Maj. Gen. William Ryan presents (left), First Army Division West Commanding General with other services members under First Army, awards Staff Sgt. Herrod Christopher and Capt. Daniel Maricle, assigned to the 189th Infantry Brigade, with first place in the First Army Division West Best Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, May 22, 2024. This rigorous competition evaluates competitors' proficiency in a variety of tactical and technical skills to determine the top OC/T. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Neil Mclean)