In its ninth year, the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, held at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 17-22 has evolved into an ultimate test of Soldiery. From hand-to-hand combat, urban orienteering, detainee operations, and evaluating casualties, to weapons familiarization and night firing, the 24 competitors in this year’s competition have worked hard for a shot at earning the title of Soldier or Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.

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