Slideshow: 2014 DA Best Warrior Competition - Spc. Michael Lemus

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus, assigned to the National Capital Region, writes his essay at the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion within the participating commands. (U.S.... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus 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 an... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus, assigned to the National Capital Region, writes his essay at the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 6, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion within the participating commands. (U.S.... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus 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 an... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus 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 an... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Lemus performs situps during the Army Physical Fitness Test for the 2014 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The BWC is an annual Army-wide competition that tests a Soldie... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus walks across a log obstacle during the 2014 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The BWC is an annual Army-wide competition that tests a Soldier's mental, physical and prof... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus, representing the Military District of Washington, participates in the Close Quarters Battle exercise in the annual Best Warrior competition in Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Soldier's physical, leadership capabilities ... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus, assigned to the Military District of Washington, conducts personnel recovery during the 2014 U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition events are designed to measure ... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Lemus, assigned to the Military District of Washington, prepares to enter the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear chamber during the 2014 U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Best W... ... READ MORE

Spc. Michael Lemus assigned to the U.S. Army Military District of Washington 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 participa... ... READ MORE

Spc. Michael Lemus assigned to the U.S. Army Military District of Washington 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 participa... ... READ MORE