80th Training Command Best Warrior Competition requires physical and mental fitness

By Staff Sgt. Emily Anderson, 80th Training Command Public AffairsApril 25, 2014

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2 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Tamara Young of 100th Training Division reads instructions for the Army Physical Fitness Test to the Best Warrior Competition competitors on Fort Knox, Ky., Mar. 18, 2014.The 100th Training Division is hosting the 80th Training Command (TA... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Larry Medrano, a competitor assigned to the 104th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 102nd Training Division, wraps the rope around his foot to help with reaching the top of rope-climb obstacle during the 80th Training Command Best Warrior Competition... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Gilberto Perez, a competitor assigned to the 8/98th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 94th Training Division, stretches before the start of the physical fitness test during the 80th Training Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, Ky., Mar. 18... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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5 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. (Kathleen) Amy Justice, a competitor assigned to the 7/95th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 94th Training Division, fires her weapon during the weapons qualification event during the 80th Training Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, Ky.,... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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6 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Gilberto Perez, a competitor assigned to the 8/98th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 94th Training Division, completes the push-ups portion of the physical fitness test during the 80th Training Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, Ky., Mar... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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7 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. William Fleming, a competitor assigned to the 800th Logistics Support Brigade, steadies himself on the balance beam during the obstacle course as part of the 80th Training Command (TASS) Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, Ky., Mar. 19,... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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8 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Spc. Arthur Dunaway, a competitor assigned to the 4/321st Logistics Support Battalion, 800th Logistics Support Brigade, tackles the low crawl during the obstacle course event for the 80th Training Command (TASS) Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox,... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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9 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. (Kathleen) Amy Justice, a competitor assigned to the 7/95th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 94th Training Division, completes the sit-ups portion of the physical fitness test during the 80th Training Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Knox, K... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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10 / 11 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Spc. Curtis Anderson, a competitor assigned to the 95th Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 100th Training Division, climbs over the wall obstacle wraps the rope around his foot to help with reaching the top of rope-climb obstacle during the 80th Training Command... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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FORT KNOX, Ky. (March 20, 2014) -- The 15 Soldiers who arrived here from units across the nation on Monday, March 17, continue to compete and show why they are known as the "best of the best" during the 80th Training Command (TASS) annual Best Warrior Competition here.

"I enjoy anything that is outdoors and physically active, so the Best Warrior Competition is right up my alley," said Staff Sgt. (Kathleen) Amy Justice, a competitor assigned to the 7/95th Regiment, 4th Brigade, 94th Training Division.

On Tuesday, competitors started the day early with a physical fitness test then moved to a written exam and a panel appearance.

During this appearance, sergeants major quizzed the competitors on various topics ranging from military knowledge to current events.

"I love everything that we've done…expect for the board, but that's done," Justice added jokingly. "The hardest part is done, and I'm looking forward to doing the obstacle course."

On Wednesday, competitors tackled several physical fitness challenges including a 6.2 miles road march, weapons handling, rifle and pistol marksmanship.

Competitors also completed in a timed-obstacle course with obstacles that included low crawling, a rope climb, and charging up and over a wall.

The BWC will continue throughout the week of March 17, and the official announcement of the 80th TC's best competitors in the enlisted and noncommissioned officer categories will occur at a recognition ceremony at the General George Patton Museum and Center of Leadership, Fort Knox, Ky., March 21.

Continue to visit the 80th TC website and social media sites throughout the week for up-to-date coverage of the event: www.army.mil/80thtngcmd, www.facebook.com/80thTNGCMD, and www.twitter.com/80thTNGCMD.

Related Links:

Official Twitter page, 80th Training Command (TASS)

Official Website, 80th Training Command (TASS)

Official Facebook page, 80th Training Command (TASS)

Flickr Page, 80th Training Command

Official YouTube Channel, 80th Training Command (TASS)