 And now for your strong Europe spotlight. The career counselor of the year competition challenged the competitors both physically and mentally. Beginning with a standard PT test, the candidates push themselves to their limits. Sergeant First Class Brian Green describes how he prepared. My team that assisted me overall with all my studying, work together, study halls, study groups, quizzing. Just overall good teamwork in my mentor was very outstanding. Help me out. Soldiers took a written test followed by a board. In a closing ceremony, the winners were announced. Top career counselors will compete at the Department of the Army level competition next year. Sergeant David Fisher for Retention NC of the Year, Sergeant First Class Brian Green for Reserve Component Career Counselor of the Year, and Sergeant First Class Amy Fields for Career Counselor of the Year. For more information, visit er.army.mil