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.)