Staff Sgt. Christopher Manns, a mortar section leader assigned to Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, assembles a M2A1 machine gun as part of the 27th IBCT best warrior competition at Fort Drum Feb. 11. In addition to the weapons testing, soldiers competing for the title of brigade best warrior had to complete an army physical fitness test, pass a written test, go before a military board consisting of the brigade's senior enlisted personnel, and complete an eight mile ruck march.

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