It is unmistakable. It is iconic. To wear it is to carry the weight of transforming thousands of civilians into U.S. Army ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Since 1964, United States Army drill sergeants have worn the ...

Summary and Key Points: Beginning January 2, 2026, the U.S. Army will retire the female drill sergeant “bush hat” and shift to a single campaign hat standard for all drill sergeants. -Leaders frame ...

The U.S. Army just standardized one of the most iconic symbols of military authority: starting January 2, 2026, all drill sergeants—regardless of gender—will wear the same campaign hat known as the ...