U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Frederic Newton takes a seat awaiting the ceremony procedings, during the Region II Best Warrior Competition ceremony hosted by West Virginia National Guard, at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, on May 6, 2026. The annual competition tests participants on a range of warrior tasks, including physical fitness, marksmanship, and land navigation, to identify the top Soldier and noncommissioned officer who will advance to the National Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sfc. Aaron Shuemake)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.07.2026 20:42 |
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| Location: | KINGWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, US |
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