COPPERAS COVE – Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Aerial Vega spent three years as a drill instructor during her 20 years in the military, helping young recruits get in shape and learn to be soldiers.

FORT HARRISON — Two new drill instructor companies could be in place here within a year, expanding a growing and diversified military training program at the Helena-based fort. That was the message ...

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 ...

A recent exhibit added to the Museum of Veterans and Military in Vilonia, is a mannequin dressed in a uniform and campaign hat donated by Brady Zweifel of Vilonia, who currently serves as an Army ...

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 ...