229th BEB, RRB Soldiers capture 2022 VNG Best Warrior titles
220401-Z-A3554-0003.JPG Photo By: Capt. Sophie Martindale

Fort Pickett, Virginia - Staff Sgt. Austin Sturtz maneuvers through the 3-gun event during the second 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, the Air Assault obstacle course, land navigation, a ruck march 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 Capt. Sophie Martindale)


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