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Video by Sgt. Danyelle Lanford
Day 2 Recap - 2025 Maryland National Guard Best Warrior Competition
29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
April 3, 2025 | 1:00
Competitors in the 2025 Maryland State Best Warrior Competition complete a series of physically and mentally demanding events during Day 2 of the competition at Gunpowder Military Reservation and Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, Maryland, April 3, 2025. Events included land navigation, Army Warrior Task lanes, a stress shoot, shotgun range, obstacle course, and the Medal of Honor run.The Maryland National Guard’s State Best Warrior Competition is a multi-day marathon of physical and mental challenges, designed to test the tactical skill, endurance, and professionalism of the state’s top junior enlisted Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, and officers. Competitors face events ranging from land navigation and marksmanship to ruck marches and formal boards—all reflecting the Army’s Warrior Ethos and commitment to excellence. Top performers advance to the Region II Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Danyelle Lanford)
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Mission & Vision

Mission: 
189th IN BDE (CATB) observes, coaches, and trains our ARNG and USAR partners to provide trained and ready units to support combatant commander requirements around the world. O/O, conduct Mobilization and Large Scale Mobilization Operations (LSMO) in support of our ARNG and USAR partners to meet combatant commander OPLAN requirements.
Vision: 
Our purpose is to support First Army’s mission to achieve FORSCOM directed readiness and deliver trained and ready NG and RC forces. We accomplish this through partnership with the National Guard and US Army Reserve as FORSCOM’s proponent for the integration of the Army’s Total Force Policy (ATFP) and execution of Mobilization Training Centers (MTC) operations as part of the Army’s LSMO effort.

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