Staff Sgt. Eugene Patton (top), Colorado Army National Guard, grapples with Staff Sgt. Brian Bower, Arizona Army National Guard, 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-PP889-534

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