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USARCENT awards 2018 Best Warrior titles
July 2, 2018 — The U.S. Army Central Soldiers Best Warrior Competition is an annual event overseen by USARCENT and subordinate units as a means of identifying and recognizing soldiers who demonstrate a commitment to the Army values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the force of the future... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents an award to Spc. Jacob T. Randall, the enlisted Soldier winner of USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. The purpose of the Best Warrior Competition is to promote morale, improve cohesion between units and reinforce the importance of individual excellence within the Army profession.

Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion
July 2, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility completed the third and final day of the Best Warrior Competition, June 30, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The Best Warrior Competition promotes morale and cohesion among Soldiers, and reinforces the importance of individual excellence... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, U.S. Army Central's deputy commanding general, presents a certificate of appreciation to Spc. Emma L. Gebrosky, a competitor in USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition. Each competitor received a certificate in recognition of their dedication and hard work throughout the three days of the competition.

Best Warrior Competition Continues with Physical Challenges
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Central Soldiers traveled to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, for the third day of the 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior Competition, June 29, 2018. The day's events spanned 17 hours and started with a timed run through a grueling obstacle course and ended with a night land navigation course... MORE

U. S. Army Spc. Emma Gebrosky, an intelligence analyst assigned to the 28th Infantry Division, climbs down the High Rope Wall during U.S. Army Central's 2018 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, June 29, 2018. Challenges that are both physically and mentally difficult are a valuable training opportunity that promote readiness in a deployed environment.

Day One of Best Warrior Competition tests physical, mental readiness
June 29, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility, begin the 2018 Best Warrior Competition events, June 28, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Day one included the Army Physical Fitness Test, 100-meter swim, five lanes of warrior skills testing, and a 6-mile ruck march... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Austin Mellon, a cavalry scout assigned to Charlie Troop, 1st of the 124th Cavalry, U.S. Army Central, conducts a radio check with a grader as part of Warrior Skills testing at USARCENT's Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 28, 2018. Setting up a radio for long distance communication is a basic Warrior Skill that is essential for all Soldiers to be proficient in so they will be combat ready at all times.

Soldiers to compete for title of 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior
June 26, 2018 — U.S. Army Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of responsibility came together to register for the 2018 USARCENT Best Warrior competition, June 27, 2018, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The best warrior competition will run from June 28th to June 30th at Camps Arifjan and Beuhring, Kuwait... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Cameron Gaylor left, a healthcare specialist assigned to Army Support Group - Kuwait, and Spc. Alexander Dillon right, a military policeman assigned to the ARCENT Personal Security Detachment, fill out paperwork during registration for the 2018 U.S. Army Central Best Warrior Competition at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 27, 2018. The best warrior competition is held to promote morale and cohesion, and to reinforce the importance of individual excellence within the profession.

U.S. Army Central Names Best Warriors
June 1, 2017 — Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Central area of operations came together for the USARCENT Best Warrior Competition, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 22-25... MORE

U.S. Army Central Best Warrior candidates take off at the starting point of the two-mile run as the last portion of the Army Physical Fitness Test, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, May 23. Competitors had a short break following the APFT before having to traverse the air assault obstacle course. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Kelly Gary, 29th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

Arifjan Soldier finds motivation through family
July 5, 2016 — “I came to the United States in political asylum,” said Sanchez. “A few years later, I joined the Army, and I love it here.” Spc. Dayanna Sanchez, a radiology specialist with the 53rd Head and Neck Surgical Team at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, and native of Havana, Cuba, lives and works citing her family as the driving force of her success... MORE

Spc. Dayanna Sanchez, Radiology specialist, 10th Combat Support Hospital, drags a simulated casualty at a physical challenge during the 2016 U.S. Army Central Command Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Competition, 19-21 June, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Fourteen Soldiers faced off in temperatures nearing 120 degrees competing in multiple events designed to test the Soldiers mental and physical capabilities while focusing on warrior tasks. The events included: a six-mile ruck march, Army physical fitness test, rifle qualification, two physical challenge events, a board appearance, written examination, combatives tournament, and a warrior tasks assessment.

Soldiers compete to become the 2016 USARCENT Best Warrior
June 28, 2016 — Fourteen Soldiers faced off at the 2016 U.S. Army Central Command Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Competition, 19-21 June... MORE

Competitors trek along a six-mile march during the 2016 U.S. Army Central Command Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Competition, 19-21 June, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Fourteen Soldiers faced off in temperatures nearing 120 degrees competing in multiple events designed to test the Soldiers mental and physical capabilities while focusing on warrior tasks. The events included: a six-mile ruck march, Army physical fitness test, rifle qualification, two physical challenge events, a board appearance, written examination, combatives tournament, and a warrior tasks assessment.

USARCENT holds best warrior competition
June 15, 2015 — Seven Soldiers gave their all during the U.S. Army Central Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year competition June 1-4... MORE

Spc. Drummond Smithson, an air defense battle management system operator with Company A, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, disassembles an M18A1 Claymore mine during the 3rd Army Best Warrior Soldier and NCO of the Year Competition June 2. Seven Soldiers vied for the top spot over four days of challenges, including an Army Physical Fitness Test, a 12-mile foot march, various physical challenges, a combatives tournament, Warrior Tasks and Drills, and a comprehensive board covering basic Soldier knowledge.

Female soldier stand out at Best Warrior
June 13, 2012 — The dawn of another day is upon Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. However, the feel was quite different from any other day; when eight participants, after four days of competition at the "Third Army/USARCENT Non-commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year – “Best Warrior" - arrived for the awards ceremony, June 8... MORE