Story by Capt. Cody Stagner, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs
FORT MCCLELLAN, Ala. - Kentucky Guardsmen, Staff Sgt. James Weitzman and Spc. Dakota Michel, proved their soldiering skills at this year’s Region III Best Warrior Competition May 3-7, hosted at Fort McClellan, Alabama.
During the event, Michel, an infantryman assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, made a lasting impression on the judges and earned 1st Runner-Up for Region III BWC Soldier of the Year.
“I am proud of each and every one of you and how you represent our organization,” said Brig. Gen. Haldane Lamberton, Kentucky’s Adjutant General.