The Army National Guard’s 2025 National Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the Maryland National Guard, is an annual event that unites Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers from seven regions across the United States. Competitors face a demanding series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their military expertise, resilience, and dedication to the Warrior Ethos for the opportunity to advance to Best Squad Competition.
Spc. Hughes pushes past exhaustion in Maryland with the support of the ALARNG’s senior enlisted leader as he represents Alabama at the grueling National Best Warrior Competition.