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.
Brown, Davis, Fugua, Kinslow, Kirby (1), Kirby (2), Marr, Philpot, Skaggs, Thompson, Wells, and Whittle.
The floor of the cavern raised, and walls closed in a few feet ahead of Collins. This would be the last time his voice would be heard.
Friday, Feb. 6, 1925
Tunneling began on a shaft about fifty feet from the cave s entrance aimed to strike the original cavern just about the location of Collins. The radio test conducted indicates Floyd was still alive.
Denhardt sent a telegram to Adjutant General James A. Kehoe at Frankfort stating: Work progressing wonderfully well. Everything moves smoothly. Confident Collins is alive and that we will save him.