Army Lt. Col. Bryan Kirk accepts the first place trophy for the annual USAWC Public Speaking Competition from David Bennett, master of ceremonies, May 16. The topic of Kirk’s winning presentation was, ‘Winning When the Character of War is Changing.’

This year’s competitors are (from left to right) DOD Civilian Mr. Danny Barron, Army Lt. Col. Timothy Brower, Army Col. William Ashmore, Army Lt. Col. Bryan Kirk, Marine Lt. Col John Colombero, and Army Col. Eric Lopez.