Alaska National Guard soldiers battle to become Best Warrior

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What does it take to earn the title of Best Warrior? Alaska National Guard soldiers are proving their mettle through through a series of events, including a 7.5-mile ruck march, marksmanship contest, soldier skills test and more. Photos:

Spc. Clayton Mason pulls a Humvee with a rope while competing in the Alaska National Guard Best Warrior competition at Camp Carroll on JBER on Thursday.

“The six-day competition tests soldiers’ mental and physical agility and toughness through a series of battle-focused events that measure technical and tactical proficiency,” according to 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal, an Alaska National Guard public affairs officer.

 

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