Sgt. Thomas Bertiparrish, with the 1st Squadron (Attack), 229th Aviation Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, gives his all to make it across a slippy set of monkey bars, May 15, during a portion of the 7th Infantry Division Bayonet Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition. The top Soldiers and top Noncommissioned officers from the 7th Infantry Division's seven subordinate brigades compete, May 15, for the coveted title of Bayonet Soldier and NCO of the Year. The three-day competition tested Soldiers in various areas, including the Army Physical Fitness Test, weapons qual
Sgt. Thomas Bertiparrish, with the 1st Squadron (Attack), 229th Aviation Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, gives his all to make it across a slippy set of monkey bars, May 15, during a portion of the 7th Infantry Division Bayonet Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition. The top Soldiers and top Noncommissioned officers from the 7th Infantry Division's seven subordinate brigades compete, May 15, for the coveted title of Bayonet Soldier and NCO of the Year. The three-day competition tested Soldiers in various areas, including the Army Physical Fitness Test, weapons qualification, day and night land navigation, a written essay and exam and a board appearance. The winners will be announced, May 23, during the division's Bayonet Week. Soldiers, NCOs compete for division's top honors 130515-A-IP604-512
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