Sgt. Thomas Bertiparrish, with the 1st Squadron (Attack),
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Sgt. Thomas Bertiparrish, with the 1st Squadron (Attack), 229th Aviation Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, gives his all to make it across a slippy set of monkey bars May 15 during a portion of the 7th Infantry Division Bayonet Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition. Bertiparrish, a Winter Haven, Fla., native, was named the 16th CAB's NCO of the Year. The top soldiers and top noncommissioned officers from the 7th Infantry Division's seven brigades competed May 15-17 for the coveted title of Bayonet Soldier and NCO of the Year. The three-day competition tested soldiers in various areas, including the Army Physical Fitness Test, weapons qualification, day and night land navigation, a written essay and exam and a board appearance. The winners will be announced May 23 during the division's Bayonet Week.
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