Spc. Jon Banks, multiple launch rocket system crewmember, native of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Battery A., 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, tells why he joined the U.S. Army. "I joined the Army because most of the people in my family joined the military. I just wanted to carry out the tradition," said Banks. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Almon Bate)
CAMP CASEY, Republic of Korea – Twenty-five Warriors competed in the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division 2019 Best Warrior Competition to determine who will represent the division at Eighth Army’s BWC in May.
The week-long competition challenged the Soldiers with orienteering, a written essay, an obstacle course, land navigation, marksmanship, media engagement training, drill and ceremony, an eight-mile foot march, a formal board and the Army Combat Fitness Test to identify and recognize the most outstanding officer, warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, junior enlisted Soldier and Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA) within the division.
“We brought Soldiers from all five MSCs (major...
CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea -- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Sanders, Smithville, Tennessee native, field artillery targeting technician, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division (Rotational), powers through the final stretch of the eight-mile ruck march, the final event of the 2019 2ID Best Warrior Competition, April 19. The grueling six-day competition comes to a close with a ceremony at the Casey Theater where the winner of each category (officer, warrant officer, NCO, enlisted Soldier, and KATUSA) is announced.
