Best Warrior 2014

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 recognizing the soldiers and airmen competing in the Texas National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, Bastrop, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jacob West, assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) leads an element during the Warrior tasks and drills portion of the Military District of Washington (MDW) Best Warrior More

Command Sgt. Maj. David Davis stands between Sgt. Francisco Vargas from the 2nd Medical Brigade in Garden Grove, Calif., and Spc. Zachary Nickels from the 330th Medical Brigade in Fort Sheridan, Ill., who were More

Cpl. Zachary E Bandli. Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Hanson assigned to U.S. Army Europe is interviewed for Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6 2014. The BWC is open to every enlisted Soldier in the ran More

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III observes the Best Warrior Competition while U.S. Army Sgt. Nicolas Couture assigned to U.S. Army Europe runs through the medical evacuation lane during the Best Warrio More

U.S. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III speaks to Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers at 2014 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. Although only two win Best Warrior titles, hundred More

U.S. Army Spc. Ryan Montgomery assigned to U.S. Army National Guard uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promote More

U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Montgomery assigned to the U.S. National Guard tests his knowledge of Army 670-1 Uniform Regulations at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army C More

U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Montgomery assigned to the U.S. Army National Guard provides his team with instructions during the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Devin Jameson (right), assigned to U.S. Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Peter Kacapyr, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, use their land navigation abilities during the Bes More

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 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. Jacob West, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) stands with Command Sgt. Maj. David O. Turnbull, U.S. Army Military District of Washington command sergeant major and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Bucha More

Cpl. Ryan P. Perea. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Sgt 1st Class David Smith (center) and his sponsor (right) assigned to TRADOC signs into the 2014 Department of the Army "Best Warrior" Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 5, 2014. The Best Warrior Com More

U.S. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III speaks to Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers at the 2014 Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. Although only two win Best Warrior titles, hu More

U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Hanson assigned to U.S. Army Europe is interviewed for Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6 2014. The BWC is open to every enlisted Soldier in the ran More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Devin Jameson assigned to U.S. Army National Guard uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC pro More

U.S. Army Pfc Davonta Colflesh assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command tests his knowledge of Army 670-1 Uniform Regulations at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of A More

U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Montgomery assigned to the U.S. Army National Guard navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Ar More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Hester assigned to U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are de More

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

Pfc. Davonta T. Colflesh. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) competed in the Best Warrior competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. During the weeklong competition, these Soldiers were tested on warrior tasks an More

Sgt. Francisco Vargas reports to the president of the board during the 807th Medical Command Best Warrior Competition. During a board, Soldiers answer general knowledge questions from senior NCOs, it's consider More

U.S. Army Spc. Chase Teats assigned to SMDC signs into the 2014 Department of the Army "Best Warrior" Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 5, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is an event between all commands of More

U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Hanson assigned to U.S. Army Europe is interviewed for Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6 2014. The BWC is open to every enlisted Soldier in the ran More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam White (right) and Spc. Thomas Boyd assigned to U.S. Army Pacific Command, sit in a media training class at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6 2014. All competitors are expected to return to their co More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Devin Jameson assigned to U.S. Army National Guard uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC pro More

U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Bandli assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command provides his team with instructions during the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "S More

U.S. Army Cpl Ryan Perea assigned to the U.S. Army Installation Management Command tests his knowledge of Army 670-1 Uniform Regulations at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Supe More

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Smith assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are des More

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

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) competed in the Best Warrior competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. During the weeklong competition, these Soldiers were tested on warrior tasks an More

Pfc. Nicholas Hanson. Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Roberts assigned to TRADOC signs into the 2014 Department of the Army "Best Warrior" Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 5, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is an event between all comman More

U.S. Army Spc. Kevin Shinnick assigned to U.S. Army Special Operation Command (right) and Sgt. Joshua Roberts assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, sit in a media training class at Fort Lee, Va. More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Devin Jameson assigned to U.S. Army National Guard uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC pro More

U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Bandli assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army More

U.S. Army Spc Kevin Shinnick assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operation Command tests his knowledge of Army 670-1 Uniform Regulations at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Klein assigned to Army Service Component Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to measu More

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

Pvt. Brian K. Hollenbeck. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Smith to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, sit in a media training class at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 06 2014. All competitors are expected to return to their commands as subject More

U.S. Army Spc. Cole Spoon assigned to U.S. Army South uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes self-develop More

U.S. Army Cpl. Ryan Perea assigned to the U.S. Army Installation Management Command tests his knowledge of Army 670-1 Uniform Regulations at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Sup More

U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Bandli assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Landon Nordby assigned to U.S. Army Reserve Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to measure More

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

Command Sgt. Maj. David Davis, 807th Medical Command command sergeant major, returns the salute of the best warrior candidate reporting to the board. The annual Best Warrior Competition selects the best Soldier More

Sgt. 1st Class David M. Smith. Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Ssg. Peter Kacapyr assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command (left) sits in a media training class at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6 2014. All competitors are expected to return to their commands as subject matter e More

U.S. Army Spc. Cole Spoon assigned to U.S. Army South uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes self-develop More

U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Bandli assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army More

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Carpenter assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are More

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

Spc. Zachary Nickles feels the effect of CS gas after going through the confidence gas chamber. The confidence chamber is designed to give Soldiers confidence in the protective mask should they ever need to don More

Sgt. Nicholis Couture. Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Sgt. Andres Martinez to U.S. Army Installation Management Command sits in media a training class at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6 2014. All competitors are expected to return to their commands as subject matte More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Victor Munoz assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC pro More

U.S. Army Spc. Keegan Carlson assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command provides his team with instructions during the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 08, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the More

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Carpenter assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events ar More

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

Spc. Zachary Nickles pushes himself over the bar during the confidence course portion of the 807th Medical Command Best Warrior Competition in Greenville, Ky., Monday, May 5, 2014. Nickles won the Best Warrior More

Sgt. Andres Martinez. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Victor Munoz assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC pro More

U.S. Army Pfc. Davonta Colflesh assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 08, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of A More

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Smith assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are d More

Sgt. Francisco Vargas, in the green shirt, makes an effort to pass Staff Sgt. Victor Ramos of the Legal Command at the end of the APFT two-mile run. Vargas won the NCO Best Warrior Competition and will represen More

Spc. Chase Teats. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Victor Munoz assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC pro More

U.S. Army Spc. Keegan Carlson assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of A More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam White assigned to U.S. Army Pacific Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to measure More

Spc. Joseph A. Andersen. Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Andersen assigned to U.S. Army Medical Command uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promot More

U.S. Army Spc. Keegan Carlson assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of A More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Hester assigned to U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are More

Spc. Thomas C. Boyd. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray assigned to U.S. Army Africa uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes sel More

U.S. Army Spc. Cole Spoon assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army Co More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray assigned to U.S. Army Africa uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to measure not onl More

Spc. Keegan Carlson. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Pv2 Brian Hollenbeck assigned to U.S. Army Africa uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes self-d More

U.S. Army Spc. Cole Spoon assigned to the U.S. Army South navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army Competitio More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray assigned to U.S. Army Africa uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to measure not onl More

Spc. Michael P. Lemus. Public domain photograph - military portrait, armed forces officer, leader, commander, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Pv2 Brian Hollenbeck assigned to U.S. Army Africa uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes self-d More

U.S. Army Spc. Cole Spoon assigned to the U.S. Army South navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army Competitio More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Hester assigned to U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are More

Spc. Ryan Montgomery. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army Pv2 Brian Hollenbeck assigned to U.S. Army Africa uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes self-d More

U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Andersen assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jacob West assigned to Military District of Washington uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to me More

Sgt Joshua C. Roberts. Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. ArmySgt. Andres Martinez assigned to U.S. Army National Guard uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes More

U.S. Army Pvt. Brian Hollenbeck assigned to the U.S. Army Africa Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of More

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Smith assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are d More

Spc. Kevin Shinnick. Public domain photograph - portrait of an officer in military uniform, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description