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Video by Sgt. Jonathan Over

U.S. Best Warrior Competition Helocast and Zodiac Rescue

Exercise News Day

May 26, 2021 | 12:40

Competitors jump out of a CH-47 Chinook during a helocast then perform a water rescue in a Zodiac for the United States Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Fort McCoy, May 26, 2021. Approximately 80 Soldiers from across the nation travelled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the event that runs from May 19-28, 2021. The 2021 BWC is an annually-recurring competition that brings in the best Soldiers from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of “Best Warrior” or "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual ability to adapt and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events, which test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (Video by Army Sgt. Jonathan Over)