Competitors listen as Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Vance,
Competitors listen as Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Vance, Operations non-commissioned officer in charge , Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell NCO Academy, gives instructions for the Night/Day Land Navigation Event. The land ... More
Staff Sgt. David Brown, 108th Training Command, collects
Staff Sgt. David Brown, 108th Training Command, collects two full magazines as he gets ready to engage his targets at the M4 night fire range during the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Fort McCoy, Wis.... More
Command Sgt. Major Michael Schultz, command sergeant
Command Sgt. Major Michael Schultz, command sergeant major of the Army Reserve, oversees the competitors near the finish line of the road march after completing the road march himself at the Army Reserve Best W... More
Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition cadre prepare
Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition cadre prepare gear and equipment for competitors before the start of the competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 14, 2012.
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special Troops Support Command, collects all necessary gear needed during the Central Issue Facility issue before the start of the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior... More
Sgt. Erika Bagley, a satellite communication system
Sgt. Erika Bagley, a satellite communication system operator, representing the 311th Signal Command, reviews Army doctrine on her E-Reader before the start of the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort M... More
Spc. Ivan Pimentel, a human resources specialist
Spc. Ivan Pimentel, a human resources specialist representing the 75th Training Division, calls out the number on his chest to his grader during the 2-mile run at the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition physi... More
Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition 2012
Spc. Joshua Peterson, a signal collectors/analyst from the 1st Space Brigade out of Colorado Springs, Colo. representing the Joint and Special Troops Support Command out of Denver take a break after an event at... More
Sgt. Max Steiner, receives breakfast before the Urban
Sgt. Max Steiner, receives breakfast before the Urban Orienteering event at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 17. Steiner, an infantryman, is representing the Joint and S... More
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with the Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell Non-commissioned Officer Academy, representing the 88th Regional Support Command, uses a Defense Advanced Global Positioning Sy... More
Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist,
Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist, representing the 108th Training Command, uses a Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver, DAGR, during the Urban Orienteering course at the 201... More
Sgt. Max Steiner, loads a magazine for his M9 pistol
Sgt. Max Steiner, loads a magazine for his M9 pistol during a mystery event at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 18.
Competitors take the final moments to look over study
Competitors take the final moments to look over study material before they appear before a panel of sergeants major in an appearance board at the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Ju... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan R. Goodman with the Forward Support
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan R. Goodman with the Forward Support Company, 244th Engineer Battalion, tries for one more push-up during an Army physical fitness test for the 2013 Combined Best Warrior competition, at For... More
Sgt. Daniel Florez competing for Non-Commissioned Officer
Sgt. Daniel Florez competing for Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 416th Theater Engineer Command pushed towards the finish line of the 6.2 mile road march. Florez enlisted in the Army Reserve to follow ... More
A safety looks on as Staff Sgt. Max Rees, 75th Training
A safety looks on as Staff Sgt. Max Rees, 75th Training Division, gets a glimpse of his target as the flares lighten up the night, during the M4 night qualification on Fort McCoy, Wis., June 22. Rees is employe... More
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special Troops Support Command, loads his duffle bag with gear during the Central Issue Facility issue before the start of the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Co... More
Sgt. 1st Class Ruth Morris of St. Thomas and a drill
Sgt. 1st Class Ruth Morris of St. Thomas and a drill sergeant with the 1st Brigade, 323rd Regiment out of N.C., checks a competitors form during the push-up event of the Army Physical Fitness test during the Ar... More
Cpl. Lance Clifford, a native of Helena, Mont., representing
Cpl. Lance Clifford, a native of Helena, Mont., representing the 416th Theater Engineer Command, rehydrates after completing the Army Physical Fitness test as part of the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition a... More
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with the Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell Non-commissioned Officer Academy, representing the 88th Regional Support Command, moves to briefing area of the Urban Orienteer... More
Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist,
Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist, representing the 108th Training Command, receives breakfast before the start of the Urban Orienteering at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition a... More
Sgt. Max Steiner, loads a magazine for his M9 pistol
Sgt. Max Steiner, loads a magazine for his M9 pistol during a mystery event at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 18.
Sgt. Adison Tate conducts a final inspection over Spc.
Sgt. Adison Tate conducts a final inspection over Spc. Ivan Pimentel, a human resources specialist representing the 75th Training Division, before a panel of sergeants major in an appearance board at the Army R... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cristobal L. Santana, assigned
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cristobal L. Santana, assigned to the Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell Noncommissioned Officer Academy, prepares to begin the push-up event of the Army physical fitness test, at the 2013 Combined... More
Staff Sgt. Conrad Nazar representing the 88th RSC,
Staff Sgt. Conrad Nazar representing the 88th RSC, studies his map during the night navigation event at the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Fort McCoy, Wis., June 21. Nazar is a Small Group Leader for ... More
Spc. Yasutaka Dote, competing for Soldier of the Year
Spc. Yasutaka Dote, competing for Soldier of the Year for the 416th Theater Engineer Command, unpacks his equipment after completing a 6.2 mile road march in less than two hours. All competitors carried 50 poun... More
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special
Spc. Joshua Peterson, representing the Joint and Special Troops Support Command, checks for his proper size during the Central Issue Facility issue before the start of the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Compet... More
A competitor knocks out push-ups as Sgt. 1st Class
A competitor knocks out push-ups as Sgt. 1st Class Ruth Morris, a drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Division, keeps count during the push-up event of the Army Physical Fitness test at the Army Reser... More
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with the Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell Non-commissioned Officer Academy, representing the 88th Regional Support Command, dons his gear in preparation for the Urban Or... More
Sgt. Nathaniel Patterson from New Castle, Pa., a chemical
Sgt. Nathaniel Patterson from New Castle, Pa., a chemical operations specialist with the 80th Regiment representing the 80th Training Command, finds one of his points during the Urban Orienteering Course at the... More
Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist,
Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist, representing the 108th Training Command, uses a Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver, DAGR, during the Urban Orienteering course at the 201... More
Sgt. Max Steiner uses a Defense Advanced Global Positioning
Sgt. Max Steiner uses a Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver, DAGR, and a map during the Urban Orienteering course at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 17. ... More
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with the Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell Non-commissioned Officer Academy, representing the 88th Regional Support Command, loads a magazine for his M9 pistol during a m... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adrian P. Welch with the Headquarters
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adrian P. Welch with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 980th Engineer Battalion , conducts the sit-up event of the Army physical fitness test at the 2013 Combined Best Warrior comp... More
Spc. Lakevia Goode, 396th Ground Ambulance, inspects
Spc. Lakevia Goode, 396th Ground Ambulance, inspects Spc. Christopher Lamp’s nose for cuts, after he completed the land navigation course at the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Fort McCoy, Wis., June 21.
Competitors kicked off day three of the Army Reserve
Competitors kicked off day three of the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition with a 6.2 mile road march. All competitors carried 50 pounds worth of equipment through a tough, hilly route which leads them into ... More
Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition cadre prepare
Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition cadre prepare gear and equipment for competitors before the start of the competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., on July 14, 2012.
Cpl. Lance Clifford, representing the 416th Theater
Cpl. Lance Clifford, representing the 416th Theater Engineer Command, tries for one more push-up as Sgt. 1st Class Ruth Morris, a drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Division, keeps count during the p... More
Sgt. 1st Class Conrad Nazar, left, talks to Sgt.
Sgt. 1st Class Conrad Nazar, left, talks to Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, right, both assigned to Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell Non-commissioned Officer Academy, before the start of the Urban Orienteeri... More
A round ejects from the M9 pistol as Sgt. Max Steiner,
A round ejects from the M9 pistol as Sgt. Max Steiner, aims for the target during a mystery event at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 18. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Cl... More
Participants of the 2013 Combined Best Warrior competition,
Participants of the 2013 Combined Best Warrior competition, begin the two-mile run of the Army Physical Fitness test at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 29, 2013. The winners of this competition move on to the Army Res... More
Spc. Aurelio Hernandez, 412th Theater Engineer Command,
Spc. Aurelio Hernandez, 412th Theater Engineer Command, awaits his results as a grader checks his answers at the land navigation course at the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Fort McCoy, Wis., June 21.
A competitor conducts the sit-up event as Sgt. 1st
A competitor conducts the sit-up event as Sgt. 1st Class Ruth Morris, a drill sergeant assigned to the 108th Training Division, keeps count during the push-up event of the Army Physical Fitness test at the Army... More
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with
Sgt. 1st Class Zachary A. Zuehlsdorf, assigned with the Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell Non-commissioned Officer Academy, representing the 88th Regional Support Command, prepares his gear for the Urban Orienteering ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan R. Goodman with the Forward Support
U.S. Army Spc. Ethan R. Goodman with the Forward Support Company, 244th Engineer Battalion, runs toward the finish line during the two-mile run event of the Army physical fitness test at the 2013 Combined Best ... More
Spc. Christopher Lamp, representing the 7th CSC out
Spc. Christopher Lamp, representing the 7th CSC out of Germany, checks his compass before continuing to his next point during the land navigation event at the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Fort McCoy... More
Cpl. Lance Clifford, representing the 416th Theater
Cpl. Lance Clifford, representing the 416th Theater Engineer Command, stretches before the start of the 2-mile run of the Army Physical Fitness test at the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort McCoy, W... More
Pfc. Justin Arrington, representing USACAPOC, prepares
Pfc. Justin Arrington, representing USACAPOC, prepares to get his feet checked for blisters, after the competition of the land navigation course at the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Fort McCoy, Wis., June 21.
Competitors take off at the start of the 2-mile run
Competitors take off at the start of the 2-mile run of the Army Physical Fitness test at the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 16, 2012.
The sun rises as competitors complete the two-mile
The sun rises as competitors complete the two-mile run of the Army Physical Fitness test at the Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 16, 2012.
Spc. Joshua Peterson, a native of Cleveland and representing
Spc. Joshua Peterson, a native of Cleveland and representing the Joint and Special Troops Support Command, runs past a grader, a drill sergeant from the 108th Training Division during the 2012 Army Reserve Best... More
Spc. Ivan Pimentel, a human resources specialist
Spc. Ivan Pimentel, a human resources specialist representing the 75th Training Division and a native of Modesto, Calif., runs towards the finish line of the two-mile run at the Army Reserve Best Warrior compet... More
Spc. Dustin Chavez, from Pollock Pines, Calif., representing
Spc. Dustin Chavez, from Pollock Pines, Calif., representing the 807th Medical Deployment Support Command, finishes the two-mile run as Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Souder, a drill sergeant with the 108th Training Di... More