U.S. Army Cpl. Zachary Bandli starts the height, weight and tape portion of the 2014 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC is an annual Army competition that tests a Soldier's mental, physical a...

U.S. Army Cpl. Zachary Bandli begins the written essay portion of the 2014 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC is an annual Army-wide event that tests Soldier's mental, physical and profession...

U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Bandli, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, focuses on typing his essay for the U.S. Army 2014 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. Warriors selected to compete for the prestigious titles of Soldier of the...

U.S. Army Cpl. Zachary Bandli starts the height, weight and tape portion of the 2014 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC is an annual Army competition that tests a Soldier's mental, physical a...

U.S. Army Cpl. Zachary Bandli, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, uses his combat lifesaver skills in the medical evacuation lane during Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. The BWC promotes self development through self study....

U.S. Army Cpl. Zachary Bandli, assigned to the U.S. Army Forces Command, prepares to enter the gas chamber at the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition tests a Soldier's mental, professional and battlef...

Sgt. Zachary Bandli assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command provides his team with instructions during the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va. Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army Competitions" and the participan...

Sgt. Zachary Bandli assigned to the U.S. Army Force Command navigates his way through the Leaders Reaction Course at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition is the "Super Bowl of Army Competitions" and the participants are deemed "t...

Spc. Zachary E. Bandli assigned to the United States Army Forces Command speaks with his sponsor of the Best Warrior Competition board at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. Best Warriors exhibit the three attributes of a professional Soldier -- character, ...