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AIRMAN JOINS CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION

by Spec. Shae Cox Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif. • November 6, 2023 8:30 am -
Updated November 3, 2023 11:22 am


U.S. Army Sgt. Shayan Mirzazadeh, an intelligence analyst with Joint Forces
Headquarters, California National Guard, runs through green smoke toward a
simulated combat casualty event at Camp San Luis Obispo on Day 3 of the 2024
Best Warrior Competition, Oct. 25, 2023.

The California Army and Air National Guard jointly hosted their annual Best
Warrior competition Oct. 23-26, 2023, at Camp San Luis Obispo.

This four-day event brought together 12 service members from major commands
throughout the state, including the inaugural participation of an Airman, to
compete for the title of best Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier in California.

“To contend for the title of California National Guard’s Best Warrior has been a
challenge, but I came prepared,” said U.S. Army Pfc. Marck Anthony Rangel
Garcia, 40th Combat Aviation Brigade. He trained for six and a half months
before the competition.

Competitors faced rigorous physical and mental challenges, from marksmanship and
leadership evaluations to written exams and physical exercises. The grueling
competition was accentuated by the presence of the cadre, who not only oversaw
the event but also participated alongside the competitors.

“As cadre members, we don’t just oversee the competition; we are in the trenches
with our warriors. We sweat alongside them, we endure the same challenges, and
we understand the demands they face,” said Sgt. Felicia Moffat, a cadre member
for the event.

“This is my third year competing, and I do it because of the camaraderie with
those that I serve with,” said last year’s runner-up, Sgt. 1st Class Kyle
Johnson, 49th Military Police Brigade. “This year, there’s a whole other level
of competitors — they’re hungry, they’ve been studying and planning. But I’ve
got to see the very best version of them, and it’s inspiring.”

The mystery event, designed to test adaptability and critical thinking, was a
significant hurdle. “To me, it’s about figuring out the next obstacle and just
doing my best,” Garcia said.

Command Sgt. Maj. Yvonne Muchow, the command sergeant major for the 223rd
Regional Training Institute, said she was proud of the competitors. “They
exemplify the dedication and skill that California is known for,“ she said.
Competitors included:

 * Spec. Regina Albarran Alba and Sgt. Clay Brown, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat
   Team.
 * Spec. Daisy Guinchard and Sgt. Alexis Medina-Esqueda, 115th Regional Support
   Group.
 * Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Johnson and Spec. Kevin Mayorga, 49th Military Police
   Brigade.
 * Spec. Isaias Maganda, Camp Roberts Training Installation.
 * Sgt. Shayan Mirzazadeh, Joint Forces Headquarters.
 * Pfc. Marck Rangel-Garcia, Combat Aviation Brigade.
 * Pfc. Dziains Yafremenka, 224th Sustainment Brigade.
 * U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marco Specchierla, 144th Fighter Wing.

Tags: 144th FW, ANG, Army Guard, Best Warrior, Cal Guard, Camp San Luis Obispo
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