KS HR6007

Recognizes and congratulates the Kansas National Guard's Best Warriors and Airmen of the Year for outstanding service, dedication, and leadership

Honors five specific award recipients: Specialist Joseph Minder (Best Warrior), Sergeant First Class Cody Breon (Best Warrior NCO), Staff Sergeant Darian Leasher (Airman of the Year), Technical Sergeant Rachel Pence (Honor Guard Member of the Year), and Master Sergeant Hunter Thurston (Senior NCO of the Year)

Acknowledges the 190th Air Refueling Wing at Forbes Field Air National Guard Base in Topeka, which operates KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft

Notes that the Best Warrior Competition is a four-day event testing soldier common tasks, weapons proficiency, physical fitness, and military knowledge

Affirms that these honorees' accomplishments strengthen the State of Kansas and inspire others