Fifteen Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers from around the state competed in three categories at the 2024 state Best Warrior Competition April 10-14 at Fort Indiantown Gap. The Soldiers competed in nine events designed to test their physical and mental endurance: night land navigation, a medical event, a written exam, a mystery event, weapons zero and qualification, the obstacle course, the Army Combat Fitness Test, a 12-mile ruck march, and finally, a leadership/appearance board. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig) The competitors for Soldier of the Year were: U.S. Army Spc. Nathaniel Detweiler, 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade U.S. Army Spc. Alexis Doutt, PNG Joint Force Headquarters U.S. Army Spc. Luke Shaffer, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade U.S. Army Spc. Jacob Sharrah, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army Spc. Ian Zimmerman, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team