Slideshow: 2014 DA Best Warrior Competition - Staff Sgt. Jesse K. Murray

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray 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, physic... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray 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, physic... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray 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, physic... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray, assigned to the U.S. Army Africa, launches a grenade at the range (M203) for the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition tests a Soldier's mental, professional and battl... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt Jesse Murray, assigned to the U.S. Army Africa, launches a grenade at the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition tests a Soldier's mental, professional and battlefield skills. (U.S.... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt Jesse Murray, assigned to the U.S. Army Africa, teaches a soldier the proper procedure of removing a gas mask in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 7, 2014. The Best Warrior Competition tests a Soldier's mental, p... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray assigned to U.S. Army Africa 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. ... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse K. Murray, assigned to U.S. Army Africa, waits to enter the Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer board at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. Best Warriors exhibit the three attributes of a professional Soldier: charac... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray assigned to U.S. Army Africa uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to measure not only physical or athletic abilities, but al... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Hester assigned to U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command uses his land navigation abilities during the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Oct. 9, 2014. BWC events are designed to measure not only physical or... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray begins the land navigation event during the 2014 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. The BWC is an annual Army-wide competition that tests Soldier's mental, physical ... ... READ MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Murray, representing U.S. Army Africa, re-assembles weapons during the mystery event of the annual Best Warrior competition in Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 9, 2014. The Non-Commissioned Officer's physical, leadership capabilities an... ... READ MORE