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2025 Maryland National Guard Best Warrior Competition Grand Finale

29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

April 4, 2025 | 1:29

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers compete in a variety of physically and mentally demanding events during the 2025 Maryland State Best Warrior Competition held at multiple locations across Maryland, including Aberdeen Proving Ground–Edgewood Area, H. Steven Blum Military Reservation, and Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, April 1–4, 2025.The Maryland National Guard’s State Best Warrior Competition is a multi-day marathon of physical and mental challenges, designed to test the tactical skill, endurance, and professionalism of the state’s top junior enlisted Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, and officers. Competitors face events ranging from land navigation and marksmanship to ruck marches and formal boards—all reflecting the Army’s Warrior Ethos and commitment to excellence. Top performers advance to the Region II Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Danyelle Lanford)