Photo By Sgt. Maj. Marisol Walker | Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist, representing the 108th...... read more read more
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FORT MCCOY, Wis. -- People join the Army for many reasons. For Sgt. Jonathan B. Stoltz, the G.I. Bill caught his attention. This week he finds himself competing for Non-commissioned Officer of the Year at the 2012 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis.
The competition consists of the Army Physical Fitness test, a ruck march, weapons qualification, written exams, mystery events and combatives.
Stoltz, a Rockford, Ill., native, completed an active duty tour and joined the Reserve to continue to serve his country while allowing him to pursing a degree in criminal justice.
“Serving allows me to continue my education and gain invaluable leadership experience,” said Stoltz, assigned to the 330th Infantry Regiment, representing the 108th Training Command.
For example, he recently graduated drill sergeant school in January because he wanted to have an impact on incoming Soldiers.
“It's something that I thought would be good to do and influence those coming in the Army,” said Stoltz, a petroleum supply specialist.
Stoltz, who deployed to Iraq in 2008, has completed the Army Basic Instructor course, Warrior Leaders Course, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course and is a qualified combatives instructor.
As the weeklong grueling competition comes to an end, Stoltz is as determined as he was the first day. At the weapons qualification range, the soft-spoke Soldier patiently waits for his turn to qualify
He is focused, has goals and for now, he concentrates on the task on hand.
The winners of the BWC will be announced July 20 at the awards banquet in Sparta, Wis., which can be viewed live at http://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/2498 at 6 p.m. EST.
| Date Taken: | 07.19.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 07.19.2012 13:30 |
| Story ID: | 91822 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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