Maryland Military Nationwide Guard And Estonian Troopers End 4-Day Competitors – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Military Nationwide Guard Finest Warrior Competitors wrapped up in the present day with an awards ceremony.

It was an intense four-day competitors. With members of the  Maryland Nationwide Guard  preventing for the title of “Finest Warrior.”

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“These troopers have been chosen by their subordinate items, by their brigades to compete on the state stage,” Command Sgt. Main James Nugent of the Maryland Military Nationwide Guard stated. “These troopers are the perfect of the perfect that Maryland has to supply.”

Rivals confirmed off their marksmanship, land navigation and bodily health.

Nugent stated the competitors is essential as a result of it builds morale and offers troopers an opportunity to showcase the abilities they’ve discovered throughout coaching.

Those that participated within the competitors stated it was enjoyable however difficult.

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“They undoubtedly don’t make it straightforward for us however that’s the purpose, it’s a problem and it pushes us all to our limits,” Maryland Military Nationwide Guard 1st Lt. Caleb Smith stated. “Tactically, bodily, intellectually, it’s a incredible studying alternative.”

Maryland Military Nationwide Guard 2nd Lt. Caleb Smith took dwelling the title of “Finest Warrior” within the officer division.

“This was the second yr I competed,” Smith stated. “Final yr, I completed second so this was my redemption yr.”

Troopers from Estonia participated within the competitors too. Estonia has a state partnership with the Maryland Nationwide Guard.

“It has been a privilege to signify my nation,” Estonia Protection Power 2nd Lt. Slim Usin stated. “And the comradery we’ve felt over right here has been top quality.”

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From right here, the winners will advance to a regional competitors with the hopes of constructing it to the Nationwide Guard Finest Warrior competitors the place they’ll face off in opposition to troopers from throughout the nation.