CLARKSVILLE, TN − This Saturday, October 26, the Elite Black Knight Battalion Raider team made a stunning appearance in Fort Knox, Kentucky for the Raider National Championship.

Despite not having competed at nationals in a decade, the Raider team, with the training and guidance of their instructor, Sergeant Major (Ret.) Aaron Keener, remained steadfast and determined to earn his place among the Raider national champions. Through their training and unwavering determination, they ranked among the top 5 teams out of over 100 teams, placing 3rd overall in the country as raider champions.

Additionally, they won their 1st place in the physical team test, 3rd place in the cross country rescue and 4th in the gauntlet event. As the Raider team celebrates their stunning victory, they remain determined to take 1st place in their next national championship.