Soldiers and Airmen of the West Virginia and District of Columbia National Guards participate in the State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, April 10–12, 2026. The annual competition tests warrior tasks based on combat readiness, lethality, and preparedness as competitors go head-to-head for the ultimate title of Best Warrior and the chance to represent at Regionals.
The regional event, hosted by the West Virginia National Guard, took / is taking place May 4 - 7, 2026, at Camp Dawson and includes / included competitors from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia.
U.S. Army National Guard Photo Illustration by Spc. Ayla Cameron.
| Date Taken: | 04.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 14:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9610217 |
| VIRIN: | 260411-Z-ED194-1001 |
| Resolution: | 1139x1410 |
| Size: | 753.69 KB |
| Location: | KINGWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, US |
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