Leaders and recruiters from the Virginia Army National Guard pose together in front of the U.S. Capitol Nov. 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C. after three Virginia recruiters were named top in the region. Sgt. 1st Class David Sanford was named the region’s top recruiting noncommissioned officer, 1st Sgt. Thomas Clarke was named the region’s top section chief, and Staff Sgt. Tyler Voogd was named the top rookie recruiter for 2023. (Courtesy photo)