Spc. Caden Leonard of the Utah Army National Guard was named Soldier of the Year during the 2026 Region VII Best Warrior Competition awards banquet held April 30, 2026 at the 515th Regional Training Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Leonard earned the top honor after competing against soldiers from across the western United States and Pacific region in a multi-day test of physical fitness, marksmanship, land navigation and soldier skills. His victory advances him to the national-level Best Warrior Competition, where he will represent both the Utah National Guard and Region VII at Camp Blanding, Florida in July. (Courtesy Photo, New Mexico National Guard)
| Date Taken: | 05.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.14.2026 13:24 |
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