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July 23, 2021
Army Medicine Best Leader Competition 2021 Announced
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – The Army’s Regional Health Command – Pacific (RHC-P) is hosting the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) 2021 Best Leader Competition at locations around Schofield Barracks on the island of Oahu from July 25-30.
The physically and mentally demanding competition, which is being held in and around the jungles of the home of the Army’s legendary 25th Infantry Division, will produce the MEDCOM’s 2021 Soldier and non-commissioned-officer (NCO) of the Year. They will represent the Army’s Medical Command in the U.S. Army’s Best Leader Competition in the fall with hopes of becoming the Army’s Soldier or NCO of the Year.
The U.S. Army Medical Command is not only responsible for ensuring that the Army’s Soldiers are medically ready to defend the Nation when called upon; but it must also ensure that its uniformed medical personnel are not just proficient in their medical specialties, but that they are also prepared to provide medical care on the battlefield under highly stressful conditions.
“The Best Leader Competition is about utilizing esprit de corps to build combat readiness and preparedness,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond D. Hough, the Army’s senior enlisted Combat Medic and the MEDCOM’s senior enlisted advisor. The competition hones in on our Soldier’s technical, tactical, and critical thinking skills as they compete as a team. The concept underscores confidence and trust. A crucial benefit for the NCO is focus on how to plan, prepare and execute training,” said Hough.
The Soldiers will face off in warrior skills such as water survival, a grueling obstacle course, day and night land navigation, and a “stress shoot.” The competition also includes a “mystery event” that is designed to mentally and physically challenge the competitors’ ability to shoot, move, communicate, and provide combat casualty medical care under pressure.
The competitors represent the Army’s four regional health commands: RHC-Pacific, RHC-Atlantic, RHC-Central, and RHC-Europe.
The MEDCOM Soldier and NCO of the Year will be announced in an award ceremony at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on July 30, 2021. Keep up with the competition on social media at: www.facebook/OfficialArmyMedicine and @ArmyMedicine on Twitter.
All images and videos from the competition can be found at this link: https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/ArmyMedicineBestLeaderCompetition
The 2021 Competitors
Regional Health Command-Europe
1. 1st Sgt. Andrew Devito, Combat Medic, Medical Department Activity, Bavaria
2. 1st Lt. Paige Runco, Medical Surgical Nurse/Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany
3. Staff Sgt. James Gabisum, Combat Medic, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany
4. Spc. Brenden Lopez, Behavioral Health Specialist, Ansbach Army Health Clinic, Germany
Regional Health Command-Central
5. 1st Sgt. James Buchanan, Combat Medic, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Polk, La.
6. Capt. Megan Balcom, Physical Therapist, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kan.
7. Staff Sgt. Edward Nelan, Combat Medic, Soldier Readiness Unit, Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
8. Spc. Totaram Dhanpat, Preventative Medicine Specialist, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas
Regional Health Command-Pacific
9. 1st Sgt. Amy Davis, Combat Medic, Medical Department Activity, Korea
10. Cpt. Jason Christman, Optometrist, Desmond Doss Health Clinic, Hawaii
11. Staff Sgt. Israel Rivera, Combat Medic, Desmond Doss Health Clinic, Hawaii
12. Spc. Jarrett Rodriguez, Combat Medic, Desmond Doss Health Clinic, Hawaii
Regional Health Command-Atlantic
13. Cpt. Rose Ryan, Dentist, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
14. 1st Sgt. Yakima Sanderlin, Health Care Specialist, Headquarters Company, Troop Battalion, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, N.C.
15. Staff. Sgt. Andrew Pitts, Veterinary Food Inspection, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Branch, Fort Bragg, N.C.
16. Spc. Bricen Bolsen, Radiology Specialist, Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Lee, Va.
For additional assistance regarding the 2021 Army Best Leader Competition, please contact: Stephanie Abdullah at stephanie.p.abdullah.civ@mail.mil or 571-205-2491.
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| Date Taken: | 07.23.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2021 17:22 |
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| Location: | SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII, US |
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