A Soldier peers down range during the 2nd Battalion,
A Soldier peers down range during the 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment's marksmanship competition Feb. 8, 2018 at Aachen Range. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Timmons)
U.S. Army Spc. Natasha Shaw, Medical Department Activity
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Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, Center of Initial Military
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U.S. Army Soldiers run in formation during a U.S. Army
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SSG John K. Cauthon, MCoE Twelve Soldiers from around
SSG John K. Cauthon, MCoE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected to r... More
U.S. Army initial entry training Soldiers help a teammate
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U.S. Army Pfc. Branson Sheppard, Charlie Company, 222nd
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U.S. Army Gen. David Perkins, U.S. Army Training and
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A Soldier makes minute corrections to the elevation
A Soldier makes minute corrections to the elevation of their front site post during 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment's marksmanship competition Feb. 8 at Aachen Range on post. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Timmons)
A U.S. Army Soldier fires an M-16 rifle at Joint Base
A U.S. Army Soldier fires an M-16 rifle at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., April 11, 2018. Soldiers competing in the NCO of the Year and Soldier of the Year Competition were required to shoot at targets f... More
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected... More
U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler Gates applies a combative technique
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U.S. Army initial entry training Soldiers practice
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Center for Initial
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Center for Initial Military Training outgoing commander speaks during a change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., July 2, 2015. Ridge spoke to the crowd after his change of... More
Staff Sgt. Jaboe Stewart, from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion,
Staff Sgt. Jaboe Stewart, from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, waits to shoot during the unit's marksmanship competition Feb. 9 at Aachen Range on post. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Timmons,... More
U.S. Army Col. Richard D. Heyward, Center for Initial
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Staff Sgt. Daniel Barsi, with the Leader Training Brigade,
Staff Sgt. Daniel Barsi, with the Leader Training Brigade, holds the unit guidon while waiting for the Fort Jackson and Army Training Center change of command ceremony June 22 on Victory Field. Brig. Gen. Milfo... More
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, in the low crawl at the
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, in the low crawl at the obstacle course. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four da... More
U.S. Army initial entry training Soldiers participate
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U.S. Army Col. Richard D. Heyward, Center for Initial
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The Fort Jackson Salute Battery lets loose a volley
The Fort Jackson Salute Battery lets loose a volley during the Fort Jackson and Army Training Center change of command ceremony June 22 on Victory Field. Brig. Gen. Milford 'Beags' Beagle Jr. took command of th... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE, in the low
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE, in the low crawl obstacle course. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For... More
Commanders and their unit colors stand at attention
Commanders and their unit colors stand at attention during the Fort Jackson and Army Training Center change of command ceremony June 22 on Victory Field. Brig. Gen. Milford 'Beags' Beagle Jr. took command of th... More
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE, assembling a M240 machine
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE, assembling a M240 machine gun. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, co... More
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command.
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors wh... More
Drill Sergeant of the Year competitors zeroing their
Drill Sergeant of the Year competitors zeroing their M4 rifles before the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year compe... More
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, at the stress shoot event.
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, at the stress shoot event. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competito... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have be... More
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE. Twelve Soldiers from around
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected t... More
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected... More
SSG Earnest J. Knight II, Drill Sergeant Academy, in
SSG Earnest J. Knight II, Drill Sergeant Academy, in the low crawl obstacle course. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competiti... More
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command Twelve
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who... More
SSG Lillian C. Jones, Cyber CoE, in the low crawl obstacle
SSG Lillian C. Jones, Cyber CoE, in the low crawl obstacle course. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days... More
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, Ft. Sill, instructs an
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, Ft. Sill, instructs an advanced individual training (AIT) Soldier on hand salutes during the first day of competition. Rodriguez finished as the runner up in the competition. Twelve ... More
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command,
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command, flipping a tire at the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year compe... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have be... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute,
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute, at the stress shoot event. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. F... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have be... More
The 2019 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year nominees pose
The 2019 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year nominees pose for a group photo at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center. (L to R) Staff Sgt. Earnest J. Knight II, Fort Jackson, S.C., Sgt. Michael B. Yarrington, 108th... More
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have be... More
SSG John K. Cauthon, MCoE, in the low crawl at the
SSG John K. Cauthon, MCoE, in the low crawl at the Camp Bullis. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, c... More
Drill Sergeant of the Year competitors zeroing their
Drill Sergeant of the Year competitors zeroing their M4 rifles before the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year compe... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have be... More
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE, in the low crawl at
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE, in the low crawl at Camp Bullis, TX. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four da... More
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, at the stress shoot event.
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, at the stress shoot event. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competito... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute and SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE, reviewing their targets while zeroing their M4 rifles. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to T... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute,
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute, at the stress shoot event. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. F... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute,
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute, throwing a fragmentation grenade. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competi... More
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, points out that a Soldier’s
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, points out that a Soldier’s ribbons are out of compliance during the uniform inspection event. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Ar... More
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, at the stress shoot event.
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, at the stress shoot event. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competito... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute,
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute, Monterey and SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergean... More
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command,
SGT Michael B. Yarrington, 108th Training Command, on the reverse climb obstacle during the first day of competition. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Dr... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have be... More
SSG Jeffrey C. Lullen, HRCoE Twelve Soldiers from around
SSG Jeffrey C. Lullen, HRCoE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected t... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute,
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute, assembles an M4 rifle during the first day of competition. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Ser... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE throwing
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE throwing a fragmentation grenade. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For ... More
SSG Mychael R. Begaye, ATC, Ft. Jackson, puts on mission
SSG Mychael R. Begaye, ATC, Ft. Jackson, puts on mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear during the chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) lane. Twelve Soldiers from around the United Sta... More
SSG Lillian C. Jones, Cyber CoE, at the stress shoot.
SSG Lillian C. Jones, Cyber CoE, at the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE, zeroing
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE, zeroing his M4 rifle before the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year com... More
SFC Frank D. Dunbar III, CASCOM, zeroing his M4 rifle
SFC Frank D. Dunbar III, CASCOM, zeroing his M4 rifle before the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. F... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute,
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute, at the stress shoot event. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. F... More
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, runner up at the 2019 Army
SSG Benhur Rodriguez, FCoE, runner up at the 2019 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition, instructs Soldiers on the correct method of conducting a drill and ceremony maneuvers. Twelve Soldiers from around ... More
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, zeroing her M4 rifle before
SSG Ariel D. Hughes, USAACE, zeroing her M4 rifle before the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For f... More
SSG Earnest J. Knight II, Drill Sergeant Academy, on
SSG Earnest J. Knight II, Drill Sergeant Academy, on a field march at Camp Bullis. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competitio... More
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE, drags a simulated casualty
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE, drags a simulated casualty before handing off to a Combat Medic for MEDEVAC transport. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army D... More
2019 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competitors taking
2019 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competitors taking a break from the Texas sun before starting the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Dri... More
SSG Mychael R. Begaye, ATC, climes over the inclining
SSG Mychael R. Begaye, ATC, climes over the inclining wall during the obstacle course lane. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year c... More
The competitors taking a break before starting the
The competitors taking a break before starting the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, ... More
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE throwing
SSG Matthew T. Martinez, Intelligence COE throwing a grenade. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, com... More
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute,
SSG Matthew A. Mubarak, Defense Language Institute, zeroing his M4 rifle before the stress shoot. Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the ... More
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from
SFC Marianne E. Russell, MSCoE Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected... More
Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel
Twelve Soldiers from around the United States travel to Texas to compete in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition. For four days, competitors who have been selected to represent their training ce... More