Staff Sgt. Austin Sturtz conquers the Air Assault Obstacle Course during the first full day of the Virginia Army National Guard Best Warrior competition April 1, 2022, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The four-day event also included Army Warrior Tasks, a written exam, a physical fitness challenge, land navigation, a ruck march, a 3-gun event and an appearance board. Sturtz was named winner at the NCO level and will represent the Virginia National Guard at the regional-level competition later in 2022. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti)