State Rep. Monty Fritts, R-Kingston, State Rep. Mary Littleton, R-Dickson, and State Rep. Jody Barrett, R-Dickson, recently recognized a Tennessee National Guard tank crew with a proclamation honoring their first-place finish at the highly coveted 2024 Sullivan Cup competition.
The Sullivan Cup is awarded to the world's best M1 Abrams tank and Bradley crews based on maneuvering, sustainment and gunnery skills. On Oct. 27, the legislators honored tank commander Staff Sergeant David Riddick, Sergeant Joshua Owen, Specialist Noah Eddings, and Specialist Seth Carter of Ashland City’s Troop B, 1st Squadron, 278th Armored Calvary Regiment for being named the top tank crew in the world.
The soldiers were the only National Guard unit in the competition and beat ten active duty tank teams from the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and foreign allies.
“I’m extremely proud of these exemplary soldiers for working hard to win the Sullivan Cup,” Littleton said. “Everyone who puts on the uniform of the United States deserves our honor and respect, and I commend these soldiers for their dedication and commitment to serving our nation. They make Cheatham County and all of Tennessee proud.”
The biennial Sullivan Cup competition took place from April 29 to May 3 in Fort Moore, Georgia. The 278th crew will hold the title until the next Sullivan Cup in 2026.
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