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U.S. Army Spc. Joshua McDowell listens to instructions before the event to test warrior tasks and battle drills at the annual U.S. Army's Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 21, 2010. The competition is the premier event to determine the top noncommisioned officer and junior enlisted soldier in the Army. McDowell is the Army Reserve Soldier of the Year.

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U.S. Army Spc. Joshua McDowell listens to instructions before the event to test warrior tasks and battle drills at the annual U.S. Army's Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 21, 2010. The competition is the premier event to determine the top noncommisioned officer and junior enlisted soldier in the Army. McDowell is the Army Reserve Soldier of the Year.

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