The South Carolina National Guard conducted the Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, Jan. 30, 2019 to recognize the Best Warrior Non-Commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year. The 2019 Soldier of the Year is Spc. Chase Jones, Detachment 1, Delta Company, 1-111th Aviation Battalion, 59th Aviation Troop Command avionic mechanic. The 2019 Best Warrior Non-Commissioned Officer is Sgt. James McCants, Alpha Company, 1-118th Infantry Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade fire team leader. The Best Warrior Competition is an annua


The South Carolina National Guard conducted the Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony at McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, Jan. 30, 2019 to recognize the Best Warrior Non-Commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year. The 2019 Soldier of the Year is Spc. Chase Jones, Detachment 1, Delta Company, 1-111th Aviation Battalion, 59th Aviation Troop Command avionic mechanic. The 2019 Best Warrior Non-Commissioned Officer is Sgt. James McCants, Alpha Company, 1-118th Infantry Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade fire team leader. The Best Warrior Competition is an annual five-day event designed to test Soldiers’ mental and physical stamina.


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