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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Eisch takes a stance during reflexive fire training, Sept. 30, 2008. Eisch is one of 24 soldiers competing in the 2008 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year “Best Warrior” Competition, Sept. 28 to Oct.6, 2008, at Fort Lee, Va. Eisch is assigned to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

'BEST WARRIOR'

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Eisch takes a stance during reflexive fire training, Sept. 30, 2008. Eisch is one of 24 soldiers competing in the 2008 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year “Best Warrior” Competition, Sept. 28 to Oct.6, 2008, at Fort Lee, Va. Eisch is assigned to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

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