Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male counterparts, an Army spokesman confirmed Monday. Beginning in early January next ...

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 ...

The bush hat and its upturned brim that once set female Army drill sergeants apart is being retired as part of the Army’s move toward a unified look for those in the iconic role. The change to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Army drill sergeant hats are stacked up to be presented before the start of a graduation ceremony at the Fort Jackson, South ...

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Beginning in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26), all brave volunteers will be greeted by the iconic campaign hat, as the U.S. Army has canceled all future procurement of the ...

U.S. Army drill sergeants encourage a trainee on the first day of Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (Spc. Darius Davis/U.S. Army). Female drill sergeants will soon trade their ...

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