SOUTHCOM Service Member of the Year 2024 competition

U.S. military enlisted service members assigned to U.S. Southern Command, component commands and task forces competed in the SOUTHCOM Service Member of the Year 2024 competition here Aug. 19 - 21, 2024. The contestants completed three days of rigorous physical and mental challenges, including a fitness test, tactical warrior tasks, an essay and a board appearance. The winner of the competition will be announced in the coming weeks. (Video by Clay Beach, U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs)