Connecticut Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 Stephanie Richard(left), and Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Vicinus(right) test a grip strength device during the 2026 Connecticut National Guard Innovation Challenge inside the William A. O'Neill Armory, Hartford, Connecticut, Jan. 10, 2026. Judges got a first hand experience of the grip test device that could be used to increase engagement during recruiting events. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Emmanuel Gibson)