Inside the Gates: ‘Best Warrior’ competition pushes soldiers mentally, physically

Soldiers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson competed in the Best Warrior competition this week. The tests are grueling, not just physically, but mentally as well.
After two days of obstacle courses and written exams, the soldiers spent a third day in the field demonstrating their soldier skills.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Powell ran two miles in full gear, and once he reached the field where the test was taking place, he immediately had to keep running to the aid of a “wounded” soldier. He was