 Things have kicked off here at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin the best warrior competition took place from April 20th to the 23rd So to me the best warrior competition is is a chance for us to challenge Some of the best soldiers and NCOs that we have in our organization. It is a big lift It involves every MSc that we have it involves probably upwards of 50 to 60 people to support this one event for 22 competitors 11 non-commissioned officers and 11 soldiers from Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota Who are part of the Wisconsin National Guard Competed in events ranging from physical fitness weapons qualifications and even wrote an essay These events showcase the skills and expertise of each soldier The nice thing about it this event is I'll have some people that say that it Favors one military occupational specialty over another and that's absolutely untrue With the event finished there were two winners one soldier and one non-commissioned officer They'll represent Wisconsin at the regional competition in Ohio the first week in May. I Really encourage the soldiers and NCOs and the sponsors that are that are going through this competition right now To get out there and encourage others to do it as well Reporting from Fort McCoy, I'm Wisconsin National Guard Sergeant Alex Soliday