TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION
The Best Warrior Competition is a rigorous three-day competition that tests the tactical and technical expertise of Soldiers and Airmen through scored events, such as an oral knowledge exam board, a tactical road march, obstacle course and physical fitness test, as well as “a mystery event” announced the day of the competition. Both Army and Air National Guard members compete against each other for the title of “Best Warrior” and “Best noncommissioned officer” in the state of Texas.
The winners of this Best Warrior competition will be named and honored at an upcoming banquet and will continue to represent Texas in regional and/or national Best Warrior competitions later this year.
The Best Warrior Competition is supported by the Military Forces Conference Foundation a 501 (c)(3) corporation formed to support conferences, meetings, events and gatherings of the National Guard of the United States. They are also supported by generous donations from corporate sponsors and local businesses throughout Texas.
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2024 SPONSORS
Association of the US Army
TX Capital Area Chapter
Charles W. Webb
Mel Hamner – Bastrop County Commissioner
Precinct One
Keller Williams Bastrop
Kerry Fossler
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP
Military Forces Conference Foundation
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2024 Best Warrior Competition
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Best Warrior
2024 Competition
March 13-15, 2024 – Camp Swift
VIP Day is
Thursday, March 14, 2024
at Training Area 1 at Camp Swift
main gate off Texas State Highway 95, Building 200
0900 – 1630
For those interested in observing our Best Warriors
Banquet is
Friday, March 15, 2024
at 1800 hrs at the
Bastrop River Course Club House
636 E Riverside Dr, Bastrop, TX
LONE STAR!!!
Always Ready – Always There
Congratulations to our 2023 Texas Military Department Best Warrior Competition winners:
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Category – SFC Ben Theiring
136th Military Police Battalion, 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Air Enlisted Category – SrA Jake Schlang
147th Air Support Operation Squadron, 147th Attack Wing
Air Non-Commissioned Officer Category – SSgt Johnathon Nichols
147th Air Support Operation Squadron, 147th Attack Wing
BEST WARRIOR WINNERS 2023
This year’s competition hosted twenty-six competitors. The Texas Army National Guard winners were SFC Ben Theiring of the 136th Military Police Battalion, 136th Maneuver Enhance Brigade, for the non-commissioned officer category; and SPC Dylan Waite, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment for the enlisted category; and for the Air National Guard, the winners were SSgt Johnathan Nichols, 147th Air Support Operation Squadron, 147th Attack Wing, for the non-commissioned officer category; and SrA Jake Schlang of the 147th Air Support Operation Squadron, 147th Attack Wing, for the Air enlisted category.
Waite, Theiring, and Schlang will move on to represent Texas at the National Guard Bureau’s Region V competition on May 7-13, 2023, at Camp Crowder, Missouri. This will be the first time an Airman will move on to the Region V competition.
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Service Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM
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Following the service, a reception will be held at the same location.
Burial Details:
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Texas Veterans Cemetery
Address: 11463 TX 195, Killeen, TX 76542
In lieu of flowers, we kindly request donations toward a scholarship in Carol’s honor. Contributions can be made to the American Legion Post 228, 1530 Sun City Blvd, Suite 120, Box 444, Georgetown, Texas 78633 with “COL Carol Solesbee” noted in the memo line.
May her legacy continue to inspire and uplift those who knew her.
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of COL (Ret) Carol Solesbee after a brief illness. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts. Our prayers go out to her family, friends and fellow service members.
Service Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Ramsey Funeral Home
Address: 5600 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX 78633
Following the service, a reception will be held at the same location.
Burial Details:
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Texas Veterans Cemetery
Address: 11463 TX 195, Killeen, TX 76542
In lieu of flowers, we kindly request donations toward a scholarship in Carol’s honor. Contributions can be made to the American Legion Post 228, 1530 Sun City Blvd, Suite 120, Box 444, Georgetown, Texas 78633 with “COL Carol Solesbee” noted in the memo line.
May her legacy continue to inspire and uplift those who knew her.
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