SSG Chres Ayube, a Signal Support Systems Specialist with the Higher Headquarters Company of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade in the New York Army National Guard, starts the 100m swim event of the Best Warrior Competition at the pool inside Arvin Gym on West Point on April 22, 2016. 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. The two winners of the competition,

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SSG Chres Ayube, a Signal Support Systems Specialist with the Higher Headquarters Company of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade in the New York Army National Guard, starts the 100m swim event of the Best Warrior Competition at the pool inside Arvin Gym on West Point on April 22, 2016. 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. The two winners of the competition, one junior enlisted and one NCO, advance to compete at the regional level later this year. ( Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Davis/ Released) 2016 NY Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition 160422-Z-TL617-020

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