Photo by Spc. Daniel Barcenas | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.09.2026
U.S. Army Pfc. Kendall L. Saxton, a firefighter assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, carries water jugs during the annual HIARNG Best Warrior Competition (BWC), Waimanalo, Hawaii, March 6, 2026. HIARNG BWC is not just a test of strength but the character to push toward excellence. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Daniel Barcenas)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.08.2026
Command Sgt. Maj. Roy T. Yamada, left, command sergeant major of the Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) poses for a photo with 1st Lt. Nathaniel A. Henderson, winner of the best officer exhibition category in the Best Warrior Competition in Waimanalo, Hawaii, March 6, 2026. Hendersen will retain the prestige of best officer until the 2027 competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.08.2026
Command Sgt. Maj. Roy T. Yamada, left, command sergeant major of the Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) poses for a photo with Spc. Brock K. Lindman, winner of the best Soldier category in the Best Warrior Competition in Waimanalo, Hawaii, March 6, 2026. Lindman will advance to represent Hawaii at the Region VII Best Warrior Competition in New Mexico this spring. (U.S. Army National Guard......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.08.2026
Command Sgt. Maj. Roy T. Yamada, left, command sergeant major of the Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) poses for a photo with Sgt. Vu H. Nguyen, winner of the noncommissioned officer category of the Best Warrior Competition in Waimanalo, Hawaii, March 6, 2026. Nguyen will advance to represent Hawaii at the Region VII Best Warrior Competition in New Mexico this spring. (U.S. Army National......
Photo by Spc. Daniel Barcenas | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.08.2026
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nathaniel A. Henderson, a platoon leader assigned to Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), writes down answers for the board during the annual HIARNG Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Waimanolo, Hawaii, March 8, 2026. HIARNG holds the BWC every year, challenging Soldiers on their physical......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.08.2026
Winners of the 2026 Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Best Warrior Competition pose for a photo with the HIARNG command team in Waimanalo, Hawaii, March 6, 2026. The winners of the best Soldier and best noncommissioned officer category from this event will advance to represent Hawaii at the Region VII Best Warrior Competition in New Mexico this spring. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by......
Photo by Spc. Daniel Barcenas | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.08.2026
U.S. Army Sgt. Caleb E. Kinter, a human intelligence collector assigned to Delta Company, 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), reports to the board during the annual HIARNG Best Warrior Competition, Waimanalo, Hawaii, March 8, 2026. This year, several troops returned for another chance to claim the coveted title of Best......
Photo by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | 03.08.2026
Hawaii Army National Guard competitors pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Best Warrior Competition in Waimanalo, Hawaii, March 6, 2026. The winners of the best Soldier and best noncommissioned officer category from this event will advance to represent Hawaii at the Region VII Best Warrior Competition in New Mexico this spring. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Schoebel)...
