VIDEO: Fort Knox B.O.S.S. Program holds inaugural Best Barracks Competition

By Savannah BairdJuly 16, 2025

Nine Soldiers participated in the Fort Knox Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program hosted its inaugural Best Barracks Competition for Soldiers living in unaccompanied housing on post July 15.

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The Fort Knox Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program hosted its inaugural Best Barracks Competition for Soldiers living in unaccompanied housing on post, July 15.

Nine Soldiers participated in the competition as a panel of judges scored them on cleanliness, creativity, uniqueness and functionality.

One male and one female winner were chosen and awarded a B.O.S.S. swag bag, Ninja Air Fryer, competition trophy, a $100 Visa gift card, a $50 Commissary gift card and a $50 Exchange gift card to help spruce up their living space even more.

The male Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition winner in his room at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 15, 2025. Nine Soldiers participated in the competition and a panel of judges scored them on...
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The male Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition winner in his room at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 15, 2025. Nine Soldiers participated in the competition and a panel of judges scored them on cleanliness, creativity, uniqueness and functionality. Each winner was awarded a B.O.S.S. swag bag, Ninja Air Fryer, competition trophy, a $100 Visa gift card, a $50 Commissary gift card and a $50 Exchange gift card. (Photo Credit: Photo by Savannah Baird, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
The female Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition winner in her room at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 15, 2025. Nine Soldiers participated in the competition and a panel of judges scored them on...
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The female Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition winner in her room at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 15, 2025. Nine Soldiers participated in the competition and a panel of judges scored them on cleanliness, creativity, uniqueness and functionality. Each winner was awarded a B.O.S.S. swag bag, Ninja Air Fryer, competition trophy, a $100 Visa gift card, a $50 Commissary gift card and a $50 Exchange gift card. (Photo Credit: Photo by Savannah Baird, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition winners are awarded by U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Command Sgt. Maj. Darrell Walls and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea at Fort Knox,...
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition winners are awarded by U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Command Sgt. Maj. Darrell Walls and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 15, 2025. Nine Soldiers participated in the competition and a panel of judges scored them on cleanliness, creativity, uniqueness and functionality. Each winner was awarded a B.O.S.S. swag bag, Ninja Air Fryer, competition trophy, a $100 Visa gift card, a $50 Commissary gift card and a $50 Exchange gift card. (Photo Credit: Photo by Savannah Baird, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
All Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition participants are photographed together at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 15, 2025. Nine Soldiers participated in the competition and a panel of judges scored them...
4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – All Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) Program Best Barracks Competition participants are photographed together at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 15, 2025. Nine Soldiers participated in the competition and a panel of judges scored them on cleanliness, creativity, uniqueness and functionality. Each winner was awarded a B.O.S.S. swag bag, Ninja Air Fryer, competition trophy, a $100 Visa gift card, a $50 Commissary gift card and a $50 Exchange gift card. (Photo Credit: Photo by Savannah Baird, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL

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