Connecticut Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Curtis Ruckey, assigned to the 6th Recruiting and Retention Battalion, throws a grenade during the stress shoot event during the 2024 Region One Best Warrior Competition on Camp Smith, New York, May 14, 2024. The stress shoot event tests a variety of skills and abilities such as weapon proficiency, physical endurance, and agility. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Emmanuel Gibson)