National Guard's Best Warriors conquer final ruck challenge - Aug. 8, 2024

Competitors in the Army National Guard’s 2024 Best Warrior Competition conquer the event’s final challenge, a 12-mille ruck march, Aug. 8, 2024, at the Ethan Allen Firing Range, near Jericho, Vermont. For five days, the top National Guard Soldiers and noncommissioned officers in the nation faced a series of rigorous challenges, including multiple ruck marches, weapons proficiency tests and a modified biathlon. The top competitors will go on to represent the Army National Guard in the Department of the Army Best Squad Competition.