U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Warrior Competition

US Army Europe Best Warrior LogoU.S. Army units from across Europe converge to compete for the title of Best Warrior. The week-long event tests Soldier skills, endurance, fortitude and resourcefulness as well as intellectual and problem-solving capabilities. Officers, noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers compete in separate categories and are evaluated on general military knowledge, physical fitness and common military tasks.

While some of the competition tasks are standard such as the Army Physical Fitness Test, written test, marksmanship, ruck march, land navigation and command sergeants major board; some of the challenges such as chemical defense and medical tasks - added to the stress of fitting everything into a few short days - makes the competition extra tough. 

Winners in the NCO and junior enlisted categories will advance to represent U.S. Army Europe and Africa at the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Virginia.

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Video by Staff Sgt. Tawny Kruse
Iowa Adjutant General reflects on 37-year career
Joint Force Headquarters - Iowa National Guard
March 1, 2023 | 3:08
Maj. Gen. Ben Corell, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, reflects on over 37 years of military service. Corell's last day as the highest ranking officer in the Iowa National Guard was March 1, 2023.

Corell, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, is a true example of the Iowa National Guard story. Here are the questions he answers:

Sound bite 1: What motivated you growing up?

Sound bite 2: What led you to the Iowa National Guard?

Sound bite 3: What's one moment that has had a lasting impact on you?

Sound bite 4: Did you ever imagine you would grow up to be the Adjutant General?

Sound bite 5: What comes next?

Brig. Gen. Stephen Osborn will take over as the top general of the Iowa National Guard effective March 2, 2023.

(U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Tawny Kruse)
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European Best Warrior Competition Winners 2021

 

Soldier

Winner: Spc. Shaun Lewis


Noncommisioned Officer

Winner: Sgt. Brent Grafmuller


Officer

Winner: 1st Lt. Jim Schooley