 Many hours of studying, preparing, and presentations were done by the eight finalists for the U.S. Soldier and NCO of the Year. According to First Armored Division Command Sergeant Major Dwight Brown, they are all great soldiers. And we ask a lot of them and they never let us down. They're busy, they're professional. Only the best we're here and only one soldier and NCO can beat soldier and NCO of the year. Specialist Seneca Hathaway of the 22nd Area Support Group for the Chains, Italy, was named the U.S. Soldier of the Year. Feels good. It shows that hard work does pay off. And old saying that my mom once told me that it's not the smartest man that wins, it's the one that's most determined. Staff Sergeant Kevin O'Hare of headquarters and headquarters of that. The First Armored Division has already said he was happy to know how his winning the U.S. or NCO of the year will affect his unit and community. Well, first of all, being an example to the soldiers and helping them to strive for their goals and achieve their best. I also want them to see that there are no limitations to what you can accomplish being a soldier and a NCO in the Army and in Europe. O'Hare's wife Barbara was very happy for her husband and said it wasn't unexpected that he won. He's worked very, very hard. He's studied a lot of hours and some personal sacrifice to it. But overall, I'm proud more than anything else. All the soldiers and NCOs who are competing here went home winners. They all received gifts from corporate sponsors totaling over $30,000. Everyone up here is a winner tonight. Sergeant O'Hare and Special's Hathaway also received two round-trip plane tickets to the United States and tickets to the Paris Air Show. Reporting from Heidelberg, Germany. Thanks for your news.