Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard showcased their dedication, resilience, and spirit at the 2025 State Best Warrior Competition held at Fort McCoy. The four-day competition tested participants on physical fitness, military knowledge, and tactical skills. Spc. Vincent A. Bird and Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Byrne emerged as the top competitors in the enlisted and NCO categories. The event also included a call-for-fire scenario, marksmanship tests, land navigation, an obstacle course, and a ruck march.
Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Weyer emphasized the importance of the competition in bringing the Guard together to showcase overall Soldier skills. Participants like Bird and Byrne highlighted the value of the training and competition experience, with both looking forward to representing Wisconsin at the regional level. Overall, the competition highlighted the soldiers’ skills and readiness to compete against the best warriors from other states. Next up, Bird and Byrne will compete in the regional competition against warriors from neighboring states.
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