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Army Spc. Ryan Montgomery, center, navigates an obstacle course while competing in the Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. Montgomery represented the Army National Guard as its top enlisted soldier of the year.

Army Spc. Ryan Montgomery, center, navigates an obstacle course while competing in the Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. Montgomery represented the Army National Guard as its top enlisted soldier of the year.

Army Spc. Ryan Montgomery, center, navigates an obstacle course while competing in the Best Warrior Competition on Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 8, 2014. Montgomery represented the Army National Guard as its top enlisted soldier of the year.

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