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A soldier monitors another soldier facing forward with arms extended over head to hold up equipment on a marked green field.

Feel The Burn

Army Sgt. Michael Fouts, left, counts repetitions for Sgt. Luke Cloward during the 2025 National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, Md., July 14, 2025. During the annual event, competitors face physical and mental challenges that test their military expertise, resilience and dedication for an opportunity to advance to the Best Squad Competition.

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