U.S. Army Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, spoke with TRADOC Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year competitors at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 6, 2014. The competition was designed to be mentally and physically challenging, packed with various tasks ranging from a 12-mile road march to a “stress shoot.” (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Maj. Jose Velazquez/Released)