CAMP SMITH --New York Army National Guard Soldiers take on the 12-mile ruck march during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site on April 10, 2025. Two competitors, Sgt. Sgt. Alexandro Dierdonne, a member of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, (left) and Sgt. David Amendola, a member of the 442nd Military Police Company( right) are joined by last years Army Guard Best Warrior, Sgt. Peter Fillion (center) on the route. Staff Sgt. Alejandro Sanchez Mendez from the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry was the winner in the NCO category while Spc. Christian Habecker, a member of Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, won in the junior enlisted category.
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