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ARNORTH Best Warrior leads Soldiers in becoming winners
August 12, 2021 — Army Staff Sgt. Walton, the reigning Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston NCO of the year, is a member of “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band, and strives to motivate, mentor, and adapt to all of his Soldiers’ needs... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Corey J. Walton, member of U.S. Army North's 323d Army Band, "Fort Sam's Own", plays the tuba at Fiesta Fiesta, San Antonio, Texas, June 17, 2021.

At age 50, chief warrant officer wins Best Warrior for 4th ESC
March 9, 2021 — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thomas Downer signed up to participate in the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) 2021 Best Warrior Competition because he wanted to challenge himself. He did not have the opportunity to participate in a Best Warrior competition as an enlisted Soldier, so the 2021 contest would be his first and last opportunity... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thomas Downer takes a breather before competing in the final round of the pugile stick fight on day three of the competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Feb. 25.

MEDCoE 2020 Best Warriors adjust to a virtual, higher-level competition
August 27, 2020 — Challenges associated with the 2019 coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, have meant adjustments for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2020 Best Warrior NCO and Soldier... MORE

Spc. Jesse Estrada, pictured in front of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, represented the Soldier category during the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command 2020 Best Warrior virtual oral board Aug. 25.

Trinity Competition selects best of MEDCoE
July 21, 2020 — Each year, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, plans, coordinates, and executes the Trinity Competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis to select the best medic, best warrior, and drill sergeant of the year... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Shepler, Headquarters Medical Professional Training Brigade, prepares to administer intravenous fluids to a simulated casualty on the Best Medic lane.

149th Fighter Wing Gunfighters compete in TMD’s Best Warrior Competition
March 11, 2020 — Three airmen assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing participated in the Texas Military Department's 2020 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, March 4-8... MORE

Staff Sgt. Juan Garcia, a member of the 203rd Ground Combat Training Squadron, participates in the new Army Combat Fitness Test during the Texas Military Department’s 2020 Best Warrior Competition March 4, 2020, at Camp Swift, Texas.