Army Sgt. Michael R. Murray, a human resources specialist assigned to the 501st Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), New York National Guard, Forces - Afghanistan, completes an 8-mile ruck march during an Task Force EOD's Best Warrior competition at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 7. In addition to the 8-mile ruck march, the competition included a fitness test, stress-shoot event and leadership board, which aimed at measuring the strength, endurance, competitiveness and professionalism of each Soldier.

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