WEBVTT 00:02.770 --> 00:07.050 No. Major the army ray channel or formally recognise the twenty 00:07.050 --> 00:09.970 thirteen army non commission officer and soldier of the year 00:09.970 --> 00:13.860 today at the Pentagon specials adam Christensen as thirty one 00:13.860 --> 00:17.600 brava military policemen from for wainwright alaska is this year's 00:17.600 --> 00:20.910 soldier of the year as sargent first class jason mendelle that 00:20.910 --> 00:24.290 civil affairs specialist with the army reserve is a non commissioned 00:24.290 --> 00:27.710 officer of the year twenty four candidates competed but the winners 00:27.710 --> 00:31.440 excelled in the areas of basic soldiering including world affairs 00:31.620 --> 00:35.330 physical fitness marksmanship and appearance the general said 00:35.330 --> 00:38.110 the competition is important because both men will be asked to 00:38.110 --> 00:40.590 serve an incredibly challenging environments. 00:41.190 --> 00:44.250 As we know we have the best shoulder sure. 00:44.940 --> 00:45.510 We know that. 00:46.300 --> 00:49.860 We are the most dedicated wherever credibly carpet young men 00:49.860 --> 00:50.500 and women. 00:51.120 --> 00:55.660 Cooperate ferrara forge. We're committed to excellence or committed 00:55.660 --> 00:57.290 to server. Sure committed. 00:58.720 --> 01:01.990 To their fellow soldiers per unit. They're committed to the army 01:02.260 --> 01:05.180 the for on subsequent federal government shut down initially 01:05.180 --> 01:07.760 delayed the best warrior competition until november..