Pfc. Lukas A. Otto assigned to 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment navigates the water survival event during a Best Warrior Competition warrior task, Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta, Michigan, Apr. 13, 2026. The BWC reinforces fundamental warrior tasks and battle drills, promotes esprit de corps, and recognizes Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army values and embody the warrior ethos. The Michigan National Guard’s 2026 Best Warrior Competition, held April 12–16, 2026, brings together Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers to compete in physically and mentally demanding events that test military skills, resilience, and commitment to the Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brayden Stephan). A Michigan National Guard Soldier navigates the water survival event during a Best Warrior Competition warrior task, Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta, Michigan, Apr. 13, 2026. The BWC reinforces fundamental warrior tasks and battle drills, promotes esprit de corps, and recognizes Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army values and embody the warrior ethos. The Michigan National Guard’s 2026 Best Warrior Competition, held April 12–16, 2026, brings together Soldiers and Noncommissioned Officers to compete in physically and mentally demanding events that test military skills, resilience, and commitment to the Warrior Ethos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brayden Stephan).
| Date Taken: | 04.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.17.2026 13:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9614349 |
| VIRIN: | 260413-Z-FO244-1048 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 7.03 MB |
| Location: | MICHIGAN, US |
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