Staff Sgt. Brian Bower (top), a combat engineer with Arizona Army National Guard 819th Sapper Company, maintains a hold on his opponent Staff Sgt. Craig Pace, a human resources NCO with Utah Army National Guard Headquarters, 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, during their combatives bout in the 2012 Region VII Best Warrior Competition at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif., April 25. The combatives event challenged competitors to submit their opponent within six minutes using an authorized hold, or win by majority of points gained throughout the match using various moves. (Army National Guard photo/
Staff Sgt. Brian Bower (top), a combat engineer with Arizona Army National Guard 819th Sapper Company, maintains a hold on his opponent Staff Sgt. Craig Pace, a human resources NCO with Utah Army National Guard Headquarters, 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, during their combatives bout in the 2012 Region VII Best Warrior Competition at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif., April 25. The combatives event challenged competitors to submit their opponent within six minutes using an authorized hold, or win by majority of points gained throughout the match using various moves. (Army National Guard photo/Spc. Grant Larson) The best warriors in Region VII clash to earn the right to compete at Nationals 120425-A-PP889-006
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