NRMC names Best Warriors

By Ms. Gigail Cureton (Northern Regional Medical Command)April 9, 2015

Northern Regional Medical Command's Best Warriors
Congratulations to Northern Regional Medical Command Best Warrior NCO of the Year Sgt. Alexander Seeds, Keller Army Community Hospital, and Best Warrior Soldier of the Year Spc. Ashley Irmak, McDonald Army Health Center. The two winners pose with Col... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

NCO of the Year Sgt. Alexander Seeds, Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, N.Y., and Spc. Ashley Irmak Soldier of the Year, McDonald Army Health Center, Fort Eustis, Va., bested a field of fifteen highly-motivated Soldiers from across region during four days of competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va.

"I'm really happy my hard work paid off," said Irmak. "I just wanted to push myself during the regional competition and I am looking forward to taking it to the next level."

Seeds also recognizes that being NRMC's best warrior now means he will compete against the best in Army Medicine. "It (the MEDCOM-level event) is going to be a challenge but I will be ready."

All NRMC Best Warrior candidates received Certificates of Achievement for surviving the physically and mentally challenging event consisting of a written test, an Army Physical Fitness Test, rifle qualification using the indoor Engagement Skills Trainer, a day/night land navigation course, a six-mile road march, a command sergeants major board appearance, and various warrior tasks and battle drills relevant to today's operating environment.

Both Seeds and Irmak were awarded the Army Commendation Medal for their accomplishments.

"Despite the challenges, the Soldiers were motivated throughout the competition," said Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Pemberton, noncommissioned officer in change of the react under fire event. "You can tell the units sent the right people here to compete."

Being named the NCO and Soldier of the Year is a significant milestone in a Soldier's career. It demonstrates an impressive knowledge of military subjects, performance and professionalism.

Seeds and Irmak will represent the region during the Army Medical Command Best Warrior competition May 1-8 in Texas.