As small towns in a largely rural county, Bastrop and Elgin were known for their cotton farms and peanut crops when World War II began in 1941. Virtually overnight, Bastrop County became one of the most important training camps for the U.S. Army. Construction on Camp Swift began in 1941 on 56,000 acres north of the city of Bastrop where as many as 300,000 soldiers would train there before the war ended. But it was its role as a prisoner of war.
11 BASTROP, Texas - The Texas Military Department hosted this year’s Army National Guard Region V Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift near Bastrop, Texas, May 3-7, 2021. Fourteen competitors from Texas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana and Missouri National Guards competed in events that test their combat readiness skills.
Traditionally, two Army National Guard Soldiers from each state compete in the annual event, but this year one lone Texas Air National Guardsman from 136th Security Forces Squadron in Fort Worth, stood amongst the competitors - Senior Airman Christopher Gangeme.
“Having the opportunity to take part in this competition is a very significant experience and it is important to have Air Guard representation next to the Army,” Gangeme said. “We often serve together, so this is a good opportunity for us to come together and build camaraderie with a little friendly competition.”
NATIONAL GUARD REGION V BEST WARRIOR COMPETITION
National Guard Region V Best Warrior Competition
The National Guard Region V Best Warrior competition is a rigorous compilation of events for the top National Guard Soldiers and NCOs from Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Kansas. The Texas Military Department is hosting this year s weeklong competition at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas from May 2-7, 2021.
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