The Oklahoma National Guard hosts the National Guard Region V Best Warrior Competition May 17-20, 2022. The Army National Guard's Best Warrior Competition is a physically and mentally challenging competition that tests competitors on a variety of technical and tactical skills. The National Guard plays a vital role in defending American and serving our local communities. Competitions like this build esprit de corps and encourage Citizen-Soldiers to improve their individual skills, which creates a more ready and adaptable force to respond to federal and state missions.