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 ...

Also known as the "Montana Peak Hat," the drill sergeant hat evolved from the 1883 campaign hat of the mid-19th century.

Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male ...

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 ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the "shark attack," the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The ...

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 ...