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 ...

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, ...

New soldiers arriving for their first day of Basic Combat Training, are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) Two memos ...

FORT JACKSON, S.C. – Nine new faces will be enshrined on the walls of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson after being inducted into the Drill Sergeant Hall of Fame in a ceremony ...