She started studying drill sergeant modules (step-by-step instructions on how to execute movements or positions to someone with no military experience). She even asked a soon-to-be drill sergeant for ...
The female drill sergeant hat was first introduced in 1972, and it was based on the design of the Australian bush hat.
The change to the wide and flat male campaign hat starts Jan. 2, 2026, as part of the Army’s move toward a unified look for ...
What’s it really like to be a Drill Sergeant? In the US Army, drill sergeants are noncommissioned officers responsible for coaching and mentoring new recruits, turning them from civilians into ...
Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male ...
FORT JACKSON, S.C. – The 2025 U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeants of the Year were announced during a ceremony held on Fort Jackson, on Sept. 19, 2025. After four grueling days of ...
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Out of more than 700 Fort Leonard Wood drill sergeants, one Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Soldier has proven to be the best of the best — Sgt. 1st Class Gil Rodriguez, ...