Army Sgt. Mitchell Cooper, Co. D, 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry completes a grueling 12-mile forced march to complete the New York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site April 2, 2017. The Best Warrior competitors represent each of New York's brigades after winning competitions at the company, battalion, and brigade levels. At the state level they are tested on their physical fitness, military knowledge, endurance, marksmanship, and land navigation skills. Cooper won the Soldier of the Year will advance to compete at the regional level later this year.

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