Spc. Michael Sands, 2013 Soldier of the Year competitor from National Capital Region

By U.S. ArmyOctober 10, 2013

2013 MDW Best Warrior Competition
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Ten Soldiers competed in the Military District of Washington at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. During the weeklong competition, these Soldiers were tested on warrior tasks and battle drills, urban warfare simulations, physical fitness test, written exam and boa... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
2013 MDW Best Warrior Competition
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Robert Keifer (left), infantryman, Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Spc. Michael Sands, infantryman, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tackle a 5-mile road march during the... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
2013 MDW Best Warrior Competition
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Ten Soldiers competed in the Military District of Washington at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. During the weeklong competition, these Soldiers were tested on warrior tasks and battle drills, urban warfare simulations, physical fitness test, written exam and boa... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
2013 MDW Best Warrior Competition
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Ten Soldiers competed in the Military District of Washington at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. During the weeklong competition, these Soldiers were tested on warrior tasks and battle drills, urban warfare simulations, physical fitness test, written exam and boa... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
2013 MDW Best Warrior Competition
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sgt. Robert Keifer (left), infantryman, Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and Spc. Michael Sands, infantryman, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tackle a 5-mile road march during the... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL