The female drill sergeant hat was first introduced in 1972, and it was based on the design of the Australian bush hat.
Also known as the "Montana Peak Hat," the drill sergeant hat evolved from the 1883 campaign hat of the mid-19th century.
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 ...
Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male ...
CAMP ASHLAND — When Sgt. Jennifer Feldt prepared for drill instructor training in South Carolina, she didn’t know it would make her a record-holder. A few weeks before she left Kearney for the ...