2021 ARNG Best Warrior Competition
Hosted by the Enlisted Association National Guard of ArizonaCamp Navajo, Arizona – 19-23 July 2021
The 2021 ARNG Best Warrior Competition is complete and the awards dinner was conducted on Friday, 23 July 2021. EANGA extends our “Congratulations” to the Soldier of the Year, SGT William Lukens from the Tennessee Army National Guard and the Special Forces Soldier from the 19th Special Forces Group, Utah National Guard, who was named as the NCO of the Year. Both of these Soldiers will go on to represent the National Guard in the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition later this year!
EANGA would also like to thank all of the sponsors who supported the 2021 Best Warrior Competition at Camp Navajo, AZ from July 18-23, 2021. From the special support and assistance provided by ESS Eye Pro, the Awards Dinner hosted by USAA, the snacks and food provided by the USO and the MP Regimental Association, financial donations, and all the products and gifts provided to the competitors and winners, they came through and made this a top-notch event for everyone!
Thank you to the following 2021 BWC Sponsors:
Diamond Sponsors:
| ESS Eye Pro | Mike Turner | mt@esseyepro.com |
| USAA | Dick Smith | richardsmith2@usaa.com |
Platinum Sponsor:
| XGO | Mackenzie Huston | mackenzie.huston@proxgo.com |
Gold Sponsors:
| Darn Tough Vermont | Shannon Shrader | sshrader@darnrough.com |
| Federal Resources | Michael Thomas | michael.thomas@ederalresources.com |
| Freedom Surveillance dba Strongwatch | Kenny Buckland | kenny.buckland@strongwatch.com |
| GEICO | James Gordon | jamgordon@geico.com |
| Litefighter Systems LLC | Jonathan Aide | jaide@litefighter.com |
| MP Regimental Association – Grand Canyon Chapter | Max Hamlin | mpra.gcc@gmail.com |
| Vortex Optics | Laura Vance | lvance@vortexoptics.com |
Silver Sponsors:
| Armed Forces Benefit Association | Kimo Wong | mwong@afba.com |
| AUSA – AZ Territorial & Tucson-Goyette Chapters | Jeanne Blaes | blaesjj@gmail.com |
| Dawson Knives | info@dawsonknives.com | |
| Drip Drop Hydration | Jeff Nance | jeff.nance@dripdropors.com |
| ESS – Eureka Expeditionary Systems | Jerry Paris | ccundey@johnsonoutdoors.com |
| Otis Defense | Steve Houten | shouten@otisec.com |
| Princeton Tec | Bill Love | blove@princetontec.com |
| Rite in the Rain | Debra Johnson | debra@riteintherain.com |
| Rocky Brands, Inc | Ken Turner / Heatherlee Croft | heatherlee.croft@rockybrands.com |
Welcome ARNG Best Warrior Competitors, Guests, and Sponsors! The Enlisted Association National Guard of Arizona (EANGA) is proud to partner with the Arizona National Guard to host and support this national event which will select the Army National Guard’s most outstanding NCO and Soldier for 2021. This year’s competition will be held at Camp Navajo Military Reservation, located at Bellemont, AZ which is 12 miles west of Flagstaff, AZ, and approximately 2 1/2 hours from Phoenix, AZ. Please review all the information provided below. All Competitors and Guests must register using the link below. NOTE: A separate registration link is provided for those vendors and businesses interested in providing support or sponsorship for this event which brings the “best of the best” from the Army National Guard to Arizona, as well as many senior leaders from across the United States. We look forward to seeing you in July!
COMPETITORS AND GUESTS: Please register using the link below NLT 1 July 2021
Competition Agenda
Competitors and Attendee Registration
SPONSORS:
BWC Sponsorship Letter 2021 (Updated)
2021 ARMY NATIONAL GUARD BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION – Sponsor Levels
Sponsorship Registration and Payment
LODGING: All ARNG Best Warrior Competitors will be provided lodging at Camp Navajo during the period of the competition (18 – 24 July 2021).
All other guests are encouraged to utilize the block of rooms reserved for the Best Warrior Competition at the Doubletree by Hilton Flagstaff.
Doubletree by Hilton Flagstaff is located at 1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (11 miles from Camp Navajo)
A block of rooms under the group name 2021 ARNG Best Warrior Competition has been secured at the per diem rate of $138 per night.
Please use the link below to book a room NLT 30 June 2021.
More INFO about the Doubletree can be found at their website: www.flagstaff.doubletree.com
AZ BWC POINTS OF CONTACT:
CSM Fidel Zamora, AZNG Senior Enlisted Leader, fidel.zamora.mil@mail.mil
CSM Sacha Gregoire, AZARNG BWC NCOIC, sacha.d.gregoire.mil@mail.mil
MSgt Mary Thompson, EANGA President, eangaorg@gmail.com
NOTE: We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic and will advise all attendees of any CDC restrictions that might be necessary during the event. We encourage the competitors and any visitors to be vaccinated prior to your visit to Arizona but it is not required nor will it prevent participation or attendance at any of the events.