Spc. Vincent A. Bird (second from left), a military police officer with the 32nd Military Police Company, is presented with a trophy after being named as the 2025 Wisconsin Army National Guard Best Soldier of the Year 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.)