JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Beginning in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26), all brave volunteers will be greeted by the iconic campaign hat, as the U.S. Army has canceled all future procurement of the ...

Female drill sergeants will begin wearing the same distinctive campaign hats as their male counterparts, an Army spokesperson confirmed on Monday. Any soldier who has gone through initial entry ...

The bush hat and its upturned brim that once set female Army drill sergeants apart is being retired as part of the Army’s move toward a unified look for those in the iconic role. The change to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Army drill sergeants encourage a trainee on the first day of Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Spc.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - Drill sergeants from across the Total U.S. Army will gather at Fort Jackson, SC from Sept. 13-19 to compete for the coveted title of Drill Sergeant of the Year (DSOY).

For decades, drill sergeants have been represented by Hollywood stereotypes, characterized as the stern and intimidating enforcers of the U.S. Army. But in reality, the role of a drill sergeant has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Since 1964, United States Army drill sergeants have worn the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Army drill sergeant hats are stacked up to be presented before the start of a graduation ceremony at the Fort Jackson, South ...

U.S. Army drill sergeants encourage a trainee on the first day of Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Spc. Darius Davis/U.S. Army). Female drill sergeants will soon trade their ...