The U.S. Army Special Operations Command's Spc. Barrett E. Kauling awaits instructions during reflexive fire training Sept. 30. Kauling is one of 24 Soldiers competing in the 2008 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year "Best Warrior" Competition held Sept. 28 - Oct. 3 at Fort Lee, Va.

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command's Spc. Barrett E. Kauling awaits instructions during reflexive fire training Sept. 30. Kauling is one of 24 Soldiers competing in the 2008 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year "Best Warrior" Competition held Sept. 28 - Oct. 3 at Fort Lee, Va. U.S. Army photo by T. Anthony Bell.