U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Erich Friedlein of the 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute, poses for a portrait at the start of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 8, 2026. "I am looking forward to building new relationships and exceeding the standard," he said. "I joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard to provide purpose in my life after college. This is now my full time career and it has offered me numerous opportunities to be a part of something bigger than myself." Competitors are evaluated on their individual ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events, which tests their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Sgt. Tristan Murry)
| Date Taken: | 04.08.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.09.2026 09:45 |
| Photo ID: | 9604204 |
| VIRIN: | 260408-Z-TM987-2130 |
| Resolution: | 3223x4408 |
| Size: | 4.57 MB |
| Location: | FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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