In this week’s episode, we hear the remarkable story of Corporal Dylan Quigg, a 28th Infantry Battalion soldier based at Finner Camp in Co Donegal, who has come out on top in one of the toughest military competitions in the United States.
Cpl Quigg beat strong competition to be named Best Non-Commissioned Officer in the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition in Boston. Over three gruelling days, competitors were tested on everything from battlefield medical aid, marksmanship and navigation to grenade throwing, military doctrine and a demanding promotion interview.
And then the ultimate test: a 12-mile march carrying a 35lb pack.
Cpl Quigg was one of four Irish Defence Forces personnel representing the 28th Infantry Battalion, following weeks of intensive preparation that included training with the Central Medical Unit, Artillery Regiment and the Army Ranger Wing.
We hear about the competition, the preparation behind the success, and what it meant for Cpl Quigg to come out on top.
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