{"id":8400,"date":"2017-07-20T19:45:17","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T19:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/07\/20\/2015-best-warrior-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T17:49:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:49:21","slug":"2015-best-warrior-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/marinecorpstimes\/gallery\/2017\/07\/20\/2015-best-warrior-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Best Warrior Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3656\" height=\"2258\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19298\" data-id=\"19298\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201331801634-arm-bestwarrior02jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201331801634-arm-bestwarrior02jpg.jpg 3656w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201331801634-arm-bestwarrior02jpg.jpg?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201331801634-arm-bestwarrior02jpg.jpg?resize=768,474 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201331801634-arm-bestwarrior02jpg.jpg?resize=1024,632 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201331801634-arm-bestwarrior02jpg.jpg?resize=1536,949 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201331801634-arm-bestwarrior02jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1265 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3656px) 100vw, 3656px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a special bandsman (42S) with the US Army Band, &#8220;Pershing&#8217;s Own,&#8221; navigates the obstacle course while competing for the title of NCO of the Year in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1925\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19308\" data-id=\"19308\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201321505502-arm-bestwarrior03jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201321505502-arm-bestwarrior03jpg.jpg 1925w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201321505502-arm-bestwarrior03jpg.jpg?resize=219,300 219w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201321505502-arm-bestwarrior03jpg.jpg?resize=768,1053 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201321505502-arm-bestwarrior03jpg.jpg?resize=747,1024 747w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201321505502-arm-bestwarrior03jpg.jpg?resize=1120,1536 1120w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201321505502-arm-bestwarrior03jpg.jpg?resize=1493,2048 1493w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1925px) 100vw, 1925px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Staff Sgt. Kevin Simpson, a Special Bandsman (42S) with the US Army Band, &#8220;Pershing&#8217;s Own,&#8221; assembles a weapon while competing for the title of NCO of the Year in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3601\" height=\"2364\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19320\" data-id=\"19320\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201474699466-arm-bestwarrior06jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201474699466-arm-bestwarrior06jpg.jpg 3601w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201474699466-arm-bestwarrior06jpg.jpg?resize=300,197 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201474699466-arm-bestwarrior06jpg.jpg?resize=768,504 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201474699466-arm-bestwarrior06jpg.jpg?resize=1024,672 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201474699466-arm-bestwarrior06jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1008 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201474699466-arm-bestwarrior06jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1344 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3601px) 100vw, 3601px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sgt. Kristopher Grayson, a satellite communication systems operator-maintainer (25S) from HHC, 53rd Signal Battalion, navigates the obstacle course while competing for the title of NCO of the Year in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19325\" data-id=\"19325\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201341629760-arm-bestwarrior08jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201341629760-arm-bestwarrior08jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201341629760-arm-bestwarrior08jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201341629760-arm-bestwarrior08jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201341629760-arm-bestwarrior08jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201341629760-arm-bestwarrior08jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201341629760-arm-bestwarrior08jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Staff Sgt. Rodney Cabebe, a radio\/communications security repairer (94E) from A Co., Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion at Fort Campbell, navigates the obstacle course while competing for the title of NCO of the Year in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19334\" data-id=\"19334\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201494979726-arm-bestwarrior10jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201494979726-arm-bestwarrior10jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201494979726-arm-bestwarrior10jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201494979726-arm-bestwarrior10jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201494979726-arm-bestwarrior10jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201494979726-arm-bestwarrior10jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201494979726-arm-bestwarrior10jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Murray, an infantryman (11B) from US Army-Africa, navigates the obstacle course while competing for the title of NCO of the Year in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19342\" data-id=\"19342\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382190280-arm-bestwarrior14jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382190280-arm-bestwarrior14jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382190280-arm-bestwarrior14jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382190280-arm-bestwarrior14jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382190280-arm-bestwarrior14jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382190280-arm-bestwarrior14jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382190280-arm-bestwarrior14jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Spc. Cruser Barnes, a cavalry scout (19D) 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, collects himself before tackling an obstacle during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19358\" data-id=\"19358\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201366902084-arm-bestwarrior17jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201366902084-arm-bestwarrior17jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201366902084-arm-bestwarrior17jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201366902084-arm-bestwarrior17jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201366902084-arm-bestwarrior17jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201366902084-arm-bestwarrior17jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201366902084-arm-bestwarrior17jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Soldiers assemble weapons during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19371\" data-id=\"19371\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382970290-arm-bestwarrior20jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382970290-arm-bestwarrior20jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382970290-arm-bestwarrior20jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382970290-arm-bestwarrior20jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382970290-arm-bestwarrior20jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382970290-arm-bestwarrior20jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201382970290-arm-bestwarrior20jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sgt. Justin Mclendon, an infantryman from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion 4th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, navigates an obstacle at the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19392\" data-id=\"19392\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201381410270-arm-bestwarrior21jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201381410270-arm-bestwarrior21jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201381410270-arm-bestwarrior21jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201381410270-arm-bestwarrior21jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201381410270-arm-bestwarrior21jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201381410270-arm-bestwarrior21jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201381410270-arm-bestwarrior21jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey speaks with soldiers competing for the titles of NCO and Soldier of the Year in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3368\" height=\"2125\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19409\" data-id=\"19409\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201385622324-arm-bestwarrior23jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201385622324-arm-bestwarrior23jpg.jpg 3368w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201385622324-arm-bestwarrior23jpg.jpg?resize=300,189 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201385622324-arm-bestwarrior23jpg.jpg?resize=768,485 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201385622324-arm-bestwarrior23jpg.jpg?resize=1024,646 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201385622324-arm-bestwarrior23jpg.jpg?resize=1536,969 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201385622324-arm-bestwarrior23jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1292 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3368px) 100vw, 3368px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">From left, Pfc. David Saunders, an infantryman from 4th Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and Spc. Jordan Lacy, a healthcare specialist (68W) from U.S. Army Medical Department Activity &#8211; Alaska, prepare for the land navigation portion of the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19419\" data-id=\"19419\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201438194998-arm-bestwarrior25jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201438194998-arm-bestwarrior25jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201438194998-arm-bestwarrior25jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201438194998-arm-bestwarrior25jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201438194998-arm-bestwarrior25jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201438194998-arm-bestwarrior25jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201438194998-arm-bestwarrior25jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Spc. Cruser Barnes, a cavalry scout (19D) 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, looks at his map before the land navigation portion of the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Monday, October 5, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3820\" height=\"2547\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19436\" data-id=\"19436\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423686812-october-7-frontlines-2jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423686812-october-7-frontlines-2jpg.jpg 3820w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423686812-october-7-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423686812-october-7-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423686812-october-7-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423686812-october-7-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423686812-october-7-frontlines-2jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3820px) 100vw, 3820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sgt. Robert Cunningham, a combat engineer (12B) from the West Virginia Army National Guard&#8217;s 119th Engineer Company, competes in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19446\" data-id=\"19446\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423374808-arm-bestwarrior29jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423374808-arm-bestwarrior29jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423374808-arm-bestwarrior29jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423374808-arm-bestwarrior29jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423374808-arm-bestwarrior29jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423374808-arm-bestwarrior29jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201423374808-arm-bestwarrior29jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sgt. Robert Cunningham, a combat engineer (12B) from the West Virginia Army National Guard&#8217;s 119th Engineer Company, works through a medevac scenario during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill in Bowling Green, Va., on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3960\" height=\"2640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19451\" data-id=\"19451\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201493263704-arm-bestwarrior33jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201493263704-arm-bestwarrior33jpg.jpg 3960w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201493263704-arm-bestwarrior33jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201493263704-arm-bestwarrior33jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201493263704-arm-bestwarrior33jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201493263704-arm-bestwarrior33jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/635798201493263704-arm-bestwarrior33jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3960px) 100vw, 3960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Spc. Travis Shooks, a healthcare specialist (68W) from the 517th Geospatial Engineer Detachment in Vicenza Italy, competes for the title of Soldier of the Year in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. 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