U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Warrior Competition

U.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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The Competitors

2021 U.S. Army Europe and Africa Best Warrior Competitors.

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EBWC Videos

Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio

Alaska National Guard aids remote community after flooding

National Guard Bureau

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The Alaska National Guard recently stepped in to help the remote Alaskan city of Kotzebue recover after a major storm caused flooding that displaced over 80 residents and damaged dozens of homes. Guard members are addressing critical needs like fixing broken pipes, securing fuel tanks, and reinforcing entryways to ensure homes are safe and warm. Their efforts, in support of state and local authorities, highlight the Guard’s important disaster response role in Alaska’s frontier communities. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Capt. Balinda O’Neal, edited by Air Force Master Sgt. Amber Monio)