From left, U.S. Army Spc. Kenneth Collazo and Sgt. Genesis Montijo, both bridge crewmembers assigned to the 892nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, pose for a photo during the Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony at the Puerto Rico National Guard's Readiness Center, Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Dec. 14, 2025. The event highlighted the command’s commitment to readiness, discipline, and Soldier development, while top-performing Soldiers earned the opportunity to advance to higher-level Best Warrior competitions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina)
Soldiers assigned to the 101st Troop Command compete on the Best Warrior Competition on multiple events at Fort. Buchanan, Puerto Rico, December 13, 2025. The purpose of the Best Warrior Competition is to test soldiers' strength, knowledge, and resilience while promoting excellence and readiness. (U. S. Army National Guard video by Pfc. Xavier Tossas)
A group of 18 Soldiers from the Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) recently arrived at Ilopango, El Salvador, to support the Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) during the multinational exercise “Fuerzas Comando 2025.” The event, which brings together special operations teams from 16 nations across the Americas, marks the 19th iteration of this elite competition, held from August 18 to 29, 2025.
“The Puerto Rico National Guard has proudly supported Special Operations Command South and the Fuerzas Comando competition for many years,” said the Adjutant General of Puerto Rico, Carlos J. Rivera Román. “This event showcases the skill, endurance, and professionalism of special operations forces across the Americas, and we...
