2020 U.S. Army Japan Best Warrior Competition

U.S. Army Japan hosted its 2020 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Zama and Sagami General Depot, Japan to challenge its young leaders and identify the best noncommissioned officer and Soldier across its various units. For the first time, event organizers and participants not only had to overcome the more than 33 obstacles put in their way, but also the challenges set forth by COVID-19.

The winners, Sgt. Zachariah J. Storm, a combat medic with Medical Activity Department Japan, and Spc. H W. Londagin, a military intelligence analyst with 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Best Warrior NCO and Soldier respectively, will move on to the upcoming U.S. Army Pacific Best Warrior Competition.