The most influential level of leadership is at the Squad — where the majority of our Soldiers reside. "Squad" extends beyond a traditional infantry squad to any small-unit group of Soldiers, connected by a squad leader, who has the most direct impact on their lives. Soldiers never fight alone, the unbreakable bonds forged through shared hardship and unending support for one another are the...
Vermont hosts the 2024 National Best Warrior Competition at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, VT. NCO and Junior Enlisted Soldiers competing have won their state and regional competitions to make their way to the national competition.
20 Soldiers from across the globe competed in the AMC Best Warrior Competition from July 27 to July 30, 2024, at Fort Novosel. The competition tests the Soldiers’ physical and mental strength through a variety of challenges, including an obstacle course, weapons qualifications, a 12-mile ruck march and more.
The DoD Warrior Games is an annual event, first held in 2010. From July 18-26, U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command hosts the Department of Defense Warrior Games bringing together hundreds of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran military members to compete in adaptive sports as part of their recovery journeys.
U.S. Army Pacific's Best Warrior Competition is an annual competition where USARPAC subordinate units send their best qualified soldiers to compete against each other to become the USARPAC Best Warrior. The winners of the USARPAC Best Warrior Competition will go on to compete in the U.S. Army's Best Warrior Competition.
The U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School is hosting the Best CBRN Warrior Competition from May 29 to June 3 at locations across Fort Leonard Wood. The competition includes challenges, such as land navigation, physical fitness assessments and weapons qualifications, along with CBRN-specific tasks. The winners will be named during a ceremony starting at 9 a.m. June 3...
The 2024 Region II Best Warrior Competition, which is hosted by Maryland Army National Guard, features soldiers and non-commissioned officers from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. This year’s competition takes place from May 6-10, 2024. The intense four-day competition tests competitors on a wide range of tactical and technical skills relevant in...
There are ten U.S. Marine Corps Fleet Bands in addition to the U.S. Marine Band and the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Fleet Marine Force musicians are trained combat warriors, who have marched with commands since the inception of the Corps. Marine Corps Bands perform at ceremonies, parades, festivals, professional sporting events, concerts, and other public events across the United...
