Staff Sgt. Eugene Patton, an intelligence analyst with Colorado Army National Guard 117th Space Battalion, was awarded NCO of the Year for the 2012 ARNG Region VII Best Warrior Competition at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif., April 26. The best warriors in Region VII clash to earn the right to compete at Nationals 120426-A-PP889-317

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