Army 1st Lt. James Deacon of San Clemente, CA, assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center reports to the President of the Board during Army Europe's Best Junior Officer Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 22, 2013. Each competitor faced a board of senior personnel to demonstrate their bearing and presence, as well as their knowledge of military topics such as leadership, current events, training, communications, survival and a range of other Soldier skills. The competition, unique to Army Europe, is a weeklong training event highlighting the best lieutenants and captai


Army 1st Lt. James Deacon of San Clemente, CA, assigned to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center reports to the President of the Board during Army Europe's Best Junior Officer Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 22, 2013. Each competitor faced a board of senior personnel to demonstrate their bearing and presence, as well as their knowledge of military topics such as leadership, current events, training, communications, survival and a range of other Soldier skills. The competition, unique to Army Europe, is a weeklong training event highlighting the best lieutenants and captains in Army units across Europe. These officers represent the best in their units and exemplify the USAREUR imperatives of teamwork, comprehensive fitness, leader development, training, discipline and standards. Competitors for the title of Best Junior Officer prove themselves in events testing physical stamina, leadership and technical knowledge. ( Army photo by Sgt. Jermaine Baker/Released) Best Warrior Competition 130822-A-WQ230-001


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