Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Byrne (left), a recruiting and retention non-commissioned officer with Alpha Company, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, and Spc. Vincent A. Bird (right), a military police officer with the 32nd Military Police Company, revel in their victory with their trophies after being named as the 2025 Wisconsin Army National Guard Best NCO and Soldier of the Year respectively during a ceremony held at Fort McCoy, Wis., March 9, 2025. - Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Byrne (left), a recruiting and retention non-commissioned officer with Alpha Company, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, and Spc. Vincent A. Bird (right), a military police officer with the 32nd Military Police Company, revel in their victory with their trophies after being named as the 2025 Wisconsin Army National Guard Best NCO and Soldier of the Year respectively during a ceremony held at Fort McCoy, Wis., March 9, 2025. The State Best Warrior Competition is an annual event where participants compete in various warrior skill challenges, including weapons proficiency, land navigation, physical fitness tests, combat first aid, tactical maneuvers, communications, and professional development exercises. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

The Wisconsin National Guard's 32nd "Red Arrow" Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony at its headquarters at Camp Douglas, Wis., with Col. Matthew Elder relinquishing command to Col. William Benson III Feb. 1, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock) - The Wisconsin National Guard's 32nd "Red Arrow" Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony at its headquarters at Camp Douglas, Wis., with Col. Matthew Elder relinquishing command to Col. William Benson III Feb. 1, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stock)

Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct a combat patrol wearing multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) gear June 8 during a rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La. The Red Arrow led more than 5,000 Soldiers from across the United States and Canada in simulated large-scale combat operations. This realistic training builds readiness for overseas deployments and prepares Soldiers to survive the rigors of war. 32nd IBCT photo by Staff Sgt. Kati Volkman - Soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd “Red Arrow” Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct a combat patrol wearing multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) gear June 8 during a rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La. The Red Arrow led more than 5,000 Soldiers from across the United States and Canada in simulated large-scale combat operations. This realistic training builds readiness for overseas deployments and prepares Soldiers to survive the rigors of war. 32nd IBCT photo by Staff Sgt. Kati Volkman