Army Reserve Best Squad Competition cadre member, Staff Sgt. William Duke, a combat engineer from the 412th Theater Engineer Command, explains a cadre's perspective on the competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 6, 2024. More than 70 Soldiers from around the nation compete in the 2024 BSC, an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “Best Warrior” and “Best Squad” among their peers. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. Addison Shinn)
Fort McCoy, WI – This year, 75 warriors divided into 15 squads to endure six grueling, challenge-filled days during the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Best Squad Competition. The 200th Military Police (MP) Command’s squad emerged victorious. The squad, consisting of Staff Sgt. Christian Leonard, Sgt. Aaron Court, Spc. Serge Fenn, Pfc. Luke Griguolo, and Pvt. 2nd Class Seth Stetz, demonstrated resilience and exceptional teamwork to...
Transitioning from the bright lights of professional football to the rigorous demands of military service might seem like an unlikely path, but for Sgt. Tommy Doles, it was a natural progression. His journey, marked by dedication, teamwork, and a deep sense of duty, has taken him from the fields of the NFL to the front lines of the Army Reserve.
