U.S. Army Spc. Zakary Toothaker, a military policeman from the Maine Army National Guard, representing Region I, prepares for the three-meter-drop during the Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition’s Army Combat Water Survival Test July 7, 2023, at the Buckner Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is a testament to the organization’s pursuit of excellence. It challenges participants through a diverse range of 26 activities that test their skills, resilience, and dedication to their craft. This competition sets the stage for showcasing the highest levels of proficiency among NCOs and Soldiers in the Army National Guard. (Alaska National Guard photo by Robert DeBerry)