Citadel Class of '14 Grad wins 2019 Best Warrior Competition by SC National Guard

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Not only do Citadel Alumni serve as commissioned officers in every branch of service, many excel as Warrent or NonCommisioned officers as well

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An Aiken man took home a coveted award at a ceremony conducted by the South Carolina National Guard on Wednesday in Eastover.

The annual Best Warrior Competition awards ceremony is held each year by the S.C. National Guard to recognize the best of the best in their annual five-day event designed to test soldiers' mental and physical stamina, according to a release.

Sgt. James Spencer McCants, of Alpha Company, 1-118th Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade fire team leader, was awarded the 2019 "Best Warrior Non-Commissioned Officer."


McCants grew up in Aiken, graduating from Aiken High School, only finally leaving to attend college at The Citadel.