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, Sgt. 1st
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler, Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella, with the 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, and Gen. John F. Campbell, vice chief of staff of the Army, stand together during the awards cere... More
Army Pfc. Michael Key of B Company, 3rd Battalion,
Army Pfc. Michael Key of B Company, 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment swings onto a log as he navigates through the confidence course during the Texas Army Military Forces Joint Best Warrior Competition at... 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., operates a combat convoy stimulator during the Best Warrior Competition in Helena, Mont., Feb. 24, 2014. The B... More
Sgt. Corey Smith, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery
Sgt. Corey Smith, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., plots grid points on the second day of the Top Notch Brigade Soldier of... 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, makes adjustments to his M4 carbine during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming brief to Soldiers competing in the Department of the Army's 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is an annual... More
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Dirk Omerzo, assigned to U.S.
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Dirk Omerzo, assigned to U.S. Army National Guard, verifies the results of his grouping at an M4 carbine range during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.,... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, 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., Sept... More
U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, types a 400-word essay on improving Soldier readiness, during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.... More
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Galvez, assigned to Medical Command,
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Galvez, assigned to Medical Command, performs sit-ups during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is a week-long event that t... 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, 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, 2016.... 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 Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to U.S. Army Material Command, maneuvers his way through The Weaver during the obstacle course portion of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. ... 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, fires 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 B... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Alexander Garcia, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Alexander Garcia, assigned to Army Material Command, conducts 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, 20... More
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Nicholas Smolen, a Manitowoc,
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Nicholas Smolen, a Manitowoc, Wis. native and radiology specialist with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 334th Infantry Regiment (Training Support Battalion), 95th Training Division (Initia... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Taylor, left,
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Taylor, left, and Spc. Isaias Santiago, right, assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command, exits from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter towards their next objective during the Best Wa... More
A U.S. Army Soldier plans a route for a land navigation
A U.S. Army Soldier plans a route for a land navigation exercise in Fort Eustis’ Training Area 23 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., April 11, 2018. Soldiers used a map protractor to plot coordinates then... More
Staff Sgt. Donavon Hilliard treats a simulated casualty
Staff Sgt. Donavon Hilliard treats a simulated casualty during a medical lane as part of the Fort Jackson Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 10.
Staff Sgt. Kevin S. Peckenpaugh, 83rd Civil Affairs
Staff Sgt. Kevin S. Peckenpaugh, 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade, maneuvers through an obstacle during the 16th Military Police Brigade Soldier, Noncommissioned Officer and Officer of... 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
Spc. Mitchell Fromm, with the 428th Engineer Company,
Spc. Mitchell Fromm, with the 428th Engineer Company, of Stevens Point, Wis., and Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella, with the 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, of Fremont, Calif., stand together during the awards cerem... More
Army Pfc. Michael Key of B Company, 3rd Battalion,
Army Pfc. Michael Key of B Company, 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry Regiment, and Senior Airman Kevin Hannah of 136th Airlift Wing complete an exercise before continuing to the next obstacle on the confidence cou... 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., treads through the snow for the land orienteering event during the Best Warrior Competition in Helena, Mont., ... More
The 2014 U.S. Army Pacific Noncommissioned Officer
The 2014 U.S. Army Pacific Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year pose during ceremony. Staff Sgt. Adam White, scout team leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Re... More
Spc. Elias Rodriguez, on top while grappling, 2nd Battalion,
Spc. Elias Rodriguez, on top while grappling, 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, out of Fort Bliss, Texas, competes against Pfc. Adam Coolbroth, 1st Battalio... More
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct their two-mile run during
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct their two-mile run 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, 2016. The competition is a week-long ... 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, makes adjustments to his M4 carbine during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming brief to Soldiers competing in the Department of the Army's Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is an annual four... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Gonzalez, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Gonzalez, assigned to U.S. Army Forces 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., ... More
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Dirk Omerzo, assigned to U.S.
U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Dirk Omerzo, assigned to U.S. Army National Guard, verifies the results of his grouping at an M4 carbine range during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.,... More
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to the 301st
U.S. Army Spc. Michael Orozco, assigned to the 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, types a 400-word essay on improving Soldier readiness, during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va... 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. Daniel Guenther, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Guenther, assigned to U.S. Army Europe, participates in the tower event 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 ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, maneuvers through the weaver obstacle during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. The... More
U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine, 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., Se... 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, fires an M9 pistol 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. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to Army Material
U.S. Army Sgt. Mitchell Keeton, assigned to Army Material Command, participates in 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. T... More
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Nicholas Smolen, a Manitowoc,
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Nicholas Smolen, a Manitowoc, Wis. native and radiology specialist with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 334th Infantry Regiment (Training Support Battalion), 95th Training Division (Initia... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Rowan Lovell, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Pfc. Rowan Lovell, assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, walks through a tunnel during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 2, 2017. The BWC is an annual week-long eve... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Beuse, front, Spc. Johnny Long,
U.S. Army Sgt. Kevin Beuse, front, Spc. Johnny Long, back, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, and a Best Warrior cadre member exits from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter towards their next objective during the B... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Levi L. Graham, Training and Doctrine
U.S. Army Pfc. Levi L. Graham, Training and Doctrine Command 3rd Military Police Detachment military working dog handler, U.S. Army Sgt. Dequan Davis, Medical Department Activity patient administrator, and U.S.... More
Staff Sgt. Avory Edmond, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry
Staff Sgt. Avory Edmond, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiments, completes the pool event as part of the Fort Jackson Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 9.
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, rappels from a building in a training village at Fort Carson... More
Senior Airman Kevin Hannah of 136th Airlift Wing pulls
Senior Airman Kevin Hannah of 136th Airlift Wing pulls a Sked Litter with a 170-pound simulated casualty as he begins the mystery event during the Texas Military Forces Joint Best Warrior Competition held at Ca... More
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Army Pacific commanding
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Army Pacific commanding general (far left), 2014 USARPAC Soldier of the Year Spc. Thomas Boyd (center left), USARPAC Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Adam White (cente... More
The 10 competitors, with their sponsors behind them,
The 10 competitors, with their sponsors behind them, line up before the final portion of the Top Notch Brigade Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year competition, the board, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, A... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Broam, assigned to National Guard
U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Broam, assigned to National Guard Bureau, performs push-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. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Spc. Alejandro Contreras, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, types a 400-word essay on improving Soldier readiness, during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 2... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming brief to Soldiers competing in the Department of the Army's Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is an annual four... More
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participant
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participant demonstrates his marksmanship capabilities by zeroing and grouping his M4 carbine during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, conducts a two-mile run as part of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is ... More
U.S Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition cadre verify
U.S Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition cadre verify the results of Staff Sgt. Clinton Bahme's grouping during an M4 carbine range, at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The competition is a weeklong event tha... 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, participates in the tower 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. Andrew Crump, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, assigned to U.S. Army Cyber Command, maneuvers through an obstacle during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 2016. The BWC is ... 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, plans his route on a land navigation course during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 2... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, assigned to Army
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Crump, 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 Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine, fires an M9 pistol during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The BWC is an annual... More
A U.S. Soldier conducts a 12-mile ruck march on Day
A U.S. Soldier conducts 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. The competiton is a weeklong event that tests the skills, kn... More
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Brian Johnson, a Charlotte,
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Brian Johnson, a Charlotte, N.C. native and drill sergeant with 1-321st Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), works his way thro... More
U.S. Army Spc. Natasha Shaw, Medical Department Activity
U.S. Army Spc. Natasha Shaw, Medical Department Activity optical lab specialist, and U.S. Army Sgt. Dequan Davis, MEDDAC patient administrator, study maps in Fort Eustis’ Training Area 23 at Joint Base Langley-... More
A competitor jumps into the pool as part of one event
A competitor jumps into the pool as part of one event during Fort Jackson's Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 9.
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
Sgt. Christopher Poquette, a multiple-launch rocket
Sgt. Christopher Poquette, a multiple-launch rocket system crew member with the Colorado National Guard's Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, and Spc. Kenneth Weigang, also a multiple-launch rocket... More
Army Sgt. Aulton Purnell with C Company, 449th Aviation
Army Sgt. Aulton Purnell with C Company, 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, prepares to fire the M249 machine gun as the first shooting task during the myste... More
A noncommissioned officer sits before the six-member
A noncommissioned officer sits before the six-member board as the final event of the Top Notch Brigade NCO and Soldier of the Year competition held at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 30. The board members consiste... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Gonzalez, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Gonzalez, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, types a 400-word essay on Day 1 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., on Sept. 26, 2016. The competit... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Gonzalez, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Gonzalez, assigned to U.S. Army Forces 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., ... More
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participants
U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition participants type a 400-word essay on improving soldier readiness, during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is a... More
U.S. Army Soldiers run their two-mile during the Army
U.S. Army Soldiers run their two-mile 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, 2016. The competition is a weeklong event tha... 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, views his target after zeroing his M4 carbine to demonstrate his marksmanship capabilities during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competitio... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming brief to Soldiers competing in the Department of the Army's 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is an annual... 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 Sgt. 1st. Class Ilker Irmak, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Ilker Irmak, assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command, participates in the tower event on Day 2 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 27, 2016... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Polcsa, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Polcsa, assigned to U.S. Army Pacific, 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 Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Vice, assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine, ducks behind a tree as his simulated hand grenade explodes on Day 2 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hi... 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, fires an M4 carbine during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competiton (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 28, 2016. The BWC is an annual week... More
A U.S. Soldier participates in a 12-mile ruck march
A U.S. Soldier participates in 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. The competiton is a weeklong event that tests the ski... More
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Danneit Disla, 2nd Brigade,
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Danneit Disla, 2nd Brigade, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), demonstrates level one combatives on an opponent during the 108th Training Command (IET) Best Warrior Competi... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jared Bruce, assigned to U.S. Army Forces
U.S. Army Sgt. Jared Bruce, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, walks 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 will ... More
A U.S. Army Soldier fires an M-16 rifle at Joint Base
A U.S. Army Soldier fires an M-16 rifle at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., April 11, 2018. Soldiers competing in the NCO of the Year and Soldier of the Year Competition were required to shoot at targets f... More
Sgt. Whitney Schalk (left), a heavy vehicle driver
Sgt. Whitney Schalk (left), a heavy vehicle driver with the 1483rd Transportation Company out of Walbridge, Ohio, earned the title of Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Spc. Adam Pinkerton, an infantryman ... 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 sergeants major support competitors in the state-level Best Warrior competition, Feb. 3-5, 2012, at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas. The annua... More
Sgt. Christopher Poquette, a multiple-launch rocket
Sgt. Christopher Poquette, a multiple-launch rocket system crew member with the Colorado National Guard's A Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, prepares to call emergency personnel following a simu... More
Army Sgt. Aulton Purnell with C Company, 449th Aviation
Army Sgt. Aulton Purnell with C Company, 449th Aviation Support Battalion, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, 36th Infantry Division, prepares to take another shot at the second shooting task of the mystery event at... More
All of the noncommissioned officers who participated
All of the noncommissioned officers who participated in the Top Notch Brigade NCO of the Year competition recited the creed of the noncommissioned officer piece by piece as Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan Pinkney, 11th... 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 push-ups during the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Se... 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, makes adjustments to his M4 carbine during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC ... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey gives an incoming brief to Soldiers competing in the Department of the Army's 2016 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The BWC is an annual... More
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Galez, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Spc. Victor Galez, assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command, types a 400-word essay on improving Soldier readiness, during the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 20... 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, types a 400-word essay on Day 1 of the U.S. Army 2016 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. The c... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Polcsa, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Polcsa, assigned to U.S. Army Pacific, 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