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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Ginestar negotiates the "weaver" obstacle during the Oregon National Guard’s 2009 NCO and Soldier of the Year competition on Camp Rilea, Warrenton, Ore., Feb. 27-March 1, 2009. Ginestar, a platoon sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 82nd Cavalry, won the title of the Oregon National Guard's 2009 NCO of the year.

WINNING WEAVER

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse Ginestar negotiates the "weaver" obstacle during the Oregon National Guard’s 2009 NCO and Soldier of the Year competition on Camp Rilea, Warrenton, Ore., Feb. 27-March 1, 2009. Ginestar, a platoon sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 82nd Cavalry, won the title of the Oregon National Guard's 2009 NCO of the year.

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