Illinois Soldiers compete for title of Best Warrior
Pentagon-level Leader visits competiton
MARSEILLES, IL (04/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The Illinois National Guard conducts the Best Warrior Competition to select the non-commissioned officer and enlisted Soldier to represent the Illinois Army National Guard at regional and national competitions in 2015.
WHO:
Illinois National Guard
Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell Brush, National Guard Bureau Senior Enlisted Avisor
WHAT:
• The Best Warrior Competition pits Soldiers against each other in warrior tasks, weapons qualification, land navigation and physical fitness. Key events include a 12-mile road march with a 40-pound rucksack, a confidence course race, and an interview board.
• During the Best Warrior Competition, Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell Brush will visit to speak with Soldiers. Brush is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the National Guard Bureau. He advises the Chief, National Guard Bureau on all enlisted matters affecting training, health of the force, and enlisted professional development.
WHEN: Saturday April 11, 2015 at 01:30PM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE:1700 Army Road
Marseilles, Illinois 61341
