U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy
Army Staff Sgt. Erin Mackinnon, future drill sergeant with the Fort Drum, New York Non-Commissioned Officer Academy completes the hurdles obstacle at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy, July 20, 2023, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Symbols of excellence, Army drill sergeants are responsible for coaching, counseling and mentoring future Soldiers during their transition from civilian life. The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy takes a people first approach – producing lethal and agile drill sergeants capable of developing tomorrow’s elite warrior.