Meet the 2019 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competitors

Credit: Leanna Maschino | Date Taken: 07/18/2019
Army National Guard Warriors from across the nation gather at Camp Gruber Training Center in Oklahoma for the 2019 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition in order to find this year's top Army National Guard Non-commissioned officer and Soldier. Competitors are tested in knowledge, perseverance and heart as they push their limits during the battle of becoming this year's Army National Guard's Best Warrior. 2019 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competitors: Sgt. 1st Class Martin H. Cozens, New York ARNG Cpl. Joseph W. Ryan, New York ARNG Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, Pennsylvania ARNG Spc. Hunter Olson, Maryland ARNG Staff Sgt. Nathan A. Bogert, Alabama ARNG Spc. Andrew Brotherson, North Carolina ARNG Sgt. 1st Class Jamison Yager, Michigan ARNG Spc. Kenneth Klett, Michigan ARNG Staff Sgt. Ryan Houk, Missouri ARNG Sgt. Bryan Kummer, Nebraska ARNG Staff Sgt. Paul A. Mannelly, Oregon ARNG Spc. Roger Spain, Oregon ARNG Sgt. Kurt Van De Graaff, Arizona ARNG Spc. Brenden Allen, Utah ARNG Production Credits: Video edited by: Leanna Maschino Oklahoma National Guard Video footage by: Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna, Spc. Reece Heck, Sgt. John Stoner 145th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Graphics by: Kendall James Oklahoma National Guard Music: "Stand Tall Think Clear" by Moon (license obtained)