Utah Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Caden Biddinger crawls under barbed wire during an obstacle course event during the 2024 Region VII Best Warrior Competition, May 5-10, 2024, at Camp San Luis Obispo and Camp Roberts. Guard members from across the region have earned the right to compete regionally after winning their state’s or territory’s Soldier or Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award. The winners will advance to the Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition this summer.