Army Reserve Best Squad competitor and member of the winning squad, Pfc. Aiden Chilson, assigned to the 807th Theater Medical Command, explains why he competes while representing the U.S. Army Reserve during the 2026 Army Reserve Best Squad Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 22-27, 2026. Soldiers from across the nation competed in the annual competition, which brings together the top Soldiers and squads from throughout the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the titles of Best Warrior and Best Squad among their peers. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Paul Anthony)
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.
