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Making The Best Warrior
California National Guard Primary
Oct. 23, 2014 | 3:12
California Army National Guard soldiers competed in the 2014 Best Warrior competition, a four-day event that concluded October 23 at Camp San Luis Obispo. Competitors found it takes more than honing their physical fitness and warrior skills to be the best. Interviews with Sgt Joseph Saechou, 1040th Quartermaster company, 115th Regional Support Group, Merced, Ca. Sponsor Sgt Joseph Westwood, 1040th Quartermaster company, 115th Regional Support Group, Merced, Ca.; Sponsor SSG Vianey Bronson, 223rd Regional Training Institute, Camp San Luis Obispo, Ca.; Sponsor SSG Alex Zonio, 95th Civil Support Team, Hayward, Ca.; Competitor Sgt. Michael Evans, 95th Civil Support Team, Hayward, Ca.; Competitor Spc Josh Fernandez, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Ca.; Sponsor Sgt Justin Day, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, Modesto, Ca.; CSGM Michael Baker, 223rd Regional Training Institute, Camp San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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