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Category: 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training)

New commander takes reins of 108th Training Command
February 11, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Andrew Juknelis took the reins of the 108th Training Command, Initial Entry Training (IET), Feb. 8, 2020, during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Reserve Center here before Soldiers, friends, family and distinguished guests... MORE

The Making of a Drill Sergeant: Episode 3 - Transforming Civilians into Soldiers
December 27, 2019 — Watching the Army recruits run to their designated location, the drill sergeant could feel the tension, the excitement, the anticipation. The only question now was, who was more excited—her or the trainees?... MORE

The Making of a Drill Sergeant: Transforming Civilians into Soldiers

From immigrant to Soldier and then to citizen — in that order
October 11, 2019 — Standing before the formation, she looked down at her daughter pinning the new rank of major on her uniform. Then, she glanced over at her mother, who was beaming with pride. In fact, U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Adriana Scott’s mother was so proud of her that she walked over to the front of the formation and gave her newly promoted daughter a big hug... MORE

Serving her country, even before she was a citizen

The Making of a Drill Sergeant: Episode 2 - Going to the Drill Sergeant Academy
October 8, 2019 — Standing before the academy, she paused and collected her thoughts. Once she walked through the doors, it would be full throttle, game-face action. She’d be challenged, mentally and physically. And she’d have to dig deep and move past her comfort zone. After nine long weeks, all the hard work could pay off though. She’d come out of those doors different. She’d be stronger and more confident. Her life and career path would inevitably change. With that all in mind, Sgt. Alycia Perkins grabbed her duffel bags and headed towards the doors of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Soldier wins Silver Medal at Olympic Trials - Part 1
October 8, 2019 — U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Sandra Uptagrafft with the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) claimed the Silver Medal in Women's 25m Sport Pistol at USA Shooting's Smallbore Olympic Trials - Part 1 in Fort Benning, Georgia on October 2, 2019... MORE

The Making of a Drill Sergeant: Meet Sgt. Alycia Perkins
September 9, 2019 — People join the military for many reasons. For some it’s a chance to serve their Country while seeing the world. For others, it’s a path to new opportunities through education and experience. And for others, it’s just part of their heritage. ... MORE

Soldiers help Team USA secure medals & Olympic quotas at Pan American Games
August 6, 2019 — The 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru concluded for Team USA Shooting on August 3 with an impressive medal count and historic Olympic quota win, and U.S. Army Soldiers helped earn that mission success. Nine Soldiers from the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve were part of the Shooting Team for Team USA. In total, Team USA claimed 10 Gold Medals, 8 Silver Medals, 2 Bronze Medals and 7 Olympic Quotas. Of those, Soldiers contributed to 5 of the Gold, 6 of the Silver and 3 of the quotas... MORE

Army Reserve Division welcomes new commander at Fort Benning
July 17, 2019 — Family, friends and Soldiers from the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) welcomed their new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Tony Wright, and bid a fond farewell to their out-going commander, Brig. Gen. Miles A. Davis, during a Change of Command Ceremony on July 13, 2019, at the National Infantry Museum’s Inouye Field... MORE

Drill sergeants refine Soldier skills; become more effective leaders
May 28, 2019 — The U.S. Army drill sergeant hat symbolizes excellence, making the wearer of the iconic Brown Round an image to emulate. However, drill sergeants don’t just leave the Drill Sergeant Academy infused with a career’s worth of knowledge. Like every other Soldier in the Army, they must continually train to stay proficient... MORE

Drill sergeants refine Solder skills; become more effective leaders

Freedom Ride: Soldiers compete to win it all
April 9, 2019 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment, 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training), 108th Training Command (IET), competed in a freedom ride April 4-7 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts... MORE

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