Ri... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard Sgt. Angelique Salinas competes in the state-level Best Warrior competition Feb. 3-5, 2012, at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. The annual eve... More
Eight soldiers with the Colorado Army National Guard
Eight soldiers with the Colorado Army National Guard compete in the Best Warrior Competition Feb. 2, 2013, at Fort Carson, Colo. The two-day event included both night and day land navigation as well as oral boa... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler, Spc. Mitchell
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler, Spc. Mitchell Fromm, with the 428th Engineer Company, of Stevens Point, Wis., and Gen. John F. Campbell, vice chief of staff of the Army, stand together during the awa... More
Army Spc. Trevor Morse with Training Center Command,
Army Spc. Trevor Morse with Training Center Command, Detachment 1, low crawls on his back as part of his run through the confidence course during the Texas Military Forces Joint Best Warrior Competition held at... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Maglott, a combat medic with the
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Maglott, a combat medic with the 7236th Medical Support Unit, Southeast Medical Area Readiness Support Group in Fort Bragg, N.C., dons cold weather gear for the land orienteering event during ... More
A Soldier participating in the Top Notch Brigade Soldier
A Soldier participating in the Top Notch Brigade Soldier of the Year competition uses a chem-light and a red-lens flashlight to plot grid coordinates on a map during the night-land navigation portion of the eve... More
On day three of the 2016 Army National Guard Best Warrior
On day three of the 2016 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition held at Joint Base Cape Cod, the winner of Region III, Florida Army National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Travis Ugarte sustained a foot injury dur... More
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participants
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participants zero their issued M4 carbines during the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is a weeklong event that... More
U.S. Soldiers, assigned to major commands across the
U.S. Soldiers, assigned to major commands across the Army worldwide, receive instructions upon arriving to the Department of the Army's 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ethan Rogers, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ethan Rogers, assigned to U.S. Army Europe, performs sit-ups during the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Broam, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Broam, assigned to U.S. Army National Guard Bureau, types a 400-word essay on improving Soldier readiness, during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to Army Material
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to Army Material Command, performs sit-ups during the 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is a week-long event that tes... More
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) participant
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) participant marks his results of zeroing and grouping his M4 carbine at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is an annual week long event that will test 20 ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Trey Castor, assigned to U.S. Army Special
U.S. Army Spc. Trey Castor, assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, demonstrates his tactical capabilities on a land navigation course during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Bahme, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Bahme, assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, maneuvers through an obstacle during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 201... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to Army
U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to Army Cyber Command, plots points on a map during the land navigation portion of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army Material Command, climbs an obstacle on Day 2 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. The BWC is an ann... More
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, who was assigned to
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller, who was assigned to the Army Reserve Command, is seen competing in the 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The 2017 competition, which starts Sep... More
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarra-Lepe, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Alan Ibarra-Lepe, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, reloads an M249 squad automatic weapon during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The... More
A U.S. Soldier, competing in the U.S. Army 2016 Best
A U.S. Soldier, competing in the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC), conducts a 12-mile ruck march on Day Four of the competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 29, 2016. The competiton is a weeklong ... More
Army Reserve Spc. Enrique Gonzalez, an Elkton, Maryland
Army Reserve Spc. Enrique Gonzalez, an Elkton, Maryland native and infantryman with Echo Company, 1-304th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), preforms combat first a... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Robert Nelson, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Pfc. Robert Nelson, assigned to U.S. Army Materiel Command, crawls through a tunnel during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 2, 2017. The BWC is an annual week-long event that ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brenden Shannon, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brenden Shannon, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, observes his next objective during the Best Warrior Competition scenario base lane at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 4, 2017. The BWC i... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Grant Reimers, left, Staff Sgt. Daniel
U.S. Army Sgt. Grant Reimers, left, Staff Sgt. Daniel Sebo, middle, assigned to U.S. Army National Guard, and a Best Warrior cadre member exits from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter towards their next objective dur... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Dequan Davis, Medical Department Activity
U.S. Army Sgt. Dequan Davis, Medical Department Activity patient administrator, call march commands to Soldiers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., April 10, 2018. Day one of the three-day NCO of the Year ... More
Staff Sgt. Justine Bottorff, 98th Training Division,
Staff Sgt. Justine Bottorff, 98th Training Division, overcame traumatic brain injury symptoms to become one of the top drill sergeants in the Army. In May 2016 she earned her bachelor's degree in nursing and is... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Houser, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Houser, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment traverses an obstacle on the Fit to Win 1 course. Houser competed for the top title of 2020 Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant of the Year. (Photo by Ms... More
Staff Sgt. Alan Sheppard Jr. competes in the M4
Staff Sgt. Alan Sheppard Jr. competes in the M4 qualification at Camp Bullis Nov. 4 during the Brooke Army Medical Center Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition. Eleven BAMC Soldiers compet... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Stoner, a drill sergeant with 1st
Staff Sgt. Joshua Stoner, a drill sergeant with 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, waits as his sponsor, Staff Sgt. John Sholts, fixes his uniform prior to the leadership board as part of the Fort Jackson B... More
Sgt. Sean C. Erdrich, 385th Military Police Battalion,
Sgt. Sean C. Erdrich, 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, maneuvers through an obstacle during the 16th Military Police Brigade Soldier, Noncommissioned Officer and Officer of the Qua... More
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National
The 39th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States held their All States Banquet and Awards program which featured Command Sgt. Maj. of the Army National Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. Ri... More
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces,
In this image released by the Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard soldiers compete in the state-level Best Warrior competition Feb. 3-5, 2012, at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. The annual event, now in its ... More