Best Warrior Competition

Fourteen National Guard soldiers from seven states recently competed in the Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota. Story by SSG Johnny Angelo.

This year's best warrior competition for Army Reserve Medical Command was held at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington, the 13th thru the 17th of April. Ten Noncommissioned officers and five enlisted Soldiers represented their respective brigades, with the goal to be selected as the best for either the NCO or enlisted category, and go forward to “represent” ARMEDCOM at the U.S. Army Reserve level competition held on Fort Bragg, North Carolina in June. The competition included standard events like the Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation and weapons qualification, but also included mystery events like a combat water survival course, a medical lane and a timed obstacle course.

Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers and noncommissioned officers compete in the 2023 Wisconsin Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 20-23. The competition is designed to recognize and reward Soldiers who demonstrate exceptional skills, leadership, and dedication through a variety of grueling tasks including a 12-mile road march, weapons qualifications, land navigation, and the Army Combat Fitness Test. The four-day competition culminates in the crowning of Wisconsin's best Soldier and noncommissioned officer of the year. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Alex E. Soliday)

Soldiers from the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) complete the Combat Water Survival Test and Stress Shoot during their Best Leader Competition (BLC) at Abrams Gym and Blackwell Pistol Bravo Range in Fort Hood, Texas, February 15, 2023. BLC showcases the strength of Army leadership by demonstrating the adaptability of the best CRDAMC Soldiers. The competition focused on a range of tasks under extreme conditions in austere environments that challenged the Soldiers both physically and mentally.

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Vermont National Guard compete in the annual Best Warrior Competition, in Jericho, Vermont, April 2, 2022. The Vermont National Guard hosts two non-commissioned officers and two junior enlisted soldiers for a chance at becoming the state representatives at regional Best Warrior Competition events.

HAWTHORNE, Nev. – Staff Sgt. Keahi Granstrom, a motor transport operator in the 1864th Transportation Company, and Sgt. Bryan Brown, a combat engineer in the 609th Engineer Company, took first in the 2022 Nevada Best Warrior Competition, March 10, 2022. The newly titled Nevada Army Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Nevada Soldier of the Year will travel to Guam in late May to compete with participants from Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Utah. Along with Nevada, they make up Region Seven of the Nationwide sections of the National Guard. The regional winners will compete with the top two of every region to move onto the All-Army competition later this year. (U.S. Army Video by Staff Sgt. Walter H. Lowell)

Feature Story of the 2018 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA. From 22 Jul to 28 Jul 2018, Army National Guard members compete against one another to determine who is the best, with 3 of those days in a row being the most grueling.

Six non-commissioned officers and three Soldiers from around the world competed in the 2018 U.S. Army Medical Command Best Warrior Competition June 23-28, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. Of the nine competitors, Sgt. Joshua Meyer, Medical Research and Materiel Command, and Sgt. Beatrice Clark, Regional Health Command-Central, were named the NCO and Soldier (respectively) 2018 MEDCOM Best Warrior of the Year.

Six non-commissioned officers and three Soldiers from around the world compete in the 2018 U.S. Army Medical Command Best Warrior Competition in San Antonio, Texas.

Stressful Situations show how the best soldiers deal with mind and body hardships. The Best Warrior Competition in Area IV Korea from April 5th thorugh the 8th show the extreme situations that they encounter.

Indiana National Guard Best Warrior Competition 2017

When Army National Guardsmen from seven states and one territory compete for the same title, the competition is fierce. However, adversaries quickly became friends at the Region 7 Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Navaho, Arizona recently. Sgt. 1st Class Robert Freese reports.

The Nevada Army Guard recently held its annual contest to name the Silver State's best warriors. Army Staff Sgt. Shane Klestinski reports.

Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard recently competed for the title of Best Warrior. Specialist Chris Alcocer has the story.

Once a year Camp Swift serves as battlegrounds for Texas military departments' Best Warrior Competition. Story by Tech. Sgt. Tamara Dabney.

℠2014 - Six Soldiers put their skills to the test for a chance to advance at the 7th Army JMTC Best Warrior Competition at Graffenwoehr, Germany.

Soldiers from the 821st Troop Command Battalion participate in the Brigade Best Warrior Competition in Salem, Oregon. Story by SGT Aaron Ricca.

National Guard Soldiers recently competed to who was the best in the region when they took part in the Southeast Regional Best Warrior Competition. Story by SPC James Braswell

Soldiers from U.S. Army South's put their skills to the test for the chance to be called the best in the 2013 Army South Best Warrior Competition hosted by Army Installation Management Command Headquarters or imcom on Camp Bullis Texas. Available in high definition.

Texas Military Forces recently held their first joint-service “Best Warrior Competition” at the Texas Army National Guard’s Camp Swift, Texas. The three-day long event consisted of a 6-mile road march, an obstacle course, the use of combat arms, a land navigation exercise, proficiency in various warrior tasks, writing and essay and appearing before a military board. Story by Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz.

Soldiers and NOCs from 12 major commands compete in the 2012 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, VA. SSG Matthew Senna and SGT Saral Shrestha won the competition. Also available in high definition.

Soldiers and NCOs from 12 major commands compete in the 2012 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Virginia. Also available in high definition.

B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition night land navigation. Includes interviews with SFC Donald Love, Cpl. Lance Clifford, Cpl. Adam Lucas, Spc. Carl Best, and Spc. Adam Engel.

B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers competing in the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon qualification range. Available in high definition.

B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition UH-60 Blackhawk Transport. Soldiers participating in the U.S. Army Reserve Command Best Warrior Competition take part in a UH-60 Blackhawk ride as a mystery event during the competition. Available in high definition. Includes interview with Cpl. Lance Clifford from Helena, Mont.

B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition Army Physical Fitness Test. Includes interview with Spc. Kyle Hughes from Wooster, Ohio. Available in high definition.

B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition Army Physical Fitness Test. Available in high definition. Includes interview with Sgt. Stanley Garrastazu from St. Petersburg, Fla.

B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition Army Warrior Task Training. Available in high definition. Includes interview with Spc. Miguel Larrea from Slidell, La.

Day one starts early and it starts fast. Troops competing in the 2012 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition charge out of the gate with the Army Physical Fitness Test at Fort McCoy, Wis., July 16. The APFT is the first event of a grueling weeklong competition that will determine which non-commissioned officer and enlisted Soldier will represent the USARC at the next level of competition. (U.S. Army multimedia by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Burrell, USARC PAO) Also available in high definition

B-roll and interviews from the Army Physical Fitness Test portion of the US Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition. Includes interviews with Sgt. Anthony Mitchell from Chicago, Ill., Sgt. Xabriel Ortiz from Manati, P.R. and Sgt. Max Steiner from Sacramento, Calif. Available in high definition.

b-roll of Best Warrior competitors arriving at La Crosse Airport in La Crosse, Wisconsin, who load their gear onto the bus to Fort McCoy, 40 miles away near Sparta and Tomah, Wisconsin. Includes interview with Staff Sgt. Kevin Sharper from Daytona Beach, Fla. Available in high definition.

The Army Reserve is holding its annual Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. Some Soldiers enjoy the competition so much that they return to pass on their hard earned knowledge. Includes interview with Cpl. Adam Lucas from Kalispell, Mont. and Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler from Helena, Mont. Available in high definition.

Army Reserve Soldiers participate in the Medical Simulation Training Center, various Battle Drills and Warrior tasks as part of the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on July 17, 2012 in Fort McCoy, WI.

This is a promotional video to encourage Army Reserve Soldiers to compete in Best Warrior competitions from major subordinate command through Army Reserve level competition leading to the selection of the Army Reserve's Soldier and NCO of the Year. Those winning this honor represent the Army Reserve at the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, VA, this fall. Various Soldiers are interviewed in this production, including the Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve, CSM Michael Schultz, and MSG James Stoots, USARC G-3/5/7. Available in High Definition.

Spc. Thomas M. Hauser from Cincinnati, Ohio talks to a WXIX reporter about competing in the Best Warrior Competition and winning the Soldier of the Year 2011 award. BestWarrior2011

B-Roll of the U.S. Army Best Warrior Army Combative Tournament. Scenes include Soldiers competing in the tournament at Fort Lee, Virginia.

B-Roll of the U.S. Army Best Warrior Army Combative Tournament. Scenes include Soldiers competing in the tournament at Fort Lee, Virginia.

B-Roll of the U.S. Army Best Warrior Army Combative Tournament. Scenes include Soldiers competing in the tournament at Fort Lee, Virginia.

This is the night time qualification for the warriors representing 13 major Army commands. Having only night time flares to see targets, the competitors will qualify with their individual weapons. BestWarriorCompetition2011

Competitors conduct the following: -Inventory and sign for combat gear, M16 rifles and M9 pistols - complete training stations including assembly/disassembly of M9 pistol, Defense Advance Global positioning system [GPS] Receiver (DAGR) familiarization; and MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) training (chemical protective uniform). Also available in high definition.

Interview with Command Sgt. Maj. C.C. Jenkins, CASCOM (Combined Arms Support Command) Command Sgt. Maj. whose hometown is Yazoo City, Missippi. Produced by Staff Sgt. Stan Maszczak, 222nd Broadcast Ops Det., 200th MilitaryPolice Command, U.S. Army Reserve. Also available in high definition.

Day 3 Package2: Secretary of the Army, The Honorable John McHugh, visits with DA Level Best Warrior sponsors and competitors, answer questions and has lunch with Soldiers. The Secretary of the Army is also joined at lunch by Mr. James Worthy, NBA Hall of fame, Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, Commanding General for Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) and Sustainment Center of Excellence, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, Command Sgt. Maj. C.C. Jenkins, CASCOM (Combined Arms Support Command) Command Sgt. Major. produced by Staff Sgt. Stan Maszcak, 222nd Broadcast Ops Det., 200th Military Police Command, U.S. Army Reserve. Also available in high definition.