76th ORC Best Warrior Competition
1st Lt. Christian Witty, assigned to 455 Chemical Brigade, 76 Operational Response Command, receive achievement certification during the ending ceremony of the “Best Warrior Competition” (BWC) on February 11, 2023, at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif. The ending ceremony for the BWC celebrates the participants' physical and mental strength, skill, and courage, as well as honors the sacrifices and contributions of all contestants during three days of challenging events. The 76th Operational Response Command (76th ORC) is the Army Reserve's Center for Defense Support of Civilian Authorities, providing support to state and local officials, first responders, and other federal agencies during emergencies or natural disasters. The 76th ORC is home to two Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) brigades, a space brigade, a Regional Support Group, The Army Reserve's Consequence Management Unit, 11 Army Reserve Elements, 10 Regional Emergency Preparedness Liaison Office (EPLO) Teams, and 53 State EPLO Teams. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Giovanny Lopez)