Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers participate in Best Warrior Competition 2026, or BWC-26, tryouts at the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vt., April 11-12, 2026. The annual event tests the physical fitness, mental toughness, military knowledge, and technical proficiency of Vermont’s lower enlisted and non-commissioned officers. Winners receive recognition plus the opportunity to participate in next-level, BWC-26 tryouts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Barb Pendl)
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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Anthony Fletcher, operations sergeant major, Joint Force Headquarters, Vermont National Guard
U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Coombs, 2nd Battalion, 124th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), Vermont Army National Guard
U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Ortiz, Detachment 2, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, 86th Troop Command, Vermont Army National Guard
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| Date Taken: | 04.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.01.2026 09:43 |
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| Video ID: | 1007792 |
| VIRIN: | 260412-A-BA489-1201 |
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| Length: | 00:01:09 |
| Location: | JERICHO, VERMONT, US |
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