Maryland Soldier Makes History As Runner-Up In U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A Maryland soldier made history Friday as runner-up in the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition.
For the first time in Maryland National Guard history, Spc. Hunter Olson moved through the tiers of the Best Warrior Competiton, all the way to the national level, the 2019 U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition.
Olson was a close runner-up for first place, something never accomplished by any Maryland National Guard Soldier before.
Happy #FeelGoodFriday! We are proud to announce our very own Spc Hunter Olson performed exceptionally well at the 2019 @USArmy #BestWarriorCompetition & took home second place - something no @MDNG Soldier has done before!
— MD National Guard (@MDNG) October 18, 2019
Read more about his journey here:https://t.co/Cie0xqWdZe pic.twitter.com/MlpKm74QSC
Hailing from the 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, Olson faced competition that was stacked with the best Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from 11 different commands.
He placed first overall in the ruck march, winning him the "Point Man Award."
Over the six-day competition, 11 Soldiers and 11 NCOs were tested on their knowledge, skills, and abilities through demonstrations of critical thinking, navigating urban warfare situations, formal board interviews, physical fitness challenges, written exams, and more.