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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134th Airmen deliver gifts to ETCH

134th Air Refueling Wing

Dec. 3, 2022 | 1:40

Airmen and volunteers from the 134th Air Refueling Wing ‘Santa Cops’ program will deliver $10,300 worth of gifts to hospitalized children and their families at the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital December 3, 2022. This is the 21st year of the annual event, which has raised more than $220,000 throughout various fundraising events over the course of the year.

The Santa Cops program was created in 2001 when $600 was raised, enabling Airmen to deliver coloring books and crayons to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. The 134th ARW, in partnership with private organizations, now raises an average of $9,000 yearly. These donations are gathered through events such as golf tournaments, clay shoots and other activities that allow Airmen to bond, while supporting a great cause.