By C. Eugene Emery Jr.
State Police Trooper Brian J. McGuire, who is also a member of the Rhode Island Army National Guard, has been named the Guard's "Soldier of the Year" for 2012.
He was one of six soldiers who competed in the annual award, which involves a fitness test, a 10K road march and an oral interview.
His reward was an invitation to attend the Dec. 10 New England Patriots game, where he was recognized, according to State Police Col. Steven O'Donnell.