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Army “Drill Sergeant Machine” redefines “Be All You Can Be”
November 27, 2023 — From films like "Full Metal Jacket" to "Major Payne" or even "Jarhead," Drill Sergeants carry a presence that evoke excitement all over the world. Quite honestly, they are widely considered the backbone of the entire U.S. Army. But before we get to see these mighty individuals in action, it’s Soldiers like Sgt. 1st Class Craig Pienkoski, a reserve component career counselor, assigned to 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, who helped build their foundations from the ground up... MORE

III Armored Corps Soldier honored as top drill sergeant career counselor
January 12, 2023 — A Soldier with the III Armored Corps National Guard and Reserve Component Career Counselor team earned recognition for his work as the nation’s top Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Career Counselor during a ceremony here, Jan. 9, 2023... MORE

108th Training Command welcomes new commander
November 22, 2022 — Maj. Gen. William Dyer III assumed duties as the commander of the 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training) from Maj. Gen. Andrew Juknelis during a Change of Command Ceremony November 20 at the unit’s new headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina... MORE

Competing for title of U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year
September 15, 2022 — Drill sergeants from across the U.S. Army will be competing at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, from Sept. 11-15 for a chance to earn the title of Drill Sergeant of the Year... MORE

PHOTO GALLERY: Confidence/obstacle course and rappel tower at Fort Knox
June 14, 2022 — Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 399th Regiment, will lead thousands of Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from across the country through the confidence/obstacle course and rappel tower at Fort Knox this summer starting in early June... MORE

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

Drill sergeants save family from burning vehicle
January 2, 2020 — It was after 6 p.m. in the small Midwestern town as people began to end their day. The warm colors of the mid-August afternoon sky started slipping into the evening. That's when a handful of Army drill sergeants were inadvertently called into action, and saved a family from a burning vehicle... 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

Army Reserve Soldiers at Interservice Pistol Championship
June 23, 2019 — Army Reserve Soldiers compete with the best shooters in all branches and components of our military at the 60th Annual Interservice Pistol Championship... MORE

Staff Sgt. Sandra Uptagrafft (108th Training Command) firing at the 60th Annual Interservice Pistol Championship hosted and conducted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) at Fort Benning.

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