Cpl. Joseph W. Ryan, member of the New York Army National

Cpl. Joseph W. Ryan, member of the New York Army National Guard, secures his ropes before descending down the rappel tower during the 2019 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Gruber Training Center, Oklahoma, July 17, 2019. The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is the culminating test for the top 14 noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from seven regions across the nation who compete in a week-long test of soldiering skills and abilities to take home the title of 2019 Army National Guard Soldier and NCO of the Year. (Oklahoma Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna)