U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Keven McDaniel, a Soldier assigned to the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., clears an obstacle during the annual Platoon Sergeant of the Year competition at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 25, 2012. Nine competitors competed in a variety of events and boards to earn the honor of the Army's top Platoon Sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth/Released)